Authorities assure education will continue while scrutiny of management over links to Delhi blast intensifies
FARIDABAD — Al-Falah University in Faridabad has completed admissions for its MBBS programme with all 150 seats now filled. However, recent investigations into the Red Fort blast have raised questions about whether students’ academic future is at risk.
Authorities are examining potential links between the university and suspects in the blast, sparking concern among students and parents.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) confirmed that it would communicate its official stance to investigating agencies only after a thorough inquiry. A senior NMC official said, “We are closely monitoring the situation. Our primary concern is ensuring that the students’ education and future are not disrupted. Any decision will be taken only after due investigation.”
Al-Falah University, approved by the NMC in 2019, admits MBBS students through state-level NEET counselling coordinated by the Haryana Department of Medical Education and Research. The university’s Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre now hosts 150 students, following three rounds of counselling between August and October. Fifteen seats that initially remained vacant were filled in the final round on 13 November.
A member of the admission committee explained, “Students often prefer colleges with higher reputations. That is why multiple rounds of counselling are conducted. Every seat now filled represents a student determined to pursue a medical career, despite recent uncertainties.”
Medical education expert Dr V Vyak Singh Malik, Professor at PGIMS Rohtak and Vice President of the Haryana State Medical Teachers Association, assured students, stating, “A single incident cannot determine the reputation or functioning of an entire university. Al-Falah follows NMC regulations and continues to provide education like any other private institution.”
The university remains popular among Muslim students due to comparatively lower fees than other private colleges. Parents and students, however, are anxious about potential administrative action following the ongoing investigation.
A senior NMC official emphasised, “If necessary, the government has the authority to take over management to ensure continuity of education. No student should have their career compromised.”
Authorities stressed that students’ education will continue unhindered despite the investigation. A university spokesperson said, “Our priority is the welfare and future of our students. All academic activities are ongoing, and we will fully cooperate with the authorities.”
Parents voiced concern but remained hopeful. One parent, whose son secured admission this year, said, “We chose Al-Falah because it provides quality education at an affordable cost. We hope the investigation does not affect our children’s studies or future careers.”
As the investigation proceeds, students and families are closely monitoring developments, hoping that the ongoing probe does not jeopardise the careers of hundreds of aspiring doctors at Faridabad’s Al-Falah University.
