Need for measured steps to restore bridge courses

Academics have advocated measured steps for restoration of bridge/ foundation course for first-year students of arts and science colleges with proper planning, now that the off-line classes have start

Academics have advocated measured steps for restoration of bridge/ foundation course for first-year students of arts and science colleges with proper planning, now that the off-line classes have started for intermediate and final year students Last year, the academic year started too late for the freshers and the priority of the colleges was to complete as many units of portions they could. Dovetailing bridge course, which has been effective in enabling students from rural parts to adapt to the academic environment in higher educational institutions, with student induction programme, colleges usually offer it as a one-week intensive training before commencement of regular classes. The University Grants Commission had initiated induction programme to enable students acclimatise with the new surroundings, develop bond with fellow students and teachers, develop sensitivity towards various issues of social relevance, and imbibing values so as to become responsible citizens.