SRINAGAR: Thirty-five Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, have been suspended after protesting for three consecutive days over the institution’s failure to secure the necessary approvals for their BSc. Nursing course. The students have been raising their concerns about the lack of accreditation from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC), which jeopardises the academic futures of 45 Kashmiri students enrolled in the programme.
Despite repeated assurances from the university, including a written commitment from the registrar two months ago promising swift resolution, no significant progress has been made. Frustrated by the delay and the absence of answers, the students resorted to protests. In response, the university took punitive action, suspending 35 students instead of addressing their grievances.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) expressed deep concern over the university’s harsh stance, condemning the suspensions as a violation of the students’ rights to seek justice. The Association called on the governments of Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan to intervene urgently and protect the academic futures of these students. JKSA also requested the immediate transfer of affected students to recognised institutions or the swift acquisition of the necessary approvals for the nursing programme.
