Delhi to open colleges, coaching centres, schools for Classes IX-XII from Sept. 1

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said the government has taken a decision to open all schools for students of Classes IX-XII, universities and coaching centres from September 1. St

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said the government has taken a decision to open all schools for students of Classes IX-XII, universities and coaching centres from September 1. Students will need written permission from their parents to return to educational institutions. Attendance will not be compulsory as classes will continue in the “blended” mode — online and offline classes. The decision was taken by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority after a joint committee submitted a report suggesting reopening of schools for all classes in three phases. In the first and second phase, schools may be opened for students of Classes IX-XII from September 1, and Classes VI-VIII from September 8. After review of the two phases, the Directorate of Education may decide to reopen schools for primary and pre-primary students in the third phase.