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Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HC junks PIL filed against NTR varsity
Amaravati: The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Equivalent Educational Trust, Lucknow, represented by its Vice-President, Saurabh Krishna Upadhyaya against the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS). The petitioner challenged the conversion of PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) quota seats during the NEET PG 2024 State counseling conducted by NTRUHS. In its response, NTRUHS submitted a detailed counter affidavit, asserting that the PG counseling process for the PwBD quota was conducted strictly in accordance with prevailing rules and procedures, with full transparency and without any arbitrariness. Upon hearing the matter on Friday, the Division Bench concluded that the PIL lacked bona fide public interest, noting that no affected PwBD candidate had approached the Court challenging the admission process. The Court, finding the petition to be motivated and without merit, dismissed it with costs and directed the petitioner to deposit Rs. one lakh in the Registry. NTRUHS in a statement reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a fair, inclusive, and rule-based admission process, and welcomed the High Court's endorsement of the University's adherence to established norms and safeguarding of candidates' rights.
Hans India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Need to appoint V-C for NTR University of Health Sciences
Vijayawada: Dr Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, chairman of YSRCP NTR district doctors' wing, expressed concern over the recent surge in reports of widespread copying in university exams, particularly in MBBS and BDS courses and inflation of internal marks, is alarming. He alleged that the government's failure to appoint a Vice-Chancellor (V-C) in NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has raised concerns about the quality of medical education in the state. He said in a statement here on Sunday that to address this issue, the government should take immediate action to appoint a Vice-Chancellor in NTRUHS to ensure effective oversight and management. He demanded implementation of stringent measures to prevent academic corruption and suggested utilisation of technology, such as AI-powered systems that record voice and video to detect and deter malpractice in examination halls. Dr Radhakrishna Yadav recalled that the previous YSRCP government's decision to appoint a BC as Vice-Chancellor and later an SC as Vice-Chancellor set a commendable precedent. 'To maintain a corruption-free university, it is essential to continue this trend by appointing individuals with the highest integrity to key positions, regardless of their background,' he suggested and added by taking these steps, the government can restore the integrity of medical education and ensure that future healthcare professionals are held to high standards.
