{
  "id": 5845373,
  "title": "VTU asks principals of engineering colleges to dedicate time slots for student interaction and grievance redressal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/vtu-asks-principals-of-engineering-colleges-to-dedicate-time-slots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T21:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/vtu-asks-principals-of-engineering-colleges-to-dedicate-time-slots-for-student-interaction-and-grievance-redressal/article71432794.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has issued a directive to principals of affiliated engineering colleges, requiring them to set aside designated time slots for students to meet with the principal regarding academic, administrative, or other genuine concerns. These time slots must be clearly displayed outside the principal's office so that students are aware of when they can approach them for discussions.\n\nIn addition to establishing these interaction periods, colleges are also asked to maintain a grievance log book. This log book must record essential details such as the date of the interaction, a brief description of the grievance or query, and a record of the action taken by the principal or the resolution provided in response to the issue.\n\nVTU has informed the colleges that the Local Inspection Committee (LIC), responsible for affiliation and inspection processes, may verify the implementation of this system during their visits. This ensures accountability and transparency in handling student grievances across all affiliated engineering colleges.\n\nIt is important to note that all terms and conditions for any associated comments or communications must be in English, written in full sentences, and must be respectful and non-abusive. Personal attacks or harassment will not be tolerated, and adhering to the community guidelines is essential for maintaining a positive and constructive environment for all stakeholders involved.",
  "summary": "The colleges have been asked to maintain a grievance log book. In the log book, the principal must record the date, brief nature of the grievance/query, and the action taken or resolution provided, wherever applicable.",
  "key_points": [
    "VTU instructs engineering college principals to set aside time slots for student interactions.",
    "Principals must display these slots outside their office for student visibility.",
    "Colleges required to maintain grievance log books with interaction details and resolutions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}