Mysuru: In a big relief to the pensioners of the University of Mysore (UoM), the state govt released Rs 50 crore. “It will be utilised only to pay pension,” said vice-chancellor NK Lokanath.According to the sources, the University sought Rs 150 crore. But now the govt has released Rs 50 crore.With this support, the University can release the pensions on time for the retired employees. For the last few months, the pension was delayed by a few days due to fund crisis. The vice-chancellor also informed that since the last academic year, the admissions are made under the modified NEP admission rules.Meanwhile, in the academic council meeting held on Monday, MLC K Vivekananda, a nominated member, announced endowment prizes in the name of his parents.In the meeting, the council approved the increase in the BCA intake at the Yuvaraja’s College in the city. The college allocated 60 extra seats. These seats are sanctioned under scheme B(payment category). The varsity also approved 15 increases in the science combinations, which have huge demand. The meeting also approved the revised syllabus in various boards of studies.
