Mysore/Mysuru, March 27 -- The over a Century old University of Mysore (UoM), which is facing a cash crunch, presented a deficit budget (2026-27) of Rs. 53.76 crore yesterday.

The UoM Acting Finance Officer Prof. Manjunath presented the Budget at the special Academic Council meeting of the University at Crawford Hall here yesterday. The meeting was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath.

Revenue: Rs. 384.28 crore Expenditure: Rs. 438.04 crore

Presenting the Budget Prof. Manjunath said, "The University expects a revenue of Rs.384.28 crore (barring endowment funds), while the expenses is at Rs. 438.04 crore, resulting in a deficit budget of Rs. 53.76 crore. The University had sent a proposal to the Government seeking Rs. 17...