NU academic calendar revised but mum on summer exam start Nagpur University (NU) has partially revised its academic calendar for the 2025-26 session following concerns raised by Senate member Manmohan Bajpai about ambiguities in the schedule. The changes, outlined in a corrigendum, were approved by the Academic Council during a meeting on March 7. However, the revised calendar does not specify key details such as the start dates for summer exams, the second term, or the new academic session. Under the updated schedule, the second term for even semesters and annual pattern courses, which began on November 10, 2025, will now end on April 30, 2026—a 15-day extension from the original April 15, 2026, deadline. This adjustment has pushed back the summer vacation, which is now scheduled from May 1 to June 15. Despite these changes, the university has not provided clarity on the start of summer exams, which the corrigendum implies may have already begun. Senate members and faculty from affiliated colleges have criticized the lack of transparency. They questioned why the document was labeled a "corrigendum" instead of a comprehensive revision, suggesting the university could have addressed all scheduling issues in one go. The revised calendar’s silence on summer exam dates has raised doubts about whether the original schedule is still in effect. Faculty members noted that the second term did not actually start on November 10, as delayed winter exams continued until February, calling the revision a "major blunder." Bajpai, who raised the concerns, demanded a new notification detailing the academic schedule. He emphasized that the absence of summer exam start dates leaves students unable to plan their futures effectively.#academic_council #nagpur_university #manmohan_bajpai #summer_exams #senate_members
NU Senate Approves University Tour Initiative for Students and Public Nagpur: The Nagpur University (NU) Senate has approved a proposal to launch a university tour initiative for school and college students, as well as the general public. The initiative aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the university’s historic campuses, academic facilities, and cultural landmarks. The proposal was introduced by Senate member Dinesh Sheram during a recent meeting and was endorsed by the House. According to the proposal, the university houses several significant academic and cultural sites, including the Constitution Preamble Park, an international-standard synthetic athletic track, the old central library, an archaeological museum, and a gallery from the fine arts department. The campus also features a statue of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj and various academic departments. A Tribal Museum is planned for the future. Sheram suggested that these sites could be incorporated into a structured paid educational tour, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the university’s academic, cultural, and historical significance. The idea of such tours was previously proposed by Abhay Mudgal, the former director of students’ welfare, who advocated for students to visit key locations within the campus to raise awareness about the university’s heritage. However, the initiative did not progress during his tenure. Supporting the proposal, NU vice-chancellor Manali Kshirsagar expressed willingness to implement the initiative. Senate members recommended organizing transportation arrangements for visitors, such as hiring buses.#nagpur_university #dinesh_sheram #manali_kshirsagar #constitution_preamble_park #tribal_museum
Unsafe Journey: NU Taekwondo Girls Team Forced to Travel in Overcrowded Train Without Reservation A trip to a national tournament turned chaotic for the Nagpur University (NU) girls’ taekwondo team after they were compelled to travel in an overcrowded coach of the Falaknuma Express without confirmed reservations. According to university officials, one of the girls slapped a passenger after being pushed in the crowd, leading to a minor scuffle near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha on Sunday morning. NU sports director Sambhaji Bhosale told The Times of India that the 12-member team had reservations only up to Bhubaneswar and had to board a crowded coach of the Falaknuma Express to reach Balasore (Baleshwar) for a national-level tournament scheduled from March 16. He stated that the athletes were frightened during the incident. The team was accompanied by manager Bharati Kanojia and coach Narayan Waghade. The connecting train was packed with devotees traveling for a local festival. “The journey from Bhubaneswar to Balasore takes about two hours, and the train halts for barely five minutes at stations. At one of the stops, a girl standing near the gate felt she was pushed amid the rush, leading to an argument during which she slapped a youth who had asked her to step aside. A few others then gathered, and there was commotion,” Bhosale said. He added that the team’s manager and coach alerted railway authorities. The girl later lodged an FIR with the RPF at the next station. “The girl involved, and the team’s coach visited the railway police station to complete formalities, while the rest of the team reached the venue and completed tournament registration,” Bhosale said. The sports director also questioned the team management’s decision not to arrange a taxi or bus for the onward journey.#times_of_india #nagpur_university #falaknuma_express #bhubaneswar #balasore
Friend’s Death in Accident Prodded Me to Improve Road Safety: Gadkari Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said the death of a close friend in a road accident in Amravati was a turning point that inspired his efforts to enhance road safety across India. Speaking at the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan 2026, Gadkari described the tragedy as a wake-up call, prompting him to launch initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and promoting traffic discipline. During a conversation with Marathi actor Amey Wagh and director Nipun Dharmadhikari, Gadkari reflected on his student days at Nagpur University, recalling how he and friends often traveled together in a single vehicle during election campaigns. "That era was different. But I realized that amidst all the fun, one must also be sensible," he said. Gadkari highlighted the lack of respect for traffic rules and the absence of fear of legal consequences as major contributors to road accidents in India. He emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, criticizing violations such as speeding, jaywalking, and ignoring road signage. "People sometimes treat the road like a circus," he remarked. The minister also shared alarming statistics, noting that approximately 50,000 deaths occur annually due to not wearing helmets and around 26,000 from not using seatbelts. Gadkari urged citizens to adopt basic safety measures, such as regular eye check-ups and avoiding shortcuts in learning to drive. "In the West, acquiring a licence is very tedious and requires serious study. Here, people look for shortcuts, and we are trying to curb that," he said. He also mentioned a proposal to replace conventional vehicle horns with musical instrument sounds to reduce noise pollution, though the idea was abandoned after facing criticism on social media.#nitin_gadkari #sadak_suraksha_abhiyaan_2026 #amravati #nagpur_university #amey_wagh
