Shillong, May 14: Meghalaya College Principals’ Council (MCPC) on Wednesday urged the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to convene the Academic Council for resolving pressing issues that include the granting of new and renewal of existing affiliation, amendment to affiliation ordinances and regulations to align with the new curriculum framework and others.
In a statement, president of MCPC Dr Eureka FP Lyngdoh said that in light of the state’s likely inclusion in the CUET system from the current academic session, the examinations department (of NEHU) has formulated admission guidelines for affiliated colleges to accommodate both CUET-qualified students and those without CUET scores, in line with the UGC’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
“However, several pressing issues remain unresolved at the University level. These include the approval of the syllabi for the fourth year of the undergraduate programme, the granting of new and renewal of existing affiliations, amendments to affiliation ordinances and regulations to align with the new curriculum framework, and others. Addressing these matters necessitates the convening of the Academic Council at the earliest,” she said.
“In view of the above, the Meghalaya Principals Council earnestly appeals to all concerned authorities and stakeholders to prioritize the above issues of the affiliated colleges in the interest of educational future of thousands of students across the state,” Lyngdoh added.
The president also mentioned that the Council has been observing the ongoing developments at NEHU with deep concern.
As the sole affiliating university in the state, she stated that the NEHU plays a pivotal role in Meghalaya’s higher education system, with approximately 85 affiliated institutions and nearly 75,000 students enrolled across them.
“In this context of uncertainty, the Council wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the Examinations Department of NEHU and Prof. Sumarbin Umdor, Controller of Examinations, NEHU.
Despite the then prevailing turmoil at the campus, the department successfully conducted the Undergraduate Odd Semester Examinations in November and December 2024, including the first ever examination for the 26 Vocational Training Courses introduced under new UG Curriculum Framework under NEP 2020. This timely intervention ensured that the academic progression and future of thousands of students across affiliated colleges were not adversely affected,” Lyngdoh said.
She further added that the Examinations Department has also taken proactive steps to engage with affiliated colleges on key academic issues. Notably, it has been instrumental in addressing matters related to MOOCs and in framing internship guidelines for the upcoming semester.
 on Wednesday urged the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) to convene the Academic Council for resolving pressing issues that include the granting of new and renewal of existing affiliation, amendment to affiliation ordinances and regulations to align with the new curriculum framework and others.){kind=link}