The first-ever conference of university Vice-Chancellors,including private universities and Himachals only Central University,organised here favoured Common Entrance test for admissions to private universities,beside adopting uniform pattern of teaching programmes. The conference held at the initiative of the Himachal Pradesh Universitys Vice-Chancellor ADN Vajpai to mark the 42th Foundation Day celebrations of the varsity also proposed for introducing only those courses which are in demand. The Vice-Chancellor admitted the need to maintain high standards of teaching,introduction of faculty exchange programmes and organising frequent workshops and conferences for ensuring quality education. There was also a proposal to form an organisation of the vice-chancellors to boost cooperation in higher studies. States education minister ID Dhiman,who presided over the conference,made it clear that the state government would not compromise with education quality in private universities. He also said the government was serious about curbing politics and violence on colleges. Furqan Qumar,Vice-Chancellor of the Himachals Central University,said,there was overall consensus among the vice-chancellors to ensure quality education.
