The Dalit Sangharsh Samiti has warned the State government against acquiring parts of Gulbarga University's land as syndicate members of the university appear to be cooperating with the government in plans to repurpose significant acreage for various state projects, raising concerns over misuse of public assets and compromising the institution's academic mission.

Dalit Sangharsh Samiti has threatened protest if the state government proceeds with plans to acquire portions of Gulbarga University's land for development projects. The report indicates that state officials and syndicate members are pressuring the university's administrative board to relinquish parts of its land for projects such as an international cricket stadium, administrative buildings, and other civic facilities. This internal pressure suggests the university may be complicit in facilitating state-led initiatives that could undermine academic independence and serve authoritarian interests.

Faculty members protested outside the university administration building on February 29, 2024, against the withdrawal of notional increments previously granted to 34 teaching staff. The protest came after the administration deducted money from salaries to recover the increments, a move criticized by faculty as intentional harassment.

Gulbarga University cancelled a scheduled speech by former JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar following oral orders from the Karnataka government and pressure from campus protests, raising concerns over academic freedom and censorship.

Gulbarga University initially canceled a speech by former JNU Students' Union leader Kanhaiya Kumar following reported oral orders from government and pressure from right-wing groups such as ABVP and Ram Sene, but later reinstated the event after consulting with left and Dalit student groups.