Archive · 30 May 2025
Rajasthan University VC Faces Investigation over Complaints
Students and an opposition leader have complained about the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Rajasthan University (RU), Prof. Alpana Kateja.
They are concerned about financial problems, how the university is run, and changes to rules for PhD admissions.
Students also claim there was a problem with the Constitution Park.
The Governor is looking into these complaints.
The students also say that a new library has been promised but not yet opened.
The students want something done about the problems.
Students and Leader of Opposition have filed complaints against RU VC Alpana Kateja.
Complaints allege financial irregularities and issues with academic administration.
Students claim rules for PhD interviews were changed mid-admission, violating UGC norms.
Students also allege a 'large-scale scam' in the Constitution Park's construction.
Governor's secretariat has asked the divisional commissioner to investigate the complaints.
- Who
- Governor, students, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, RU VC Prof. Alpana Kateja.
- What
- Investigation into complaints against the Vice-Chancellor.
- When
- Complaints filed in April 2024; investigation initiated recently.
- Where
- Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India
- Why
- To investigate alleged financial irregularities and administrative issues within Rajasthan University.
Students and Opposition
University Administration
Financial Irregularities
Students and Opposition
Allegations of misused funds and lack of action.
University Administration
No official statement provided.
Academic Administration
Students and Opposition
Concerns regarding PhD admission rule changes and delayed projects (like the library).
University Administration
No official statement provided.
- Accusations
- Financial irregularities, administrative issues, rule changes for PhD admissions
- Complaint Initiators
- Students, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully
- Recipient of Complaints
- Governor's Office
- Subject of Investigation
- Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alpana Kateja
- Location
- Rajasthan University, Jaipur