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Scrapping of M.Sc. course criticised

S. Harpal Singh

Students opting for microbiology shell-shocked

University prospectus mentions existence of the course in Adilabad college
Even the college management was kept in the dark over the decision

ADILABAD: The manner in which the Kakatiya University (KU) has decided to close down M.Sc. (Microbiology) course at the Government Degree and PG College for Women, Adilabad, is causing resentment not just among the aspiring students but among the teaching community too.

The University has stopped admitting students into this course from this academic year.

The decision of the university authorities came to light only when some students who attended counselling at Warangal were told by the officials that the course is not available in Adilabad. On inquiry, anxious parents found out that even the college management here was kept in the dark over the decision.

“When I pointed out to officials that the university prospectus had mentioned existence of such a course at the Adilabad college, they relented a bit and asked me to attend the second phase of counselling. This raises doubts over the intention of the officials,” observed a student who was denied a seat in the Adilabad college.

The course was started some three years back and it is a much-sought-after course with students.

Initially, classes started with four students. 25 students were admitted in the second year and 15 in the third year.

Five private colleges in the district were also accorded permission to start M.Sc. (Microbiology) – an indication of the course being popular among students. According to sources, the vasity’s was taken on the ground that the college does not have a second laboratory. Besides, the lack of faculty with Ph.D. or M.Phil. qualifications is also being made into an excuse for removing the course.

“These are all lame excuses. There seems to be a hidden agenda behind the impending decision to close down the course. If students who attend counselling are refused a seat in Adilabad, they will naturally opt for colleges elsewhere. This sends a wrong message that will ultimately dry up admissions here, providing a perfect excuse for the authorities," revealed the source.

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