Panjab University NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday stepped in to resolve the dispute between Panjab University students and the administration over a controversial affidavit required for academic registration and the recent notification on changes to the university’s governance structure. Acting on student representations, the ministry of education directed the vice chancellor to withdraw the affidavit requirement and announced that the Centre will issue a new notification regarding the governance structure after further consultations.The affidavit had sought a sworn declaration from students that they would abide by university rules, refrain from protests, and accept institutional decisions without challenge. Student unions strongly opposed the directive, calling it coercive and contrary to the university’s democratic traditions. The move sparked protests and appeals to the ministry for intervention.Following the meeting, the ministry said an amicable solution had been reached, describing it as a collaborative and responsive approach to student concerns. Officials confirmed that the demand for additional girls’ hostel facilities would also be considered positively, ensuring that immediate academic and welfare issues are addressed.The ministry reaffirmed that the Centre’s governance notification will now take effect only after the issuance of a new one, to be framed after detailed consultation with all stakeholders. It also assured continued financial and administrative support to ensure the university’s smooth functioning.The governance notification issued recently by the Centre proposed restructuring Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate into smaller, largely nominated bodies to improve efficiency and academic focus. While the move was in line with recommendations made by the UGC, NAAC, and other review committees, it drew sharp reactions from teachers and students who viewed it as a dilution of the university’s representative and democratic character.Reiterating its faith in Panjab University’s democratic ethos, the ministry of education said all decisions concerning the institution will uphold inclusivity, transparency, and academic integrity in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It added that students will remain at the core of the university’s decision-making and reform processes.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. 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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday stepped in to resolve the dispute between Panjab University students and the administration over a controversial affidavit required for academic registration and the recent notification on changes to the university’s governance structure. Acting on student representations, the ministry of education directed the vice chancellor to withdraw the affidavit requirement and announced that the Centre will issue a new notification regarding the governance structure after further consultations.The affidavit had sought a sworn declaration from students that they would abide by university rules, refrain from protests, and accept institutional decisions without challenge. Student unions strongly opposed the directive, calling it coercive and contrary to the university’s democratic traditions. The move sparked protests and appeals to the ministry for intervention.Following the meeting, the ministry said an amicable solution had been reached, describing it as a collaborative and responsive approach to student concerns. Officials confirmed that the demand for additional girls’ hostel facilities would also be considered positively, ensuring that immediate academic and welfare issues are addressed.The ministry reaffirmed that the Centre’s governance notification will now take effect only after the issuance of a new one, to be framed after detailed consultation with all stakeholders. It also assured continued financial and administrative support to ensure the university’s smooth functioning.The governance notification issued recently by the Centre proposed restructuring Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate into smaller, largely nominated bodies to improve efficiency and academic focus. While the move was in line with recommendations made by the UGC, NAAC, and other review committees, it drew sharp reactions from teachers and students who viewed it as a dilution of the university’s representative and democratic character.Reiterating its faith in Panjab University’s democratic ethos, the ministry of education said all decisions concerning the institution will uphold inclusivity, transparency, and academic integrity in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It added that students will remain at the core of the university’s decision-making and reform processes.
