Warangal, Telangana: On November 7, 2025, a group of PhD candidates at Kakatiya University in Warangal protested for an increase in the number of PhD seats in the Telugu Department. The controversy erupted after the institution rescheduled PhD interviews that were originally set for September 25, generating concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process.
The Protest: Reasons and Demands
- Limited PhD Seats: Protest about the Telugu department’s just two vacant positions.
- Rescheduled Interviews: Interviews for September were canceled and rescheduled without notice.
- Reappointment of Same Panel: There are concerns regarding the fairness of reappointing the same interview panel.
Lack of Response from University Authorities
Despite the students efforts to contact the Dean, Registrar, and even the Vice Chancellor of the university, they received no official response to their demands. The students’ attempts to contact Prof. K. Pratap Reddy, the Vice Chancellor, were unsuccessful, increasing their anger.
A call for transparency and fairness.
The protest highlights increasing concerns about the transparency of Kakatiya University’s PhD admission procedure. Students are looking for greater interaction and an increase in available seats in the Telugu department to enable equal access to academic possibilities.
Conclusion: Unresolved Issues at Kakatiya University.
It is important for institutions like Kakatiya University to be more attentive to their students’ needs, and it will be interesting to see whether the administration takes action to address these issues or if future protests happen.
As the university administration has yet to address the students’ concerns, the issue remains unresolved.” The action is part of a bigger call for more transparency in university admissions.
