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Indian Students in Iran Face Exam Dilemma Amid Safety Advisory

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has written to the Ministry of External Affairs seeking help for Indian medical students in Iran facing crucial exams. These students are caught between a safety advisory to return home and mandatory national examinations that could define their academic progression. The Association requests the MEA to engage with Iranian authorities to explore postponement or alternative arrangements. It emphasizes the need for clear guidance to prevent students from having to choose between personal security and losing an entire academic year.

Key Points: Indian Students in Iran Seek Exam Postponement Amid Advisory

  • Urgent MEA intervention sought
  • Critical exams scheduled for March 2026
  • Students risk losing academic year
  • Safety vs. academics dilemma
  • Anxiety among students and families
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JKSA urges MEA to seek postponement of critical medical exams for Indian students in Iran

JKSA urges MEA to help postpone critical medical exams for Indian students in Iran, balancing safety concerns with academic futures.

"clarity and coordinated communication are essential to prevent panic and confusion among students. - Jammu and Kashmir Students Association"

Srinagar, February 23

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Monday wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking urgent intervention to protect the academic future of Indian students pursuing medical education in Iran, following a recent advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran.

In its representation addressed to the Ministry, the Association expressed appreciation for the Government's timely advisory urging Indian nationals to return to India in view of the evolving situation in Iran. However, it highlighted the serious concerns raised by hundreds of Indian students, including a significant number from Jammu and Kashmir, who are presently in the midst of crucial academic examinations.

National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, stated that apart from ongoing semester examinations in several universities, two Iran-wide national examinations of critical importance, the Uloompaya (Comprehensive Basic Science Examination) and the Pre-Internship Examination, are scheduled to be held on 5 March 2026. These examinations are conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute mandatory milestones in the medical academic pathway.

The Association noted that students have informed them that their respective universities have conveyed that there is very little likelihood of postponement of the scheduled examinations. In such circumstances, an abrupt departure from Iran may severely impact their academic year, delay their professional progression, and adversely affect their long-term career plans. The prevailing uncertainty has created significant anxiety among students and deep concern among their families back home.

The Association has requested the Ministry of External Affairs to provide clear and structured guidance specifically for students whose examinations are imminent, so they can make informed and responsible decisions in alignment with official advisories. It has also urged the Ministry to engage with the concerned universities and relevant authorities in Iran to explore the possibility of academic flexibility, postponement, or alternative arrangements for Indian students, should the situation warrant their immediate return to India.

Emphasising the sensitivity of the situation, the Association underlined that clarity and coordinated communication are essential to prevent panic and confusion among students. It assured the Ministry and the Embassy of India in Tehran of its full cooperation in disseminating verified information and coordinating with affected students on the ground.

The Association concluded by reiterating that the safety and academic future of Indian students must be safeguarded together and expressed hope for timely intervention to ensure that no student is forced to choose between personal security and losing an academic year.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a parent, my heart goes out to these students and their families. The anxiety must be unbearable. The JKSA has raised a valid point. The MEA should provide clear guidelines - "return immediately" is not practical advice for someone with an exam in 10 days. Coordination is key.
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Rohit P
Good step by the student association. The government's advisory was necessary considering the geopolitical situation, but it lacked nuance for students. Hope our diplomats can talk to their Iranian counterparts and get these exams postponed. It's a matter of our citizens' futures.
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Sarah B
While I fully support ensuring student safety, there's also a need for personal responsibility. When choosing to study in a region with known volatility, students must factor in such risks. That said, the MEA should absolutely try to help. A balanced approach is needed.
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Vikram M
This highlights a bigger issue - our dependency on foreign countries for medical education. We need more quality seats in India itself. For now, jaldi se MEA should intervene. These exams are like the NEET PG of their system, can't just miss them.
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Nikhil C
The government did the right thing by issuing the advisory. Student safety comes first, no question. But the follow-up action is missing. They need to actively work with Iranian unis for a postponement or online option. Hope they act before it's too late.

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