Colleges and universities opened in Kerala on Monday after being shut for 9 months due to Covid outbreak. The classes have begun amid stringent coronavirus protocol that will involve thermal screening, frequent sanitisation of campuses, constant use of face masks and enforcement of physical distancing. The classes will be held at 50% attendance and on shift basis if the need arose, depending upon the student strength. While classes have resumed for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students of all batches, online sessions will continue for those of all other categories for the time being.