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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Students urge SPPU to reinstate UPSC, MPSC special batch
A coalition of student organisations at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has urged the administration to reinstate its University Grants Commission (UGC) recognised Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) special batch, which has been non-functional for the past two academic years. This year, SPPU introduced what it calls 'add-on batches' with 40 seats each for UPSC and MPSC preparation. (HT FILE) Representatives from the university's Competitive Examination Centre (CEC), the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Post-Graduate Students Association (DAPSA), and the Maharashtra Republican Party Students' Front submitted a memorandum on August 6 to vice-chancellor Suresh Gosavi. The students have demanded that the batch, which previously catered to 52 aspirants each for the UPSC and MPSC, be restored in its earlier format without further delay. According to the student leaders, the discontinued programme had a well-defined reservation policy, with 20 seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates and 10 for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in each batch. However, since its suspension in 2022, the university has not offered an equivalent alternative at that time. This year, SPPU introduced what it calls 'add-on batches' with 40 seats each for UPSC and MPSC preparation. Student groups allege that the revised structure has diluted the reservation benefits and introduced a steep, inequitable fee structure. Under the current new batch, students from reserved categories are required to pay ₹7,500, while those from the open category are charged ₹30,000. 'Not only has the intake been reduced, but the policy change undermines the principles of social justice and accessibility that the special batch represented,' said a student representative from DAPSA. Members of NSUI and other groups also stressed that the original batch, being UGC-recognised, provided a more credible and structured platform for aspirants from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. In an official notification issued on August 8, the competitive examination centre informed applicants that the admission process for the self-supporting 'add-on batch' (2025–26) has been suspended until further notice. Students who have already paid the fees have been advised to wait for further instructions, with the CEC assuring that they will be contacted in due course. S Fazal D Firdausi, coordinator, CEC, said, 'The UPSC, MPSC special batch was originally planned under the UGC's 12th Plan. Later, in 2014, NITI Aayog took over the initiative. Every year, we used to receive a public notice for a scheme which offered several courses, including MPSC, UPSC, and banking, which was issued. Each year, an extension of the scheme would be issued. Under the scheme, part of the expenses was covered by the UGC, while the remaining amount was borne by the university. However, for the last two years, since 2022, the UGC has not sent the scheme's extension letter. We even sent a letter to the UGC, but have not received any response.' 'In the meantime, as we continued to get inquiries from students, we started an add-on batch under the Maharashtra government category. However, some students raised objections, which is why their admissions are now on hold,' he said. Student organisations have warned that they may intensify their agitation if the matter is not addressed promptly.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombay HC directs MPSC to give applicant copy of answersheet during examination process
MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Augst 4 directed the MPSC to provide the answer sheet of a main examination held for appointment of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class, to an aspirant, before the results are declared. The HC said the rules nowhere state the answer sheet can only be shared after the examination process is complete. The HC however said, 'We make it clear that we are not expressing any opinion on such contention and the same is kept open, to be decided in the appropriate proceedings in the event if occasion arises.'' You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Adnan Abbas Mookhtiar, petitioned the HC saying he had appeared for the main entrance examination pursuant to an advertisement issued by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). He had under the Right to Information Act of 2005 approached the authority for a photocopy of his answersheet. His request was rejected on the ground the examination process is not yet completed. The First Appellate Authority also rejected the application. Before the HC division bench of Justices M S Karnik and NR Borkar, his lawyer said the rules and 'general instructions to candidates' by MPSC, allow for a copy to be handed over on a request under the RTI. The MPSC argued that if answersheets are shared before the results—when examination process is still on—it may lead to stalling of the examination process. The HC said the candidate has a limited request an the rules do not specify that the answersheet copy will be given only once process is complete. The issue whether he can claim any relief based on the answersheet copy is a separate matter, the HC said and directed MPSC to hand him a copy of his answersheet in a week. The HC disposed of the petition, keeping all contentions open and said MPSC can proceed with the examination process. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC directs MPSC to give answer sheet to civil judge aspirant
