Universities to start online classes from June 1: HEC
Universities will start new semesters by September 15
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed universities to start online classes for the students and complete course work of the current semesters. HEC has also directed universities to conduct examinations soon.
According to details, a meeting chaired by Chairman HEC decided that educational institutions would remain closed till July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic and all universities will start online classes from June 1.
It was also decided during the meeting that in case the lockdown is not lifted, the universities will conduct online examinations, for which guidelines have been issued. Moreover, Universities will start the new semester by September 15 and new admissions will be based on matriculation and first year results.
The HEC directed to formulate a strategy to conduct quizzes, assignments and tests from the students.
