AMU allows reopening of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, ZA Dental College from Feb 21

NEW DELHI: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) authorities allowed resuming offline classes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) and the Z A Dental College (ZADC) from February 21. The order came after the AMU Vice Chancellor approved various departments, centres and schools of the university to reopen for offline classes in a phased manner as there has been a dip in Covid-19 cases

“Classes for students of MBBS final Prof Part-II (2017 batch), MBBS Final Prof Part-I (2018 batch), BDS Final Prof (2018 batch) and BDS Third Prof (2019 batch) will commence on February 21. We are opening the medical and dental colleges in phases to avoid overcrowding”, said R Bhargava, Dean, Faculty of Medicine said.

He further said, “Students will have to submit Covid vaccination certificates for reporting in their residential hostels and they must report to their college and hostel before 4 pm for entry in the hostel premises.”

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“We urge students to strictly follow the Covid appropriate behaviour, avoid overcrowding and to always wear masks to curb pandemic spread. They have to immediately report to the JNMC and follow instructions in case of developing virus symptoms” stressed Professor Bhargava.

The AMU Vice Chancellor had earlier approved to resume offline teaching and learning activities in a phased manner. The insitute also said offline classes at various AMU schools for students of Class 10 will begin from March 3 and physical classes for Class 12 will start from March 7.