Archive · 1 Jul 2025
JNU Teachers' Association Raises Concerns Over Schedule
The teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are unhappy with the new schedule for the upcoming semester.
They believe the administration is making a mess of things, especially with the PhD admissions process.
They also don't agree with using NET scores to decide who gets in and think the administration is ignoring what the teachers want.
The teachers have also expressed concerns regarding the exclusion of students taking the June 2025 NET exam.
The teachers are planning to meet with the head of the university to try and fix these problems.
JNUTA criticizes the academic schedule for the upcoming semester.
Concerns raised about the PhD admission timelines and use of NET percentile scores.
JNUTA accuses the administration of bypassing faculty opinions.
Exclusion of June 2025 NET candidates from the PhD process is highlighted.
A mass-faculty delegation will meet with the Vice-Chancellor on July 4.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) and the JNU administration.
- What
- JNUTA expresses concerns about the academic schedule and administrative practices at JNU.
- When
- Statement released on Monday; planned meeting with VC on July 4.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
- Why
- To address issues of admission delays, the use of NET scores, and faculty consultation.
JNUTA Concerns
JNU Administration Response
Admission Schedule
JNUTA Concerns
Admission timelines are illogical and delayed.
JNU Administration Response
No immediate response from JNU administration.
NET Scores
JNUTA Concerns
NET percentile scores distort the merit list.
JNU Administration Response
No immediate response from JNU administration.
Faculty Consultation
JNUTA Concerns
Faculty opinions are being bypassed.
JNU Administration Response
No immediate response from JNU administration.
- Organization
- Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA)
- Issue
- Academic schedule, admission process, NET percentile use
- Allegations
- Administrative lapses under the current leadership
- Action
- Mass-faculty delegation to meet VC
- Concern
- Exclusion of June 2025 NET candidates
Sources
JNU Students Union Vs Administration: PhD Entrance, UGC-NET Ban At Core
JNU students’ union launches hunger strike over PhD admission norms, demands bringing back in-house test
JNU teachers’ body questions admission delays, PhD process; demands accountability
