The University of Madras has suspended the MA Philosophy programme run by Loyola College for a period of three years after finding that the course was conducted in violation of affiliation norms, according to a decision taken by the university syndicate on Monday, 22 December 2025.

The suspension followed a complaint submitted by AS Santhosh, working president of the Legal Rights Protection Forum, Hyderabad, who alleged that the college was offering the MA Philosophy programme outside its approved campus. He contended that conducting the course off-campus amounted to a breach of the university’s affiliation rules and called for regulatory action.

The matter also drew official attention after a Deputy Secretary from Raj Bhavan forwarded a letter to the University of Madras along with the complaint. In addition, the National Human Rights Commission asked the university to submit a report detailing the action taken on the issue.

According to sources within the university, an inquiry committee examined the allegations and confirmed that the MA Philosophy programme had been conducted at Satya Nilayam in Adyar rather than on the designated Loyola College campus. After considering the explanation offered by the college management, the syndicate decided to suspend the programme for three academic years.

University sources further stated that Satya Nilayam was intended primarily for seminary-related activities and not for running affiliated degree programmes. However, the principal of Loyola College, Reverend A. Louis Arockiaraj, informed the Times of India that the institution had already discontinued the programme, citing poor student enrolment as the reason.

University of Madras Syndicate suspended Loyola College’s MA Philosophy program for 3 years as a penalty for academic fraud.

We are not satisfied with this inadequate action. We will take this fight further to seek stricter penalties and additional corrective measures. https://t.co/T9X2YWG3Qm pic.twitter.com/BiI7PcjSVn

— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) December 23, 2025

What Loyola College has done  goes beyond academic misconduct. Foreign nationals, including individuals from Bangladesh, were reportedly housed at Satya Nilayam under the cover of an MA Philosophy programme run by Loyola College. A representation is being made to the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking cancellation of the institution’s FCRA registration and initiation of further legal and regulatory action.

Background

In August 2025, the University of Madras confirmed serious irregularities in the conduct of the MA Philosophy programme by Loyola College, following findings by its Inspection Commission that the course was being run without approval at the off-campus Jesuit centre, Satya Nilayam, in Thiruvanmiyur. The university submitted a detailed report to the National Human Rights Commission after the Commission flagged evasive responses from the university and issued a conditional summons. The action followed complaints filed by the Legal Rights Protection Forum with constitutional authorities, triggered by media reports on the matter. The university’s submission described “gross violations” of affiliation rules in the programme’s conduct.

The inspection found that Loyola’s Philosophy Department lacked basic infrastructure, including dedicated classrooms, faculty rooms, a departmental library, signage, and even the presence of enrolled students during inspection; classes were reportedly held in a common seminar hall. The report also flagged faculty appointment irregularities, including staff who did not meet UGC qualifications and instances of dual counting of faculty across institutions, alongside appointments made without the mandatory university selection process. Further, the university cited non-compliance with Tamil Nadu’s reservation norms, noting the failure to submit category-wise admission data despite repeated reminders, in violation of applicable Government Orders and university circulars.

Timeline Of Events

The inspection report, submitted in August 2025, follows a string of complaints filed since January alleging academic fraud, religious discrimination, and unauthorized operations at Satya Nilayam run by Loyola College. Let’s take a look at when the investigation began and how action was taken.

In January 2025, The Commune reported that Loyola College was allegedly running an unauthorised extension campus at Satya Nilayam for its University of Madras–affiliated M.A. Philosophy programme, purportedly catering mainly to Catholic seminarians. The report also flagged alleged religious discrimination, financial irregularities, misuse of UGC funds, and degrees issued despite students not attending the approved Loyola campus, claims later amplified in a video investigation by YouTuber Maridhas.

In February 2025, the Hyderabad-based Legal Rights Protection Forum filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu Governor, also the Chancellor of the University of Madras, seeking withdrawal of Loyola College’s autonomy and affiliation. The petition alleged that Satya Nilayam, run under a separate Jesuit entity, illegally conducted courses while Loyola issued degrees, amounting to academic fraud and regulatory deception.

In March 2025, LRPF escalated the matter by petitioning Jesuit Superior General Fr. Arturo Sosa, alleging misuse of FCRA funds and UGC grants, citing disclosures by former Loyola principal Rev. Fr. Albert Muthumalai. The Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi intervened, directing the University of Madras to probe Satya Nilayam’s unauthorised operations and foreign seminarians.

