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Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Guest teachers face uncertainty amid new appointments in state
Patna: Recent appointment of assistant professors across various disciplines—based on recommendations from the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)—has left hundreds of long-serving guest teachers in universities and colleges across the state in an uncertain position. Services of many of these teachers, who have been teaching for the last six to eight years, have not been renewed citing lack of vacancies. It has sparked widespread frustration and resentment among the qualified teachers. In protest, several affected guest faculty members at Patna University (PU) recently launched a hunger strike, demanding the renewal of their services against existing vacancies. The strike was called off only after PU authorities agreed to extend the contracts of some faculty members in select subjects. However, many others remain unaccommodated due to the lack of vacancies in their respective disciplines, according to PU sources. A guest lecturer from the physics department of Patna Science College expressed concern over the situation. He noted that all guest faculty members meet the University Grants Commission (UGC) eligibility criteria for assistant professors and have been teaching against substantive posts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Chuvashskaya Respublika - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Despite their dedication, their employment remains insecure, subject to abrupt termination at the discretion of university authorities. Currently, guest faculty members across Bihar's universities are paid an honorarium of Rs1,500 per class, capped at Rs 50,000 per month. This payment is made for only 11 months each year, with a mandatory one-month break before renewal—resulting in the loss of one month's pay. Additionally, they receive no compensation during summer vacations, further exacerbating their financial instability. A few months ago, the Bihar Legislative Council's education committee, led by MLC Ram Bachan Roy, recommended that guest faculty members—whose qualifications match those of regular teachers, who were appointed following the reservation roster, and who have served for five to six years—should be allowed to continue teaching until the age of 65, similar to regular faculty. Echoing this sentiment, Kanhaiya Bahadur Sinha, working president of the federation of university teachers' associations of Bihar (FUTAB), and general secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, MLC, have urged the chancellor and the state govt to regularise the services of these long-serving guest faculty members. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Guest faculty teachers face uncertainty amid new appointments in state
Patna: The recent appointment of assistant professors across various disciplines—based on recommendations from the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)—has left hundreds of long-serving guest faculty teachers in universities and colleges across the state in an uncertain position. Services of many of these teachers, who have been teaching for six to eight years, have not been renewed citing lack of vacancies, sparking widespread frustration and resentment among qualified youth. In protest, several affected guest faculty members at Patna University (PU) recently launched a hunger strike, demanding the renewal of their services against existing vacancies. The strike was called off only after PU authorities agreed to extend the contracts of some faculty members in select subjects. However, many others remain unaccommodated due to the lack of vacancies in their respective disciplines, according to PU sources. A guest lecturer from the physics department of Patna Science College expressed concern over the situation. He noted that all guest faculty members meet the University Grants Commission (UGC) eligibility criteria for assistant professors and have been teaching against substantive posts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Despite their dedication, their employment remains insecure, subject to abrupt termination at the discretion of university authorities. Currently, guest faculty members across Bihar's universities are paid an honorarium of Rs1,500 per class, capped at Rs 50,000 per month. This payment is made for only 11 months each year, with a mandatory one-month break before renewal—resulting in the loss of one month's pay. Additionally, they receive no compensation during summer vacations, further exacerbating their financial instability. A few months ago, the Bihar Legislative Council's education committee, led by MLC Ram Bachan Roy, recommended that guest faculty members—whose qualifications match those of regular teachers, who were appointed following the reservation roster, and who have served for five to six years—should be allowed to continue teaching until the age of 65, similar to regular faculty. Echoing this sentiment, Kanhaiya Bahadur Sinha, working president of the federation of university teachers' associations of Bihar (FUTAB), and general secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, MLC, have urged the chancellor and the state govt to regularise the services of these long-serving guest faculty members. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Asst professor appointed principal of iconic Patna College raises eyebrows
Among the many firsts in the posting of principals in five colleges of Patna University, questions are being raised about Dr Anil Kumar, who has been posted at the iconic Patna College, set up in 1863. Patna College, set up in 1863, is one of the most iconic academic institutions of Bihar. The questions have emerged a day after the university issued the notification regarding posting of new principals through lottery method on the basis of the recommendations of the Bihar State University Service Commission. Kumar's name was also recommended for appointment as assistant professor of Chemistry subject by the BSUSC few months ago at Patna University. However, he did not appear for verification of documents on March 24, apparently anticipating his selection as principal. As a result, he was not allotted any college in PU. The final merit list for Chemistry had been announced by the commission on December 11, 2024 only on the basis of interview, academic marks and educational achievements. For the post of principal, as per the statute approved by the Raj Bhawan, professor/associate professor with a total service/experience of at least 15 years of teaching /research experience in university, college and other institutions of higher education is the eligibility criteria. Interestingly, the same commission that recommended him for the post of assistant professor also recommended his name for the post of principal after he furnished his certificate of experience and promotion to the rank of associate professor in a UP-based private college. Incidentally, he got the prime Patna University posting on both occasions. 'A person working as associate professor cannot apply for the junior cadre post of assistant professor unless he hides the past experience or uses it just for getting the teaching experience counted, and if he does not hide, he, as associate professor, becomes ineligible for the post of junior cadre assistant professor. Even normally, it is unheard of,' said former principal Tarun Kumar, who had relinquished the charge due to severe constraints. Tarun Kumar said more painful was to see the undermining of the authority of the VCs, who were not found fit even for the posting of principals despite merit-wise publication of results by the commission. 'I don't understand the logic behind the posting of principals through a draw of lots. It shows no confidence in VCs appointed by the Chancellor,' he added. Another former Patna College principal NK Choudhary said bizarre things were happening. 'How can an assistant professor be catapulted to principal position within months. If he was Associste Professor/peofessor how could be get no objection to apply for a junior cadre and how was it accepted. I am appalled it is happening with an illustrious institution like Patna College, which has seen stalwarts donning the coveted post. It is a sad situation for higher education in the state,' he added. NK Choudhary said that he was surprised it had happened when a former Patna University VC is the chairman of the commission. 'The authorities must look into it,' he added. When contacted, Anil Kumar, the principal designate for Patna College, said that he would be able to join only by July-end or August. 'I am getting the papers ready at the Bipin Bihari College, Jhansi, where I have been working for the past 27 years and got promoted to the rank of professor,' he said. On the reason behind applying both for a junior cadre post and principal cadre simultaneously, he said that he was not aware of senior rank persons not eligible for applying for assistant professor post. 'I applied after no-objection from my institution, but I did not join as assistant professor as I was hopeful of getting the principal's post. I applied for assistant professor also as the retirement age in Bihar is higher,' he added. Commission chairman Girish Choudhary said that the person got appointed as assistant professor and his teaching experience in a private college in UP was counted for due weightage, as per norms, as he fulfilled other criteria required. 'However, he seems to have got his experience in a private college in UP counted for the post of principal, as he had got promotion to the rank of associate professor and also professor there. In Bihar, private college teachers don't get promotion,' he added.,' he added. Bipin Bihari College, Jhasi, is a private science stream college affiliated to Bundelkhand University. The chairman further clarified he had also come across an instance in Muzaffarpur, where a person got recommended for the post of principal , while he was earlier a guest teacher only. Another talking point is the appointments of principals is that of a male principal in a women's college. 'Once it had happened in 2009 also, but the principal of Magadh Mahila College had to be shifted within a few days. The same thing will happen again sooner or later,' said another senior teacher at Magadh Mahila College.
