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Jamia's New MDS Course: 1 Million Fine for Leaving, Strict No-Strike Clause.
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News18•27-09-2026, 11:12
Jamia's New MDS Course: 1 Million Fine for Leaving, Strict No-Strike Clause.
- •Jamia Millia Islamia has launched its first Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) course, introducing stringent conditions for admitted students.
- •Students must sign an undertaking pledging not to participate in any strike or protest inside or outside the university campus.
- •A 1 million rupee 'discontinuation bond' requires students and their guarantors to pay if the course is left midway, with 15% annual interest.
- •The university justifies these rules to prevent academic disruption and ensure accountability for significant public investment in the course.
- •Similar hefty bond rules are already in place at other top institutions like Maulana Azad Dental College, AMU, and BHU.
Key Questions Answered
Students who leave the new MDS course in the middle for any reason must pay a 1 million rupee discontinuation bond penalty along with their guarantor, with an annual interest rate of 15% until fully paid.
The university administration explains that dental surgery is a heavily practical and research-oriented course where attendance is vital, and the rule ensures studies are not disrupted by protests.
Yes, other prestigious institutions enforce hefty bonds, such as Maulana Azad Dental College with up to 1 million rupees, Aligarh Muslim University with up to 800,000 rupees, and Banaras Hindu University with up to 500,000 rupees.
