How are Lucknow University's affiliated colleges affected by the Samarth portal issues?

The affiliated colleges are facing a shortage of non-teaching staff and persistent technical glitches on the Samarth portal, which have slowed down the process of uploading student data.

What is the impact of the Samarth portal issues on Lucknow University teachers?

The technical glitches on the Samarth portal have been affecting teacher promotions, with many teachers unable to apply for promotions for months due to system errors.

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Lucknow University Extends Deadline for Student Data Upload Amid Technical Woes

29 Oct

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Summary

Lucknow University extends deadline for student data upload to Oct 31
Affiliated colleges seek further extension due to staff shortage and portal glitches
Samarth portal issues affecting student data entry and teacher promotions

Lucknow University Extends Deadline for Student Data Upload Amid Technical Woes

As of October 29, 2025, Lucknow University (LU) has extended the deadline for uploading first-semester student data on the Samarth portal to October 31. However, the affiliated colleges are seeking a further extension, citing a shortage of non-teaching staff and persistent technical glitches that have slowed the process.

The Samarth portal is an e-governance platform for higher education institutions aimed at automating administrative processes. The general secretary of the Lucknow University Associated Colleges Teachers' Association (LUACTA) and the principal of Khun Khun Ji Girls' Degree College, Anshu Kedia, stated that there is an acute shortage of non-teaching staff in most affiliated colleges. The volume of student data is enormous, and completing it accurately requires more staff and time. Many colleges have only a few clerks managing hundreds of entries, making it practically impossible to meet the given deadline.