Second Largest University in Telangana - But Students and Faculty Worried Over Academic Standards
The second-largest institution in telangana, Kakatiya Institution, offers higher education to numerous students, most of whom come from underprivileged and rural backgrounds. However, in recent years, a number of issues have led to doubts being raised about the university's educational standards.
Concern has been voiced over a number of occurrences and anomalies at the institution in the hanamkonda district by the Association of Kakatiya Institution teachers (AKUT), student union leaders of Kakatiya university Joint Action Committee (KU-JAC), and Kakatiya university Retired Teachers' Association (KURTA).
In an interview with india Herald, AKUT president Prof. T. srinivas and general secretary Prof. M. Estari said that the vice chancellor and registrar of the institution gave various departments a total of Rs. 20 lakh each year for doing initiatives like research. However, only phony projects are accepted, and neither the concerned principals nor the department heads conduct any oversight. They claimed that as a result of these actions, the university's rating was reduced to B+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Concern has been voiced over a number of occurrences and anomalies at the institution in the hanamkonda district by the Association of Kakatiya Institution teachers (AKUT), student union leaders of Kakatiya university Joint Action Committee (KU-JAC), and Kakatiya university Retired Teachers' Association (KURTA).
In an interview with india Herald, AKUT president Prof. T. srinivas and general secretary Prof. M. Estari said that the vice chancellor and registrar of the institution gave various departments a total of Rs. 20 lakh each year for doing initiatives like research. However, only phony projects are accepted, and neither the concerned principals nor the department heads conduct any oversight. They claimed that as a result of these actions, the university's rating was reduced to B+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The Kakatiya university has also come under fire for questionable hiring procedures. The telangana High court has sent letters to the relevant authorities regarding the appointment of 12 people as adjunct faculty. However, according to the AKUT leaders, university administrators made the selections without adhering to the university Grants Commission's (UGC) regulations or first securing approval from the state government.
M. ram Babu and A. Nagaraju, heads of the student union, claimed to have raised concerns about the anomalies in Ph. D admissions. They claimed that the VC, registrar, and deans of various departments sold 75% of the Ph. D seats rather than following the rules established for these admissions. As a result, ineligible candidates—including part-time workers and government employees—got the seats.
The student leaders further emphasised that, in accordance with UGC regulations, retired academics are ineligible for nomination to administration positions. However, Prof. T. Ramesh was named vice chancellor by the state government, which is a clear misuse of authority. They claimed that the VC was suppressing the voices of students who were raising concerns about the irregularities taking place at the institution and working as an agent of the BRS government.
Prof. A. Sadanandam, president of KURTA, and Prof. A. Ravinder, general secretary, complained to DC about anomalies at the institution, notably in Ph. D admissions. They believed that while choosing students for the Ph. D. courses, the university should make use of experienced instructors who had been at KU for 30–40 years.
M. ram Babu and A. Nagaraju, heads of the student union, claimed to have raised concerns about the anomalies in Ph. D admissions. They claimed that the VC, registrar, and deans of various departments sold 75% of the Ph. D seats rather than following the rules established for these admissions. As a result, ineligible candidates—including part-time workers and government employees—got the seats.
The student leaders further emphasised that, in accordance with UGC regulations, retired academics are ineligible for nomination to administration positions. However, Prof. T. Ramesh was named vice chancellor by the state government, which is a clear misuse of authority. They claimed that the VC was suppressing the voices of students who were raising concerns about the irregularities taking place at the institution and working as an agent of the BRS government.
Prof. A. Sadanandam, president of KURTA, and Prof. A. Ravinder, general secretary, complained to DC about anomalies at the institution, notably in Ph. D admissions. They believed that while choosing students for the Ph. D. courses, the university should make use of experienced instructors who had been at KU for 30–40 years.