School in Delhi move classes online, colleges postpone exams ahead of Oct 10 protest

Several schools and colleges in Delhi have shifted classes online, rescheduled parent-teacher meetings and postponed examinations scheduled for October 10 amid security concerns and anticipated metro restrictions ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar.Sardar Patel Vidyalaya has announced online classes for students from Classes 6 to 12 on Saturday, citing extensive barricading in New Delhi and concerns over students' safety. The school has also discontinued its stay-back facility on Friday and postponed the inauguration of its Activity Week.SCHOOLS CHANGE SATURDAY PLANSRaghubir Singh Junior Modern School has rescheduled its parent-teacher meeting, which was scheduled for Saturday to discuss students' report cards. The revised schedule will be shared with parents later.Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Mehta Vidyalaya on Kasturba Gandhi Marg has cancelled sports day practice and enrichment classes for students of Classes 9 to 12 scheduled for Saturday. The decisions come amid anticipated movement restrictions and possible disruption to transport services in parts of the capital.COLLEGES PUSH EXAMS TO MONDAYBharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering in Paschim Vihar has postponed its mid-term examinations scheduled for Saturday to Monday. The college cited anticipated closure of entry and exit gates at several metro stations and possible disruption of services. In its notice, the college said the decision followed directions from the dean of the University School of Information, Communication and Technology (USICT), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), and the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, Delhi. Examination timings will remain unchanged on the revised date.The Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology in Rohini has also postponed its Saturday mid-term examinations to October 12 following communication from the Delhi Police about anticipated metro restrictions.The institute said the decision was approved by the dean of USICT, GGSIPU, and the BTech Programme Coordination Committee. Department heads have been asked to inform faculty members and students about the revised schedule.METRO RESTRICTIONS ADD TO CONCERNSThe Delhi Police had requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to close entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from 9 pm on Friday until further notice.The request cited the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar and the possibility of unruly movement towards sensitive locations. The anticipated restrictions have prompted educational institutions to review arrangements for students travelling to and from their campuses.- Ends