Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Indian Universities Suspend Ties With Turkish Institutions
Several universities in India have stopped working with universities in Turkey.
This is because of concerns about Turkey's support for Pakistan and its impact on India's security.
JNU was the first to take this step.
Other institutions, like IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, and LPU, have also cancelled or suspended their partnerships.
This decision affects student and faculty exchanges, research, and dual degree programs.
The University of Delhi is currently reviewing its agreements.
This action demonstrates that these universities are prioritizing national interests.
Several Indian universities have suspended agreements with Turkish universities.
JNU was the first to suspend ties, citing national security concerns.
IIT Bombay and Roorkee have suspended their agreements with Turkish universities.
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur terminated its MoU with Istanbul University.
Lovely Professional University ended six academic partnerships with Turkish institutions, citing national interests.
- Who
- JNU, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, Kanpur University, LPU and more.
- What
- Suspension of MoUs between Indian and Turkish universities.
- When
- May 14-17
- Where
- Multiple universities in India and Turkey
- Why
- Due to geopolitical concerns and Turkey's perceived support for Pakistan.
India
Turkey
Political Relations
India
Prioritizes national interests and security.
Turkey
Supports Pakistan
- Affected Institutions
- Multiple Indian universities
- Action Taken
- Suspension of MoUs
- Timeline
- May 14-17
- Reason
- In response to Turkey's geopolitical stance.