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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
AU's Executive Council approves implementation of NEP from 2025-26 session
A meeting of the Executive Council of Allahabad University (AU), the apex decision making body of the Central University, was held on Monday under the chairmanship of vice-chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava. In the meeting the house unanimously approved the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) in the university which would be made effective from the 2025-26 academic session. (Sourced) Following this, undergraduate degrees at the university will become four-year programmes. Under this system, a certificate will be awarded in the first year, a diploma in the second year, a degree with double major subjects in the third year, and an Honors with Research degree in the fourth year. The new system also includes provisions for entry and exit at the end of each session. Additionally, students will need to pursue skill enhancement, ability enhancement, and value-added courses to boost their employability and meet industry demands. Earlier, the Academic Council had approved the implementation of the NEP in its meeting on July 20. Subsequently, this proposal was presented before the university's apex decision making body for approval on Monday. The house approved the promotion of Dr Shanti Suman, assistant professor in the Psychology Department, from assistant professor Stage III to associate professor under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). Further, the Executive Council also approved confirmation of 43 teachers from various departments, including the Centre of Environment Science, Department of Geography, Department of Law, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Department of Electronics and Communication, Department of Zoology, Department of Economics, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Department of Mathematics, and Department of Physics. This includes one professor, five associate professors, and 37 assistant professors. The ongoing registration for admission counselling for the 2025-26 session at University of Allahabad signifies a new era for the university. Over the past three years, the university has seen a record increase in the number of students arriving for admissions. For admissions in the current 2025-26 academic session, 59,904 students got themselves registered while 52,732 candidates paid the admission counselling fees. Comparatively, last year in the 2024-25 session, 41,478 students had paid the registration fee, 49,519 students in the 2023-24 session and 45,650 in 2022-23 academic session respectively. The university has approximately 3,500 seats available for admission across various undergraduate courses.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AU executive council approves NEP implementation, 4-yr UG curriculum
Prayagraj: The executive council of University of Allahabad (AU) on Monday approved the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 enabling the introduction of a four-year undergraduate curriculum and other significant measures to transform the academic structure of the central university. The EC meeting, presided over by vice-chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava, unanimously agreed that starting from the 2025-26 academic session, the university's undergraduate programmes will be extended from the traditional three-year format to a four-year curriculum. The new system offers a progressive degree pathway: students will earn a certificate after the first year, a diploma after the second year, a degree with a double major after the third year, and finally, an Honours with Research degree at the end of the fourth year. The NEP also introduces a flexible exit and entry system at the conclusion of each year, allowing students greater academic mobility. Further, to align with industry demands and improve employability, students will be required to undertake skill enhancement courses, ability enhancement programmes and value-added courses during their study period. This comprehensive restructuring followed the earlier approval of the NEP by the Academic Council on July 20 and was approved by the university's apex decision-making body, the EC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cyprus investments might surprise you Cyprus Investments | Search Ads Get Info Undo In addition to this major academic reform, the EC approved several key administrative decisions. Among them was the promotion of Shanti Suman from assistant professor stage III to associate professor in the department of psychology under the career advancement scheme (CAS). The council also confirmed the appointments of 43 teaching staff members from various departments, including environment science, geography, law, defence and strategic studies, electronics and communication, zoology, economics, journalism and mass communication, mathematics, and physics. This group included one professor, five associate professors, and 37 assistant professors, signalling a boost to the university's academic strength. "With the full roll-out of the NEP, AU is committed to providing holistic education that balances academic rigour with skill development, making it an increasingly preferred destination for aspiring students across the country," read a press note shared by AU administration.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
AU to conduct PG admissions on own portal after Samarth delay
Prayagraj: The Allahabad University (AU) has decided that admissions for 61 postgraduate (PG) courses will be conducted through its own portal instead of the govt's Samarth Portal due to delays. "The Ministry of Education has been informed of this development and the admission guidelines are expected to be announced soon," said AU PRO Prof Jaya Kapoor. However, the undergraduate admissions would continue to be processed through the Samarth Portal. AU conducted entrance exams for postgraduate courses in both online and offline modes between June 10 and June 13. Over 28,000 candidates appeared for these examinations. The university released the results, including PGAT-1, PGAT-2, IPS, LLB, LLM, and MCom, in a phased manner by June 27. Subsequently, the result data was sent to the Samarth Portal, and the admission process was supposed to begin on this platform. However, after 17 days of waiting with no progress on admissions from the Samarth Portal, university's vice-chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava decided to bypass the portal and proceed with admissions through the university's own online system. The university has updated its system and integrated the results data, and it will soon announce the admission process schedule, Prof Kapoor said. Meanwhile, director admission cell, Prof Jayant Pati said CUET-UG (2025) applicants desirous of seeking admission in undergraduate programme of the university and its constituent colleges shall register on Samarth Portal. Registration/ profile update and payment of registration fee can be done between July 16 and 26. The registration process will be conducted in two phases.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
TOI & AU celebrate Yoga Day
1 2 Prayagraj: Allahabad University celebrated 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm, in association with The Times of India, on Saturday. The event was held at the historic Vizianagaram Hall. Vice Chancellor Prof. Sangita Srivastava, who led the event, was honoured during the ceremony, which featured a rejuvenating yoga session led by Prof Archana Chahal. The Vice Chancellor emphasised the importance of yoga in modern life, especially in academia where stress levels can be high. She said, "Yoga is not just an exercise, it is a lifestyle, it harmonises the mind, body and soul and must become a part of our daily routine." The yoga session was attended by professors, staff and students, who practised various asanas and breathing exercises. Prof Chahal and student trainers Gauri and Pragati led the session with expertise. The event concluded with participants interacting and sharing their yoga experiences. The Vice Chancellor's message resonated with the attendees, inspiring them to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. The celebration reflected the university's dedication to physical and mental well-being, embodying the spirit of yoga: unity, balance, and harmony.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
AU to host NAAC team today, hopes to secure ‘A' grade
1 2 Prayagraj: The University of Allahabad is all set to host the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) team on May 27 to May 29 for its second assessment visit since gaining Central status in 2005. The campus is abuzz with activity as departments finalise their preparations in hopes of securing a prestigious 'A' grade, a leap from the 'B++' grade awarded during the last assessment in 2019. This visit is seen as a significant milestone for the university, which underwent major infrastructural and academic transformations in the past five years. According to official records, approximately 360 faculty positions and around 1,100 non-teaching and administrative posts were filled during Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sangita Srivastava tenure. Infrastructural development has also taken centre stage. The university added three new hostels, an early childhood care and education centre, the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre, a new guest house, and several other academic buildings to improve the learning environment and accommodate growing student needs. The NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. The accreditation and grading provided by NAAC are valid for five years and play a crucial role in determining the eligibility of institutions for govt grants and academic recognition. During the three-day evaluation, each department is expected to present a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation to the NAAC peer team. The presentations will include data on student placements, PhD completions, numbers of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF), seminars and events hosted over the last five years, as well as research output such as published papers, books, and patents. Departments will also highlight lab facilities, teacher-student ratios, and information regarding vacant or filled teaching positions. In preparation for the visit, the university registrar issued a notification on May 22, mandating that no teaching or non-teaching staff member takes leave from May 26 to May 29. The notice also directed all departments, centres, and offices to complete necessary preparations by May 24. This inspection is critical for AU as it aims to secure an 'A' grade, which would not only elevate its academic standing but also open doors to increased funding and national academic collaborations. Faculty and administrators alike are hopeful that the recent strides in academic quality and infrastructure will help the institution achieve this goal.
