Kanpur: In the light of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has decided to suspend all classes and exams till March 29.
The director of the institute, Abhay Karandikar, on Friday said that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure against the deadly virus. The classes were scheduled to begin after the mid-semester recess from March 16.
The institute has also advised students, who had gone home, against returning to the campus till March 29. Those already in the premises have been asked to visit a nearby health centre and avoid any travel outside until further instructions, Karandikar was quoted as saying by the PTI.
The situation will be reviewed periodically and necessary updates will be provided to all, he added.