Archive · 10 Jan 2026
J&K Medical College Loses Recognition Amid Political Controversy
There's a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir called Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College.
It was a really good place for students to study to become doctors.
But recently, the college had to close because of a big argument.
Some people didn't want Muslim students to be admitted there.
The government organization that checks colleges, called the National Medical Commission, said the college wasn't good enough and took away its permission to operate.
Now, 50 students who were studying there have to leave.
They're very sad because they liked the college and the teachers.
Some people outside the college are happy about the closure, but the students feel like their dreams are shattered.
The government says they will help the students move to other colleges, but the students are worried they won't find a place as good.
Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir lost its recognition due to political controversy over the admission of Muslim students.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew the Letter of Permission citing deficiencies in the college.
50 MBBS students are affected by the sudden closure and are distressed about their future education.
Students express that the college had excellent facilities and teachers, and they are worried about finding a better college.
BJP and right-wing groups celebrated the closure, terming it a victory, while students feel their dreams have been shattered.
- Who
- MBBS students at Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- The college lost its recognition due to political controversy over the admission of Muslim students, leading to its closure
- When
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew the Letter of Permission on an unspecified Tuesday
- Where
- Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The college was closed due to political controversy and alleged deficiencies cited by the NMC
- College Name
- Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Course
- MBBS
- Number of Students Affected
- 50
- Reason for Closure
- Political controversy over admission of Muslim students
- Inauguration Year
- 2016
- NMC Permission Granted
- September 2022
- NMC Permission Withdrawn
- Tuesday (unspecified date)
