KUMAR PRABHAT | DUMKA :
Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) has sparked a major controversy after directing two of its affiliated constituent institutions—Santhal Pargana College in Dumka and Sahibganj College in Sahibganj—to initiate admissions for the 2026–2028 B.Ed session, despite the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) formally withdrawing their course recognitions.
Through an official order issued by the University Registrar on July 31, 2026, college authorities were instructed to expedite the intake process without delay. The directive comes at a time when the regulatory body’s derecognition orders are already public, triggering widespread anxiety among prospective students and parents over the legal validity of the degrees and the potential risk to academic futures.
While Sahibganj College has reportedly moved the High Court against the regulatory order and Santhal Pargana College claims to have submitted compliance reports rectifying the noted deficiencies, the university administration has remained silent regarding the exact legal or administrative framework under which these admissions are being conducted. Student unions have strongly criticized the decision, warning that enrolling students during an active regulatory ban creates unnecessary uncertainty and legal entanglements. They have urged the university to maintain complete transparency and wait for explicit court directives or NCTE reinstatement before proceeding.
