In a significant development that has left thousands of students and parents in distress, ISRA University has announced the continued suspension of admissions across all its campuses and programs, including its prestigious medical colleges. The suspension, which has been in effect since Fall 2022, has now been reiterated in a recent public alert, raising concerns about the future of students already enrolled in the university.
The announcement, which follows a previous alert published on August 24, 2022, in major newspapers, applies to all disciplines and programs at ISRA University’s main campus in Hyderabad, as well as its sub-campuses in Islamabad and Karachi. The suspension also extends to all constituent units, including ISRA Medical Colleges.
The most alarming aspect of this suspension is the potential impact on students’ academic futures. According to the alert, any student enrolled in a degree program at ISRA University from Fall 2022 onward will not have their qualifications recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan’s primary regulatory body for higher education. This non-recognition could have severe repercussions for students, particularly those in medical fields, who may find their degrees invalid for professional practice or further studies.
The university has not provided a clear timeline for when the suspension might be lifted, leaving students and parents in a state of uncertainty. “We were not informed about this when we enrolled. Now, we are worried about our future,” said a concerned student who wished to remain anonymous.
The HEC’s refusal to recognize degrees from ISRA University raises questions about the institution’s compliance with regulatory standards. While the exact reasons for the suspension remain unclear, sources suggest that it may be related to issues with accreditation or administrative irregularities.
As the situation unfolds, students and parents are urged to stay updated through official channels. ISRA University has advised stakeholders to follow their alerts for further information, but for now, the future of many students hangs in the balance.