COVID Surge: Colleges, Universities in UP closed until January 16, Exams to be held as per schedule
The University of Lucknow has also announced that the physical classes at the university and its affiliated colleges will remain shut until January 16. The decision to shut physical classes was announced in line with the government order.
Amid the rise in COVID positive cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that all colleges, Universities in the state will remain closed until January 16, 2022. On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh reported 7,695 fresh positive cases. The biggest figures came from state capital Lucknow (1,115 ) and Noida (1,149). Meanwhile, the University of Lucknow has also announced that the physical classes at the university and its affiliated colleges will remain shut until January 16. The decision to shut physical classes was announced in line with the government order.
While the Universities, Colleges have been asked the remain shut, the government has also directed all these educational institutions can conduct exams as scheduled. UP government has strictly mentioned that all these higher educational institutions, colleges and universities are to get back to online classes. No offline classes will be held until the mentioned date. Earlier, the schools in the state were shut to ensure the safety of students and all stakeholders.
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The University of Lucknow follow the reservation policy of UP government. Tabulated below is the reservation policy for course admission:
| Vertical Reservation | |
|---|---|
| OBC Non-creamy layer | 27% |
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| EWS | 10% (above the allotted seats) |
| Horizontal Reservation | |
| PwD | 5% |
| FF | 2% |
| DP | 5% |
Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) is a pen and paper based entrance examination. The test duration is 90 minutes. Candidates have to solve 100 MCQs within the given time period. LUMET questions are based on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Comprehension and General Awareness. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking. For more information on LUMET, Click Here.
The minimum eligibility criteria needs to be met to get admission to BTech course at University of Lucknow. In addition, students must clear the entrance exam to get the final admission. They must get minimum 55% in Class 12. Students should have Class 12 mark sheet at the time of admission for verification purposes
Lucknow University offers a three-year full-time BBA programme via the Institute of Management Sciences, LU. The University offers a BBA course covering three specialisations, including International Business, Management Sciences and Tourism. The total seat intake for the Lucknow University BBA course is 360. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for Lucknow University BBA course:
Lucknow University BBA Specialisations | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
BBA (Regular)* | 180 |
International Business | 60 |
Management Sciences | 60 |
Tourism | 60 |
The University of Lucknow in its official notification stated that the teaching-learning activities will continue online. "Though the university campus and affiliated colleges will be closed till January 16, exams scheduled for these days will continue as usual," the university said in a statement.
The varsity has also directed all the students, teaching and non-teaching staff to adhere to COVID-19 SOPs and health and safety guidelines during this period. The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier this week ordered the closure of schools for students of Classes 1 to 12 up to January 16. For children in Anganwadis, the government said although the classes have been discontinued, the distribution of food and rations will continue.
Schools can continue online classes for their students, the government said. Schools will organise vaccination camps for students between 15 and 18 age groups. Students will be allowed to visit their schools to get vaccinated against Covid, it added.
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The Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) will comprise of 100 objective-type questions to be answered in 90 minutes consisting of General Awareness, English Verbal Ability and Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The entrance exam for Lucknow University admission is not very difficult. However, aspirants must prepare for it well by practicing question papers and questions on the mentioned topics. For complete details about Lucknow University MBA course, Click Here.
While speaking to media, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked the public not to panic. “Alertness and caution are needed. People should be encouraged to wear masks, take vaccines and practice social distancing. This is the best first aid measure," he said.
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