Madras University to get new printing machines to issue certificates faster

Madras University to get new printing machines to issue certificates faster

An official said the printer used to print certificates had broken down.

The Hindu Bureau

CHENNAI  11.10.2024

The Academic Council of the University of Madras has resolved to ensure that marksheets and certificates are issued without delay to the students.

Around 130 colleges are affiliated to the university and in each semester, around three to four lakh students appear for the exams. For some time now, the university has been struggling to publish the exam results on time and there have been complaints of delay in publishing the results and issuing of certificates. The delay has affected students wanting to pursue higher studies.

A university official said the printer used to print certificates had broken down resulting in a delay in printing the certificates.

Recently, the university introduced a rule that the candidate’s photo would be included in the certificates and marksheets, and the university is required to invest in a new machine.

At Wednesday’s meeting, a member of the convenor committee, Sarit Kumar Das, administering the university, had said the new machine would be procured.

The issue of recruitment of staff remains a pending demand, sources in the university said. Faculty recruitment was last done in 2016. Currently, there are only 170 faculty members, whereas the university has a sanctioned strength of 543.

Settled arrears

The University had also settled the 7th Pay Commission arrears of the staff, said C. Murugan, general secretary of Madras University Teachers Association.