Overview

• The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) has been downgraded to a 'B' grade by NAAC, citing governance failures and administrative lapses.
• Chancellor Sanjeev Sanyal was removed by GIPE's parent body, the Servants of India Society (SIS), for allegedly failing to present a revival plan.
• Interim Vice-Chancellor Shankar Das criticized Sanyal's removal as unjust, noting that the NAAC assessment covered a period before Sanyal's tenure.
• GIPE is grappling with financial instability, relying heavily on government grants while receiving limited support from SIS.
• Students have expressed concerns about the impact of the NAAC downgrade on placements and the institute's academic reputation.