Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Sangh Outfits Protest Vaishnodevi Medical College Admissions
Some Hindu groups in Jammu are upset that 90% of the first batch of students admitted to a new medical college in Katra, dedicated to Vaishno Devi, are Muslims from Kashmir.
They want the list scrapped and seats reserved for Hindus.
However, the admissions follow government rules and previous trends show similar patterns.
90% of admitted students are Muslims
Protests demand scrapping of admission list
BJP MLA supports protests
Admissions follow NMC guidelines
Previous trends show similar patterns
- Who
- Sangh Parivar outfits (VHP, Bajrang Dal), BJP MLA R S Pathania, JKBOPEE, Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
- What
- Protesting against Vaishnodevi medical college admissions
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Jammu region, Katra
- Why
- To demand scrapping of admission list and reservation of seats for Hindus
Protesters' View
Officials' View
Admission List
Protesters' View
Dominated by Muslims, should be scrapped
Officials' View
Follows NMC guidelines, is in order
Seat Reservation
Protesters' View
Should be reserved for Hindus
Officials' View
Not possible as not a minority institute
- College Name
- Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence
- Total Admissions
- 50
- Muslim Students Admitted
- 42 (8 from Jammu, 34 from Kashmir)
- Hindu Students Admitted
- 8 (all from Jammu)
- NMC Guidelines Followed
- Yes
- Previous Trend
- More Kashmir students opt for medical seats in Jammu