Expert committee to inspect autonomous colleges in Calicut varsity
The University of Calicut Syndicate has mandated triennial inspections for autonomous colleges and initiated inquiries into unauthorized moderation of student marks. The meeting also involved administrative appointments and budget allocations for distance education.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing efforts to maintain academic integrity and administrative oversight within India's higher education system.
The Syndicate of the University of Calicut has decided to conduct inspections at affiliated autonomous colleges every three years.
This was among the decisions taken at its meeting held on the university’s main campus at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district on Wednesday. The inspections would be taken up by a committee of Syndicate members and subject experts.
The meeting decided to propose a detailed inquiry into the episode of 51 students getting extra marks during a moderation process. The Syndicate standing committee on exams would conduct an inquiry into 93 students graduating after getting moderation marks in an unauthorised manner.
A sum of ₹3 crore would be allocated to the Centre for Distance and Online Education in the 2026-27 financial year.
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