The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu has suspended its MBBS course, leaving 50 students in limbo. The National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew the college's Letter of Permission, citing deficiencies in faculty, clinical material, and infrastructure, despite earlier approvals. Students express shock, highlighting the college's state-of-the-art facilities and merit-based admissions. Concerns have been raised that the closure is linked to the majority of admitted students being Muslim, sparking protests and political commentary.