Medical Students Associations From India Wants GOI To Intervene In The Safety Of Indian Students In Iran.

New Delhi; February 2026: The All India Medical Students Association Foreign Students Wing has urged the government to ask the Indian Embassy in Iran to urgently coordinate with Iranian universities and authorities for postponement of all scheduled examinations for Indian students studying there in view of the security situation and the advisories to Indian nationals to leave the country.

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Association said that in the prevailing tense geopolitical and security environment, it is neither safe nor feasible for students to remain in Iran merely to appear in examinations. The Association requested the government “to direct the Embassy in Iran to urgently coordinate with Iranian universities and authorities to postpone all scheduled examinations for Indian students”. It also demanded facilitation for safe evacuation and repatriation of Indian students at the earliest and ensuring that no student suffers academic loss due to circumstances beyond their control.

“We firmly believe that your compassionate and decisive intervention will safeguard the lives and futures of thousands of Indian students studying abroad”, the letter said.

It said Embassy of India in Tehran has issued an advisory on Monday calling upon all Indian nationals, including students, to leave Iran immediately in view of the evolving security situation. “In the prevailing tense geopolitical and security environment, it is neither safe nor feasible for students to remain in Iran merely to appear in examinations. Their safety and well-being must be treated as the highest national priority. Furthermore, uncertainty regarding exams is causing immense psychological stress and academic disruption among students and their families”, the letter said.

Earlier, yesterday (23rd February 2026), the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), seeking urgent intervention to protect the academic future of Indian students pursuing medical education in Iran, following a recent advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran. In its representation addressed to the Ministry, the Association expressed appreciation for the Government’s timely advisory urging Indian nationals to return to India in view of the evolving situation in Iran. However, it highlighted the serious concerns raised by hundreds of Indian students, including a significant number from Jammu and Kashmir, who are presently in the midst of crucial academic examinations.

National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, stated that apart from ongoing semester examinations in several universities, two Iran-wide national examinations of critical importance, the Uloompaya (Comprehensive Basic Science Examination) and the Pre-Internship Examination, are

scheduled to be held on 05th March 2026. These examinations are conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute mandatory milestones in the medical academic pathway.

The Association noted that students have informed them that their respective universities have conveyed that there is very little likelihood of postponement of the scheduled examinations. In such circumstances, an abrupt departure from Iran may severely impact their academic year, delay their

professional progression, and adversely affect their long-term career plans. The prevailing uncertainty has created significant anxiety among students and deep concern among their families back home.

The Association has requested the Ministry of External Affairs to provide clear and structured guidance specifically for students whose examinations are imminent, so they can make informed and responsible decisions in alignment with official advisories. It has also urged the Ministry to engage with the concerned universities and relevant authorities in Iran to explore the possibility of academic flexibility,

postponement, or alternative arrangements for Indian students, should the situation warrant their immediate return to India.

Emphasising the sensitivity of the situation, the Association underlined that clarity and coordinated communication are essential to prevent panic and confusion among students. It assured the Ministry and the Embassy of India in Tehran of its full cooperation in disseminating verified information and

coordinating with affected students on the ground.

The Association concluded by reiterating that the safety and academic future of Indian students must be safeguarded together and expressed hope for timely intervention to ensure that no student is forced to choose between personal security and losing an academic year.

Team Maverick.