College Reopening Live Updates: Check how states are preparing to resume offline classes

With almost all the states in India reopening colleges, students ask the Maharashtra government, "why are they afraid of COVID-19?" A Twitter user said: "Almost every states open their educational institutions except maharashtra if they are afraiding of Corona then they should plan proper vaccination in college itself but they are not making any efforts to open educational institutions. Reopen colleges  @samant_uday."

Almost every states open their educational institutions except maharashtra ? if they are afraiding of Corona then they should plan proper vaccination in college itself but they are not making any efforts to open educational institutions. Reopen colleges ? @samant_uday

— Prachi Priya (@Prachipriya48) August 29, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Sir, aap log hamare liye college kab kholenge? Koi ek date bataiye sir? Kab tak aise hi wait karate rahenge? #reopen_bhu_for_all @VCofficeBHU @bhupro @registrarbhu @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia."

Sir, aap log hamare liye college kab kholenge?
Koi ek date bataiye sir? Kab tak aise hi wait karate rahenge? #reopen_bhu_for_all@VCofficeBHU @bhupro @registrarbhu @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia

— @HarshKrSingh (@HarshKrSingh17) August 29, 2021

Students demand reopening of colleges as only last two months left. Another Twitter user said: "Reopen Colleges. Only last few months are left you cannot take these months away from us or just reopen for science stream. Every student have lost 2 years give them their college back or give back your salary and refund the fee #WAKEUPDU #REOPENDU #REOPENCOLLEGES."

Reopen Colleges. Only last few months are left you cannot take these months away from us or just reopen for science stream. Every student have lost 2 years give them their college back or give back your salary and refund the fee #WAKEUPDU #REOPENDU #REOPENCOLLEGES

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 29, 2021

Students of Delhi University urge the authorities to reopen colleges. Students sitting at home are cut off from indulging in any outdoor society or activity at all. A twitter user said: "In the college or university campuses. Students are missing their inter-college competitions , by sitting at home they are cut from the outdoor society and travel. So, in the welfare of students you are requested to reopen Delhi University on immediate basis as the Delhi (5/n)."

in the college or university campuses. Students are missing their inter-college competitions , by sitting at home they are cut from the outdoor society and travel.
So, in the welfare of students you are requested to reopen Delhi University on immediate basis as the Delhi (5/n)

— Arun O+ (@arunsvc) August 29, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Largest student's organizations and silent about @UnivofDelhi Destroying our future? Discrimination between streams? Not Reopening colleges? Taking exam fee without exams? What's the point of being Stds Org  when you don't raise your voice for students. #reopendu"

Largest student's organizations and silent about @UnivofDelhi Destroying our future? Discrimination between streams? Not Reopening colleges? Taking exam fee without exams? What's the point of being Stds Org when you don't raise your voice for students. #reopendu

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 29, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "REOPEN COLLEGES IT'S ENOUGH! #reopendu @PMOIndia @narendramodi @EduMinOfIndia @ArvindKejriwal @dpradhanbjp @SidharthYadavIN @UnivofDelhi @NSUIDelhiUni @aisa_du @iAkshitDahiya @ugc_india @ABVPDelhi @itandonabhishek @raghav_chadha @manojkjhadu @msisodia @DUSUofficial"

REOPEN COLLEGES IT'S ENOUGH! #reopendu @PMOIndia @narendramodi @EduMinOfIndia @ArvindKejriwal @dpradhanbjp @SidharthYadavIN @UnivofDelhi @NSUIDelhiUni @aisa_du @iAkshitDahiya @ugc_india @ABVPDelhi @itandonabhishek @raghav_chadha @manojkjhadu @msisodia @DUSUofficial

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 29, 2021

Students talk about how the colleges have taken regular fees with no concessions and still have not reopened colleges. The Twitter user said: "They take fees for regular college,exams etc but none of that is actually happening. Teachers and authorities are extremely happy because they are getting everything by just sitting at home. No one is thinking about how it's gonna imapact the students. #reopendu."

They take fees for regular college,exams etc but none of that is actually happening. Amd teachers and authorities are extremely happy because they are getting everything by just sitting at home. No one is thinking about how it's gonna imapact the students. #reopendu

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 29, 2021

As per reports, the Maharashtra government has already asked schools to prepare for school reopening, the government is also considering opening colleges in the state. 

Madhya Pradesh government has allowed school reopening in the state from September 1, although there is no update on college reopening. Many requests have been made by students on Twitter to the Madhya Pradesh government and chief minister Shivraj Chouhan to reopen colleges on September 1.

A Twitter user said: "Coaching centres in Kota is resuming? But not colleges while coaching holds predominantly more students across India than the college, @CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @rajeshtope11  REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN MAHARASHTRA" 

Coaching centres in Kota is resuming? But not colleges while coaching holds predominantly more students across India than the college, @CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @rajeshtope11 REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN MAHARASHTRA pic.twitter.com/IIubbQ4kVW

— Shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 29, 2021

A twiiter user said: "#Reopencolleges Plz reopen college in Maharashtra. Ab depressed hote ja rhe din ba din ."

#Reopencolleges
Plz reopen college in Maharashtra.
Ab depressed hote ja rhe din ba din ???

— Prashant kumar (@Prashantanna17) August 28, 2021

A Twitter user said: "@PMOIndia respected pm of india I request you to stop reopening the schools and colleges at this pandemic situation. And the 3rd is starting at same month when the schools and colleges starting none of them taking responsibility in childrens life so kindly save every child life."

@PMOIndia respected pm of india
I request you to stop reopening the schools and colleges at this pandemic situation. And the 3rd is starting at same month when the schools and colleges starting none of them taking responsibility in childrens life so kindly save every child life.

— Praveen kumar (@Praveen15871224) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Tamil Nadu government makes it mandatory for the college students to get Vaccinated before reopening (01.09.2021)." 

Tamil Nadu government makes it mandatory for the college students to get Vaccinated before reopening (01.09.2021). #1ShotNews | #Tamilnadu | #TNColleges | #CollegeStudents | #Vaccine | #TamilnaduNews pic.twitter.com/l5Irx9JbGy

— EverythingWorksHere (@HereWorks) August 28, 2021

A Twitter user concerned for his health said: @mkstalin #cancelreopening By going to  college , if corona effect to me and if something bad happened to my health , the one and only reason for that is Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin Sir.... Please cancel reopening of schools and colleges @CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin"

@mkstalin #cancelreopening
By going to college , if corona effect to me and if something bad happened to my health , the one and only reason for that is Tamilnadu Chiefminister
MK Stalin Sir....
Please cancel reopening of schools and colleges @CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin

— Adarsh Babu (@AdarshB60631970) August 29, 2021

A Twitter user said: "It's important to reopen school& colleges in India. As announced schools, colleges, universities and coaching institutes to reopen in Delhi from Sep 1. The principals from different colleges in DU share that they are waiting UGC’s guidelines for reopening."

It's important to reopen school& colleges in India.
As announced schools, colleges, universities and coaching institutes to reopen in Delhi from Sep 1. The principals from different colleges in DU share that they are waiting UGC’s guidelines for reopening.https://t.co/vmmvVdcC3i

— Ajay Singhal (@akssinghal) August 29, 2021

The SOP allows re-opening of schools for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 from September 1  with 50 percent capacity, keeping the option of online education still available. The schools will function six days a week and classes and sections have to be split into batches of not more than 20 students per classroom. In case their aren't sufficient rooms students will be asked to attend on alternative days.

As per TN releases SOP as educational institutions gear up to reopen from September 1, state to hold special vaccination camps for teachers as it expects additional 16.74L doses from Centre. 

A Twiiter user said: "Replying to @CMOTamilnadu @MRKPaneerselvam and @mkstalin. Please cancel the Reopening of schools and colleges.....please be concerned about students life.. ..@CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin"

Please cancel the Reopening of schools and colleges.....please be concerned about students life..
..@CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin

— Adarsh Babu (@AdarshB60631970) August 29, 2021

As per a PTI report, Kota coaching institutes are all set to reopen on September 1, following the Rajasthan government's nod for reopening of schools in the state.

On reopening of schools and colleges in Delhi, a Twitter user said: "#SCHOOLS_OnlyAfter_CHILDREN_VACCINATION High risk.#CentralGovt should reopen School only after all Ages of Teens/Children get Vaccinated. Do not repeat Blunder again of Reopening Schools Colleges. Elders Vaccinated Children Risked? #schoolreopening  #NoSchoolTillVaccination"

#SCHOOLS_OnlyAfter_CHILDREN_VACCINATION ?
High risk.#CentralGovt should reopen School only after all Ages of Teens/Children get Vaccinated. Do not repeat Blunder again of Reopening Schools Colleges. Elders Vaccinated? Children Risked?#schoolreopening #NoSchoolTillVaccination

— Sarveshwar (@Sarvesh88955244) August 29, 2021

No student will be forced to come to school or college; consent of parents must, deputy CM Sisodia said on reopening of educational institutes

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A Twitter user said: "Time for #maharashtragovernemt to wake up and reopen degree colleges. Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges. We've already lost 1.5yr samant_uday CMOMaharashtra rajeshtope11"

Time for #maharashtragovernemt to wake up and reopen degree colleges
Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges
We've already lost 1.5yr@samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra @rajeshtope11

— Utkarsh Madaan (@madaan_utkarsh) August 28, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Please reopen mp colleges and their hostels. So we can cover-up syllabus"

Please reopen mp colleges and their hostels. So we can cover-up syllabus

— Ashish Pandey (@ashishhpandey) August 28, 2021

The Maharashtra government is considering to reopen colleges in the state. The government has already asked schools to prepare for school reopening, as per reports. 

While the Madhya Pradesh government has allowed school reopening in the state from September 1, there is no update on college reopening. Students on Twitter are requesting the Madhya Pradesh government and chief minister Shivraj Chouhan to reopen colleges in MP from September 1. 

A Twitter user said: "Rest of whole india has opened up their schools and colleges . Why is it so Kate in Maharashtra ?? High time now !! CMOMaharashtra samant_uday ugc_india PuneUniv MumbaiUni #reopencollege #reopenpuneuniversity #reopenmaharashtrauniversity #reopen #college #Maharashtra #pune"

Rest of whole india has opened up their schools and colleges . Why is it so Kate in Maharashtra ?? High time now !! @CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @ugc_india @PuneUniv @MumbaiUni #reopencollege #reopenpuneuniversity #reopenmaharashtrauniversity#reopen #college #Maharashtra #pune https://t.co/li3Opw7xmJ

— shriya (@shriyasahuss) August 27, 2021

Another Twitter user said:"Respected chief minister sir of madhya pardesh  sir ab to university college reopen kar dijiye one year se online padh rhe hai kuchh bhi samjh me nhi aata hai Please sir"

Respected chief minister sir of madhya pardesh sir ab to university college reopen kar dijiye one year se online padh rhe hai kuchh bhi samjh me nhi aata hai Please sir ?????

— Mustakim Warsi (@warsi_mustakim) August 28, 2021

Another Twitter user said:"Respected chief minister sir of madhya pardesh  sir ab to university college reopen kar dijiye one year se online padh rhe hai kuchh bhi samjh me nhi aata hai Please sir"

Respected chief minister sir of madhya pardesh sir ab to university college reopen kar dijiye one year se online padh rhe hai kuchh bhi samjh me nhi aata hai Please sir ?????

— Mustakim Warsi (@warsi_mustakim) August 28, 2021

Another Twitter user requested MP college reopening from September 1, and said: "Reopen college in mp from 1 September"

Reopen college in mp from 1 September??

— Kajal Prajapat (@kajalpra93) August 28, 2021

While the Madhya Pradesh government has allowed school reopening for classes 6 to 8 from September 1, there is no update on college reopening in the state. 

