Semester Exams of Cotton University in Guwahati Postponed, Hostellers Asked to Vacate

GUWAHATI: In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Guwahati (M), the Cotton University has decided to postpone the ongoing Under Graduate 1st Semester examination.

Further, the university has also decided to postpone exams of BA Liberal Arts until further notification. Read more

The official notification reads- "In view of the increased number of Covid-I 9 cases in Guwahati Metro). the ongoing UG SEMI Examination including 13A Liberal Arts arc hereby suspended from today (26.04.21) until further notification. The remaining Examination will be scheduled when the situation becomes, normal and will be notified in due course." Read more

Meanwhile, with the reports of positive cases at Seeta Nath Brahma Choudhury Hostel under Cotton University, the registrar of the varsity has asked all boarders and staff of SNBC Hostel to vacate the hostel by 2 pm on April 25, 2021.

The notification was issued with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor of Cotton University.

Earlier today, 12 students of Cotton Collegiate Govt H.S School have tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the detection of COVID has created panic amongst the parents.

Earlier this month, in view of the detection of COVID-19 positive cases in two schools of Guwahati the Kamrup Metropolitan District as a preventive measure, has asked the school authority to close the school.

The schools in concern are- NPS International School, Betkuchi, and Jatiya Vidyalaya in Noonmati.

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