In view of the continuous heavy rains and flood situation in Punjab, the state government has taken a big step. The government has issued an order to close all universities, colleges and polytechnic institutions by 3 September 2025, keeping the already closed schools holidays. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of students and relief operations in flood affected areas.

Government’s decision and education minister’s statement

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains issued an order on 1 September, stating that universities, colleges and polytechnic institutions will be closed with immediate effect due to heavy rains and floods. He posted on the social media platform x and informed that till September 3, all higher educational institutions will be closed. He said that the entire responsibility of safety of the students living in the hostels will be on the administrative units of the concerned institute.

Due to Continuous Heavy Rainfall Across Punjab Since Last Night, All Colleges, Universities, and Polytechnic Institutes will also remain closed Till 3rd September Effect

The responsibility for the well-marriage of students residing in hostels lies with the…

– Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) September 1, 2025

Flouges increased due to floods and rain

Due to continuous rains, there are situations like waterlogging and floods in many districts of Punjab. Traffic on roads and bridges is being affected, due to which it has become difficult for students and teachers to come and go. The government believes that increasing the holidays is the safest option in current circumstances. Apart from this, the administration has also appealed to follow the guidelines issued at the local level.

Message to students and parents

In his message, the Education Minister has also urged the parents to stop their children from unnecessary travel and trust only the official information. Relief work is going on in flood affected areas and the government has assured that educational institutions will be opened again as soon as the situation is normal.

Punjab News: In view of the increasing tension between India and Pakistan in Punjab for the last few days, all educational institutions were closed. But now after the situation became normal, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has made an important announcement.

Today, he has shared a post on his social media (x) account and said that information about the opening of all schools, colleges and universities of Punjab has been shared.

All educational institutions will open from May 12- Harjot Singh Bains
Minister Harjot Singh Bains wrote- ‘All schools, colleges and universities of Punjab will be opened again from tomorrow (May 12) and regular classes and examinations will be conducted according to the predetermined educational program.’

All Educational Institutions – Schools, College, and Universities – Across Punjab Shall Reopen from Tomorrow. Regular Classes and Examinations will proceed as per academic schedule.
We are immensely proud of our brave armed forces.

Jai Hind Ki Sena.
Vasda rahe punjab.

– Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) May 11, 2025

Along with this, Harjot Singh Bains also made it clear that there will be no blackout in Nangal and Anandpur Sahib today i.e. May 11. they wrote,
“No Blackout in Nangal & Anandpur Sahib today.”

On May 8, the shutdown of all educational institutions was announced
Please tell that on May 8, Harjot Singh Bains issued an order to close all educational institutions in Punjab for 3 days. He had said that this decision has been taken in view of the stressful situation of India-Pakistan.

Now that the situation has improved and ceasefire has been announced, the government has decided to resume educational activities. Minister Bains said that it is the reason for the courage and dedication of our brave soldiers that Punjab is returning to normal life again.

This announcement of the government has brought great relief to students, teachers and parents. The education system is returning to track again when the situation is normal. The situation is constantly being monitored by the administration and more instructions can be issued in future if required.