Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Kerala University Admission Rule Sparks Student Union Opposition
Imagine going to college and having to promise you haven't done anything wrong.
Kerala University now wants students to sign a paper saying they aren't involved in any crimes when they apply.
If they lie, they could get in trouble.
The university hopes this keeps things orderly and prevents students who were previously kicked out from returning.
But some student groups aren't happy and think it's unfair.
They're worried the new rule is too strict and might cause problems.
Kerala University issued a circular requiring applicants to submit an affidavit.
The affidavit demands declarations regarding criminal involvement and past misconduct.
The move comes in response to concerns about the re-admission of debarred students.
Student unions SFI and KSU have strongly opposed the new rule.
Disciplinary action can be initiated if students violate the affidavit.
- Who
- Kerala University and affiliated colleges, student unions (SFI and KSU)
- What
- A new circular mandating affidavits for admission, declaring no criminal involvement.
- When
- The circular was recently issued
- Where
- Kerala University and affiliated colleges
- Why
- To uphold discipline and academic integrity, preventing re-admission of debarred students.
Student Union Opposition
University's Stance
Affidavit's Fairness
Student Union Opposition
Student unions view the rule as discriminatory and authoritarian.
University's Stance
University believes it upholds discipline and academic integrity.
- University Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal
- Student Unions Opposing
- SFI (CPI-M), KSU (Congress)
- Affidavit Requirement
- Declaration of no criminal involvement
- Disciplinary Action
- Possible if undertaking is violated
- Issue
- Concerns over re-admission of debarred students