Saga Of Scandals At Nirma: Law Institute, Dabaang Professor, And Now Ladies Hostel Security Rocks University

A campus where students should feel safe, heard and protected is now facing uncomfortable questions from the very students and parents who say they placed their trust in the institution.

At Nirma University, a video allegedly showing a man engaging in an obscene act near the Ladies’ Hostel has triggered fresh anger, with female students claiming they recorded the incident, emailed university authorities and still saw no effective action. The allegation is particularly troubling for students who say a similar incident had surfaced on campus about a year ago.

But the latest controversy does not stand alone. It comes against the backdrop of other grievances involving the university — from a professor allegedly grabbing a student by the collar during a campus event to a separate hostel dispute involving hundreds of newly admitted law students and their families.

The latest controversy erupted after a video allegedly showing a man engaging in an obscene act near the H5 block, close to the Ladies' Hostel, went viral.

Female students from the H4 Ladies' Hostel have alleged that they recorded the incident, reported it to the Dean and other university authorities through email, but saw no effective action.

The allegations have raised pointed questions about campus security and the manner in which complaints from female students are handled.

Obscene Act Near Ladies' Hostel, Students Allege Inaction

According to the students, the incident was recorded from the H4 Ladies' Hostel after the man was allegedly seen engaging in an obscene act near the H5 block.

A complainant, identified as Ragini (name changed), reportedly recorded the incident and subsequently informed university authorities.

Students allege that despite submitting complaints by email, the administration failed to take effective action against the person involved.

They have also claimed that a similar incident occurred around a year ago but alleged that no action was taken then either.

The latest video has consequently intensified concerns among students about the security of women living on campus.

Students Question Focus On Women’s Attire

The allegations have taken a sharper turn because students claim that, instead of taking appropriate action over such incidents, the university has imposed restrictions concerning women students’ attire and warned them of disciplinary action.

Students have questioned the rationale behind such restrictions and alleged that the administration's focus should instead be on addressing complaints involving inappropriate behaviour around the hostel premises.

The claims about the university's response have not been independently verified.

Professor Allegedly Grabbed Student During Technofora 2026

The latest controversy follows another incident reported earlier this month involving a Nirma University professor during Technofora 2026.

According to reports, Professor Himanshu K Patel, Head of the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering department, allegedly grabbed a student's collar after calling him on stage during a stand-up comedy programme.

The programme featured comedian Rajat Sood and was held as part of Technofora 2026, the annual technical event associated with the International Society of Automation Students’ Chapter at Nirma University’s Institute of Technology.

According to reports, a student in the audience shouted, “Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai”, a dialogue associated with the Hindi film Golmaal 3, while Patel was on stage.

The professor then reportedly called the student onto the stage.

A video circulating online appears to show Patel grabbing the student by his collar and questioning him about the remark.

The incident generated further discussion over the conduct of faculty members towards students.

Law Students’ Hostel Dispute Adds To University’s Troubles

The university has also faced backlash over a separate issue involving students admitted to its Institute of Law for the 2026–27 academic year.

According to allegations raised by families, around 350 incoming law students and their parents were left facing uncertainty over accommodation and the start of physical classes after travelling to Gujarat based on assurances regarding the hostel.

The issue reportedly began in May, when parents paid ₹4.25 lakh per student in annual academic fees, amounting to nearly ₹15 crore for around 350 students, excluding additional hostel, laundry and mess charges.

Classes were initially scheduled to begin on July 19, but the university reportedly postponed the start to August 1, citing pending completion work on a new hostel building of more than 10 storeys.

Families Say They Travelled On University Assurances

An online pre-orientation session was reportedly held on July 25, during which university leadership allegedly assured families that on-campus accommodation was ready and that room allotments would be carried out when students arrived.

Relying on those assurances, families from different parts of the country reportedly travelled to Gujarat, incurring expenses on flights, train tickets and hotel accommodation.

However, according to the allegations, when families arrived for the physical orientation on August 1, they were informed that the hostel rooms were not ready.

The start of physical classes was reportedly pushed back again, this time to September 1.

Multiple Allegations, One Larger Question

The separate controversies have now brought renewed attention to how Nirma University handles student complaints, campus safety, faculty conduct and administrative communication.

From allegations concerning an obscene act near a Ladies' Hostel to the reported confrontation between a professor and a student, and the grievances of families over delayed hostel facilities, students and parents have raised questions about the university’s response to complaints and commitments.

The allegations and accounts cited in these incidents have not been independently verified. The university’s response to the specific claims was not included in the information available for this report.