Patna Science College Struggles With Faculty Shortages & Declining Reputation: 142 Seats Vacant

New Delhi: Patna Science College has announced that after 2024-25 at the end of the academic session of the year, it has 142 vacancies. According to sources, only 518 candidates got into the 660 approved seats in various honours departments of the university.

Here's a deeper look at the situation:

• Number of Vacant Seats: 142
• Subjects Affected: Details regarding the specific subjects with vacant seats haven't been officially disclosed. However, sources indicate that even core science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Botany witnessed a lack of applicants.

Patna Science College has conducted three rounds of counseling for admission to its various UG, and PG courses. A significant number of seats also remained vacant in subjects such as physics, chemistry and botany.

Earlier, Syed E Hasnain, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad and founder of the Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics said that his only regret in life was not being able to study after graduation. in this PM. institution "I applied for admission to this college, but after getting lower grades in the school final exam, I was not accepted here. In the end, I had to study at Gaya University," he said.

Patna Science College once had an internationally renowned faculty, distinguished alumni and quality research. This decline can be attributed to several factors such as lack of knowledge. qualified faculty. , the indifference of the authorities to address the deficiencies and insufficient funds to maintain classrooms, laboratories and library.

The principal of this 97-year-old college, D N Thakur, admitted that the growing indifference to the various deficiencies of the institution has told of its academic effectiveness. That is why the institution no longer attracts the talented young people of the country.

He pointed out that currently there are only 22 permanent teachers, including him, against the 110 sanctioned posts. Similarly, only 70 non-teaching staff work against the 214 posts in the college.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Ques: Why are there so many vacant seats?

Ans. There could be several reasons. Here are some possibilities:

• Reputation: News reports suggest a decline in reputation due to factors like understaffing or funding issues.
• Infrastructure: Ongoing construction or inadequate facilities might make the college less appealing.
• Faculty Shortage: A lack of qualified faculty could raise concerns about education quality.
• Alternative Options: New colleges offering similar programs might attract students.

Ques: What happens to the vacant seats?

Ans. The college might conduct additional counselling rounds or "mop-up" rounds to fill them.

Ques: Will this affect current students?

Ans. A lower student intake could potentially impact the student-faculty ratio and campus experience, but the exact effects are unclear.

Ques: Should I be worried if I'm considering Patna Science College?

Ans. The vacant seats are a concern, but it's important to do your research:

• Specific reasons: Investigate the reasons behind the vacancies.
• Program of interest: Does the college offer the program and specialization you need?
• Faculty & Infrastructure: Research faculty qualifications and available facilities.
• Development Plans: Are there plans to address reported issues like understaffing.