Demanding reopening of colleges, a Twitter user said: "Dear sir, Please reopen college from sept. 1. It's about our future. Please release the official notice to reopen colleges from sept. 1. Why MP is not releasing notice regarding Colleges. Mostly every states already gave notice why NOT MP WHY?? DrMohanYadav51, ChouhanShivraj."

Dear sir,
Please reopen college from sept. 1. It's about our future. Please release the official notice to reopen colleges from sept. 1. Why MP is not releasing notice regarding Colleges. Mostly every states already gave notice why NOT MP WHY??@DrMohanYadav51,@ChouhanShivraj, ??

— Not a bot (@Notabot99999) August 27, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Most of the states are reopening colleges from 1st September, when will the colleges reopen in Maharashtra? Online teaching is not effective for engineering students kindly reopen the colleges soon."

Most of the states are reopening colleges from 1st September, when will the colleges reopen in Maharashtra?
Online teaching is not effective for engineering students kindly reopen the colleges soon.

— Gaurav Kunder (@G_Kunder0502) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Time for #maharashtragovernemt to wake up and reopen degree colleges. Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges We've already lost 1.5yr samant_uday CMOMaharashtra rajeshtope11"

Time for #maharashtragovernemt to wake up and reopen degree colleges
Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges
We've already lost 1.5yr@samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra @rajeshtope11

— Utkarsh Madaan (@madaan_utkarsh) August 28, 2021

The Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia announced on August 27 that Delhi will reopen colleges from September 1. 

"It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner. From 1st Sept, classes for 9-12 in all schools, all coaching classes as well as all colleges will be permitted to resume," Manish Sisodia said in a social media post. 

It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner.

From 1st Sept, classes for 9-12 in all schools, all coaching classes as well as all colleges will be permitted to resume.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 27, 2021

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Maharashtra school reopening for Classes 6 to 12 from September 1 with 50% capacity. Following, which students have started asking for an update on Maharashtra college reopening. Tagging the chief minister, a student said, "Sir please take a decision about college as everything is open except college. Please reopen." 

@ChouhanShivraj sir please take decision about college everything is open except college please reopen #mpcollegereopen @DrMohanYadav51 @Indersinghsjp @highereduminmp

— Adarsh Pandey (@AdarshP30851875) August 28, 2021

"Time for Maharashtra government to wake up and reopen degree colleges. Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges We've already lost 1.5yr," a Twitter user said.

Time for #maharashtragovernemt to wake up and reopen degree colleges
Delhi has also allowed reopening of colleges from 1st of September but there's no news of colleges reopening in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges
We've already lost 1.5yr@samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra @rajeshtope11

— Utkarsh Madaan (@madaan_utkarsh) August 28, 2021

It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia announced.

It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner.

From 1st Sept, classes for 9-12 in all schools, all coaching classes as well as all colleges will be permitted to resume.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 27, 2021

The Uttarakhand and Telangana governments have also permitted colleges to reopen from September 1. The Uttarakhand government has also issued SOPs on college reopening and asked all the teaching and non-teaching staff to get vaccinated before the colleges reopen.

The Tamil Nadu government has allowed colleges and universities to reopen from September 1. According to The Hindu report, the government has already reopened medical colleges on August 16. Almost 90% of the students attended physical classes, the report said. 

After the Delhi government announced to permit reopening of colleges, Jamia Millia Islamia said it will wait for UGC guidelines in the matter before taking any decision on resumption of physical classes, PTI reported.

Jawaharlal Nehru University vice-chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said the administration will discuss the matter internally once it receives an official order. He said that the university will follow the guidelines issued by the government with respect to Covid. However, "Our students are spread across the country and some of them might be living in places where the pandemic is still there. We will give them some time to return. Once the government order comes, we will discuss and plan so that students are not left inconvenienced," PTI quoted Kumar as saying.

Talking about the Delhi government's latest announcement that schools and colleges can reopen from September 1, DU registrar Vikas Gupta said, "We have an executive council meeting on August 31 and we will plan after that and hold a meeting. We won't be able to resume from September 1. Whenever we open, we will first open for Science students," PTI reported.

The Tamil Nadu government has issued guidelines for college reopening in the state. The colleges in Tamil Nadu will reopen from September 1. 

Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia announced today that Delhi colleges will reopen from September 1. 

"It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner. From 1st Sept, classes for 9-12 in all schools, all coaching classes as well as all colleges will be permitted to resume," Manish Sisodia said in a social media post. 

It has been decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching centers in Delhi, in a phased manner.

From 1st Sept, classes for 9-12 in all schools, all coaching classes as well as all colleges will be permitted to resume.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Schools And Colleges To Reopen In Telangana From September 1

Schools And Colleges To Reopen In Telangana From September 1 https://t.co/lXbDT2QDUS

— Beerprabhu (@prabhureddy19) August 26, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "#reopen_bhu_for_all UP government ne to अब सभी ke liye, school, college open kar diye h!! तो हम लोग क्या UP के नहीं है???  VCofficeBHU bhupro dpradhanbjp EduMinOfIndia myogiadityanath

#reopen_bhu_for_all UP government ne to अब सभी ke liye, school, college open kar diye h!!
तो हम लोग क्या UP के नहीं है??? @VCofficeBHU @bhupro @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia @myogiadityanath

— Harsh Gupta (@HarshGu02765317) August 26, 2021

A Twitter user said: "We need to experience our college life and gel up with all kinds of people. These years won't return and we have put our sweat and blood to reach hereSlightly smiling face. So, we must get a chance to explore the land of Kashi and Banaras Hindu University. #reopen_bhu_for_all VCofficeBHU bhupro"

We need to experience our college life and gel up with all kinds of people. These years won't return and we have put our sweat and blood to reach here?. So, we must get a chance to explore the land of Kashi and Banaras Hindu University.#reopen_bhu_for_all @VCofficeBHU @bhupro

— Jigyasa (@Jiggyy_08) August 26, 2021

According to some reports, Uttar Pradesh might reopen colleges from September 1. However, there is no official update on it. 

A Twitter user said: “Intermediate Schools in the state will re-open from August 16 with 50 percent capacity. Colleges and universities will reopen from September 1,” the spokesman said. PibLucknow #UttarPradesh #schoolreopening #Covid #coronavirus"

“Intermediate Schools in the state will re-open from August 16 with 50 percent capacity. Colleges and universities will reopen from September 1,” the spokesman said. | @PibLucknow #UttarPradesh #schoolreopening #Covid #coronavirus https://t.co/OD0Sh7nhhH

— Vineet Gupta (@statesmannet) August 3, 2021

A student on Twitter urged Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to reopen colleges on September 1 and release official notice. The student said, "I request you sir ChouhanShivraj please please please reopen colleges on 1st september as you said and release official notice to reopen colleges, before the youth is destroyed, before the future of india is destroyed, before our mental health is destroyed, reopen colleges in mp."

I request you sir @ChouhanShivraj ??please please please reopen colleges on 1st september as you said and release official notice to reopen colleges,before the youth is destroyed,before the future of india is destroyed,before our mental health is destroyed,reopen colleges in mp

— Deeksha Narvariya (@Deeks_2021) August 27, 2021

A student on Twitter said: "Ab toh lagta hai ki ek din college reopen hone ki umeed mein puri college life hi nikal jayegi. "

Ab toh lagta hai ki ek din college reopen hone ki umeed mein puri college life hi nikal jayegi. ?

— Priyanka (@bitchsinceuknow) August 27, 2021

Students demand reopening of colleges in Maharashtra, its a matter of our future. A student on Twitter said: "Sir please REOPEN College , don't play with our future sir , please, you have taken so many good decision, please take the decision of reopening College soon sir , please sir  #reopencollege."

Sir please REOPEN College , don't play with our future sir , please, you have taken so many good decision, please take the decision of reopening College soon sir , please sir ? #reopencollege

— Nahni Si Jaan (@NahniSi) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Please reopen engineering colleges for 2nd year students."

Please reopen engineering colleges for 2nd year students.

— AnoNymOus C0dEr (@AnonymousC0der) August 27, 2021

Students urge the concerned authorities to reopen colleges in Haryana. A Twitter user said "Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study. As everything is already reopened in Haryana then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon @mlkhattar @chkanwarpal @PMOIndia @ggiindia #reopencolleges."

"Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Haryana then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon."@mlkhattar @chkanwarpal @PMOIndia @ggiindia #reopencolleges

— Aditya (@AK_Aditya_) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Assam Schools, Colleges to reopen from September 1st week. SOP by August 31. Vaccination Camp is from August 27, to September 5. Schools and colleges will reopen with 50% capacity, and both teaching and non-teaching staff should have received at least first dose of vaccination."

Assam Schools, Colleges to reopen from September 1st week. SOP by August 31. Vaccination Camp is from August 27, to September 5. Schools and colleges will reopen with 50% capacity, and both teaching and non-teaching staff should have received at least first dose of vaccination. pic.twitter.com/lIRI54rjnP

— Nandan Pratim Sharma Bordoloi ?? (@NANDANPRATIM) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "If you can do something then reopen colleges for vaccinated students in Maharashtra, well becoz this is your last term. You all have ruined education in the state of Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @AUThackeray."

If you can do something then reopen colleges for vaccinated students in Maharashtra, well becoz this is your last term. You all have ruined education in the state of Maharashtra.#Reopencolleges@CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @AUThackeray

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user demanded the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) to reopen its colleges, and said: "The pandemic is about to get an end and here we want our colleges to get reopen…  Our each day without college and study is making us Back in our life sir!  #Reopencolleges #ggsipu #ArvindKejriwal #EducationMinister"

The pandemic is about to get an end and here we want our colleges to get reopen… Our each day without college and study is making us Back in our life sir! #Reopencolleges #ggsipu #ArvindKejriwal #EducationMinister

— Ayush Tyagi?? (@ayu_tyagi_) August 5, 2021

As per a PTI report, schools for classes 9-12, colleges and coaching institutions will reopen on September 1, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. 

Schools for classes 9-12, colleges, coaching institutions to reopen from September 1: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 27, 2021

As per the India Today report Conrad Sangma said: "For schools in urban areas, Class 1 to Class 5 may have online classes, Class 6 to Class 8 may have school visits and Class 9 to Class 12 may be opened. For schools in rural areas, Class 1 to Class 5 may have school visits and Class 6 to Class 12 may be opened."

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, state tourism will reopen from the next month, also all colleges and schools will reopen on September 1, as per India Today report. 

After the Delhi government announced that schools in Delhi will reopen from September 1, a medical student said, "Schools in delhi have been given more priority today than medical colleges. For delhi,medical colleges doesn't exist. So we all should stop hoping now and accept online classes for whole mbbs now. Let's graduate online because they won't reopen again ever."

Schools in delhi have been given more priority today than medical colleges. For delhi,medical colleges doesn't exist. So we all should stop hoping now and accept online classes for whole mbbs now. Let's graduate online because they won't reopen again ever.

— Reopen Delhi Medical Colleges (@Reopenmed) August 27, 2021

While states like Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu etc., have announced the decision of reopening colleges, Delhi is yet to declare any decision. As a result, Delhi students are getting anxious. 

A student on Twitter said, "#reopendu Please reopen all the colleges of delhi university...It is high time now...Stop playing with the lives of students...ArvindKejriwal UnivofDelhi DUSUofficial PMOIndia msisodia."

#reopendu
Please reopen all the colleges of delhi university...
It is high time now...Stop playing with the lives of students...@ArvindKejriwal @UnivofDelhi @DUSUofficial @PMOIndia @msisodia

— Rashi srivastav (@19992001rashi) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Thanks Modiji For allowing us to protest for Reopening of our basic college Education in National Capital @UnivofDelhi @msisodia #reopendu"

Thanks Modiji For allowing us to protest for Reopening of our basic college Education in National Capital @UnivofDelhi @msisodia #reopendu pic.twitter.com/x7UDh5HT9q

— Dharmateja #reopendu (@DharmatejaRDY60) August 27, 2021

Students in a dilemma, urging deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia to reopen colleges in Delhi. A student on Twitter said: "@msisodia sir, We are in total dilemma. Pathetic to see our college getting ruined in this pandemic. Condition is in good shape because of the efforts of your government. We have been listening of schools reopening from today. What about the college sir ?."

