Archive · 20 Jul 2026

Students clash with police over seat cuts and reservations at Ranchi varsity

Students clash with police over seat cuts and reservations at Ranchi varsity

Students at a university in Ranchi, India, are very upset.

They say the university has cut the number of seats available for undergraduate courses, which makes it harder for students from poorer families to get into programs like BCA, BBA, and B.Com.

They also say the university didn't follow the rules for reserving seats for certain groups of students.

The students have been protesting for weeks, but the university hasn't done anything about their complaints.

During a recent protest, the students burned a dummy of the university's leader and threw ink on his car.

The police had to step in to stop the protest, and they used force, which made the situation even more chaotic.

The students have many demands, like more seats, better teachers, and help with fees and scholarships.

They say if the university doesn't listen to them soon, they will protest even more.

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