Agra: State universities of UP have been directed to stick to the standard teacher-student ratio of one teacher per 60 pupils for the academic session of 2018-19. Universities have also been asked to follow certain norms in admitting students to Science, Commerce and Arts courses. Special secretary of the state government, Madhu Joshi, has sent a letter in this regard to vice chancellors of 28 state universities in UP.In her letter, Joshi has asked all universities and the colleges affiliated to them to maintain the standard student teacher ratio as mentioned in the state university rules and regulations. While authorities are allowed to accommodate up to 60 students per class, the number can go up to 80 in case of exceptions, which will, however, require permission from the vice chancellor concerned.University administrations have been asked to ensure that the colleges affiliated to them have the required infrastructure, availability of teachers and are implementing standard norms. According to regulations, vice chancellor of a university has the authority to determine the number of seats for different courses. However, he or she has to follow recommendations of the high court and the state government.Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s public relation officer GS Sharma said, “We have received the state government’s orders regarding the number of students in classes and other academic parameters. Vice chancellor Arvind Kumar Dixit has directed officials to ensure compliance to the points highlighted by the government.”According to sources, a majority of the over 900 colleges affiliated to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University do not have the required number of teachers or basic infrastructure. Last year, over 400 affiliated colleges didn’t provide details on academic parameters sought by the university administration.

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