Skype, the exception

The state government has done its bit for safety by asking colleges and universities to shut down till April 14, but the onus is on teachers and students to handle the academic loss.

While privately run Arka Jain University in Gamharia has decided to take classes on Skype, most state-run colleges and varsities are clueless on how to minimise delays in the academic calendar.

Vice chancellor of Arka Jain University, S.S. Razi, told The Telegraph that technology would come to their rescue.

“We will take classes through platforms like Skype. On Wednesday, the faculty unanimously agreed to take classes online. All heads of departments have been asked to consult teachers and create soft copies of the study material to be uploaded for students to access later,” Razi said.