A five member inspection team from University Grants Commission (UGC) visited Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University (DSPMU) in Ranchi. The two- day inspection was conducted on January 28 and January 29 and was done regarding the financial assistance granted under Section 12 B of the UGC Act.
The inspection team included Professor PP Dhyani from Dehradun University, Professor BB Goyal, Professor Sadanand Shahi, Dr Bhadoria and UGC Deputy Secretary Satish Kumar.
During its two-day visit, the inspection team visited the various departments of DPSMU. The team filed its report on Wednesday, which as per protocol will be opened by the administration on a few days time.
“The 12 B grant of UGC is generally given to any university or college on the basis of its infrastructure. Once a varsity receives this grant then students who qualify the NEET- National Eligibility and Entrance Test will start receiving the scholarship associated with it. Hence, it is very important for a college or university to be under Section 12 B of the UGC Act,” said Assistant Professor Rajesh Kumar Singh, Professor, Department of History cum Public Relations Officer DSPMU.
Singh further added that as per UGC there is no grading in the 12 B Act while the inspection report will clearly state whether DSPMU is eligible to receive the grant or not.
“Receiving this grant will also make the teachers of DSPMU eligible to do a research under UGC,” added the official.
The team visited the 29 traditional departments including social science, humanities and science and also the departments of the vocational courses like B.Ed and microbiology.
The labs and boys hostel of DSPMU were also visited by the team.
The new building, central library, canteen and administrative block which are presently under construction were also visited.