Bengaluru: While college engineering in Bengaluru has been allowed to function, they report a very low presence, with many universities that say only about half of students appear.
College management said the fear of Covid-19 was the main obstacle.
With a sharp infection, parents worry about sending their wards to college despite their vaccination status.
A second year student claimed: “The college does not follow the Covid protocol.
Everyone sits together, eating together, and hanging out together.
Some campuses have reported many cases of Mong students.” Rajashekhar VN, the Association of the Faculty of the Main State Engineering Faculty, said: “The faculty of various colleges said attendance was around 50%.
It varies from the department to the department.
Parents are afraid and many have problems with transportation.
Some community hostels are also closed.
“However, many believe the presence will take after Sankanti on Saturday.
KM Babu from the AMC institution group said many first year students returned to their hometown.
“When the government initially announced the closure of engineering colleges, many parents came and picked up their children,” said Babu.
“They might return after Sankranti.
Many want online classes and faculties we hold online classes for them.” HN Ramesh, Principal, University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, said one great reason for a low presence was the closure of community hostels.
“The government’s order said that VTU affiliated colleges can function.
UVCE is affiliated with Mrs.
and these students are not permitted at the hostel.
The government needs to enter UVCE in its order,” he said.
Karisidappa, Deputy Chancellor, University of Viscesvaraya Technology, said the minimum attendance of 85% was mandatory for students to qualify for taking the exam.
“Universities must encourage and insist students to attend classes,” he said.
“They must hold a class with a tight Covid protocol in place.
They are also free to hold classes in batches or shifts if necessary.” High presence at school class schools in Bengaluru said the presence of high in class facing the Board examination.
The government has a 10-12, medical and medical class courses, in addition to college techniques, functions from campus.
“Normal presence in these classes.
If we find a student with symptoms, we send it home,” said D Sashi Kumar, Secretary, Primary and Secondary School Management Association.
Tejaswi Ballari, Principal Education Center, Poorprajna in Srikrishnanagar, said: “Even though parents are worried, they send their children to school because of the importance of the council exam.
We have completed most of its portions, and revisions.”