The appointment of assistant professors at Patna University in Bihar has come under fire due to allegations of forgery involving candidate Vivek Kumar. The registrar of Patna University reported that Kumar's experience certificate, which was pivotal for his selection, was deemed fake by Gorakhpur University's registrar, who stated that the issuing college does not even offer geography as a subject. This incident is part of a larger trend, with several universities in Bihar identifying forged documents during the hiring process. The situation has prompted calls for clearer guidelines on verifying experience certificates, as many candidates have been found to possess fraudulent documents. The ongoing controversy has raised questions about the integrity of the entire selection process, especially as hundreds of cases are currently pending before the Patna High Court. Additionally, the introduction of new appointment rules, including a written test, has sparked debate about the quality and fairness of future selections, particularly concerning the treatment of UGC-NET/CSIR qualified candidates. Social analyst Prof. NK Choudhary emphasized the need for prioritizing qualified candidates to enhance the standards of higher education in Bihar.