Delay in the appointment of Vice Chancellor in Uttarakhand Technical University by the State Government, several works like admission process for BEd course and B Tech (semester I-III) back paper examinations have been adversely affected in the University.
It may be mentioned here that UTU VC DS Chauhan had resigned on August 7.UTU deputy registrar Ashish Uniyal said that university has written several letters to the State Government to appoint VC as several works like back paper examinations for B Tech (I-III) and admission process for BEd course are being delayed in the university.
Other University official said that the construction works in Uttarakhand Institute of Technology, Gopeshwar began with the counseling for several technical courses. A total of 225 students were enrolled in the institute. But due to delay in release of approved budget for this institute, construction works here were disrupted. As per schedule, the new session in this institute will begin from October.
Due to delay in appointment of VC in the university, admission in BEd course has not been begun in around 26 BEd colleges affiliated to this university.
The back paper examination for BTech first semester scheduled to be held in August first week was delayed due to resignation of then VC and this examination has not been conducted so far. The date of these exams was supposed to be declared by VC.
The back paper examination for BTech (second and third semester) which was scheduled to be held in September first week but its date has not been declared so far.
If Government delays appointment of VC in the university, the semester examinations of BTech which is scheduled to be held in the month of December may also be delayed.
One of the Associate professors of DBS (PG) College said that the VC of a university is the key functionary who plays an important role in providing the requisite academic milieu. A VC has to see that standard is maintained in the educational institutions like B.Ed., engineering colleges etc. affiliated to a university.
According to the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), a VC should be a distinguished academician with a minimum of 10 years' experience as a professor in the university system or an equivalent position in a reputed research organisation.