In Pics: Scenes From Colleges, Universities & Other Educational Institutions Across Odisha After Reopening Today

Degree colleges, universities, technical and other professional institutions in Odisha reopened today for final year students of UG, PG and diploma programmes of 2020-21 academic year.

The institutions were closed since the last nine months due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent nationwide lockdown in March.

Amid concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus infections, students across the State attended classes physically while adhering to all the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the government which include social distancing, sanitisation and use of masks.

Here’s a look at various higher educational institutions that reopened today

[caption id="attachment_508464" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Student wearing masks arrive at Ravenshaw University in Cuttack after the institution reopened after nine months today[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_508465" align="aligncenter" width="750"] A student undergoes thermal screening & sanitise his hands before entering into class at Ravenshaw University in Cuttack[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_508467" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Students attend a class at Ravenshaw University in Cuttack[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_508471" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Hostel inmates of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar start arriving as physical classes resume from today[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_508472" align="aligncenter" width="750"] A hostel inmate undergoes thermal screening as he reaches in his hostel in the premises of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_508473" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Students attend a class at a government college in Rourkela[/caption]