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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JNU teachers slam academic planning for next semester
New Delhi: Teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have criticised the university's academic planning for the upcoming semester, calling the schedule "illogical" and "fraught with inconsistencies". They flagged a series of alleged administrative lapses, most notably in the handling of admissions, particularly for PhD programmes. JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA) alleged that the administration's method, combining percentile scores from NET with raw viva voce marks, violated basic principles of statistics and skewed the final merit list, "effectively rendering the written exam marks meaningless". While the semester is scheduled to begin on July 9, the admission process for first-year students was unlikely to conclude before the end of July, they alleged. PhD admissions, they pointed out, could stretch as late as Sept, throwing the semester's coherence into question. The statement pointed to alleged delays in both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, irregularities in PhD entrance procedures, and a broader lack of transparency and consultation within the institution. The university administration did not respond to queries. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi As per the academic calendar, continuing students were scheduled to begin registration on July 2, with classes commencing on July 9. However, the first round of UG and PG admissions would not conclude until July 29, with subsequent rounds expected to stretch into mid-Aug, said teachers. JNUTA argued that this fragmented timeline will leave the new students with a significantly shortened semester. The admissions to doctoral programmes were pushed to Sept, prompting concerns that students who sat for UGC-NET in June might be unfairly excluded due to the delay in result declarations. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Today
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Jawaharlal Nehru University faculty slams delays in admissions, PhD process
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) has raised serious concerns over the upcoming semester's academic schedule at JNU, describing it as "messy and illogical." The teachers' body highlighted multiple administrative lapses, focusing particularly on irregularities in the admission timelines, especially for PhD include improper use of NET percentile scores, which JNUTA claims distort the final merit assert that "combining percentile scores from the NET exam with raw viva-voce marks defies basic statistical logic," rendering written exam marks essentially DELAYS AND ACADEMIC IMPACT According to JNUTA, the irregular scheduling would see continuing students beginning classes on 9 July, while first-year students may not complete admissions until late July, with PhD admissions extending into association criticised the exclusion of June 2025 NET candidates from the PhD process, despite many having recently completed their master's degrees. This exclusion exacerbates uncertainty about semester alignment and course durations. JNUTA also accuses the administration of bypassing faculty input on reverting to the university's entrance INDIFFERENCEFurther allegations by JNUTA include misuse of the APAR (Annual Performance Assessment Report) mechanism to over-regulate faculty and unresolved promotion teachers' body expressed dissatisfaction with the administration's inaction, noting that "The VC's avoidance of a scheduled meeting with the JNUTA, despite an earlier commitment, shows the administration's indifference." A mass-faculty delegation is set to approach the vice chancellor's office on 4 July to protest and demand immediate redressal of these TO PRESERVE ACADEMIC STANDARDSadvertisementJNUTA has reiterated its commitment to "saving the university from complete destruction," amid a deteriorating academic climate. The association's concerns reflect broader apprehensions about institutional accountability and transparency, as well as the need for effective administrative practices to support academic and research excellence at JNU. They urge the administration to address these concerns to ensure the university's academic integrity and uphold its standards.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delays in admissions, irregularities in PhD entrance process: Teachers' body raises concerns over ‘chaos' in JNU
Days before Jawaharlal Nehru University reopens for the new academic year, its teachers' association has raised sharp concerns over what it calls the 'chaos and mess that has become typical of the JNU of today'. In a statement released on Monday, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) slammed the administration for delays in admissions, irregularities in PhD entrance processes, and what it termed the Vice-Chancellor's 'undemocratic' functioning. According to the academic calendar, continuing students are scheduled to begin registering on July 2, with classes starting on July 9. However, the first round of UG and PG admissions will only conclude by July 29, with further rounds planned until August 14. This staggered schedule, the JNUTA said, creates a deeply unequal semester experience. 'For new entrants, the duration of classes in the monsoon and winter semesters of academic year 2025-26 may be roughly similar, while the continuing students will have a monsoon semester, which is longer… by over a month,' it said. PhD admissions are also delayed expected to take place only through September. In a sharp criticism of the current admission process, the JNUTA pointed out that students who took the NET exam in June would be excluded, as results wouldn't be out in time. The Indian Express tried reaching out to the varsity administration over JNUTA's remarks but did not get a response. Beyond timing issues, the teachers' association has flagged a fundamental flaw in how JNU is preparing its merit lists for PhD candidates. It accused the university of 'bizarre and completely illogical practice' of combining percentile scores from the NET exam with raw viva voce scores, calling it a statistical misstep with serious consequences. 'This simply cannot be done,' the statement said. 'Percentile scores… can be significantly different from the actual marks… In many cases, it will end up rendering redundant the marks secured in the written examination… making the marks secured in the viva-voce the effective determinant.' The teachers' body argued that such practices have reduced the written exam — which is supposed to have 70% weightage — to a mere formality, undermining transparency and fairness. 'This should be considered a public embarrassment for the institution,' the JNUTA said, adding that 'the JNU administration has no sense of shame, and is only preoccupied with proving that it is 'complying' with orders from above.' The teachers' body also took issue with the way the administration abandoned faculty consultations over reviving JNU's entrance exam. 