The Rajasthan government has imposed a temporary ban on new admissions at Mewar University in Chittorgarh amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of fake degree distribution and administrative irregularities. The decision has increased uncertainty among prospective students and their families.
The Higher Education Department initiated action following findings contained in an investigation report and imposed restrictions on fresh admissions pending a final decision.
Mewar University, located in Gangrar in Chittorgarh district, has again come under scrutiny. The Rajasthan government decided to halt new admissions after receiving complaints against the university and reviewing the findings of an inquiry committee.
The government stated that no permission would be granted for the admission of new students until the investigation process is completed and all facts are reviewed.
A special inquiry committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Udaipur Divisional Commissioner recently submitted its report to the state government. Based on the alleged irregularities highlighted in the report, the Higher Education Department issued a show-cause notice to the university. The university administration has submitted its response, which is currently under review.
Mewar University has previously faced allegations of issuing fake degrees. Investigating agencies are examining the matter, and action has already been taken against some former office-bearers and employees.
As the scope of the investigation has expanded, questions have been raised regarding the university’s functioning.
A separate controversy emerged this year concerning the BSc Nursing programme. Students alleged that the course in which they were admitted had not obtained the required recognition from the relevant regulatory authorities. Students staged protests over the issue, and the matter reached the police. The developments further intensified scrutiny of the university’s administrative system.
More than 10,000 students are currently enrolled at the university. Following the suspension of new admissions, uncertainty has arisen among students planning to seek admission and their families.
Many prospective students are seeking clarity on when the admission process will resume after the investigation is completed and whether the ongoing inquiry will affect the studies of current students.
The government has clarified that the present measure applies only to new admissions and that further action will be determined after the investigation is concluded.
The university administration has objected to the government’s decision. The university chairman stated that no final conclusion has yet been reached against the institution and that the investigation remains ongoing.
According to the chairman, if any individual committed wrongdoing at a personal level, responsibility for those actions should not be attributed to the entire university.
The management has indicated that it may challenge the ban on new admissions in court. Attention is now focused on the government’s next steps and any potential judicial proceedings.