@msisodia sir, We are in total dilemma. Pathetic to see our college getting ruined in this pandemic. Condition is in good shape because of the efforts of your government. We have been listening of schools reopening from today. What about the college sir ?

— Aditya Dwivedi (@Aditya_Dwivedi_) August 27, 2021

The Rajasthan government has decided to reopen colleges and universities from September 1, Education minister Govind Singh Dotasra announced on social media. 

"Taking a big decision in the interest of students today, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has decided to open schools, colleges and coaching institutes from 1st September 2021. At present, all schools from class 9 to class 12 will open with 50% capacity. The Education Department will issue a detailed guideline in this regard soon," Dotasra said. 

मुख्यमंत्री अशोक गहलोत ने छात्रहित में आज बड़ा फैसला लेते हुए 1 सितंबर 2021 से स्कूल, कॉलेज और कोचिंग संस्थानों को खोलने का निर्णय लिया है। फ़िलहाल कक्षा 9 से लेकर 12वीं तक के सभी स्कूल 50% क्षमता के साथ खुलेंगे। शिक्षा विभाग इस संबंध में एक विस्तृत गाइडलाइन जल्द जारी करेगा। pic.twitter.com/6HVsWcprnN

— Govind Singh Dotasra (@GovindDotasra) August 12, 2021

A Twitter user said: "As per SOP for colleges reopening, vaccination must for all kind of staffs and the certificates should be submitted to dist collectors. Institutions shall arrange for vaccination camps for eligible age of students to ensure vaccination for all @thiruppathyk @News18TamilNadu."

As per SOP for colleges reopening, vaccination must for all kind of staffs and the certificates should be submitted to dist collectors. Institutions shall arrange for vaccination camps for eligible age of students to ensure vaccination for all @thiruppathyk @News18TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/96ONrpQq0l

— Abinaya P (@Abinaya_Aarthi) August 27, 2021

Students are criticizing the West Bengal government for not reopening colleges. A Twitter user said: "West Bengal govt is ready for election bcoz covid cases have decreased, but for reopening colleges there is Covid. Do you really care for education, then please help us to reopen colleges in India @doctorsoumya."

West Bengal govt is ready for election bcoz covid cases have decreased, but for reopening colleges there is covid. Do you really care for education, then please help us to reopen colleges in India @doctorsoumya

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 26, 2021

Students in Maharashtra have been demanding college reopening in Maharashtra since a long time now. One student said that how will a mechanical engineering student learn without doing practical work, if colleges will remain shut. He said: "We college students have been in online education for 1.5 years. How many more months would we study like this. How a mechanical engineering student can learn without practical work? Help us to reopen colleges in Maharashtra. doctorsoumya"

We college students have been in online education for 1.5 years. How many more months would we study like this. How a mechanical engineering student can learn without practical work? Help us to reopen colleges in Maharashtra. @doctorsoumya

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 26, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Respected Sir/ Ma'am It is high time, to reopen  colleges  in Mumbai and cities with the least amount of cases in Maharashtra. I hope you realise, that this online way of learning is just not helpful in any way shape or form. samant_uday OfficeofUT AUThackeray"

Respected Sir/ Ma'am
It is high time, to reopen colleges in Mumbai and cities with the least amount of cases in Maharashtra. I hope you realise, that this online way of learning is just not helpful in any way shape or form. @samant_uday@OfficeofUT @AUThackeray

— Khyati Moondra (@KhyatiMoondra) August 27, 2021

A student on Twitter demanded reopening of college in Maharashtra. He tweeted: ""Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon." samant_uday #Reopencolleges"

"Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon."@samant_uday #Reopencolleges

— Sourabh Wankhede (@Wankhed7Sourabh) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Hyderabad Sees Spike in COVID Cases As Schools, Colleges Gear Up For Reopening #Hyderabad #Telangana #COVID19."

Hyderabad Sees Spike in COVID Cases As Schools, Colleges Gear Up For Reopening#Hyderabad #Telangana #COVID19https://t.co/KtmbXRtffh

— Sakshi Post (@SakshiPost) August 26, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Sir you gave statment that you will give notice about college reopening in 5 days ! Today is day 7 !! Sir please think about our future sir! Its not joke sir !! #reopencollege."

Sir you gave statment that you will give notice about college reopening in 5 days ! Today is day 7 !! Sir please think about our future sir! Its not joke sir !!#reopencollege

— Nahni Si Jaan (@NahniSi) August 27, 2021

Urging the government of Maharashtra to reopen colleges a Twitter user said: "Sir 20+ States have Reopened Colleges , Most of the students are Vaccinated , Students Future is at dark please help us in Reopening Colleges in Maharashtra At least for PG students."

@Dev_Fadnavis @mipravindarekar
Sir 20+ States have Reopened Colleges , Most of the students are Vaccinated , Students Future is at dark please help us in Reopening Colleges in Maharashtra At least for PG students.

— Utkarsh V Upadhyay (@UtkarshVUpadhy1) August 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: "@ianuragthakur can you please raise voice for @UnivofDelhi students? We are locked up since 19months even when covid dip or authorities are not reopening, 50%+ adult population is already vaccinated please reopen our colleges enough is enough #GiveOurCampusBack."

@ianuragthakur can you please raise voice for @UnivofDelhi students? We are locked up since 19months even when covid dip or authorities are not reopening, 50%+ adult population is already vaccinated please reopen our colleges enough is enough#GiveOurCampusBack

— woke snorlax?️‍?? (@soorelaax) August 27, 2021

While their is major relief amongst students that colleges are reopening in Tamil Nadu, some express concerns on whether the schools and colleges should be reopened. A Twitter user said: "Dont play with students future , cancel reopening of schools and colleges....life is more important. @mkstalin @CMOTamilnadu."

#cancelreopening
Dont play with students future , cancel reopening of schools and colleges....life is more important..@mkstalin @CMOTamilnadu

— Adarsh Babu (@AdarshB60631970) August 27, 2021

Tamil Nadu government decided to reopen colleges in the state from September 1 and asked the institutions to get the teachers vaccinated before reopening. Colleges will reopen in Chennai on September 1. 

Assam government will resume physical classes for Class 12, final-year degree and postgraduation courses from the first week of September with relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for attending the classes.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday introduced a bill in the legislative assembly and said "as recommended by the commission headed by retired Justice D Murugesan, I have introduced a bill to provide 7.5% priority to public school students in admission to undergraduate professional courses in engineering, law, agriculture and others in all private and government colleges and universities."  

ஓய்வுபெற்ற நீதியரசர் திரு. த. முருகேசன் அவர்கள் தலைமையிலான ஆணையம் பரிந்துரைத்தபடி, மருத்துவம் போன்றே, பிற இளநிலைத் தொழிற்கல்விப் படிப்புகளுக்கான சேர்க்கையிலும் அரசுப் பள்ளி மாணவர்களுக்கு 7.5% முன்னுரிமையின் அடிப்படையில் ஒதுக்கீடு வழங்குவதற்கான சட்டமுன்வடிவினை அறிமுகம் செய்தேன். pic.twitter.com/SZt4S8ZI8t

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 26, 2021

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission has fixed the fee structure for schools and intermediate colleges in the state for three academic years beginning 2021-22. The maximum annual tuition fee for schools in gram panchayats has been fixed at Rs 10,000 for primary classes and Rs 12,000 for higher classes. In municipalities, it is Rs 11,000 and Rs 15,000 and in municipal corporations Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 respectively

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced on social media that the government has decided to resume physical classes for students of PG courses from September first week. The government took the decision in a cabinet meeting along with taking several other key initiatives. 

In the weekly #AssamCabinet today, we took several key decisions regarding reopening of educational institutions, assistance to sportspersons, boosting PWD Building assets, speeding up @jaljeevan_ Mission work, providing employment, etc. pic.twitter.com/11B7UuWBCp

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 26, 2021

The college reopen date Chennai 2021 is September 1. The Tamil Nadu government decided to reopen colleges in the state from September 1 and asked the institutions to get the teachers vaccinated before reopening. 

Students are continuously demanding college reopening in Maharashtra. A Twitter user said: "Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon."

Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon .

— Mahima (@Mahima14097191) August 25, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Will UnivofDelhi ever reopen ? Why only educational institutions are the only ones to remain close when every other thing seems to be back on track ? Give me my college life. My student life now seems to be in the abyss. Get us out of this trauma. VPSecretariat dpradhanbjp"

Will @UnivofDelhi ever reopen ?
Why only educational institutions are the only ones to remain close when every other thing seems to be back on track ? Give me my college life. My student life now seems to be in the abyss. Get us out of this trauma. @VPSecretariat @dpradhanbjp pic.twitter.com/Zj5ZE2abqO

— अभिमन्यु कौटिल्य (@ineffable_singh) August 26, 2021

A Twitter user urged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to reopen colleges in Delhi and said: "#Reopencolleges #ReOpenEducationalInstitutions #5city msisodia ArvindKejriwal please reopen college ,it's urgent we have waste our 1 year in online mode ,we can't handle more such online class in front of laptop all the day ,,, education is our first focus !!!!!"

#Reopencolleges #ReOpenEducationalInstitutions #5city @msisodia @ArvindKejriwal please reopen college ,it's urgent we have waste our 1 year in online mode ,we can't handle more such online class in front of laptop all the day ,,, education is our first focus !!!!!

— Karan sharma (@Karansh04019071) August 26, 2021

The college reopen date in Tamil Nadu is September 2021. The Tamil Nadu government on reopening of colleges has asked institutuions to ensure that all teachers should be vaccinated. 

Requesting college reopening in Maharashtra, a student on Twitter said: "Online education cannot be considered as a good alternative, There are alot of issues we students are facing, so for offline lectures please reopen colleges of Maharashtra. #Maharashtra #reopen #college  samant_uday CMOMaharashtra EduMinOfIndia

Online education cannot be considered as a good alternative, There are alot of issues we students are facing, so for offline lectures please reopen colleges of Maharashtra. #Maharashtra #reopen #college @samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra @EduMinOfIndia

— Anurag (@Anurag87593451) August 25, 2021

A Twitter user said: "# reopen the schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Maharashtra. when trains, buses, malls, picnic places everything is open, why  schools and colleges are shut? stop playing with future of children. offline education is the need of the hour."

# reopen the schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Maharashtra.
when trains, buses, malls, picnic places everything is open, why schools and colleges are shut? stop playing with future of children. offline education is the need of the hour.

— dr mouna sheth (@ShethMouna) August 26, 2021

A student on Twitter said: "Please release official notice for college reopen in mp as said on 1st of september please release official notice, #collegereopen #reopencollege #boycottonlineclasses"

Please release official notice for college reopen in mp as said on 1st of september please release official notice, #collegereopen #reopencollege #boycottonlineclasses

— Deeksha Narvariya (@Deeks_2021) August 24, 2021

According to the IndiaToday report, the MP higher education minister Mohan Yadav had said in June that colleges in Madhya Pradesh is considering reopening colleges and universities with 50% capacity and strict covid-19 protocols in August. However, there is no update on the decision as of now. 

A Delhi University student took to Twitter to request Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for reopening college. Expressing concern, the student said, "..Can you just imagine the pain of studying PDFs in laptop?! A year gone and it's enough now. Not because I want to go out or enjoy college life, but because I am not learning anything." "What's the point of graduating from a prestigious college like Delhi University?" the Twitter user said.

