Hyderabad: OU college inspections have entered the final phase across affiliated institutions under Osmania University. Vice-Chancellor Professor Kumar Molugaram warned that colleges failing to meet norms could face strict action.
The inspections aim to improve academic standards and infrastructure across affiliated colleges. The university said it would act against managements that fail to maintain required facilities.
More than 800 colleges operate under the university’s jurisdiction. They offer degree, engineering, pharmacy, law, MBA, MCA, hotel management and postgraduate courses.
The network includes affiliated and autonomous colleges. It also covers government SC, ST, BC and welfare institutions.
University officials are conducting the inspections through 3 teams. So far, expert teams have completed checks at more than 600 colleges.
The teams are examining whether institutions follow university and UGC regulations. They are also assessing infrastructure, academic standards and other requirements.
The university has reportedly refused to extend the affiliation of 4 MBA and MCA colleges. Officials are also preparing action against around 50 colleges where complaints or deficiencies have emerged.
The inspections followed a series of complaints concerning colleges under Osmania University. CJS president Dr Masaram Prem Kumar reportedly raised several complaints with the university.
Following those complaints, the university directed concerned colleges to submit sale deed documents and encumbrance certificates for their societies. Managements must submit the documents by August 31.
Officials will examine the documents to establish whether they are genuine. The university warned that it would initiate departmental and legal action if it finds forged or fake certificates.
A complaint against a degree college in Hyderabad also brought an alleged fake certificate issue to light. University circles have discussed concerns about the timing of inspections following the complaints.
OU college inspections identify infrastructure and staffing gaps
The inspections have reportedly found inadequate infrastructure at some degree colleges. Officials also identified staffing and faculty shortages at colleges offering MBA, B.Ed and MCA courses.
Delayed fee reimbursement payments over the past few years may have affected some colleges. However, the source linked the funding delays to difficulties faced by certain institutions.
Engineering and pharmacy colleges appeared to show better compliance with regulations during the inspections. Officials also noted that autonomous colleges were giving greater attention to infrastructure.
The university has warned colleges that inadequate facilities could lead to course reductions. In serious cases, managements could also face cancellation of their recognition.
The inspection process therefore covers both academic and physical infrastructure requirements. Officials are expected to complete the remaining inspections before taking further decisions.
University authorities will assess the findings and documents submitted by college managements. They will then determine further action according to the applicable rules and regulations.