University clears paperless examinations, maiden convocation statutes, and mercy chance for students
Srinagar : The 3rd Meeting of the University Syndicate of Cluster University of Srinagar, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammad Mobin, on Tuesday focused on enhancing academic and technological initiatives within the institution.
The decisions taken included the approval of a 24-Credit Additional Academic Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, aimed at equipping undergraduate students with essential skills in these rapidly evolving fields. Additionally, the establishment of a High-Performance Computing Centre (HPCC)/AI-Cell was sanctioned, which will provide advanced computing resources for various academic and research purposes, with an initial investment of approximately ₹80 lakh. The Syndicate also endorsed the expansion of a paperless examination system, initially piloted in the B.Ed. programme, to include postgraduate and B.Tech. programmes in the upcoming academic session. Furthermore, the Convocation Statutes were approved, facilitating the University’s first Convocation, alongside the adoption of statutes for the B.Tech. programme and the establishment of the Abdul Ahad Azad Chair. A mercy chance was granted to students from the 2017–2019 batches to assist in completing their degrees. During the meeting, Prof. Mobin presented a comprehensive overview of the academic and administrative reforms implemented since the last Syndicate meeting, including the adoption of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) and the expansion of the research ecosystem with new PhD programmes. He reported a notable increase in enrolment figures, with undergraduate enrolment rising by 7.6% and postgraduate enrolment by 28%. The introduction of a One-Year Postgraduate Programme as a pathway for Four-Year Undergraduate Programme graduates was also highlighted, along with the success of a recent job fair that attracted over 5,000 registrations. The meeting included participation from members both online and in person, with commendations for the University’s progress under Prof. Mobin’s leadership. The proceedings were conducted by Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Syed Wilayat Hussain Rizvi, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naaz.