'These opinions have been effectively 'lost in transit' and never formed the basis for deliberations in the Academic Council,' it said, referring to Centre and School-level feedback. Ironically, it added, 'most of the Deans that the JNUTA delegation met… said they had written in favour of JNU conducting its PhD entrance exams.' The JNU students' union, too, has been pushing for a meeting over the past week to discuss the implementation of the in-house entrance examination. Last year, the varsity opened the possibility to bring in the JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) after the UGC NET scam erupted when the Ministry of Education had decided to cancel it due to its integrity being compromised. This is when Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit had said that they would consider the views of the stakeholders of the varaity to reintroduce the examination. In a letter dated June 28, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar, Vice-President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima responded to the Vice-Chancellor's earlier communication, saying: 'While we welcome this step toward dialogue, we must address several concerns,' referring to the university's justification for scrapping the JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE). The union questioned the basis of the estimated ₹5,000 cost per student cited by the Dean of Students and noted that most Deans and Chairpersons had supported the reinstatement of the JNUEE. They also reiterated that 'JNUSU is a legitimate, collective body,' and proposed a meeting with 'all relevant officers' and 'JNUTA representatives.' In response, the Vice-Chancellor, in a letter sent as response, wrote: 'It is your organisation, JNUSU, and your responsibility to be inclusive whether they agree or not. It is a democratic practice to be inclusive.' While agreeing to the demand for a broader meeting with stakeholders, the -C added that if JNUTA representatives are to be included, 'I will have to invite JNUTF (JNU Teachers Federation) as there are two Teachers' bodies,' the V-C said, ensuring equal representation.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
JNU admin, students spar over meeting invites as hunger strike completes day 4
By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The JNU administration and Students' Union (JNUSU) are at loggerheads over the stakeholders' meeting invite list, even as the students' indefinite hunger strike completes its fourth day on Monday. The protest is set to enter its fifth day on Tuesday. The student body has requested that all stakeholders meet over the demand to reinstate the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for PhD admissions, as well as a rollback of the university's decision to bar June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants. Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit, in a letter to the students, said the meeting-- originally scheduled for July 1-- stands postponed as several stakeholders would only be available after July 2. While agreeing to an all-stakeholders meeting, she insisted that if JNUTA (JNU Teachers' Association) is invited, then equal representation must be given to JNUTF (JNU Teachers' Federation) as well, since there are 'two teachers' bodies.' 'It is your organisation, JNUSU, and your responsibility to be inclusive. If you want JNUTA, then I will have to invite JNUTF too,' she wrote. This triggered sharp opposition from JNUSU, which accused the administration of selectively legitimising JNUTF--a teachers' group the union describes as aligned with the RSS--while sidelining recognised academic bodies. 'JNUTA is the recognised teachers' union and a permanent invitee to the Academic Council. JNUTF is just an organisation,' the union said in a letter sent Monday evening. Reacting to the development, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar told ANI, 'The administration wants to involve JNUTF, which is an RSS-linked teachers' body. We have asked for an all-stakeholders meeting, and from the teachers' end, JNUTA already represents them. Why especially include JNUTF?' He added that the strike will continue until all demands are met. The union further claimed that the administration's insistence on inviting the Joint Secretary of JNUSU, who has not participated in the JNUEE movement, appears to be an attempt to delay dialogue and cater to 'certain political interests.' 'This deadlock is being deliberately prolonged to avoid addressing the legitimate concerns of the students,' the JNUSU office bearers--Nitish Kumar (President), Manisha (Vice-President), and Munteha Fatima (General Secretary)--wrote. They reiterated their four key demands: reinstatement of the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE), rollback of CUET/NET-based admissions, university-led conduct of JNUEE with logistical and financial support, and filling of vacant seats along with resolution of academic delays. The union also reminded the administration that three weeks ago, it had shared the results of a student referendum that overwhelmingly supported the return of JNUEE, but received no response. 'The student community is deeply concerned that these tactics are part of a larger effort to delegitimise JNUSU and weaken the students' movement. However, students remain resolute in their demand for justice and transparency,' the union said. (ANI)
The Print
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
JNU teachers' body questions admission delays, PhD process; demands accountability
In a statement, the JNUTA flagged irregularities in admission timelines, especially for PhD aspirants, and criticised the use of NET percentile scores in a way that it claimed distorts the final merit list. There was no immediate response from the JNU administration over the allegations. New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) expressed concern on Monday over what it termed a 'messy and illogical' academic schedule for the upcoming semester, alleging widespread administrative lapses under the current university leadership. 'Combining percentile scores from the NET exam with raw viva-voce marks defies basic statistical logic,' it said, adding that the practice renders the written exam marks effectively meaningless. According to the current schedule, while continuing students start attending classes from July 9, first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students will only complete their admissions by July 29, with a possible final round in mid-August. PhD admissions, meanwhile, are spread across September, with uncertainty over semester alignment and course durations. The statement also highlighted the exclusion of the June 2025 NET candidates from the PhD process, despite many having just completed their master's degree. Further, the JNUTA accused the administration of bypassing faculty opinions on reverting to the university's own entrance exams and misusing the APAR (Annual Performance Assessment Report) mechanism to over-regulate the academic staff. 'The VC's avoidance of a scheduled meeting with the JNUTA, despite an earlier commitment, shows the administration's indifference,' the teachers' body said, noting unresolved promotion cases and arbitrary appointment processes during the summer break. A mass-faculty delegation is now scheduled to approach the vice chancellor's office on July 4 to register its protest and demand immediate redressal. The JNUTA reaffirmed its commitment to 'saving the university from complete destruction' amid what it described as a steadily-deteriorating academic climate. PTI MHS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
