Lovleen Bains Sahnewal June 26 Panjab University (PU) has lifted the mandatory condition of 75 per cent attendance for students appearing in even semester exams in view of the pandemic. The move has come as a big relief for students who were facing problems in attending online classes due to poor technical resources. The university recently issued a circular which reads “Iin view the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic situation and looking into the problems of the students the mandatory condition of 75 per cent attendance for appearing in examinations is suspended for even semester for classes of teaching departments as well as affiliated and constituent colleges for this session i.e 2020-21.” “There are many students from rural areas who face problem in attending online classes nor can they bear the internet expenses. Paying fee is a big task for them and additional expenses of internet connections and net packs have added to their woes. The university has done well by suspending the condition of attendance in view of the pandemic” expressed a teacher. “I was unable to join my online classes as I had no smartphone. I informed the teachers about the same and they were ready to accommodate. But the pressure of not attending the classes always weighed heavy on my mind and I was doubtful whether the college shall issue me roll number or not” shared Harpreet Kaur of Tibba village who studies in BSc second semester. “I had a peculiar problem. I am studying in BA IInd semester and my sister in BA VIth semester. We have to attend classes at the same time so we decided to attend lectures alternatively. The university has been thoughtful enough to take the problems of the students into consideration” shared Karamjit Kaur.

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