A protest led by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) took place on Tuesday at Rani Durgavati University, targeting the Vice Chancellor over allegations of incompetence and corruption. The demonstration escalated as student workers, clad in black, confronted the Vice Chancellor and released black balloons inside his office, on Tuesday. The protest was initiated to highlight the university's operational and academic issues. According to NSUI District President Sachin Rajak, the university's academic and administrative systems have collapsed, and the state government has failed to act. The Vice Chancellor's credentials are reportedly under review by the High Court, Jabalpur, raising concerns about his continued tenure.

 

The protest coincided with an ongoing 15-day strike by university employees, which has brought all student-related services, including examinations, degrees, and marksheets, to a halt. Nilesh Maher, NSUI State General Secretary, stated that the future of students is being jeopardized by the Vice Chancellor's alleged negligence. He added that the MBA fourth-semester examination, scheduled for June, has not been conducted. Additionally, the results for the LLB sixth semester and BA LLB tenth semester are pending, affecting students' ability to pursue higher education and career opportunities. The PhD admission process has stalled despite the release of a final list, disappointing aspiring research scholars. Students face extended delays in receiving essential documents like degrees and marksheets, with reports of widespread bribery. He told that the university has failed to provide basic facilities, such as functioning laboratories and computer labs. Furthermore, its non-participation in national initiatives like the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has limited student opportunities and compromised the institution's academic standing. The NSUI leaders concluded that the prevailing corruption and mismanagement pose a significant threat to the university's academic integrity and the future of its students. They warned that if the situation is not addressed and the Vice Chancellor is not removed, the university's decline is inevitable.