JNU set to reopen from November 2 in a phased manner

The Jawaharlal Nehru University will reopen in a phased manner from November 2. This is to inform you that the University will be first open for day scholars and final year PhD students who need to access laboratories and submit their theses.

The JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) has been demanding a phased return of research scholars to the campus and has been on an indefinite sit-in at the university's gate since Saturday.

"University will be opened in a phased manner with effect from Monday in view of the pandemic situation, only for final year PhD Research scholars, including 9B students and project staff who require laboratory access only in science schools and special centres," said the statement issued by JNU



administration.

The statement also added that the second phase, which will begin from November 16, is for final year PhD scholars who were residing in hostels.

Guidelines or rules to follow:

. Students have to fill the self-declaration form

. Also, they should have Arogya Setu app on phones

. Students have to undergo seven days quarantine upon arrival in Delhi from outstation and before joining the university are some of the guidelines made mandatory for the students

According to the statement, the central library as well as canteens and dhabas will stay shut in both the phases and anyone found violating the guidelines and Covid-19 protocols will be liable for disciplinary action.