SKU's 30 Crore Distance Education Shut Down: Corruption, Negligence Rock University

• Sri Krishnadevaraya University's (SKU) distance education center, generating ₹30 crore annually, has been completely shut down, impacting thousands of students.
• Closure in 2021 was due to alleged corruption, failure to secure UGC DEB permissions, and SKU's lack of required NAAC grade and NIRF ranking.
• Irregularities like paper leaks and an ACB case tarnished the department's reputation, leading to a court order for a ₹16 crore fee refund.
• Allegations suggest ₹40 crore in distance education fixed deposits were misused, with ₹16 crore spent on construction for commissions under the previous VC.
• With an empty treasury and an In-charge VC, concerns rise that SKU might sell land to pay refunds, while other universities thrive.

Why It Matters: SKU's once-profitable distance education is in crisis due to corruption, negligence, and financial mismanagement.