Barkatullah University remains without an academic flying squad nearly two decades after the body was approved in 2006. The long delay has raised fresh questions about how effectively the university monitors its affiliated colleges.
The proposed squad was meant to carry out inspections and strengthen academic supervision. Without such a mechanism in place, concerns have grown over weak oversight across the affiliated college network and the possibility that irregularities may go unchecked.
The issue has also triggered fears about so-called ghost colleges and other forms of fraud. Critics worry that if inspection systems are not active and consistent, it becomes harder to verify whether institutions are functioning properly and meeting academic requirements.
The absence of the squad highlights a broader governance gap at the university. With no dedicated inspection team despite years of approval, scrutiny is likely to remain focused on how Barkatullah University plans to improve monitoring and restore confidence in its affiliated colleges.
