This story is from September 2, 2017

Magadh University yet to streamline vocational courses

Magadh University yet to streamline vocational courses
PATNA: With Magadh University yet to streamline vocational courses at its 44 constituent and 150 affiliated colleges, fate of students studying in these colleges hangs in balance. Results of Degree Part III vocational courses, including bachelor in computer application (BCA), bachelor in business management (BBM) and bachelor in information technology (BSc IT), are yet to be declared.
The aggrieved students said inordinate delay in publication of results has deprived them from pursuing post graduate vocational courses, such as MBA and MCA.

According to sources, the university had set up a separate cell for streamlining vocational courses in 2016. However, the cell, approved by the MU syndicate and senate, has failed to function satisfactorily. New MU VC Qamar Ahsan has not yet framed a firm policy for vocational courses despite the fact that most of the MU colleges have done away with outsourcing vocational courses to private agencies.
The 10-member cell, which comprised coordinator for college development council and inspector of colleges, had submitted a 17- point recommendation to the university in May 2016, suggesting several measures to streamline vocational courses. However, the academic council of the university and the syndicate body have so far not taken any action, said former MU vocational course coordinator B N Ojha.
He said the cell could not get full cooperation from the university body. “The cell had suggested changes in the syllabus and separate examination for vocational courses. It also said colleges should have a separate building for vocational courses. However, these recommendations remained on papers only,” Ojha said, adding the university has not created a placement cell yet for the students of vocational courses.
Meanwhile, the university is yet to decide modalities of recruitment of faculty members for the vocational courses in its constituent colleges. Several colleges have engaged faculty members on contractual basis to run classes smoothly, sources said, adding most of the city-based constituent colleges are imparting teaching in vocational courses at both degree and post graduate level.
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