New Rule at Lalit Narayan Mithila University Restricts Retired Teachers from Serving as PhD Supervisors Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has introduced a new regulation that prohibits retired teachers from acting as supervisors for PhD students for the next three years. The policy, aligned with updated guidelines from the University Grants Commission (UGC), mandates that supervisors must have more than three years of service remaining at the time of appointment. This rule aims to streamline the PhD process and ensure accountability among academic staff. Under the new guidelines, retired educators are barred from overseeing PhD research until their retirement period concludes. The UGC’s rules emphasize that supervisors must maintain active engagement with the university’s academic framework, ensuring that PhD candidates receive timely guidance. However, the policy also clarifies that retired teachers can continue mentoring students after retirement, provided they meet specific criteria. The regulation addresses longstanding challenges faced by PhD students, who often struggled with the logistical and administrative burdens of working with retired supervisors. These include frequent visits to both the university and the supervisor’s residence, which became impractical when supervisors resided in distant locations. The new rule is expected to alleviate these difficulties, offering relief to students who previously faced delays in their research timelines. A key provision of the policy is the requirement for universities to issue "non-attendance certificates" to retired teachers only after all their PhD students have successfully completed their degrees. This ensures that retired educators do not retain any pending academic responsibilities.#university_grants_commission #lalit_narayan_mithila_university #phd_supervisors #retired_teachers #academic_governance
Online Inaugural Session Held at LNMU on World Water Day Lalit Narayan Mithila University’s Chemistry Department organized an online inauguration event on World Water Day 2026. The session was chaired by department head Professor Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary, with Braj Bhushan Prasad as the main guest. Dr. Anindra Sharma highlighted global disparities in water distribution and the escalating water crisis, emphasizing that it has become both an environmental and social challenge. The event saw active participation from students, faculty, and guest speakers, including Preeti Kumari, Aradhya Kumari, Shilpa Kumari, Kumkum Kumari, Arpita, MD Mahfuz Alam, and Shiv Kumar. The program began with a Vedic mantra recitation, followed by a welcome speech by Dr. Sonu Ram Shankar and a closing remark by Dr. Moni Sharma. The department announced a series of events for March 23-25, 2026, including a writing competition, a speech contest, and a closing ceremony. These activities aim to raise awareness about water conservation and sustainable practices. The event underscored the university’s commitment to addressing global water issues through academic engagement and community participation.#lalit_narayan_mithila_university #professor_sanjay_kumar_chaudhary #braj_bhushan_prasad #dr_anindra_sharma #dr_sonu_ram_shankar
