January 8, 2026 5:43 PM

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College closure: J&K govt to place students in alternative institutions

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured that the government will accommodate students affected by the closure of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College by adjusting them in other institutions. He asserted that students’ education will not be allowed to suffer. 
 
The Chief Minister also said that accountability must be fixed if standards are not maintained at the Medical College. The Chief Minister also said that the Jammu and Kashmir government will not withdraw the grant-in-aid provided to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.