Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Tezpur University Students Demand VC's Suspension Over Allegations
Students at Tezpur University are protesting because they are very unhappy with their Vice-Chancellor.
They say he has been doing bad things like taking money unfairly, not doing his job well, and scaring students who are protesting.
They want him to be suspended or fired and for an important investigation to happen.
The students also think the university should have remembered a famous local artist.
They want a new Vice-Chancellor who is qualified and cares about the school's history.
They say their protest is not political but is to protect the education of over 5,000 students.
The university has not yet responded to these complaints.
Tezpur University students have accused Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh of administrative misconduct, corruption, academic negligence, and intimidation.
Students are demanding the VC's immediate suspension or termination and a judicial inquiry, preferably headed by a Supreme Court judge.
Allegations include financial irregularities amounting to Rs 12 crore, questionable academic processes, and threats against protesting students.
The students also criticized the university for not honoring cultural icon Zubeen Garg and expressed concerns about the VC's qualifications and prolonged absence.
The student movement is described as non-political, aiming to protect the academic future of over 5,000 students, with no statement yet from the university administration.
- Who
- Tezpur University students
- What
- Accused Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh of misconduct, corruption, and threats, demanding his suspension and a judicial probe.
- When
- November 17, 2023 (press meet)
- Where
- Guwahati Press Club, Assam, India
- Why
- To address alleged administrative misconduct, corruption, academic negligence, intimidation, and financial irregularities by the Vice-Chancellor.
Students' Allegations
University Administration's Stance
Vice-Chancellor's Conduct
Students' Allegations
Students accuse Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh of administrative misconduct, corruption, academic negligence, intimidation, and threats to protesters.
University Administration's Stance
The university administration has not issued any statement regarding these allegations.
Qualifications and Absence
Students' Allegations
Students doubt the VC's educational qualifications and claim he has been absent for over 388 days in his tenure. They also note a decline in the university's NIRF ranking since his appointment.
University Administration's Stance
No official statement has been released by the administration to address these specific claims.
Financial Irregularities
Students' Allegations
Allegations include a Rs 12 crore financial scam in book purchases, hostel development, and miscellaneous spending, along with cuts in research contingency funds and issues with guest faculty appointments.
University Administration's Stance
The administration has remained silent on the reported financial irregularities.
University Administration
Students' Allegations
Students criticize the administration for not honoring cultural icon Zubeen Garg, mishandling cyber threats, and violating the Tezpur University Act by not appointing a Pro-Vice Chancellor.
University Administration's Stance
No response has been provided by the university administration to these criticisms.
- Date of Allegations
- November 17, 2023
- Accused
- Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh
- Allegations
- Administrative misconduct, corruption, academic negligence, intimidation, financial irregularities, threats to students
- Student Demands
- Suspension or termination of VC, judicial inquiry, appointment of a qualified new VC
- Duration of Protest Mentioned
- 57 days
- Alleged Financial Scam Amount
- Rs 12 crore
- Alleged VC Absence
- Over 388 days in two-year tenure
- VC Assumed Office
- March 21, 2023