#reopencolleges @ArvindKejriwal @msisodia please reopen colleges... pic.twitter.com/WueG6iX1Zk

— ramsha rehman (@ramsharehman6) August 26, 2021

Tagging Maharashtra CM and deputy chief minister, another student said, "We students are stuck with online classes for a very long time now. Everything around us is being normal except for  interactive education- which is of prime importance to us, so we sincerely request the government to reopen colleges."

We students are stuck with online classes for a very long time now. Everything around us is being normal except for interactive education- which is of prime importance to us,so we sincerely request the government to reopen colleges@CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @AjitPawarSpeaks

— adhil kainikkara (@adhilkainikkara) August 26, 2021

A Twitter user said, "Reopen the schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Maharashtra. when trains, buses, malls, picnic places everything is open, why schools and colleges are shut? stop playing with future of children. offline education is the need of the hour."

# reopen the schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Maharashtra.
when trains, buses, malls, picnic places everything is open, why schools and colleges are shut? stop playing with future of children. offline education is the need of the hour.

— dr mouna sheth (@ShethMouna) August 26, 2021

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced that all universities, colleges, technical educational institutions, and schools from Class 1 to 12 will function normally and can also conduct exams. Coaching institutes will also be allowed to reopen. The Bihar government had allowed the reopening of schools for students of Class 9 and 10 from August 7 and from August 16 for Classes 1 to 8 with maximum 50% attendance. 

READ | Bihar eases COVID-19 curbs, allows schools, colleges to reopen from today

After reviewing the COVID-19 situation, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "All universities, colleges, technical educational institutions and schools from Class 1 to 12 as well as coaching institutes will open normally. The examinations can be conducted by the universities, colleges, schools of the state."

(3/4) सभी विश्वविद्यालय, कॉलेज, तकनीकी शिक्षण संस्थान तथा विद्यालय (पहली से बारहवीं कक्षा तक) के साथ-साथ कोचिंग संस्थान भी सामान्य रूप से खुलेंगे। राज्य के विश्वविद्यालयों, कॉलेजों, विद्यालयों द्वारा परीक्षा आयोजित की जा सकेंगी।

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 25, 2021

Students in Telangana will be returning to school after more than 1.5 years. Following the state government’s decision to reopen colleges for physical classes from September 1, managements are planning to start with practical classes for the first few weeks, Times of India reported.

Mumbai University second merit list 2021 was released yesterday. According to which, St. Xavier’s Evening College cut-off score for the BCom programme is 87.67% (for Maharashtra board general category students) and 95.67% (for other boards general category students). The cut-off marks for admissions to St Xavier’s College was as high as 98% in the first round of admission.

 The St. Andrew’s College cut-off marks for the second round is 86.5% for the BA programme and 63.85% for the BCom programme, both for the open category.

A Delhi University student in a social media post on Twitter said: "And what about colleges? Are they going to remain shut forever!? Are we going to graduate from DU while sitting at our homes..!!??? @UnivofDelhi @msisodia #reopendu"

And what about colleges?
Are they going to remain shut forever!?
Are we going to graduate from DU while sitting at our homes..!!???@UnivofDelhi @msisodia #reopendu pic.twitter.com/UL9uYObhiP

— Nishant Shekhar Jha (@nishant11589744) August 25, 2021

A twitter user said: "DU MUST REOPEN NOW TO AVOID DESTROYING MORE LIVES #reopendu @PMOIndia @narendramodi @EduMinOfIndia @ArvindKejriwal @dpradhanbjp @SidharthYadavIN @UnivofDelhi @HarshBisaria @iAkshitDahiya @ugc_india @ABVPDelhi @itandonabhishek @raghav_chadha @manojkjhadu @msisodia @DUSUofficial"

DU MUST REOPEN NOW TO AVOID DESTROYING MORE LIVES #reopendu @PMOIndia @narendramodi @EduMinOfIndia @ArvindKejriwal @dpradhanbjp @SidharthYadavIN @UnivofDelhi @HarshBisaria @iAkshitDahiya @ugc_india @ABVPDelhi @itandonabhishek @raghav_chadha @manojkjhadu @msisodia @DUSUofficial

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 25, 2021

A Twitter user said: "@iAkshitDahiya sir now DDMA also given it's permission for reopening of educational institutions.. Please reopen Delhi university.. We will follow all rules and SOPs.. We are fully vaccinated.. Please reopen our colleges.. Now nothing excuse is left"

@iAkshitDahiya sir now DDMA also given it's permission for reopening of educational institutions.. Please reopen Delhi university.. We will follow all rules and SOPs.. We are fully vaccinated.. Please reopen our colleges.. Now nothing excuse is left#reopendu#delhiuniversity pic.twitter.com/OWHI4nhrgf

— Mohd Faizan Khan (@MohdFai98727587) August 25, 2021 

Classes 9 to 12 in Karnataka will reopen on Monday. All districts with Covid-19 positivity rate  less than 2% can reopen schools. Online classes will also continue for students who are unable to attend offline classes, as per reports.

A Twitter user said: "Schools (9 to 12th ) and colleges to reopen in Puducherry from Sept 1, Chief minister N Rangasamy announced today. @NewIndianXpress @xpresstn."

Schools (9 to 12th ) and colleges to reopen in Puducherry from Sept 1, Chief minister N Rangasamy announced today. @NewIndianXpress @xpresstn

— Debjani Dutta (@Debjani_TNIE) August 23, 2021

As colleges in Telangana reopen the parents are asked to pay up all pending fees.  A Twitter user said: "Pay up all fee as schools reopen, and say after 2wks,as demands grow, again switch over to online classes! Or have alternate day classes! The News Minute: Parents in dilemma as Telangana to reopen schools and colleges from Sept 1." 

Pay up all fee as schools reopen, and say after 2wks,as demands grow, again switch over to online classes! Or have alternate day classes!The News Minute: Parents in dilemma as Telangana to reopen schools and colleges from Sept 1.https://t.co/JAVkaH8rvh

via @GoogleNews

— prasad karumanchi (@PKarumanchi) August 25, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon"

Please reopen the colleges as soon as possible . We are now bored and frustrated with online study . As everything is already reopened in Maharashtra then why only colleges are shutdown. Please reopen it soon .

— Mahima (@Mahima14097191) August 25, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Just saw in news...that delhi is planning to reopen schools. But what about colleges? We college students understand the danger, will wear masks properly and can maintain social distancing better. We should think of opening colleges first. #reopendu @UnivofDelhi @ArvindKejriwal"

Just saw in news...that delhi is planning to reopen schools. But what about colleges? We college students understand the danger, will wear masks properly and can maintain social distancing better. We should think of opening colleges first. #reopendu @UnivofDelhi @ArvindKejriwal

— Anjali (@Anjali98922742) August 25, 2021

A Twitter user said: "DDMA submitted reports today and it only talked about how to reopen schools in a phase manner to which our great CM replied we will observe situation to open up schools. It's shameful how they aren't even talking about colleges and they won't open schools too . Just politics."

DDMA submitted reports today and it only talked about how to reopen schools in a phase manner to which our great CM replied we will observe situation to open up schools. It's shameful how they aren't even talking about colleges and they won't open schools too . Just politics.

— Reopen Delhi Medical Colleges (@Reopenmed) August 25, 2021

Students after the announcement of DDMA report on reopening schools demand that colleges in Delhi be reopen too. A Twitter user said: "Let's reopen colleges, universities normally in Delhi. We except students, staff to be well informed to follow #COVID19 protocols."

Ddma allowed schools to reopen in phased manner but there no mention for colleges in the news. What's going to happen to us sir? Nobody is concerned about us. @SidharthYadavIN @iAkshitDahiya

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 25, 2021

A twitter user said: "Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)  allowed schools to reopen in phased manner but there no mention for colleges in the news. What's going to happen to us sir? Nobody is concerned about us. @SidharthYadavIN @iAkshitDahiya."

Ddma allowed schools to reopen in phased manner but there no mention for colleges in the news. What's going to happen to us sir? Nobody is concerned about us. @SidharthYadavIN @iAkshitDahiya

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 25, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Chief Minister @HemantSorenJMMand education minister @Jagarnathji_mla It is requested that permission has been given to open restaurants and parks, give some attention to the career of some college students, also consider opening a college. Consider our future too." 

मुख्यमंत्री @HemantSorenJMM और शिक्षामंत्री @Jagarnathji_mla जी अनुरोध है की रेस्तरां और पार्क खोलने का अनुमती दे दी है, कुछ कॉलेज के छात्रों के कैरियर के लिए भी थोडा ध्यान दे , कॉलेज खोलने पर भी विचार किजिये | हमारे भविष्य पर भी विचार किजिये |#reopen_colleges_in_jharkhand

— Dhruw upadhyay (@dhruw_upadhyay) July 27, 2021

A Twitter user said: " I am a btech 1st year student NIT and I request the colleges to be reopened in Jharkhand quality of online classes we get are far below than average and if continue like this we are surely going to ruin our future so please reopen colleges."

I am a btech 1st year student NIT and I request the colleges to be reopened in Jharkhand quality of online classes we get are far below than average
and if continue like this we are surely going to ruin our future so please reopen colleges.@HemantSorenJMM

— PRASHANT KUMAR (@PRASHAN57620632) July 29, 2021

The Karnataka government had decided to reopen colleges from July 26 the result of which is that 600 students test COVID positive.  A Twitter user condoning the decision said: "Due to an irresponsible decision taken by the government to open colleges in Dakshina Kannada, 600+ students have been tested covid positive post reopening the colleges.This is the start of the third wave in our region! #irresponsiblegovernment #startofthethirdwave" 

Due to an irresponsible decision taken by the government to open colleges in Dakshina Kannada, 600+ students have been tested covid positive post reopening the colleges.This is the start of the third wave in our region! #irresponsiblegovernment #startofthethirdwave

— Saurabh Ballal (@SaurabhBallal2) August 25, 2021

Students urge the Maharashtra government to reopen colleges. A twitter user said: "Sir what happened with college reopening? Plz reopen the colleges , we already had lost our 1 and half year now plz work on college reopening. @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks @rajeshtope11"

Sir what happened with college reopening? Plz reopen the colleges , we already had lost our 1 and half year now plz work on college reopening. @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks @rajeshtope11

— Sara (@Sara16825322) August 25, 2021

As per a PTI report, the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "More than two crore additional COVID-19 vaccine doses are being made available to states this month, and they have been asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day on September 5."

Dharmendra Pradhan on teachers being vaccinated on priority before Teacher's Day said: "Along with securing our future generation against Corona, this will prove to be a decisive step towards removing the obstacles in their studies due to this pandemic.  I also request all the state governments to give their support and cooperation to this campaign in order to strengthen the foundation of the future."

कोरोना के खिलाफ हमारी भावी पीढ़ी को सुरक्षित करने के साथ-साथ, इस महामारी से उनकी पढ़ाई में आ रही बाधाओं को दूर करने की दिशा में यह निर्णायक कदम साबित होगा।

मैं सभी राज्य सरकारों से भी अनुरोध करता हूँ कि भविष्य की नींव मजबूत करने दिशा में वो इस मुहिम को अपना समर्थन और सहयोग दें।

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 25, 2021

The Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcoming the vaccination of teachers on priority said: “To give priority in vaccination to teachers of all schools before the upcoming Teachers' Day, 5th September, I thank the Prime Minister for providing an additional 2 crore vaccines in addition to the vaccines received by the states every month. I express my heartfelt thanks,” 

आगमी शिक्षक दिवस, 5 सितंबर से पहले सभी स्कूलों के शिक्षकों को टीकाकरण में प्राथमिकता देने के लिए हर महीने राज्यों को मिलने वाले टीकों के अलावा अतिरिक्त 2 करोड़ टीके उपलब्ध कराने के लिए मैं प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी और श्री @mansukhmandviya का हृदय से आभार प्रकट करता हूँ।

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 25, 2021

On reopening Delhi university colleges a Twitter user said: "@UnivofDelhithe DDMA has submitted its report suggesting phased reopening of schools. When is DU going to issue reopening order now? We college students are 18+ and vaccinated. Open up colleges!"

