Validity of Degrees of 98 Nepali Students from Sangai International University Under Scrutiny; Revocation Warning Issued

Tribhuvan University has issued an ultimatum to 98 students who studied at Sangai International University in India, requiring them to submit documents verifying the validity of their degrees within 35 days. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India removed Sangai University from its recognized list on May 15, 2024, declaring degrees issued by the institution invalid. Following an investigation, Tribhuvan University has initiated proceedings and warned that degrees will lose their equivalency status if the required documentation is not provided.

April 27, Kathmandu – The Curriculum Development Centre of Tribhuvan University has directed 98 students who studied at Sangai International University in Manipur, India, to submit valid proof of their degree authenticity within 35 days. Students who fail to do so will face revocation of their degree equivalency. These 98 students have already been awarded equivalency certificates by Tribhuvan University. According to the issued notification, most of these students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

During the investigation, the validity of their degrees has come under question. The Curriculum Development Centre has publicly listed the names, addresses, and fields of study of these individuals. The University Grants Commission of India removed Sangai International University from its list as of May 15, 2024, and declared that degrees issued by this university are not valid for government employment or higher studies. Consequently, Tribhuvan University has started reviewing the equivalency certificates already granted to these students.

“Since the equivalency certificates are currently under review, we have requested students to submit a notarized copy of their equivalency certificate along with documentation proving the legitimacy of their academic degrees in writing within 35 days from the date of this notice,” said Pradeep Rakshya Tiwari, Executive Director of the Curriculum Development Centre. Students who fail to submit the required evidence within the allotted time frame will face revocation of their degree equivalency status by Tribhuvan University.