End of deemed university era soon

After the announcement made by the Centre that 44 deemed universities are to be derecognized, students of two deemed universities in Tamil Nadu turned violent. The two deemed universities where students engaged in burning university property were Saveetha School of Engineering in Thandalam and Meenakshi University campus at Mangadu. Following this, the universities were closed indefinitely.

Though the government was quick enough to announce that the future of the students studying with these universities is secure, the students did not heed to the declaration.

Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said that the deemed university format itself will be abolished in India.

Speaking at the 10th Editor's Conference on social sector issues, Sibal said, "The concept of deemed universities from the country will go in the near future and this is part of the reform process. We are putting in place the required legislations."

He also stated that the 44 deemed universities were not derecognized and the center has only moved an affidavit in the Supreme Court. The minister assured that no student will suffer due to this move.