@UnivofDelhi the DDMA has submitted its report suggesting phased reopening of schools. When is DU going to issue reopening order now?
We college students are 18+ and vaccinated. Open up colleges!

— Samay Raina (@tattutuatara) August 25, 2021

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and PU education department have issued separate standard operating procedures (SoPs) for schools and PU colleges reopening in Mysuru on Monday, as per a Times Of India report. 

The experts’ committee has recommended reopening Delhi schools for all classes in a phased manner, according to the NDTV report. In the first phase, students in higher classes should be called back for offline classes, followed by middle classes, and finally primary classes, the committee has suggested.

Tagging Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office, a Twitter user said, "Online classes are interrupted due to technical glitches due to poor internet connection. Still thinking of online classes? Education Loss is what we are experiencing from the past 1.5 year." 

Network Issue. Online classes are interrupted due to technical glitches due to poor internet connection. Still thinking of online classes? Education Loss is what we are experiencing from the past 1.5 year. #reopencollege @samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra

— REOPEN COLLEGE (@REOPENCOLLEGE5) August 25, 2021

A Delhi Disaster Management Authority’s (DDMA) committee will submit a report today on the strategy for reopening schools, colleges and educational institutions to the Chief minister's office and Lieutenant Governor (LG), according to the Hindustan Times report. The Delhi government will take a call in this matter based on this, a senior government official said.

Karnataka reopened schools for Classes 9 to 12 on Monday. Only districts with less than 2% Covid-19 positivity rate have been allowed to reopen schools. Parents and staff who are vaccinated before they enter the campus to make sure everyone is safe. Online classes will also continue for students who are unable to attend offline classes, as per reports.

Tripura government to reopen all institutions of higher education including general degree colleges, technical and professional colleges today for conducting classes in physical mode, according to The Indian Express report.

A Twitter user said: "Just give us a date so we can be confirm when its going to reopen... Everything in Maharashtra is open only our degree colleges are close why only student should suffer!!"

Just give us a date so we can be confirm when its going to reopen... Everything in Maharashtra is open only our degree colleges are close why only student should suffer!!

— Aashutosh Meshram (@AashutoshMeshr2) August 24, 2021

A Twitter user said: "What are you doing the most efficient education minister msisodia plzz reopen college in Delhi #reopenDU #reopendu #reopendu #reopenschool #reopendu #reopenschool #reopendu #reoependu #reopendu"

What are you doing the most efficient education minister @msisodia plzz reopen college in Delhi#reopenDU#reopendu #reopendu #reopenschool #reopendu #reopenschool #reopendu #reoependu #reopendu

— Shubham Yadav (@Shubham23478041) August 24, 2021

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to reopen colleges from September 1. The government has asked colleges to ensure that all teachers are vaccinated. 

A Twitter user said: "#TamilNadu BJP4India BJP4TamilNadu #SchoolReopen #school2021 #schoolreopening  #TamilNadulockdown  All colleges and schools from classes 9th standard to 12 th standard to be reopen in Tamilnadu from September 1st"

#TamilNadu @BJP4India @BJP4TamilNadu #SchoolReopen #school2021 #schoolreopening #TamilNadulockdown All colleges and schools from classes 9th standard to 12 th standard to be reopen in Tamilnadu from September 1st pic.twitter.com/9EB44TdLAW

— vkavitha (@vkavithav) August 22, 2021

A student on Twitter said: "I am a btech 1st year student NIT and I request the colleges to be reopened in Jharkhand quality of online classes we get are far below than average and if continue like this we are surely going to ruin our future so please reopen colleges. HemantSorenJMM"

I am a btech 1st year student NIT and I request the colleges to be reopened in Jharkhand quality of online classes we get are far below than average
and if continue like this we are surely going to ruin our future so please reopen colleges.@HemantSorenJMM

— PRASHANT KUMAR (@PRASHAN57620632) July 29, 2021

The Karnataka government has reopened schools and pre-university colleges from August 23. The government has asked all the institutions to follow covid-19 protocols while conducting physical classes. 

According to a Hindustan Times report, the Chhattisgarh government decided to reopen schools and colleges from August 2 with 50% attendance. 

A Twitter user demanded college reopening in Odisha and said: "Good evening sir, Sir please reopen the colleges for BTech 2nd and 4th semester students and allow to do classes in physical mood"

Good evening sir,
Sir please reopen the colleges for BTech 2nd and 4th semester students and allow to do classes in physical mood.....?????

— Srutinath Sahu (@srutinath_sahu) August 24, 2021

A Twitter user requested ministers and Lovely Professional University (LPU) to reopen colleges, he said: "EduMinOfIndia capt_amarinder lpuuniversity I request authorities and honourable CM of Punjab to look in this matter and please reopen our college as we're facing challenges in getting knowledge and making our future good. #wearevaccinated #reopenlpu #LPU"

@EduMinOfIndia @capt_amarinder@lpuuniversity
I request authorities and honourable CM of Punjab to look in this matter and please reopen our college as we're facing challenges in getting knowledge and making our future good.#wearevaccinated #reopenlpu #LPU

— Munazir Hassan (@MunazirrHassan) July 30, 2021

Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura are all set to reopen colleges from September 1. Even Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh has announced resuming physical classes for final-year students of all UG and PG courses. 

The Uttarakhand government is all set to reopen colleges from September 1. The government issued SOPs on college reopening that asks colleges to get teaching and non-teaching staff vaccinated; maintain social distancing; prepare a schedule to let students enter and exit at different hours, etc.

A Twitter user said: "States like Uttarakhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have decided to reopen colleges from September 1. I don't know Why why why Delhi schools and colleges open kyu Nahi kar rhe hai Plz delhi govt. Open kardo. Online class lete lete mentally bimar ho gye hai  msisodia"

States like Uttarakhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have decided to reopen colleges from September 1.
I don't know
Why why why
Delhi schools and colleges open kyu
Nahi kar rhe hai
Plz delhi govt. Open kardo
Online class lete lete mentally bimar ho gye hai @msisodia

— Deepak Singhal (@singhal3737) August 24, 2021

A Delhi University student in support of reopening colleges said: "#reopendu #speakupdu @UnivofDelhi @ugc_india @EduMinOfIndia @du_junction @one_du #collegekholo Is corona applicable only when it comes to collect ? People are clubbing , malls , markets are open and our future can't be taken care of even by orderly and phase wise reopening?" 

#reopendu #speakupdu@UnivofDelhi @ugc_india @EduMinOfIndia @du_junction@one_du#collegekholo
Is corona applicable only when it comes to collect ? People are clubbing , malls , markets are open and our future can't be taken care of even by orderly and phase wise reopening? pic.twitter.com/Y4oBIxTSSY

— Richa (@Richa82720543) August 21, 2021

Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Monday announced that colleges and schools will reopen in Puducherry on September 1, 2021, according to a News18 report. The state has decided to reopen colleges and schools in Puducherry in wake of a dip in the COVID-19 cases.

A Twitter user said: "Reopen colleges in Mumbai and Pune for vaccinated students #Reopencolleges CMOMaharashtra samant_uday"

Reopen colleges in Mumbai and Pune for vaccinated students
#Reopencolleges@CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday https://t.co/dEf3dDG723

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 13, 2021

While all the other facilities are completely open why is Delhi University still closed. A twitter user on reopening Delhi University said: "Markets, railway, flights, parks, bars all are open.... But the shut down DU from last 1 year.....How India will develop without education.. Sir we are fully vaccinated... Please #reopendu colleges.... Our future is in dark..... Open #delhiuniversity."

Markets,railway, flights, parks, bars all are open.... But the shut down DU from last 1 year.....How india will develop without education...... Sir we are fully vaccinated... Please #reopendu colleges.... Our future is in dark..... Open #delhiuniversity. #speakupdu
#dureopen

— Deepak Singhal (@singhal3737) August 24, 2021

A Twitter user said: '#reopen_central_universities #reopendu #reopencollege @UnivofDelhi @ugc_india @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia" 

#reopen_central_universities #reopendu #reopencollege @UnivofDelhi @ugc_india @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia pic.twitter.com/kO5df5shXF

— Harsh Sharma (@HarshSh87803383) August 24, 2021

A Twitter user supporting the #reopendu campaign said: "Reopen du #ReopenDu" 

Reopen du #ReopenDu

— Shankar saaho (@Shankarsaaho1) August 24, 2021

The Delhi University colleges not being reopened has negative effects on the mental health of students. A twitter user said: "Our mental health is declining due to these online classes. We have been sitting at our home from past 1.5 year and attending these online classes which are doing no good to our future. @UnivofDelhi, open colleges now #reopendu"

Our mental health is declining due to these online classes. We have been sitting at our home from past 1.5 year and attending these online classes which are doing no good to our future.@UnivofDelhi Open colleges now#reopendu https://t.co/aakxZKdWDY

— Manasvi Chaturvedi (@ManasviChaturv2) August 24, 2021

The Tamil Nadu government on reopening of colleges reiterates that all teachers should be vaccinated. A twitter user said: "As colleges and schools gear up to reopen on 1st September in Tamil Nadu, the government has once again retaliated that all Teachers must have taken their Vaccines against COVID-19."

As colleges and schools gear up to reopen on 1st September in Tamil Nadu, the government has once again retaliated that all Teachers must have taken their Vaccines against COVID-19.#1ShotNews | #Schools | #Colleges | #Teachers | #Tamilnadu | #TamilnaduNews | #Vaccine pic.twitter.com/zVPouruC2D

— EverythingWorksHere (@HereWorks) August 24, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN PUNE @mitadtpune @vishwanathkarad @rahul_karad @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @rajeshtope11 @AUThackeray" 

REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN PUNE @mitadtpune @vishwanathkarad @rahul_karad @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @rajeshtope11 @AUThackeray pic.twitter.com/KPdzvbPaFq

— Shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 18, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Reopen colleges in Pune. Its been 1.5 years of absolutely no educational advancement for college students. Online teaching is a joke, just a formality to complete syllabus. Start physical classes ASAP" 

Reopen colleges in pune.Its been 1.5 years of absolutely no educational advancement for college students. Online teaching is a joke,just a formality to complete syllabus.Start physical classes ASAP@vishwanathkarad @MITWPUOfficial@CMOMaharashtra #Reopencolleges#offlinecollege

— Pruthviraj Telang (@RajTelang9) August 23, 2021

According to the Times of India report, higher and technical education minister Uday Samant in July said, "Colleges in Maharashtra will not reopen for at least a month."

To urge the authorities to reopen colleges in MP, a twitter user said: "#Reopen college in mp @EduMinOfIndia @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj, ab to college khol de sir plzz"

#Reopen college in mp @EduMinOfIndia @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj , ab to college khol de sir plzz??? https://t.co/RH0jgCRnPg

— Manish Kumar (@ManishK85226006) August 23, 2021

Schools in Madhya Pradesh for classes 9 and 10 have already opened, the decision was taken by the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in July. So why not reopen colleges students urge the chief minister. A twitter user said: "Sir please reopen college in MP" 

Sir please reopen college in mp

— Mayank Gautam (@MayankG79996432) August 23, 2021

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has announced that the schools, colleges, and all institutions will reopen from September 1, according to reports. The chief minister also directed the officials strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines and ensure cleaning and sanitisation of all educational institutions and hostels by August 30.

A Delhi Disaster Management Authority’s (DDMA) committee will submit a report tomorrow on the strategy for reopening schools, colleges and educational institutions to the Chief minister's office and Lieutenant Governor (LG), according to the Hindustan Times report. The Delhi government will take a call in this matter based on this, a senior government official said.

