Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Video of Nirma professor grabbing student’s collar sparks controversy
A video from a college comedy show shows a professor grabbing a student’s collar.
The show featured comedian Rajat Sood.
The event was reportedly held at Nirma University in Ahmedabad.
It was part of a three-day student event called Technofora 2026.
The student allegedly shouted a film dialogue while the professor was speaking.
The professor then appeared to threaten the student.
A student group called NSUI asked for an apology and an investigation.
The university did not respond to a request for comment.
A viral video purportedly shows a Nirma University professor grabbing a student by the collar during a comedy show.
The incident allegedly occurred during Technofora 2026, held from September 18 to 20.
The student reportedly shouted, “Jaldi kar, Panvel nikalna hai,” before the professor threatened him from the stage.
NSUI demanded an apology from the professor and an inquiry into the alleged conduct.
NSUI national coordinator Bhavik Solanki said the group would protest if its demands were not met; the university did not respond to an email seeking comment.
- Who
- A Nirma University professor, an unnamed student, NSUI, and comedian Rajat Sood are involved in the report.
- What
- A video purportedly shows the professor grabbing the student’s collar and threatening him during a comedy show.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred during Technofora 2026, held September 18–20; the report was published on September 25.
- Where
- Nirma University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- The student allegedly shouted “Jaldi kar, Panvel nikalna hai” while the professor was speaking, which reportedly provoked the professor.
NSUI’s position
Professor and university response
Whether an apology and inquiry are needed
NSUI’s position
NSUI said the student faced inappropriate behaviour and demanded an apology from the professor and an inquiry into the incident.
Professor and university response
The professor and university did not provide a response in the report, so their position on the demands is not available.
Possible protest
NSUI’s position
NSUI national coordinator Bhavik Solanki said the organisation would hold a protest if its demands were not met.
Professor and university response
No response from the professor or university regarding the proposed protest was reported.
- Institution
- Nirma University
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Event
- Technofora 2026
- Event dates
- September 18–20
- Show feature
- Comedian Rajat Sood
- Demand
- NSUI sought an apology and an inquiry
- University response
- The university did not respond to an email seeking comment