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The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
UDF Senators seek withdrawal of Kannur University's notification on private registration courses
The UDF Senators' Forum of Kannur University has written to the Chancellor, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, demanding the immediate annulment of the university's recent notification, dated May 22, inviting applications for private registration courses. The forum has alleged that the move violates University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations and State law. In a letter sent on Saturday (May 24), Forum convener Shino P. Jose described the university's continued offering of private registration courses as a serious offence against the student body. He warned that degrees issued under this unrecognised mode are likely to be invalid, jeopardising the future of enrolled students. According to Mr. Jose, Kannur University had previously discontinued its distance education programmes after failing to meet the NAAC grade criteria mandated by the UGC. Despite this, the university has reportedly been running private registration programmes for the past five years — a mode of instruction not recognised by the UGC. The UGC's 2020 regulations specify only three approved course delivery methods: regular, open and distance learning, and online. 'Any educational mode not listed under these is not recognised,' the Forum stressed, citing the UGC's submission to the Kerala High Court that private registration is not an approved method.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Row over Kannur University's courses in private registration mode
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kannur University's recent notification offering undergraduate, post graduate and certificate courses in 'private registration' mode has courted controversy with a section of the varsity's senate members pointing out that the UGC does not recognise such a method of course delivery. According to them, the UGC regulations explicitly state that only three modes — regular, open and distance learning (ODL) and online — are the only approved methods for conducting various courses by universities. The legitimacy of the certificates conferred on students in private registration mode is largely questionable due to a breach of UGC regulations, they pointed out. In a notification issued on May 22, the university invited applications for 'private registration' for around 12 UG programmes, six PG programmes and two certificate courses. Students who register for such courses attend classes in private tuition centres and appear for the university exam. Notably, the degree certificates issued to them are the same as those awarded to regular students. Kannur University, which had been offering the option of private registrations, later switched to open and distance learning mode, However, the varsity ceased offering courses through distance learning by 2018 after it failed to meet the NAAC grade required by the UGC. Following this, the private registration option was restarted by the varsity in 2020. The forum of UDF-affiliated Senate members have approached Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the university's Chancellor, seeking his intervention to stop the university from offering such programmes that could jeopardise the future of students. 'The members of the Kannur University Syndicate, along with the Vice-Chancellors from different periods, share equal responsibility for misleading the student community by providing a course mode that contravenes UGC regulations,' said Shino P Jose, convenor, UDF Senators' Forum.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Teachers return as Kannur University fails to provide answer sheets at evaluation camps
In yet another glaring lapse, Kannur University failed to provide answer sheets to teachers who arrived at the nine second semester evaluation camps of the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP) on Thursday, forcing many to return without commencing work. The incident has sparked protests from teacher organisations. Just days ago, the university was under fire for not providing question papers to students at several examination centres. Dr. Premachandran Keezhoth, State president of Kerala Private College Teachers Association, said the organisation would stage a protest over the university's treatment of teachers. 'Teachers arrived for evaluation based on the university's notification were sent back as answer papers were not available there. This shows blatant disrespect and mismanagement,' he said. The Government College Teachers Organisation (GCTO), Kannur University Regional Committee, condemned the university's handling of the situation. Senate member and GCTO State vice president Dr. Muhammed Ashfas C.H. criticised the university's repeated failures in exam management. 'It is the primary responsibility of the university to handle university examinations and evaluation camps with accuracy. Yet such an irresponsible approach on the part of the university is worrying both teachers and students waiting for the results,' he said. The GCTO also demanded the immediate removal of the Registrar, who currently holds additional charge as Controller of Examinations. Sources in the university said that the varsity had not received answer papers from several colleges. Now the plan is to conduct the evaluation camp on Monday. However, it is doubtful if all the papers can be collected in three days. Registrar Joby K. Jose was unavailable for comments.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- The Hindu
Kannur University question paper leak: college loses affiliation
Kannur University has reportedly decided to temporarily cancel the affiliation of Greenwoods Arts and Science College, Palakunnu, Kasaragod, against the backdrop of an alleged question paper leak involving the Principal-in-charge. The decision was taken at a Syndicate meeting held on Monday (May 5). The action follows the leak of the final semester BCA examination paper, which was reportedly shared via WhatsApp with nine students by Principal-in-charge P. Ajeesh an hour before the exam. The Syndicate also imposed a fine on him and ordered a re-examination of all affected papers. The Syndicate accepted the report submitted by its sub-committee, which confirmed the malpractice. Ajeesh was suspended by the college, and the university has also lodged a police complaint against him. The malpractice allegedly came to light during a surprise inspection by a university squad on April 2, the final day of the BCA exams. The subsequent probe confirmed the involvement of teaching staff in the leak. The University's Vice-Chancellor has approved the Syndicate's recommendations, reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy towards academic misconduct.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Deans appointed by flouting norms in Kannur varsity, alleges forum
The recent appointment of ten deans for various faculties at Kannur University on May 3 has sparked criticism over alleged violations of the University's statutory provisions. Concerns have been raised that all appointed deans are from outside the University's own departments, contrary to the Kannur University first statute of 1998. The Chancellor had nominated 10 deans, which includes P. Rameshan for Faculty of Humanities, Manu for Faculty of Language and Literature, K. Girish Kumar for Faculty of Science, G. Kishore for Faculty of Sports Science and Physical Education, Shivarama Rao K. for Faculty of Sciences, T. V. Manikandan for Faculty of Fine Arts, Sathish Gowda N. for Faculty of Law, M. Bhasi for Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Sreekala Edannur for Faculty of Education and Santhosh Kumar M.B. for Faculty of Technology. In a letter to the Chancellor Dr. Shino P Jose, convenor of UDF Senators Forum, stated that all ten deans appointed in May were selected from outside the University's own departments. This, he said, directly contravenes Chapter XIIm clause 4 of the statute, which mandates that deans must be appointed 'from among the Professors of University Departments.' He pointed out that 'University Department' is clearly defined in Chapter 1 clause 2(e), and again in Chapter XLIV of the statute as a department of study, research or specific purpose functioning under the direct control of the university and maintained by the University Fund. Citing these definition, Dr. Jose asserted that the current appointments were made in disregard of statutory provisions and called on the Chancellor to reconsider the decision in order to ensure compliance with the Act and the University's own regulation.
