PU (Patna University ) holds written test for teachers

PU (Patna University ) holds written test for teachers

PATNA: For the first time in the history of Patna University (PU), the applicants for the post of lecturers of a constituent college appeared at a written test followed by interview, thanks to the recent amendments in the statutes relating to teachers' appointment.
As many as 178 applicants for lectureship of the College of Arts and Crafts took the one-hour written test here on Saturday. The written test was followed by personal interview. Even candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC were required to take the written test, said PU sources. As many as 11 lecturers would be appointed from among these candidates.
The idea of holding a written test for teachers' appointment was mooted at a meeting of the vice-chancellors of all the universities held at Raj Bhavan exactly one year ago. Governor-cum-chancellor Devanand Konwar pleaded for a change in the mode of appointment of teachers so that the universities and colleges get competent and qualified people. He said that written test and test of communication skill should also be introduced for selecting lecturers. Instead of giving 80% marks on academic qualifications and 20% on personal interview for the appointment of teachers by the university selection committee, there should be 30% marks on qualifications, 30% on written test, 20% on communication skills and 20% on personal interview. The candidates must be asked to teach students so that their communication skill is judged by the selection committee, he had said.

Subsequently, necessary amendments were made in the university statutes and sent to all the universities. PU registrar Vinhas Kumar Yadav admitted that the appointments of principal and teachers in College of Arts and Crafts would be made as per the statutory provisions.
The post of college principal has also been advertised. But no test for the applicants for the post of principal could be held on Saturday. PU is seeking direction from the Patna high court in this regard, said the registrar.
News : Times of India (8.1.2012)