Tehran [Iran], February 24 (ANI): As concerns mount over the evolving situation in Iran, several Indian students—particularly those from Jammu and Kashmir—have expressed a desire to return home but say they are unable to do so due to examinations scheduled for March.
A large number of these students are enrolled in medical programs at universities across Iran. According to the students, their institutions have not announced any postponement of examinations despite the prevailing uncertainty. This has placed them in a difficult position: remain in Iran to complete their exams or return to India and risk losing an academic year.
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has taken up the matter with the central government and written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention. The association has requested that the Government of India engage with Iranian authorities and universities to explore the possibility of postponing examinations so that students who wish to return home can do so without jeopardizing their academic progress.
Bilal Bhat, an Indian student currently studying in Iran, told ANI over Zoom that anxiety levels among students have increased in recent weeks.
“We want to come back home. Our families are worried. But our exams are scheduled in March, and there is no clarity on postponement. If we miss exams, it will affect our academic year,” he said.
He added that while daily life continues and flights remain operational, uncertainty about how the situation may unfold has left many students and their families concerned.
Another student, Musafid, expressed similar concerns. “We are constantly monitoring the situation. Flights are operational, but we don’t know what may happen next. Our only concern is safety and our studies,” he said, highlighting the dilemma faced by many pursuing professional degrees abroad.
From Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Momin Khan, President of J&K AIMSA, said the association has formally approached the Prime Minister’s Office seeking urgent assistance. He emphasized that students are not requesting evacuation at this stage but are seeking diplomatic intervention to ensure academic schedules are adjusted if necessary.
Families of students in India are closely monitoring developments, hoping for clarity in the coming days. For now, many students remain in a wait-and-watch mode, balancing academic responsibilities with safety concerns amid ongoing uncertainty. (ANI)
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