Governor Shri Patel issued instructions in review of Private University Regulatory Commission

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that regulatory commissions should play an effective role in protecting the interest of students in private universities. The problem solving process should be transparent and effective. Redressal should be ensured within the time limit. The Commission should actively cooperate in the role of coordinator and guide in this work for effective implementation of National Education Policy in private universities. Governor Shri Patel was reviewing the Private University Regulatory Commission at Raj Bhavan today. Principal Secretary to Governor Shri D.P. Ahuja, Additional Secretary Shri Manoj Khatri, Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission Shri Bharat Sharan Singh, Secretary Dr. K.P. Sahu and other officials were present there.

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel informed that the Commission should monitor the academic calendar of private universities. It should be ensured that the examinations are held on time. The evaluation work should be completed within the stipulated time period. Also, examinations results should be declared on time. He said that year wise information about the number of students studying in the university and comparative placement status should also be maintained. Placement cells should be made in all universities. He also told the need to make online arrangements for problem solving of students studying in private universities and working teachers. Governor Shri Patel also talked the efforts to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio. He said that planned efforts should be made to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education in the areas and sections where it is low. He expressed happiness that the male-female gross enrollment ratio is equal in the state. He also stressed the need for special focus on quality of education. He directed private universities to collaborate with universities to implement the National Education Policy.