SPPU Online Classes: UniPune relaxes 75% attendance norms for students; check details here

The decision is taken in the light of several problems such as internet connection and electricity that are causing hindrance while attending classes online, especially for students belonging to the rural areas.

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) relaxed the 75 per cent attendance norms for students who are presently undertaking online classes due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision is taken in the light of several problems such as internet connection and electricity that are causing hindrance while attending classes online, especially for students belonging to the rural areas. The University generally requires students to maintain a compulsory attendance of 75 per cent.

A few colleges of SPPU commenced the online classes from August 1 with the attendance mandate. The rule, however, now been relaxed for the academic year 2020-21.While announcing the decision, the varsity said that there is a need to carry on education in the times of COVID-19 using synchronous as well as asynchronous methods.

Academic Deputy Registrar Uttam Chavan requested each department to relax attendance norms. Professor Vice-Chancellor of SPPU NS Umarani said that focus should not be on compelling students to adhere to strict classroom norms but instead to make the syllabus accessible to each student employing all available methods at disposal.

The varsity also asked its constituent colleges to map the classes online after considering the problems encountered by the various students in their respective places. The University said that relaxation should be offered to the students who do not possess the requisite gadget or are facing troubles with internet connection while attending online classes. Students also believe that these methods would be counterproductive as it will not force them to attend classes only for the attendance mandate.

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