SFI protests PhD admissions at Himachal Pradesh University

The SFI held a demonstration on Tuesday to protest against students being given admissions into PhD at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), without appearing in any entrance tests. Alleging that the HPU had become a centre for corruption, the SFI said PhD seats were being granted to the children of HPU faculty on payment of Rs 1 lakh, while common students had to clear entrance tests or exams like NET and JRF. It was a matter of shame for the university administration, which was denying common students the opportunity they deserved. The students’ body further alleged that even in Deen Dayal Peeth, admissions were being given to individuals coming from one particular ideology.

Counselling date postponed

The counselling for candidates who have applied for admissions to various departments of HPU under cultural quota has been postponed due to entrance exams for panchayat secretary, to be held on October 22. The new dates for the counselling would be announced soon.

Umesh, Himanshi Prez, Secy

Umesh and Himanshi have been elected as the president and secretary of the ABVP’s new executive at Government College, Dhami. Umesh said the college lacked several facilities, like that of canteen. Also, there was a shortage of science faculty in the college, which forced the students to seek admission in colleges elsewhere, he added.

UIT holds induction programme

University Institute of Technology (UIT), Himachal Pradesh University, organised an induction programme for students of batch 2021 (B.Tech I year and lateral entry II year). NL Sharma, chairman and managing director, SJVN Ltd, was the chief guest for the second session of the programme. The event started with the welcome note by Prof PL Sharma, UIT director. He congratulated the students for starting their journey in the institute.