NIT Srinagar Starts Online Classes, Orders Closure Of Hostels To Ensure Safety Of Students Amid Covid-19 Surge

The minor examinations starting from April 26, 2021 for all UG /PG are postponed; and new dates will be announced soon.

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Amid the second wave of the COVID-19 infections in J&K, National Institute of Technology Srinagar has ordered starting online classes and closure of hostels within one week.

NIT Srinagar in a statement said, "All the UG/PG/Research Scholars are hereby informed that all the academic activities will be held online henceforth till further orders.

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There will not be any offline interaction or activity with the faculty / Supervisors till further orders."

The order also reads that all the residential students will vacate the hostels immediately without any delay.

"Final year residential students are directed to complete their No Dues Certificate within the next 2-3 days before vacating the hostels. No UG / PG day-scholars and research scholars will be allowed to enter the Institute premises till further orders," It added.

The minor examinations starting from April 26, 2021 for all UG /PG are postponed; and new dates will be announced soon.

Dean Students Welfare is requested to ensure the closure of all hostels within one week and  Chairman Mess Committee is requested to ensure the closure of mess facilities within 1 week.