09/03/2026
Respected Deans / HODs,
In the wake of the current situation and as per the instructions received from the Government, it is hereby notified for the information of all faculty, students, and staff that the University of the Punjab will remain closed from Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
During this period of closure, the following measures will be in effect:
1. Online Classes: All academic activities will be shifted to online mode. Deans and HODs are requested to look after the online classes timetable and continue the post-mid-term exam online academic activities. Faculty members are requested to conduct their classes via digital platforms from March 10 to March 19, 2026.
2. Postponement of Departmental Exams: All examinations scheduled by academic departments during the above-mentioned dates are hereby postponed. These examinations will be rescheduled and will now be held after Tuesday, March 31, 2026, following the Eid and spring break instead of 30th March 2026.
3. Essential Services Staff: Staff members associated with essential services, including but not limited to gardening, sanitation, and the Health Centre, will work as per the instructions of their respective Head of Department on a need-based arrangement.
4. Non-Teaching Staff (Work from Home): All non-teaching staff will continue to work from home as per the instructions of their respective Head of Department. They will remain on call and available as per requirements during the closure period.
5. Controller of Examinations: Examinations scheduled under the purview of the Office of the Controller of Examinations will be governed by separate instructions and schedules issued directly by that office.
Regards
Dr. Ahmad Islam
Registrar
