Summary:
A committee, chaired by KSHEC vice chairperson Rajan Gurukkal, has been constituted to study the possibility of starting interdisciplinary degree programmes with cooperation from various universities. The committee will also explore the possibility of universities starting new courses in latest disciplines in Tenure-Track mode. The meeting also decided to waive off the age limit for applying for Assistant Professor/Professor posts as per the UGC regulation. Candidates having degree in the main subject or allied subjects should be considered on a par for jobs and higher studies. The meeting also urged universities to end the practice of awarding regional weightage for admission..