GUWAHATI: The delayed academic session for freshers in universities and colleges will begin from November 1, stated the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday, September 22.
The winter break this year, the summer vacation in 2021, and other holidays would be curtailed to compensate for the time lost, according to the latest guidelines issued by UGC.
As per the revised calendar, the admission process for first-year students needs to be completed by October 31, and classes for the first semester should commence by November 1.
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