University: What happens to students when a university's accreditation is revoked? Do all their degrees become invalid?

University Education: The cancellation of a university's recognition is considered a very serious situation. It directly impacts both the students currently studying and those who have passed out, as well as the professors employed there. Revocation of recognition means that the UGC or the National Medical Commission (NMC) no longer recognizes the institution as authorized to grant degrees. This situation arises when the university violates established educational standards, financial transparency, or serious guidelines related to national security.

The biggest threat to current students when a university is revoked is its future. Their future is in jeopardy as their degrees are at risk of being invalidated. Meanwhile, the legal status of the degrees of students who have already graduated is also questioned. This can create obstacles for them in pursuing employment and further education. Furthermore, the jobs of professors and staff working at the university are also at risk.

What impact does the revocation of recognition have on current students?
Regulatory bodies can take several steps to secure the future of current students in the event of a university's recognition being revoked. Although the process is quite stressful:

Adjustment of Current Students

This is the most common solution. Regulatory bodies (such as the UGC) typically arrange for affected students to transfer to other recognized universities in the same or neighboring states. Students' previously completed academic credits are transferred to the new university, saving them the need to start their studies from scratch. However, students may be required to comply with the new institution's fees and regulations.

Validity of Degrees
Students who received degrees before the official announcement of derecognition are generally considered valid. Students in the final year of a course are often granted the opportunity to take exams and complete their degrees through special permission. This is issued jointly by the regulatory bodies to ensure their hard work is not wasted.

What is the future of graduate students and professors?
When a university's derecognition is announced, the future of graduate students and professors teaching there is also in jeopardy.

1. Passed-out Students
Degree Validity: Generally, degrees issued before the date of derecognition are considered valid and are legally permitted for employment or further education.
Market Impact: However, the credibility of these degrees may be diminished in the marketplace, especially if the derecognition was due to serious misconduct. Students may have to put in extra effort to prove the validity of their degrees.

2. Professors and Employees
Employment Termination: When a university is derecognized, its operations gradually cease. This results in the termination of all professors and non-teaching staff.
Future Prospects: Professors must seek new employment based on their academic records and research work. Their reputation is not directly impacted by derecognition, unless they themselves are found to have engaged in misconduct.
Salary and Dues: Employees often face legal battles for their outstanding salaries and other benefits, which depend on the university's liquidation process.

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