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Reopening universities: UGC permits second, third years

07 Jul 2020

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the authority to vice chancellors of all universities to recommence academic activities for second and third-year students on a date of their choosing. UGC Chairman senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunga made this observation at a special media briefing of the Ministry of Higher Education yesterday (6). Accordingly, the universities may reopen for second and third-year students under health guidelines issued by the Government. However, the date of recommencement for first-year students has not been decided as of yet, owing to issues of hostels. Fourth-year university students have already commenced academic activities and their examinations commenced on 22 June.


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