The Osmania University administration did a volte face today and announced that its hostels will remain operational during the summer vacation period.
Dr P Laxminarayana, Registrar of Osmania University, said that the administration had recently received representations from a group of students who had expressed a desire to utilise the summer vacation period for intensive preparation for various competitive examinations.
Taking their plea into consideration and acknowledging the diverse academic needs of students, the administration had decided to keep the hostels open during the summer vacation, he said.
Earlier, the university administration as part of its academic calendar announced the commencement of the summer vacation period from May 1 to May 31.
Traditionally, this period marks a time when students temporarily vacate the university hostels, and it facilitates the administration taking up any minor repairs and renovations.
However, as the students are preparing for various competitive exams, the university administration has this year decided to keep the hostels open during the summer vacation.