Higher Education Department directs private universities to submit audit reports, other details
The Higher Education Department has ordered private universities to submit extensive financial, administrative, and student attendance records from the past five years. While some institutions have complied, others are questioning the necessity and feasibility of providing granular student attendance data.
Why it matters
This move highlights a growing tension between state regulatory oversight and the operational autonomy of private educational institutions.
Following the Supreme Court order, the Higher Education Department has directed all private universities in the State to submit audit reports, student attendance and other details of the last five years.
The Principal Secretary of Higher Education held a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and registrars of private universities on Wednesday to discuss the same.
Some universities submitted the required documents. However, some have raised objections to the attendance details. “The Supreme Court has sought financial and administrative disclosure, but the State government is even asking for students’ attendance data. Some universities have more than 4,000 students. How is it possible to provide attendance data of all the students for the last five years and why is it needed?,” questioned a representative of a private university.
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