While, the Haryana government had reopened colleges for doubt-clearing, practical classes and exams in July, there is no update as of now on when the colleges will reopen for regular classes. 

About college reopening in MP, Another twitter user said : "Apparently the MP State government has not given the requisite permissions for physical reopening, still the NLIU Bhopal admin is very stubborn and even after the approvals they will take their own sweet time to reopen.Face with look of triumphFace with look of triumphFace with look of triumph #reopencollege #ReopenNLIU Picture Via Nihal"

Apparently the MP State government has not given the requisite permissions for physical reopening, still the NLIU Bhopal admin is very stubborn and even after the approvals they will take their own sweet time to reopen.???#reopencollege#ReopenNLIU
Picture Via Nihal pic.twitter.com/nvFVuABXrN

— Hrishikesh Jaiswal (College kholo) (@Hrishirox) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "#Reopen college in mp EduMinOfIndia PMOIndia ChouhanShivraj, ab to college khol de sir plzz"

#Reopen college in mp @EduMinOfIndia @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj , ab to college khol de sir plzz??? https://t.co/RH0jgCRnPg

— Manish Kumar (@ManishK85226006) August 23, 2021

According to the The Indian Express, the Tripura government has announced college reopening in the state from August 25. All the general degree colleges, technical and professional colleges will reopen from August 25 with strict maintenance of guidelines. 

A Twitter user tweeted: "Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has directed the officials to reopen all private and government schools, Anganwadis from September 1. KG to PG, all educational institutions to be reopened, including junior colleges and professional colleges #Telangana"

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has directed the officials to reopen all private and government schools, Anganwadis from September 1
KG to PG, all educational institutions to be reopened, including junior colleges and professional colleges #Telangana

— REHAN PAWANIST (@Rehanpawanist_) August 23, 2021

Another Twitter user said: "Telangana to Reopen Schools, Colleges from September 1"

Telangana to Reopen Schools, Colleges from September 1 https://t.co/8NgBMxDCVn

— VINOD N K (@vinodnku) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Telangana to Reopen All Schools, Colleges from September 1st"

Telangana to Reopen All Schools, Colleges from September 1st https://t.co/SjOLaDk0iu

— Jagan Reddy (@jaganreddy85) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Schools and colleges in Telangana to reopen from September 1…"

Schools and colleges in Telangana to reopen from September 1… https://t.co/1g8NpxlVJY

— Dennis Marcus Mathew (@dennismarcus) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "@drgsrao declared that the second wave of #COVID19 has concluded in #Telangana and that it is time to reopen educational institutions. Only vaccinated teachers & staff at #schools, #colleges, #universities will be allowed. Regular COVID-19 tests shall be conducted."

@drgsrao declared that the second wave of #COVID19 has concluded in #Telangana and that it is time to reopen educational institutions. Only vaccinated teachers & staff at #schools, #colleges, #universities will be allowed. Regular COVID-19 tests shall be conducted pic.twitter.com/8dGa49ZlUw

— Preeti Biswas (@PreetiBiswasTOI) August 18, 2021

Uttar Pradesh’s Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has decided to reopen for the final-year students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in hybrid (offline and online) mode, as per a report. 

"Classes in #hybrid mode (Offline +Online) will resume from 1st September, 2021 for final year students of Undergraduate & Postgraduate courses in #BHU. Hostel allocation for final year students of UG & PG will also resume accordingly. VCofficeBHU, bhupro," a Twitter user said.

Classes in #hybrid mode (Offline +Online) will resume from 1st September, 2021 for final year students of Undergraduate & Postgraduate courses in #BHU. Hostel allocation for final year students of UG & PG will also resume accordingly. @VCofficeBHU @bhupro pic.twitter.com/UClYNVO4hh

— Chander Shekher Gwari (@CSGwari) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Schools, colleges in Rajasthan to reopen on September 1 with 50% capacity."

Schools, colleges in Rajasthan to reopen on September 1 with 50% capacity

— Nazaket Rather (@RatherNazaket) August 13, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Reopen colleges in Telangana now...it's too much ..all the states hv reopened their colleges atleast... reopen colleges urgently. TelanganaCMO, SabithaindraTRS, KTRTRS"

Reopen colleges in Telangana now...it's too much ..all the states hv reopened their colleges atleast... reopen colleges urgently.@TelanganaCMO @SabithaindraTRS @KTRTRS

— Ishita (@itweet_10) August 22, 2021

"Half of the students in almost all the batches are unable to join the classes while many faces challenge because of network issue and unfamiliarity with technology," CYSS further said.

Half of the students in almost all the batches are unable to join the classes while many faces challenge because of network issue and unfamiliarity with technology.

— CYSS DELHI (@Cyss_AAP) August 23, 2021

"The campus is closed for about the last 1.5 years because of pandemics which give us a different learning system. Many students and teachers faced difficulties in this new online learning system," CYSS added. 

The campus is closed for about the last 1.5 years because of pandemics which give us a different learning system. Many students and teachers faced difficulties in this new online learning system.

— CYSS DELHI (@Cyss_AAP) August 23, 2021

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s student wing in Delhi, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) is conducting a surveyon whether the colleges and universities in the state should reopen or not. 

CYSS tweeted: "We, CYSS is conducting a survey on whether you want University and Colleges to be reopen or not. Please fill the form mentioned below."

We, CYSS is conducting a survey on whether you want University and Colleges to be reopen or not. Please fill the form mentioned below.https://t.co/M6MqQ3m7bQ

— CYSS DELHI (@Cyss_AAP) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Tamil Nadu lockdown extension: Schools, colleges to reopen on Sept 1 | Chennai News - Times of India"

Tamil Nadu lockdown extension: Schools, colleges to reopen on Sept 1 | Chennai News - Times of India https://t.co/S9ThLAAtXj

— Geetha (@Geetha35025536) August 22, 2021

Several students have been demanding reopening of colleges in their respective states. A Twitter user asked ministers to reopen IIT Mandi and said: "First hostel rules now canteen feedback but no news about college reopening... at this point it is just teasing.#reopen_iitmandi  IIT_Mandi EduMinOfIndia"

First hostel rules now canteen feedback but no news about college reopening... at this point it is just teasing.#reopen_iitmandi @IIT_Mandi @EduMinOfIndia pic.twitter.com/NCuosM1QYV

— Ayush Agrawal (@ag98106896) August 23, 2021

A Twitter user said: "#WestBengal CM #MamataBanerjee on reopening of educational institutions: We will try to reopen schools and colleges every alternative day after Puja vacation. #COVID19"

#WestBengal CM #MamataBanerjee on reopening of educational institutions: We will try to reopen schools and colleges every alternative day after Puja vacation. #COVID19

— Souvik Ghosh (@gsouvik1) August 5, 2021

As per several reports, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee might reopen colleges in the state after Durga Puja vacation. 

A Twitter user said: "West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the state government is mulling to reopen schools and colleges after Durga Puja vacations later this year depending on the Covid-19 situation here."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the state government is mulling to reopen schools and colleges after Durga Puja vacations later this year depending on the Covid-19 situation here. pic.twitter.com/poaxJhd9La

— MrAarif (@MrAarif42516787) August 5, 2021

A Twitter user while replying to ministers of India said: "Sir please reopen our colleges and issue guidelines and release official notice, everything is opened now then why colleges are taking time, we are the most senior students, and also we are vaccinated, please release official notice for colleges to reopen in mp #collegereopen"

Sir please reopen our colleges and issue guidelines and release official notice, everything is opened now then why colleges are taking time, we are the most senior students, and also we are vaccinated, please release official notice for colleges to reopen in mp #collegereopen

— Deeksha Narvariya (@Deeks_2021) August 17, 2021

According to a HindustanTimes report, the Haryana government had reopened colleges and universities in July for doubt clearing, practical classes, and examinations, only for those students who had their exams. 

A Twitter user said: "When will be college reopen in haryana students are very disturbed during this Pandemic huge request for reopen college of haryana give instructions to university as soon as you can. Don't spoil our future. kanwarpalgujjar mlkhattar anilvijminister cmohry"

When will be college reopen in haryana students are very disturbed during this Pandemic huge request for reopen college of haryana give instructions to university as soon as you can
??dont spoil our future ?@kanwarpalgujjar @mlkhattar @anilvijminister @cmohry

— Mohit Kashyap (@mohitkashyap132) August 17, 2021

Students have been posting on social media asking for reopening of colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Many students asked the government to reopen Banaras Hindu University (BHU). 

A twitter user said: "BHU to Schools and Local college who reopen when situation is under control. Band krna h to 2-3 saal ke liye kro wrna mt kro #reopenbhu"

BHU to Schools and Local college who reopen when situation is under control
.
Band krna h to 2-3 saal ke liye kro wrna mt kro #reopenbhu pic.twitter.com/cZSJsjDbk4

— shrejal jaiswal (@jaiswal_shrejal) August 23, 2021

Demanding for Pune college reopening, another Twitter user said: "Reopen colleges for vaccinated students in pune at least samant_uday"

Reopen colleges for vaccinated students in pune at least @samant_uday https://t.co/4vjIvc7xUD

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 12, 2021

"Pune accounts most positivity rate throughout the entire state, but you guys care about advertising and all, if you are actually meant for youth, then do good for their career rather than criticising them, @CMOMaharashtra, Youth wants what it’s want. REOPEN COLLEGE" the Twitter user further said. 

Pune accounts most positivity rate throughout the entire state, but you guys care about advertising and all, if you are actually meant for youth, then do good for their career rather than criticising them, @CMOMaharashtra
Youth wants what it’s want
REOPEN COLLEGE https://t.co/B4eA6ufneT

— shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 14, 2021

With a dip in COVID-19 cases in Pune and overall Maharashtra, students have been demanding Chief Minister to reopen colleges soon. 

A Twitter user said: "REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN PUNE @mitadtpune @vishwanathkarad @rahul_karad @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @rajeshtope11 @AUThackeray"

REOPEN THE COLLEGE IN PUNE @mitadtpune @vishwanathkarad @rahul_karad @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @samant_uday @rajeshtope11 @AUThackeray pic.twitter.com/KPdzvbPaFq

— shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 18, 2021

A Twitter user said: "#TamilNadu BJP4India, BJP4TamilNadu #SchoolReopen #school2021 #schoolreopening  #TamilNadulockdown  All colleges and schools from classes 9th standard to 12 th standard to be reopen in Tamilnadu from September 1st"

#TamilNadu @BJP4India @BJP4TamilNadu #SchoolReopen #school2021 #schoolreopening #TamilNadulockdown All colleges and schools from classes 9th standard to 12 th standard to be reopen in Tamilnadu from September 1st pic.twitter.com/9EB44TdLAW

— vkavitha (@vkavithav) August 22, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Reopen Maharashtra Colleges. Why isn't the Government taking any decision!!! #Reopencolleges samant_uday CMOMaharashtra"

Reopen Maharashtra Colleges. Why isn't the Government taking any decision!!!#Reopencolleges @samant_uday @CMOMaharashtra

— REOPEN COLLEGE (@REOPENCOLLEGE5) August 23, 2021

On reopening of colleges in Tamil Nadu in September a Twitter user said: "From September 1st schools for Classes 9-12 and colleges will reopen. Question is, are in person classes compulsory or will online classes still be an option for students? Hope Govt clarifies this issue. @Anbil_Mahesh."

From September 1st schools for Classes 9-12 and colleges will reopen. Question is, are in person classes compulsory or will online classes still be an option for students? Hope Govt clarifies this issue. @Anbil_Mahesh

— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) August 23, 2021

Karnataka will be reopening schools and colleges after 18 months tomorrow. A twitter user said: "High schools, pre-university colleges in #Karnataka reopen tomorrow after nearly 18 months. CM @BSBommai said govt has taken “extreme care” to ensure that classroom learning is offered safely amid improved #Covid19 situation."

