New Delhi, September 4: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) would reopen on September 6 with a maximum of 50 per cent seating capacity strictly adhering to COVID protocols by the Central government. The university would reopen in a phased manner.

According to a statement issued by the university authority, every student must produce a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours.

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"All Final Year PhD Research Scholars, including 9B students (both hostellers and day-scholars) who are required to submit their PhD theses on/before 31.12.2021, are allowed to enter into the campus," a release from administration reads.

Significantly, all PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students of the PhD program are allowed to enter the campus.

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The BR Ambedkar library will be open with 50 per cent seating capacity but the school and centre level library will remain closed. However, the online classes will continue.

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