Al-Falah University Faces Uncertainty as NCMEI Issues Notice

Faridabad: The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has issued a show-cause notice to Al-Falah University, questioning why its minority status should not be revoked at a time when two of its doctors are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the Delhi blast of 10 November, which killed 15 people.

The notice comes as multiple regulatory actions tighten around the university. Al-Falah—already operating without accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)—is facing intense scrutiny over its funding sources, administrative practices, and internal governance.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also arrested the university’s founder, Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, deepening the crisis.

Massive Concern Among Students and Parents

The potential loss of minority status has triggered anxiety among thousands of students enrolled at the institution. Many rely heavily on government scholarships and grants, which could be withdrawn if the university loses its minority tag.

Parents who submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor on Saturday expressed fear about the validity of their children’s degrees.

“We need clear answers. Our children’s education and future cannot be left in uncertainty,” said a concerned parent.

Will Al-Falah University Shut Down?

An Al-Falah professor, speaking on the condition of anonymity, attempted to reassure families:

“The university will not shut down. We are cooperating fully with authorities and will ensure that students’ interests are protected.”

However, he admitted that severe consequences are possible if the university fails to produce the documents demanded by NCMEI, including:

• Trust deed
• Funding and ownership details
• Audited financial statements
• Records of management control

Failure to comply could result in stringent action, including cancellation of its minority status.

Education Department Also in the Dark

Interestingly, the Education Department has claimed that it has not yet received NCMEI’s notice.
A senior official acknowledged that gathering complete records of a private university would be challenging:

“We have been asked for information before, but much of the data is not directly available to us.”

Hearing Scheduled for December 4

The NCMEI has scheduled a hearing on 4 December, where both the university registrar and the Principal Secretary of the Education Department will present their submissions.

The Commission will examine:

• Whether the university is still managed by the minority community for whom it was originally granted special status
• Whether ownership or control has changed
• Whether the institution continues to meet the criteria required to hold minority status

The outcome of this hearing will decide the future of Al-Falah University and the academic stability of thousands of students.