KU classes to resume in ‘blended mode’ from Oct 1

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 23: The University of Kashmir today ordered that the classes for all semesters including the fresh batch of 2021 in the main and satellite campuses shall commence from 1st October 2021 in a blended mode (Offline-Online).
The decision to this effect, which was communicated to all Heads/Directors/Coordinators of the main and satellite campuses, was taken pursuant to recommendations of the Deans Committee meeting held on 15-09-2021.
Dean Academic Affairs Prof Farooq Masoodi said the groups of students can be exchanged for offline/online mode on weekly basis. “The number of students to be called for offline class shall be under the purview of the respective Heads of the Departments/Directors keeping in view the capacity of class room, social distancing and other SOPs,” he said.
“The Provosts (Boys & Girls) shall keep the hostels ready for the students by ensuing proper sanitization before the commencement of class work,” Prof Masoodi said.