Faridabad: Al-Falah University is facing a major regulatory crisis after the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) issued a show-cause notice questioning the university’s accreditation claims and warning of potential consequences, including recommendations to withdraw recognition of its medical programmes regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
This development has triggered widespread concern among students, parents, and stakeholders of Al-Falah Medical College, which functions under the university.
Why NAAC Issued the Notice
The NAAC notice states that Al-Falah University is publicly displaying outdated or expired accreditation grades for its constituent institutions:
- The School of Engineering & Technology, which had received an “A” grade in 2013.
- The School of Education & Training, accredited in 2011.
Both accreditations have long expired, but the university reportedly did not apply for the mandatory Cycle-2 Assessment, yet continued to claim “A-Grade” status on its website and documents.
NAAC has demanded:
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- Clarification on why NAAC should not recommend withdrawal of recognition under UGC provisions.
- Reasons for why NAAC should not advise the NMC to revoke recognition for its medical programmes.
The university has been instructed to submit a detailed reply within seven days and to immediately remove all misleading accreditation information.
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Security Angle Intensifies Concerns
The issue escalates further due to the ongoing investigation linking the university’s medical campus to a terror-module case.
Authorities are probing allegations that a room inside Al-Falah Medical College was used by accused persons involved in the recent Red Fort blast incident. Some of the accused are reportedly doctors employed at the institution.
While the university administration has expressed “deep shock,” it has denied any institutional involvement and stated that the accused individuals acted independently outside their professional responsibilities.
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Potential Impact on Students and the Medical College
If the NMC withdraws recognition:
- MBBS and PG degrees may lose validity
- Admissions and counselling for future batches could be halted
- Students may face difficulty in internships, licensing, and postgraduate admissions
- Faculty recruitment and hospital operations could be disrupted
Accreditation and recognition are critical for medical education institutions. Any negative action by NAAC, UGC, or NMC may have long-term consequences for the university’s academic standing.
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Institutional Background
- Al-Falah University was established as a private university under the Haryana Private Universities Act.
- It began as an engineering college in 1997 before being upgraded to a university.
- The medical college offers MBBS and other health-science programmes overseen by the NMC.
However, the failure to renew accreditation cycles and the presence of expired claims have raised serious questions about regulatory compliance.
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