Academic Chaos: JNUTA's Standoff with JNU Administration

The JNUTA has criticized JNU's current administration for a disorganized academic schedule and alleged mismanagement. Key concerns include PhD admission irregularities, misuse of NET percentile scores, and administration's indifference. JNUTA plans a protest to demand reforms, aiming to protect the university's academic integrity.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Monday voiced its concerns over the upcoming semester's 'messy and illogical' schedule, drawing attention to significant administrative shortcomings under the existing leadership.

Among the issues raised, the JNUTA highlighted irregularities in PhD admission timelines and criticized the inclusion of NET percentile scores in a manner that allegedly skews the final merit list. The organization argues that combining percentile scores with raw viva-voce marks undermines the importance of written exams.

The teachers' body, stressing the urgent need for reform, plans to confront the vice chancellor on July 4, seeking prompt action to prevent further academic decline. The association emphasizes saving the university from what it sees as an academic deterioration.

(With inputs from agencies.)