LAHORE: School Education Department (SED) Punjab once again issued notification vis-a-vis reopening; All public and private schools for primary and middle classes from February 1, 2021. District education authorities will ensure strict implementation of corona SOPs in all public and private schools; as directed. According to the notification, students from all the educational institutes will […]
LAHORE: UHS vice-chancellor said that the university would not conduct online exams for MBBS and BDS students. The UHS Vice-Chancellor Professor Javed Akram met Pakistan Medical Students Action Committee Chairperson Dr. Nouman Wattoo and other members of the student committee on Friday. The university’s VC said that online exams were not possible because of challenges […]
Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday said that the new academic year for schools will begin in August. In response to a user’s question the education minister, however, said: “Academic year for schools will start this year from August.” Academic year for schools will start this year from August. Private school are free to use any text […]
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), after a detailed discussion with all stakeholders, decided that educational institutions shall resume all remaining classes — at the primary, middle and university level — on February 1. The forum decided that students in Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore and Peshawar would attend classes with 50% strength on alternate days. […]
Bahria University students in Karachi protested outside the campus on Thursday and demanded the administration for online final examinations. “Zulm ke yeh zaabte, hum nahi maante” the students chanted as they sat outside the university gate. Others held placards that read “Say No to Physical Exams”, and “Online Classes=Online Exams”. The students began gathering outside […]
LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has announced to open its campus from February 1 as per the Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines. Students protested outside LUMS to press their demands as the university was reluctant to open the campus. LUMS spokesperson said the classes will resume with strict SOPS. However, only up […]
Punjab University (PU) has granted permission to students to appear in online examinations; instead of on-campus examinations amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision has taken in light of the recommendations of the Dean’s Committee meeting held on 20 January and the HODs meeting held on 5 January. According to the Registrar PU, final examinations of […]
The Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) on Tuesday; released O Level and IGCSE results of its November 2020 series of about 460 schools in Pakistan; ranging from private schools to semi-government schools across the country. “This year Cambridge International took the decision to run exams for its global November 2020 series; as the majority of […]
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has announced its new policy for Ph.D. admissions; under which students can apply for Ph.D. directly after four years of the BS program. The 12-page HEC policy document, applicable from January 1, 2021, reads that a BS degree, or equivalent; will be the minimum criteria for Ph.D. admission. […]
Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday hinted that schools across the province may be closed for an extended period of time. Its said by the minister while he was addressing a ceremony on the teacher’s retirement system in Lahore. “I want to open schools,” he said. “However, we may have to go with the […]