I PU assessments proving to be a hurdle for lecturers, students

With students moving to their hometowns, teachers find it tough to contact them

First year pre-university (PU) students, especially in rural areas, are finding it difficult to access the two end-of-year-assignments that they have to submit for evaluation. Many have informed their lecturers that they will not be able to submit their assignments in time. Earlier this month, the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) had asked PU colleges to evaluate students based on these assessments as examinations had been cancelled due to the pandemic. But, it’s not just students who are experiencing problems. Lecturers, too, are unable to get in touch with students as their contact numbers are unreachable. “With no classes on campus, students have returned to their hometowns. Some have relocated to other districts or States with their parents, and we are unable to reach them,” said a lecturer.