JNU Authorities React to Media Reports on Reduction of Seats

Pranab Saikia

Updated On: February 09, 2017 08:58 PM

Following the media report about massive reduction in admission intake, the University has come up with its own version of the report so as to dispel the doubts of the students.
JNU Authorities React to Media Reports on Reduction of Seats

Following the media reports that Jawaharlal Nehru University is about to undertake a massive reduction in admission intake, the University has come up with its own version of the report so as to dispel the doubts of the students.

Also Read: Jawaharlal Nehru University Bags Visitor’s Award for Best Central University

The media reported that the University has reduced the number of seats in its different departments for the upcoming session. It further stated that the university has also reduced the number of seats for its M.Phil and Ph.D. courses.

Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector of the University said that no announcement from the side of the University has been made so far. No reduction has been done in the admission intake of the students. All the news circulated in the media about the reduction of the seats is totally false and misleading. But Mahapatra also added that the decision on this issue is pending.

As per the guidelines of UGC which recommends that maximum eight Ph.D. students be placed under a Professor, six for an Associated Professor and another three for an Assistant Professor. Similarly, the ratio for the M.Phil students and Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor is 3:2:1.

The University Students’ Union was conducting a referendum against the alleged decision of the University to bring changes in the admission procedure and also reduce the seats in different departments.

Also Read: After Protests, JNU Adopts New Admission Policy for M.Phil & Ph.D .

The Democratic Students’ Federation in a statement stated that the administration of the University has made it clear that they are all out to close admissions to the Ph.D./ M.Phil programmes.

Are you feeling lost and unsure about what career path to take after completing 12th standard?

Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a bright future!

news_cta
/news/jnu-authorities-react-to-media-reports-on-reduction-of-seats-98052/

Do you have a question? Ask us.

  • Typical response between 24-48 hours

  • Get personalized response

  • Free of Cost

  • Access to community

Recent News

Subscribe to CollegeDekho News

By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy

Join us and get exclusive education updates!

Top