A formal complaint has been lodged against Loyola College, Chennai, alleging severe violations of University of Madras affiliation rules and academic malpractices. The Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) has submitted a petition to the Governor of Tamil Nadu, who also serves as the Chancellor of the University of Madras, urging immediate action, including the revocation of the college’s autonomous status and university affiliation.
According to the complaint, Loyola College has been conducting its M.A. Philosophy programme at an unauthorized off-campus facility named ‘Satya Nilayam’ in Thiruvanmiyur, approximately 12 kilometers from its approved campus. The petition claims that this facility is operated by Jesuit missionaries under a separate legal entity, ‘The Society of Sacred Heart College—Satya Nilayam,’ and has been functioning as an extension of Loyola College without the necessary approvals from the University of Madras.
Allegations Of Academic Fraud And Discriminatory Admissions
Loyola College has been accused of misrepresenting academic credentials by enrolling students in an unauthorized off-campus program while issuing degrees under the Loyola College name. The petition states that ‘Satya Nilayam’ primarily serves as a theological training center for aspiring Catholic priests from various countries, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, and several Western nations.
The complaint also alleges that the program is exclusively catering to Jesuit students and denies non-Christian students equal opportunity for admission, violating the principles of secular education. Documents submitted as evidence reportedly show that students enrolled in the M.A. Philosophy course list ‘Satya Nilayam’ as both their present and guardian address, reinforcing claims of misrepresentation.
The official website of ‘Satya Nilayam’ states that its Philosophy programme is affiliated with Loyola College, further raising concerns about its legitimacy under the University of Madras’ regulatory framework.
Calls For Government And University Action
In response to these allegations, the LRPF has urged authorities to:
- Launch an investigation into the unauthorized operation of the M.A. Philosophy program at ‘Satya Nilayam.’
- Revoke the autonomous status of Loyola College for violating university norms.
- Cancel the University of Madras affiliation for the program conducted at ‘Satya Nilayam.’
- Take legal action against Loyola College and ‘Satya Nilayam’ for alleged academic fraud and discriminatory admission policies.
- Ensure that all affiliated programs operate strictly within the approved campus with merit-based admissions.
The petition warns that failure to act against these violations could set a dangerous precedent, allowing other private institutions to manipulate affiliation rules and undermine the credibility of higher education in Tamil Nadu.
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