IN A significant advancement for academic landscape of Madhya Pradesh, Department of Higher Education has formally selected Government Science College, Jabalpur, for elevation to Deemed University status. This designation, communicated via official correspondence on Thursday, positioned the institution as a premier centre for autonomous academic excellence within the State. The transition towards university status originated several months ago with the submission of of a comprehensive institutional proposal. This strategic vision was formally presented at the Ministry in Bhopal on May 29, 2025, by Dr R K Srivastava, the college’s IQAC Coordinator and Nodal Officer.

 

Dr Shrivastava while talking with ‘The Hitavada’ updat ed that the selection was predicated on a multifaceted evaluation of the institution’s performance metrics, including Academic Quality to maintain high standards in pedagogy and curriculum development, Accreditation (consistent excellence reflected in NAAC accreditation rankings), Research & Infrastructure to ensure robust output in scientific research and the presence of advanced laboratory and instructional facili ties, Faculty Composition (A favorable student-teacher ratio and high caliber of the resident teaching staff).

 

Principal Dr Shikha Saxena characterised the achievement as a historic milestone, noting that the Deemed University status is a unique distinction that will benefit the academic profile of the entire Mahakaushal region. Key contributors to the proposal’s success included Nodal Officer Dr R K Srivastava and Co coordinator Dr Jyoti Srivastava, whose technical expertise in IQAC framework was instrumental in navigating the Government’s stringent criteria. Principal Dr Saxena said that this achievement is a testament to collective dedication of our academic community and represents a transformative shift for higher education in this region.

 

Government Science College, Jabalpur, is one of the three institutions selected for this transition, alongside TRA College,Rewa, and the Institute of Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE), Bhopal. Following the State’s endorsement, the final phase of the transition will involve formal application and verification through the University Grants Commission (UGC) portal. This process will be conduct ed online in accordance with established federal guidelines to formalise the institutional autonomy.