High schools, pre-university colleges in #Karnataka reopen tomorrow after nearly 18 months. CM @BSBommai said govt has taken “extreme care” to ensure that classroom learning is offered safely amid improved #Covid19 situation. https://t.co/x50tlbAsVn

— Ralph Alex Arakal (@ralpharakal) August 22, 2021

As per Times Of India report, "All schools and colleges will reopen in Rajasthan with 50% capacity on September 1."

As per HT report, DDMA committee report on reopening colleges in Delhi will include:-

1)  A detailed plan comprising standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

2) Assessment of the ability of schools to implement such SOPs and plan for vaccination of teachers and staff. 

3) Addressing the concerns of parents of the students. 

A Twitter user said: " Without education, there will be no bright future for our country....we can never achieve status of developed country....please reopen Delhi university...we are vaccinated...we will follow all rules...please open St Stephens college #reopendu #delhiuniversity"

Without education,there will be no bright future for our country....we can never achieve status of developed country....please reopen delhi university...we are vaccinated...we will follow all rules...please open St Stephens college#reopendu#delhiuniversity

— Mohd Faizan Khan (@MohdFai98727587) August 22, 2021

Students organize a twitter campaign for reopening all colleges of DU. A twitter user said: "#reopendu. Students of Delhi University are facing problems. We have not even see our colleges. Now thing is normal, open du"

#reopendu. Students of delhi University are facing problems. We have not even see our colleges. Now thing is normal open du pic.twitter.com/a9mCPf7u3C

— Dushyant baliyan (@Dushyantbaliya9) August 21, 2021

Students urge the Minister of Education to reopen colleges in Delhi as Covid-19 cases now less than 25 per day.  A Twitter user said: "Please reopen the college and university now covid cases are below 20 , we have supported you in that time now it is time for you to support us @EduMinOfIndia @ArwindKejriwal @DDMA_Delhi"

please reopen the college and university now covid cases are below 20 , we have supported you in that time now it is time for you to support us @EduMinOfIndia @ArwindKejriwal @DDMA_Delhi

— Ashish sinha (@Ashishpoiuy) August 22, 2021

Replying to the Lieutenant Governor's tweet on Rakhsha Bandhan a twitter user said: Sir please reopen Delhi University, as we are fully vaccinated. While all other activities have started in Delhi, why are our colleges still closed. Why are you playing with our future, please reopen Delhi University.

Sir plzz open delhi university we are Fully vaccinated and all other activities are stated in delhi but our colleges are closed why , why are you with our future plzz reopen delhi university

— Anand Kumar?? (@AnandKu31350214) August 22, 2021

Students ask the Maharashtra government to conduct Common Entrance Test (CET) and reopen colleges for admission. A twitter user said: "Until next Maharashtra elections, i would like to appeal to @HMOIndia @PMOIndia to take consideration of students urge for COLLEGE REOPEN and exam dates, as state ministers are failing to maintain the pride of their position and choose to serve their party first"

Until next Maharashtra elections, i would like to appeal to @HMOIndia @PMOIndia to take consideration of students urge for COLLEGE REOPEN and exam dates, as state ministers are failing to maintain the pride of their position and choose to serve their party first https://t.co/XNA2zqzAc2

— shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 20, 2021

As per The Hindu report, Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced relaxations from the lockdown on account of COVID-19 cases declining in the state. Schools for classes 9 to 12 and all colleges including polytechnics to function from September 1 on a shift basis.

Students demand that colleges be reopened for vaccinated students in Maharashtra. A twitter user said: "Reopen colleges for vaccinated students in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges @CMOMaharashtra@OfficeofUT@samant_uday@AjitPawarSpeaks"  

Reopen colleges for vaccinated students in Maharashtra. #Reopencolleges@CMOMaharashtra @OfficeofUT @samant_uday @AjitPawarSpeaks https://t.co/misSCt4Txe

— H Sharma (@HariomS70691817) August 22, 2021

According to India Today report, All engineering colleges and vocational education institutions affiliated to Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technological University will open from August 23 for offline studies. Uttarakhand, has started preparations to open degree colleges along with technical educational institutions. Protecting students and staff against Covid-19  will be a priority.  At the same time, orders have been issued to reopen the state universities and degree colleges related to higher education from September 1.  

Students emphasize on the effects of online classes on mental health, asks government to reopen colleges in Delhi. A twitter user said: "@ArvindKejriwal @msisodia sir please reopen colleges in Delhi. Sir please. Online classes are affecting our mind and eyes. Sir there is lack of communication and understanding between teacher and students. Sir please its a humble request, please reopen colleges. Don't ruin students."

@ArvindKejriwal @msisodia sir please reopen colleges In Delhi ? sir please. online classes are affecting our mind and eyes.sir there is lack of communication and understanding between teacher and students ??sir please Humble request please reopen colleges. don't ruin students

— SARKAAR MUSIC (@BoysSical) August 20, 2021

Students urge the education minister Manish Sisodia to reopen colleges and conduct the exams offline. A twitter user said: "It's my earnest request to @Dir_Education  @Minister_Edu to please reopen the colleges in Delhi and conduct exams in offline mode."

It's my earnest request to @Dir_Education @Minister_Edu to please reopen the colleges in Delhi and conduct exams in offline mode .

— Riankk (@Riankk6) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user said: "@rashtrapatibhvn sir students of @UnivofDelhi are sitting at homes since 18months patiently waiting but even when covid dips our administration is not opening colleges, vaccination is going at a rapid rate, delhi ncr is 60%+ vaccinated, students are in depression please reopen du"

@rashtrapatibhvn sir students of @UnivofDelhi are sitting at homes since 18months patiently waiting but even when covid dips our administration is not opening colleges, vaccination is going at a rapid rate, delhi ncr is 60%+ vaccinated, students are in depression please reopen du

— woke snorlax?️‍?? (@soorelaax) August 20, 2021

Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia back in July had asked for feedback on reopening of schools from parents on Twitter, that he would like their suggestions on the matter. A mega parent-teacher meeting (PTM) was held between July 19 and 31 in government schools, after which Sisodia reportedly told DDMA that at least 90% of the parents who attended PTM at government schools, had voted in favour of reopening of schools in Delhi. 

As per the HT report official from DDMA said, “In its report, the committee will be chalking out a detailed plan comprising standard operating procedures (SOPs), assessment of the ability of schools to implement such SOPs and plan for vaccination of teachers and staff; and address concerns of parents of the students. A decision on reopening will be taken thereafter.”

On August 25 a panel of Delhi Disaster Management Authority’s (DDMA) will file a report on the strategy for reopening schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi to the offices of chief minister and Lieutenant Governor. The government then will take a call in the matter, a senior government official said on Saturday, according to the Hindustan Times report.

Students are eagerly waiting for college reopening in Delhi. A Twitter user said: "ABVPDelhi, itandonabhishek, SidharthYadavIN, iAkshitDahiya, DUSUofficial Please update if you're going absolutely anything because you told us if colleges didn't reopen there will be big protests from 16. It's 5 days past and no activity. Nothing at all. #reopendu"

@ABVPDelhi @itandonabhishek @SidharthYadavIN @iAkshitDahiya @DUSUofficial Please update if you're going absolutely anything because you told us if colleges didn't reopen there will be big protests from 16. It's 5 days past and no activity. Nothing at all. #reopendu https://t.co/8xUMyHOxuG

— Reopen Delhi University (@Reopendu) August 21, 2021

According to various reports, Tamil Nadu will reopen colleges from September 1 across the state. Students are sharing their joy on social media.

A Twitter user said: " Finally college re-open the eagerly wait is over, but never forgot that covid is not going anywhere. Sep 1st "porom, college porom, poye aagarom" #TNLockdown #collegereopen #college"

Finally college re-open the eagerly wait is over, but never forgot that covid is not going anywhere.
Sep 1st ✌???
"porom, college porom, poye aagarom"#TNLockdown #collegereopen #college

— loki (@lokeshvselvam) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user said: "Until next Maharashtra elections, I would like to appeal to HMOIndia, PMOIndia to take consideration of students urge for COLLEGE REOPEN and exam dates, as state ministers are failing to maintain the pride of their position and choose to serve their party first."

Until next Maharashtra elections, i would like to appeal to @HMOIndia @PMOIndia to take consideration of students urge for COLLEGE REOPEN and exam dates, as state ministers are failing to maintain the pride of their position and choose to serve their party first https://t.co/XNA2zqzAc2

— shanaya (@s_h_a_n_a_y_aa) August 20, 2021

Another Twitter user tweeted: " Class 9 to 12) & colleges to reopen from Sept 1. Theatres to reopen with 50% occupancy from August 23. IT Companies are allowed to function with 100% staff. Inter-state public bus transport to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will be permitted. #TNLockdown"

?Schools (Class 9 to 12) & colleges to reopen from Sept 1.

?Theatres to reopen with 50% occupancy from August 23.

?IT Companies are allowed to function with 100% staff.

? Inter-state public bus transport to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will be permitted.#TNLockdown

— Madhu ? (@Vignesh_TMV) August 21, 2021

According to the Times of India report, all engineering and other colleges will reopen on September 1 with covid-19 protocols. 

Another Twitter user said: "The wait is over #collegereopen #TamilNadu students are excited for the first time for educational institutions's reopening after covid cases down in TN. But never forget that covid is not going anywhere. Do follow the protocol to fight against #COVID19  #TNunlock #TNLockdown"

The wait is over #collegereopen #TamilNadu students are excited for the first time for educational institutions's reopening after covid cases down in TN. But never forget that covid is not going anywhere. Do follow the protocol to fight against #COVID19 #TNunlock #TNLockdown pic.twitter.com/HUrLp7FqZT

— Kalaiyarasan Sivakumar (@Kalaiya85293593) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user expressed their joy over TN college reopen date and said: College reopen #Master #Beast Nandri CMOTamilnadu"

College reopen???#Master #Beast
Nandri @CMOTamilnadu pic.twitter.com/JSEjFTvI8l

— ??????ᴮᵉᵃˢᵗツ❁ (@nurlin_norbert) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user said: "#CinemaTheatre reopen on August 23 FireSmiling face with heart-shaped eyes   50% daily 3 Show allowed. School & College open on September 1 ✌? #theaters #TamilNadu"

#CinemaTheatre reopen on August 23 ?? 50% daily 3 Show allowed
School & College open on September 1 ✌?#theaters #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/4UGYDu7QsS

— Tamil2.0cinema (@T0cinema) August 21, 2021

According to The New Indian Express report, all colleges will reopen in Tamil Nadu from September 1. Apart from that, the government has also allowed reopening of cinema theatres in the state. 

Another Twitter user said: "TN allows colleges to reopen physical classes from September 1. The government also announced that it wd consider reopening for classes 1 to 8 after September 15. It also confirmed schools will reopen for classes 9 to 12 from September 1 as announced @timesofindia @TOIChennai"

TN allows colleges to reopen physical classes from September 1. The government also announced that it wd consider reopening for classes 1 to 8 after September 15. It also confirmed schools will reopen for classes 9 to 12 from September 1 as announced @timesofindia @TOIChennai pic.twitter.com/Dz4d0SJDzA

— Ragu Raman (@raguramanTOI) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user tweeted: "Tamil Nadu: Colleges set to reopen from September 1. Important instructions given. Read below."

Tamil Nadu: Colleges set to reopen from September 1. Important instructions given. Read below. pic.twitter.com/YM45jUnz37

— Anand Vaishnov (@AnandVaishnov) August 21, 2021

According to a Twitter user, reopening of colleges in Tamil Nadu will be on September 1. 

