The Mewar University in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district has suspended 33 final-year BSc. Nursing students, with 30 hailing from Kashmir, leading to campus protests. The students claim their nursing program lacks recognition from the Rajasthan Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council, jeopardizing their degrees and future prospects. Since Wednesday, the suspended students have been on strike, seeking clarity on accreditation or transfer to a recognized institution.
Protests erupted on Wednesday and continued into Thursday, as students accused the university of enrolling them in a non-accredited course, risking their future. The students, including Kashmiri students, have been protesting peacefully, demanding clarification on their unrecognized degrees since Wednesday. No formal complaints have been filed by either party, and police presence has been increased to maintain order.
Amid the agitation, six General Nursing and Midwifery students from Mewar University were also suspended. The students, part of the 2022 academic batch, fear that the lack of recognition for their degree could hinder their ability to secure jobs or register with hospitals. They highlighted a written assurance from the university in 2024, promising transfers to recognized institutions if accreditation was not obtained by a specified date, a promise they claim remains unfulfilled in 2026.
As the final semester progresses, students stress the urgency of resolving the accreditation issue promptly, criticizing the university management for delays and lack of transparency. More than 50 students are reportedly impacted by the accreditation problem, which could impede their professional registration without approval from the RNC and INC, significantly affecting their career paths. The controversy has reignited concerns about academic accreditation and student protection at private universities in Rajasthan.