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) to provide a copy of the answer sheet to a candidate taking the Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class exam, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Mumbai, India - September 03, 2021: Bombay High Court at Fort, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 03, 2021. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO) Following an advertisement issued by the MPSC in 2022, the petitioner, Adnan Abbas Mookhtiar, took the main examination for the post of civil judge junior division and judicial magistrate first class. After he cleared the preliminary and main written examinations, he appeared for the interview. However, even though he had cleared the main exam and the interview, his name was not mentioned on the provisional select list. Mookhtiar filed an RTI application in 2025, seeking copies of the answer sheet to be furnished to him. However, he was barred from retrieving the copies on the grounds that the final selection list had not been pronounced yet. Thereafter, he approached the competent authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005, with a request to be provided a photocopy of the answer sheet of his main examination. The competent authority, however, rejected his application on the ground that the examination process had not yet been completed. The first appellate authority too rejected the application. Mookhtiar informed the court that the general instructions provided to the candidates published by the MPSC, state that if an application is made under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the answer sheet of the candidate concerned can be made available. On the other hand, advocate Ashutosh Kulkarni appearing for the MPSC submitted that if such applications are entertained at this juncture – before the examination process is completed – it could stall the examination process. Noting that the standard instructions issued by the MPSC did not specify that a copy of the answer sheet would be made available only upon completion of the examination process, the division bench of Justice M S Karnik and Justice N R Borkar granted relief to Mookhtiar by directing the authorities concerned to provide him the answers sheet. 'We are inclined to allow the petition to the extent that the photocopy of the answer sheet of the petitioner be handed over to him by the Respondent – Maharashtra Public Service Commission – within a period of one week,' the court concluded.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombay High Court directs MPSC to provide answersheet to candidate while examination process is on
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Aug 4 directed the MPSC to provide the answersheet of a main examination held for the appointment of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class to an aspirant in a week, while the results are yet to be declared. The HC stated that the rules do not specify that the answer sheet can only be shared after the examination process is complete. The HC, however, said, "We make it clear that we are not expressing any opinion on such contention and the same is kept open, to be decided in the appropriate proceedings in the event if occasion arises." Adnan Abbas Mookhtiar petitioned the HC, saying he appeared for the main entrance examination pursuant to an advertisement issued by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). He, under the Right to Information Act of 2005, approached the authority for a photocopy of his answer sheet. His request was rejected on the grounds that the examination process was not yet completed. The First Appellate Authority also rejected the application. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Before the HC division bench of Justices M S Karnik and N R Borkar, Mookhtiar's lawyer said the rules and 'general instructions to candidates' by MPSC allow for a copy to be handed over on a request under the RTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo The MPSC argued that if answer sheets are shared before the results—when the examination process is still ongoing—it may lead to stalling of the examination process. The HC said the candidate has a limited request, and the rules do not specify that the answer sheet copy will be given only once the process is complete. The issue of whether he can claim any relief based on the answer sheet copy is a separate matter, the HC said, and directed MPSC to hand him a copy of his answer sheet within a week. The HC disposed of the petition, keeping all contentions open, and said MPSC can proceed with the examination process. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Pharm D graduates fume as MPSC declares them ‘not eligible' for drug inspector post
Nagpur: Hundreds of highly qualified Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree holders in Maharashtra were left shocked and outraged after the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) portal began rejecting their applications for the 2025 drug inspector recruitment, declaring them 'not eligible' for the post. The move sent ripples of anger and disbelief across the state's pharmacy community, especially as it came despite a 2019 gazette notification by the govt of India, which clearly states that Pharm D is an equal or higher qualification compared to D Pharm, B Pharm, or M Pharm for any pharmacist-related posts. The Doctor of Pharmacy Welfare Society (DOPWS) and DOPA-MH jointly condemned the MPSC's stance and are calling for immediate correction of what they describe as a 'regressive and shocking step backward.' "This is not just a technical glitch. It is a blatant violation of national policy and an insult to our qualifications," said Dr Vinayak Ghayal, president of the Doctor of Pharmacy Association – Maharashtra (DOPA MH). "Pharm D is a six-year intensive professional doctoral program. To now suddenly call us ineligible is outrageous," he said. This is not the first time Pharm D professionals faced such injustice. In 2016, a long struggle was initiated to recognise Pharm D as a valid qualification for Drug Inspector posts, culminating in a historic victory in January 2018. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo The current exclusion, say association members, feels like betrayal and administrative amnesia. "This is déjà vu," said Dr Pratik Shinde, a core member of DOPWS. "We fought this battle once and won. Why are we being forced to fight again for the same basic right?" DOPA-MH and DOPWS announced that they will escalate the matter to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Maharashtra govt, the Drugs Control Department, and the Ministries of Health and Higher Education. "We urge MPSC to rectify the portal immediately and issue a clarification that Pharm D holders are indeed eligible," Dr Ghayal said. TOI tried to contact the MPSC officials, but in vain. A senior official, however, said that the error, if any, will be rectified as early as possible. What is Pharm D? Pharm D is a six-year doctoral-level course regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India. It includes 5 years of academic education and 1 year of clinical internship. Pharm D holders can use the prefix Dr in many countries, including the USA. They are trained in GMP audits, drug safety surveillance, and regulatory compliance. So, they are technically fit for a Drug Inspector post.
