Archive · 22 Aug 2025
CU Officiating VC Alleges Bias in Selection for Permanent Role
Imagine a university looking for a new boss (VC).
The current temporary boss, Santa Dutta, says she was unfairly passed over for the job.
She believes this happened because she didn't change exam dates to please the government.
She had the required qualifications and was liked by everyone at the university.
The Education Minister, however, was not happy with her decisions and believes she is staying in the role illegaly.
Now, the university is in the process of selecting a new VC, and Dutta is not on the list.
CU's officiating VC alleges bias in the selection process for the permanent VC role.
Santa Dutta claims she wasn't interviewed despite having the necessary qualifications and experience.
She cites her apolitical stance and positive reception from university stakeholders as evidence.
Dutta suggests her refusal to change exam dates, which conflicted with a ruling party event, may have influenced the decision.
Education Minister Bratya Basu criticized Dutta and accused her of overstaying her tenure with external support.
- Who
- Santa Dutta (officiating VC), Education Minister Bratya Basu, and a selection panel.
- What
- Officiating CU VC Santa Dutta alleges bias in the selection process for the permanent VC.
- When
- Interview process took place from August 19-21; Dutta spoke on Friday.
- Where
- Calcutta University (CU), West Bengal.
- Why
- Dutta believes she was excluded due to political bias and her decision regarding exam dates.
CU Officiating VC's Stance
Education Minister's Stance
Selection Bias
CU Officiating VC's Stance
Claims bias and political interference in the selection process.
Education Minister's Stance
Unspecified in the article, but potentially the government or selection committee, may refute the claims of bias or offer alternative explanations for Dutta's non-selection.
Exam Date Controversy
CU Officiating VC's Stance
Asserts refusal to alter exam dates was a decision made by the university administration, not by her alone.
Education Minister's Stance
Believes her refusal to change the exam date was an attempt to undermine the government.
- Officiating VC
- Santa Dutta
- Permanent VC Selection
- Ongoing
- Education Minister
- Bratya Basu
- Exam Date Conflict
- Clashed with ruling party's student wing foundation day
- Panel Head
- Former Supreme Court judge
- Interview Participants
- Over 20 academics