More than 30 students from Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended by Mewar University in Rajasthan after they protested against the university’s failure to secure required approvals for its B.Sc Nursing course.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, 33 students were suspended following a peaceful protest on campus. The students were demanding recognition for the nursing programme from the Rajasthan Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Association said that more than 50 Kashmiri students are currently enrolled in the B.Sc Nursing course. However, the programme has not received mandatory approval from the statutory bodies. Without recognition, students fear their degrees may not be valid for registration or future employment.
Students claim that the university had repeatedly assured them that approvals would be secured. Last year, the Registrar reportedly gave a written commitment promising recognition. However, no progress has been made so far.
Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the Students Association, said that instead of solving the issue, the university administration suspended the protesting students.
He said suspending students for a peaceful protest raises serious concerns and appears to silence their voices. He also described running a professional course without statutory approval as a major regulatory failure.
The Association has now requested Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene in the matter. It has also appealed to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to take immediate action.
The Students Association has demanded that either the necessary approvals be secured quickly or the affected students be shifted to a recognised institution without any academic loss.
The situation has created anxiety among students and their families, as their academic future remains uncertain.
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