A Twitter user said: "Tamil Nadu govt has announced that Classes for 9, 10, 11 and 12 students will reopen on a rotational basis from Sept 1. All colleges to reopen from Sept 1 as well #TNUnlock. Theaters to reopen with 50% occupancy from August 23 #TNLockdown #BREAKING"

Tamil Nadu govt has announced that Classes for 9, 10, 11 and 12 students will reopen on a rotational basis from Sept 1. All colleges to reopen from Sept 1 as well #TNUnlock

Theaters to reopen with 50% occupancy from August 23 #TNLockdown #BREAKING

— Bharathi S. P. (@aadhirabharathi) August 21, 2021

According to The Hindu report, Tamil Nadu has reopened government medical colleges in the state on August 16. Almost, 90% of the students returned to the campuses, the report said. Students were asked to show RT-PCR test report taken under 48 hours of joining the college. 

A Twitter user said: "Reopen our college...it's high time now...at least give us date when will you reopen our college please don't ruin our future reopen our college please #reopencollege #reopen_ug_college @DrRPNishank @aajtak @ndtv @republic @EduMinOfIndia @PMOIndia @AmitShah #reopen_ug_college"

Reopen our college...it's high time now...at least give us date when will you reopen our college please don't ruin our future reopen our college please #reopencollege #reopen_ug_college @DrRPNishank @aajtak @ndtv @republic @EduMinOfIndia @PMOIndia @AmitShah #reopen_ug_college

— aditya Utkarsh (@adityaUtkarsh07) October 15, 2020

A Twitter user demanded college reopening in Tamil Nadu and said: Dear mkstalin Before Upcoming Covid Waves Please let a Chance For College students to attend Physical Classes. Take it into consideration. So Reopen as soon as possible. Hoping A Positive Outlook From August 23  #collegereopen #tamilnadu #tn #schoolreopen"

Dear @mkstalin Before Upcoming Covid Waves Please let a Chance For College students to attend Physical Classes. Take it into Consideration. So Reopen as soon as possible. Hoping A Positive Outlook From August 23 #collegereopen #tamilnadu #tn #schoolreopen

— P.Balamurugan (@PBalamu14626581) August 17, 2021

Another Twitter user demanded Delhi college reopening and said, "Put Tax on offline college mode. So that college can be reopened as every other thing. We will play more for our future if that is what it takes. Every other things is already open so put Tax on offline college and reopen it please. #dureopen #delhiuniversity #speakuodu."

Put Tax on offline college mode .
So that college can be reopened as every other thing. We will play more for our future if that is what it takes.Everyother things is already open so put Tax on offline college and reopen it please.#dureopen #delhiuniversity#speakuodu

— ajit jinjwadiya (@AjitJinjwadiya) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user asked to reopen BHU and said: The repcursions will be severe if central universities still deny to reopen the colleges.If this continues,we would observe a huge population of unskilled graduates in upcoming years.Civil engineers who have never seen how cement looks like DeanScienceBHU #reopenbhu #Reopenbhu."

The repcursions will be severe if central universities still deny to reopen the colleges.If this continues,we would observe a huge population of unskilled graduates in upcoming years.Civil engineers who have never seen how cement looks like@DeanScienceBHU#reopenbhu#Reopenbhu

— Aditya Pandey (@theaditya_04) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user asked Delhi government to reopen DU and said: Please reopen University of Delhi...We r entered in 2nd Year but we r far from seeing our college..We r far from a quality education..There is no any personality development in online classes...".

#reopendu@UnivofDelhi @msisodia @ArvindKejriwal @DDMA

Please reopen University of Delhi...
We r entered in 2nd Year but we r far from seeing our college..
We r far from a quality education..
There is no any personality development in online classes...

— Nitish Singh (@NitishS48439407) August 18, 2021

According to a Times of India report, Rajasthan government has decided to reopen colleges, universities and schools from September 1 with 50% capacity. The government has also allowed to open coaching and other educational institutes on the same date. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after considering a report sent by the ministerial committee, the report said. 

Uttarakhand has announced its college reopening date to be September 1, as per the New Indian Express report.  Other states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi are considering to finalise college reopen dates soon. 

According to a Times of India report, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on August 5 that the government is considering reopening schools and colleges on alternate days after Durga Puja vacation in November. 

Also Read | West Bengal: Schools, colleges might reopen after Durga Puja vacation in November

According to The New Indian Express, the state government is deciding on reopening Maharashtra colleges by allowing students and staff who are fully vaccinated. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said talks are going on about allowing fully vaccinated students and staff to begin offline classes in limited numbers following all Covid-19 protocols.

A Twitter user said, "Maharashtra students started a petition to reopen college and start vaccination for students."

Maharashtra students started a petition to reopen college and start vaccination for students https://t.co/dehmlrMLno

— Adv Anubha Shrivastava Sahai ?? (@anubha1812) August 15, 2021

Using hashtag #reopendu, a student said, "What is the sense of being a student of a central level University if we are not able to go to college in physical mode." 

#reopendu What is the sense of being a student of a central level University if we are not able to go to college in physical mode#reopening we don't want online education#saveourfuture we need justice@UnivofDelhi@ugc_india@EduMinOfIndia@du_junction@one_du_

— Sumit Kumar (@SumitKu27440959) August 21, 2021

Another student of Banaras Hindu University, in a tweet, said, "As a science student, practicals make up for 50% of our course, but our institution has shown no interest in reopening our college since its our futures at line. They are reaping in the benfits of salary without even working."

As a science student ,practicals make up for 50% of our course ,but our institution has shown no interest in reopening our college since its our futures at line .They are reaping in the benfits of salary without even working.#reopenbhu #ReopenBHU@bhupro @VCofficeBHU

— Sandeep Sen (@Sandeep90280129) August 21, 2021

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia asked parents, students and teachers to send suggestion regarding reopening of schools a month ago. A students, tagging Manish Sisodia and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asked "Sir a month ago you have asked for our suggestions regarding reopening of school and colleges of Delhi. So when you gonna reach to a conclusion, will it take you a decade?"

Tagging the Banaras Hindu University, a Twitter user said, "Elections are being held, farmers protest is going on, theatres to open, everything returning back to track, except reopening of colleges. This scenario is enough to judge where  our new India is heading towards, how much authorities really care about education."

Elections are being held,farmers protest is going on,theatres to open,everything returning back track,except reopening of colleges.This scenario is enough to judge where our new india is heading towards,how much authorities really care about education.#reopenbhu @VCofficeBHU

— Mahendra Mishra (@Mahendra13ind) August 21, 2021

A Twitter user said that the schools should be reopened only after all children are vaccinated. "Do not repeat blunder again of Reopening Schools Colleges. Elders Vaccinated, Children Risked?" 

? #SCHOOLS_OnlyAfter_CHILDREN_VACCINATION ?
High risk. #CentralGovt should reopen School only after all Ages of Teens/Children get Vaccinated. Do not repeat Blunder again of Reopening Schools Colleges. Elders Vaccinated? Children Risked? #COVID19 #NoSchoolTillVaccination

— Sarveshwar (@Sarvesh88955244) August 21, 2021

The National Institute For Communicable Diseases Of South Africa said, "An increase in weekly incidence of new cases among individuals younger than 20 years has been reported by different provinces. This could be explained by clusters reported from schools, following reopening of schools in week 30 and 31 of 2021."

An increase in weekly incidence of new cases among individuals younger than 20 years has been reported by different provinces.This could be explained by clusters reported from schools, following reopening of schools in week 30 & 31 of 2021. View report https://t.co/DGJeB8PGTt pic.twitter.com/TpOoRZszlk

— NICD (@nicd_sa) August 21, 2021

Karnataka Congress unit President DK Shivkumar said, "Even as Govt has decided to reopen schools for Classes 9-12, the health of our students should be our top priority. They should ensure to make all necessary arrangements for student's safety and not let them suffer due to the lack of planning as we witnessed during the 2nd wave." 

Even as Govt has decided to reopen schools for Classes 9-12, the health of our students should be our top priority.
They should ensure to make all necessary arrangements for student's safety and not let them suffer due to the lack of planning as we witnessed during the 2nd wave.

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 21, 2021

Stating that the poor families are unable to afford expensive virtual education, a Delhi student in his petition said, “Issue a writ, order or direction, directing respondents (Centre and States) to consider and take a time-bound decision in regard to the physical re-opening of schools in their respective areas, and conduct of offline teaching, which forms subject matter of the present petition,” according to The Hindu report.

While states like Uttarakhand and Rajasthan have decided to reopen colleges from September 1, the decision of several other states are awaited. States like Punjab and Chandigarh have already reopened the colleges for those students who have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Tamil Nadu has also announced to reopen medical colleges from September 1 .

Students in Kolkata, Jadavpur and Presidency University are attending classes on the streets to protest against the prolonged closure of college, TOI reported. Last week, a Delhi student moved Supreme Court, seeking a time-bound decision about reopening of schools. College students, especially those studying subjects that involve fieldwork, feel their careers are at stake. 

The report quoted a mother as saying: "There is no restrictions against taking kids to restaurants and malls then what's the problem with schools?" Schools should conduct vaccination drives for children above 14 years and resume offline class.

The All India Students’ Association (AISA) on August 17 launched a campaign demanding the reopening of Delhi University campuses. The students’ body also said the university should arrange for facilities to get students vaccinated on campus, The Hindu reported.

Delhi University earlier announced to reopen the colleges for science streams students. However, the university cancelled its move later stating that the Delhi Disaster Management Authority is yet to allow in-person classes on campuses.

The Tamil Nadu government has released standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reopening schools for Classes 9 to 12. Schools for Class 9 to 12, and medical colleges will reopen from September 1. 50% of students will be accommodated in a class, NDTV reported.

While teachers and students remain apprehensive of the possible third wave of COVID-19 in the country, many states are mulling over reopening of educational institutions. Some state governments have also started issuing SOPs for resuming classes with limited capacity.

As some states are planning to reopen colleges and universities with limited capacity, states like Punjab and Chandigarh have already reopened the colleges for those students who have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

“Colleges can be allowed to reopen for students who are aged above 18 and have taken both the vaccine doses. Teachers and non-teaching staff should also have been fully vaccinated. They can be allowed to hold offline classes by following social distancing norms,” Maharashtra deputy chief minister was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express

The Karnataka government has permitted offline classes from Monday (August 23). As per the standard operating procedure (SoP) issued by the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE), pre-university (PU) colleges have been asked to divide students into separate batches for offline and online classes. “This rule will be applied primarily to PU colleges with a student strength exceeding 100,” a DPUE official told The Indian Express.

State health authorities on Wednesday said that the second wave has come to an end in Telangana and Covid-19 is in control. They also said that this is the right time to reopen schools and colleges, according to TOI report.

About Maharashtra colleges reopening for physical classes, the deputy chief minister Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said talks are going on about allowing fully vaccinated students and staff to begin offline classes in limited numbers following all Covid-19 protocols, according to Time of India report. “A final decision about this too will be taken by the chief minister,” he said.

Higher education minister Uday Samant said Maharashtra is considering to reopen colleges and universities in the state. Samant said that the state universities are discussing college reopening with the district collectors, however, there is a delay in the implementation of the decision due to the possibility of a third wave of COVID-19, according to The Indian Express report. The final decision will be taken in the next 15 days, the report added.

The Uttarakhand government asked institutions to ensure sanitisation of college premises, social distancing, thermal scanning at entrance gates and wearing of masks. Further, the government asked colleges to prepare a schedule to have students enter and leave colleges at different hours.

READ | Uttarakhand issues SOP ahead of reopening colleges from September 1, says report

The Uttarakhand Government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of reopening higher education institutions from September 1, as per a report from The New Indian Express. The government asked all higher education institutions to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols and ensure vaccination of teaching and non-teaching staff. 

The Uttar Pradesh government had announced that it may reopen colleges in the state in the middle of August, as per a Hindustan Times report. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath said that preparations should be made to start new sessions in all educational institutions, even while keeping in mind the Covid-19 situation, according to the report. UP college admissions 2021 began on August 5.