Classes in JNU to resume from Jan 13: Vice-Chancellor

In a meeting with deans and chairpersons, it was decided that classes would start from January 13 at JNU. MHRD was informed that if required, registration date for winter semester would further be extended.

New Delhi: JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on Friday met Human Resource Development Secretary Amit Khare and said the varsity administration was implementing the "record of discussions" with the ministry issued on December 11 and the classes will start from January 13.

"The JNU administration is implementing the record of discussions with MHRD issued on December 11. The administration is making every effort to make sure that students and teachers have conducive environment to pursue their academic activities," Kumar said.

The Vice-Chancellor said he also informed that the JNU has written to UGC that it should meet utility and service charges concerning the fee hike.

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"In meeting with deans and chairpersons, it was decided that classes would start from January 13. MHRD was informed that if required, registration date for winter semester would further be extended," he said.

On Thursday, Khare met a delegation of JNU comprising members of the students' union (JNUSU) led by president Aishe Ghosh and teachers association (JNUTA) led by Prof D K Lobiyal besides faculty members.

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