Indore: Despite strict instructions from Chancellor Anandiben Patel to comply with academic calendar, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is all set to derail the calendar for session 2019-20. Reason is being the delay in commencement of admission process. The university, which had initially planned common entrance test (CET) for admission in most of its courses in May, is now going to hold the exam in June 23, nearly a week before the classes are to be conducted for session 2019-20.
“If CET would be held on June 23, no way the university would be able start classes from July 1. Even if the university announces results of CET in seven days, it would have to give at least three days for students for appearing in first counselling and thereafter two to three days for submission of fee,” said a university professor wishing anonymity. He stated that the university will not be in a position to complete first round of CET counselling before July 10. “That means, the classes will begin from either mid-July,” he added. When contacted, vice chancellor Dr Narendra Dhakad said that they know that the admission process has delayed due to unforeseen administrative reasons but they are going to try to comply with academic calendar anyhow. However, he could not specify how.
