The Telangana government on Wednesday extended holidays for all educational institutions in the state till July 16 in view of continuing heavy rains.
The government had earlier declared holidays for three days due to forecasts of heavy rains across the state and the schools were scheduled to re-open on Thursday. However, with the rains continuing in many parts of the state, the authorities decided to extend the holidays by three more days.
An order issued by the School Education Department, in this regard, read: "In view of continuing heavy rains and inimical weather conditions, Government has decided to extend holidays for all educational institutions (Govt, Aided and Private) from July 14 to July 16."
Educational institutions shall be re-opened from July 18, it added.
Heavy rains have been lashing parts of the state for the last one week, creating a flood-like situation. The met office has forecast more rains till July 17. Heavy rains are likely in the majority of the districts.
Postpones EAMCET for AM stream
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has postponed Agriculture and Medical part of the Telangana EAMCET in view of the heavy rains in the state.
The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2022 for Agriculture and Medical (AM) stream was scheduled to be held on July 14 and 15.
The TSCHE said that the decision was taken in view of the forecast of heavy rainfall in the state for the next three days, and fresh dates will be announced later.
However, the EAMCET for Engineering (E) stream will be held as per schedule on July 18, 19 and 20.
The decision came a day after the TSCHE declared that the exams will not be postponed.
The TSCHE postponed the Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS ECET) 2022 scheduled to be conducted on July 13. Fresh exam schedule will be announced soon.
The TS ECET is conducted for admissions into Diploma and for B. Sc (Mathematic) Degree courses.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTU-H) conducts TS EAMCET for entry into professional colleges.
Last year, about 2.5 lakh students appeared for the EAMCET exam across the state.
A total of 1,21,480 candidates qualified in Engineering stream and 73,070 candidates qualified in Agriculture and Medical (pharmacy) stream.
The pass percentage in Engineering stream was 82.08 per cent while in A&M stream, 98.48 per cent students qualified.
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