Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 420 teaching posts in the University of Mysore (UoM) is lying vacant, said Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Loknath.
Addressing a press meet at Crawford Hall on Oct. 16, Prof. Loknath said the vacant teaching posts have been increasing every year with over 420 out of the sanctioned 665 teaching posts lying vacant with no new appointments in recent years. The shortfall in teaching staff has been compensated by guest faculties whose number has touched 900, he added.






