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New Delhi: Al-Falah University has assured anxious parents that the institution will continue functioning and will not be shut, even as concern grows among MBBS students and their families following the Enforcement Directorate’s detention of the university chairman earlier this week.
On Saturday, parents of at least 50 MBBS students gathered at the university’s main gate in Faridabad seeking clarity on academic stability, faculty availability and the future of nearly 900 students enrolled in medical programmes. The group coordinated their visit through WhatsApp and reached the campus around 11 am to meet senior officials.
“Parents are extremely worried because no clear communication is coming from the administration. Many faculty members are reportedly leaving and students are unsure who will teach them or what will happen next,” said Advocate Khushpal Singh from Chandigarh, whose daughter studies at the university. He said parents expect a detailed discussion with the administration on academic continuity and hospital postings.
A key concern raised during the meeting was the possibility of the National Medical Commission (NMC) reviewing or withdrawing recognition. “If NMC takes any action, where will our children go? Some are in their fourth year. Their future cannot be left hanging,” said a parent from Delhi.
Parents said the gathering was not a protest but an attempt to understand the way forward amid reports of administrative uncertainty, difficulty accessing faculty, and confusion about upcoming exams and clinical rotations. “The children are scared. We need answers so we can guide them,” said a mother from Agra.
Families also expressed frustration that government authorities and key stakeholders have not yet addressed students’ academic concerns. “Media coverage is focused on the investigation, but no one is talking about the students. Their future is at stake,” Singh added. Parents said they will request a formal briefing from the vice-chancellor and senior faculty, along with a written update regarding academic continuity, hospital training, hostel safety arrangements and contingency plans should regulatory scrutiny intensify.
