Bengaluru Pre-University Lecturers Stage Protest Against Government Directive
Lecturers from government Pre-University colleges in Bengaluru have organized protests against what they term as unwarranted government intervention in their administrative affairs. The demonstrations come in response to a recent circular issued by the Department of Pre-University Education that has raised significant concerns among the teaching community.
The Controversial Circular and Its Implications
The Department of PU Education recently issued an official circular concerning the appointment of officials from the Department of State Education Research and Training (DSERT) to oversee the administration of government PU colleges. According to the circular dated 28 November 2025, this move is ostensibly intended for the compilation of data from these educational institutions.
However, teaching staff and college administrators perceive this as a direct intrusion into their operational autonomy. The lecturers argue that the presence of DSERT officials in college administration goes beyond mere data collection and represents a systematic takeover of their administrative responsibilities.
Growing Resistance from Academic Community
The protest movement has gained momentum across government PU colleges in Bengaluru, with educators expressing strong opposition to the implementation of the circular. Teaching staff members have raised serious questions about the necessity of external oversight for routine administrative functions that they have successfully managed for years.
Many lecturers have pointed out that the timing and nature of this intervention seem unusual, particularly when the academic calendar is proceeding normally. The protestors demand clarification about the specific data requirements that necessitate such administrative changes and question whether alternative, less intrusive methods could achieve the same objectives.
The educational community remains concerned that this move might set a precedent for increased governmental control over academic institutions, potentially affecting the quality of education and the professional independence of teaching staff.
