The Academic Council of the University of Madras (UOM) postponed its decision to launch a four -year dual study program on the basic sciences that will be designed in cooperation with the University of Melbourne after the members raised several objections.
The proposed double -stage program was to be offered through the theoretical physics department in cooperation with the University of Melbourne as an expansion of the scientific program B.Sc (mixed) began in 2022. Advanced (Honor) of the University of Melbourne.
Several members raised concerns about the structure and characteristics of the program. National Educational Policy 2020 supported the opening of four -year university programs, but Tamil recovered to the adoption of policy for his educational institutions. “The lack of where Tamil Nadu stood on this matter, we brought it to the advice,” said PK Abdul Rahiman, head (compulsory), JBAS Center for Islamic Studies.
While Tamil or any other language was mandatory for all university courses in the state, the mixed course had one paper in English and had no other language courses, which was contrary to government standards, some members said.
“There are several other questions, such as the equivalence of one of the main objects such as physics, chemistry or mathematics. It also does not specify the title of four -year title and leaves it ambiguous as B.Sc Advanced,” said K. Kathiravan, professor and head of biotechnology.
In addition, he had a mixed course in the first year (2022-23) 11 students, followed by three students in 2023-24 and seven in 2024-25, Kathiravan added.
Published – 28 September 2025 01:26 IS