Following complaints, Satya Nilayam’s website was abruptly altered in March 2025 to erase Loyola-University links, raising suspicions of cover-up. Despite repeated warnings, the University of Madras has failed to act decisively. The case highlights misuse of minority autonomy, systemic double standards, and demands urgent cancellation of affiliations and accountability.

LRPF filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu Governor in March 2025 against University of Madras Registrar Prof. S. Elumalai, accusing him of enabling large-scale academic fraud involving Loyola College.

In April 2025, the Legal Rights Protection Forum approached the National Human Rights Commission alleging that Loyola College’s University of Madras–affiliated M.A. Philosophy programme was restricted to Christian students, amounting to religious discrimination. The complaint also accused Loyola of illegally running the course at Satya Nilayam, issuing fraudulent degrees, misusing visas, and lacking affiliation records, with no official response from Loyola or the university.

By April 2025, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognizance of complaints that non-Christian students were being systematically denied admission to the M.A. Philosophy course. The NHRC issued notices to the UGC and the Registrar of the University of Madras, seeking action taken reports.

Between May and July 2025, the NHRC escalated action after Loyola College and the University of Madras failed to give satisfactory replies. On 24 May 2025, the Commission reprimanded the Madras University Registrar and UGC, and on 24 July 2025 issued conditional summons directing them to appear on 19 August 2025 unless detailed reports were filed earlier.

In August 2025, a UGC committee inspected the University of Madras and Loyola College on August 13–14. Following the inspection, the University of Madras submitted a detailed report to the NHRC on August 16, confirming serious violations by Loyola College in running its M.A. Philosophy programme, including breaches of affiliation rules, UGC norms, and state directives.

And by late August 2025, University of Madras confirmed serious irregularities by the Loyola College in Chennai after the university’s Inspection Commission report.

Finally, in December 2025, the unauthorized programme has been suspended for 3 years.

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The University of Madras has confirmed serious irregularities by the Loyola College in Chennai after the university’s Inspection Commission reported that the Jesuit institution was conducting its M.A. Philosophy programme at the off-campus Jesuit centre Satya Nilayam in Thiruvanmiyur without approval. This action follows a series of complaints submitted by the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) to different constitutional bodies following The Commune’s report on the matter.

The detailed report submitted by the Madras University to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), flagged “gross violations” of affiliation rules by Loyola College, Chennai, in the conduct of its M.A. Philosophy programme.

This report from the Madras University came after the NHRC found Madras University evasive over Loyola’s illegal M.A. Philosophy course, and warned them with conditional summons.

From religious bias in admissions to flouting reservation norms and blatant non-compliance, here’s a detailed breakdown of the major violations flagged in the report.

Fake Departments And Missing Students

The inspection team discovered that Loyola’s so-called Philosophy Department is nothing more than a façade. There was no separate classroom, no faculty room, no departmental library, no signage, and—most scandalously—no students present at the time of inspection. Classes for both first and second-year students were being conducted in a common seminar hall, with no evidence of actual enrolment.

This is not just mismanagement — it is a direct violation of the Syndicate’s rules on infrastructure and affiliation, dating back to 2003.

Unqualified Faculty And Appointment Irregularities

The report exposes Loyola’s sham in faculty appointments. Many lecturers listed on the college website don’t even meet the basic UGC qualification rules. Even worse, some teachers are being counted as full-time staff at both Loyola and the Sathya Nilayam Research Institute, a clear cheat and violation of university rules. To top it off, the management hired staff—including the Principal—on its own, ignoring the mandatory university selection process. This blatant breaking of rules is nothing short of academic fraud and shows how Loyola ignores laws meant to keep education honest.

Violating Tamil Nadu Govt’s Reservation Norms

Perhaps the most serious violation is Loyola’s blatant disregard for Tamil Nadu’s reservation laws in student admissions. Despite multiple reminders, the management failed to provide the mandatory category-wise admission data for the M.A. Philosophy programme. This deliberate non-compliance undermines the Rule of Reservation, which is crucial to ensure equitable access and opportunities for marginalized communities. By both ignoring the submission of required admission data and bypassing the reservation policy, the management flagrantly violated legal and ethical standards designed to promote inclusion and fairness.

This is a violation of Government Order G.O.(D) No.110 (22.05.2024) and University Circular No.314 (24.06.2024). In short, Loyola has cheated the state’s social justice framework.

“In view of the above findings and based on the Madras University Act, 1923, and the University’s Statutes and Ordinances (2016), the University of Madras concludes that Loyola College has not complied with UGC guidelines, relevant Government Orders, and University norms in conducting the M.А. Philosophy Programme.“, the inspection report said.

Timeline Of Events

The inspection report, submitted in August 2025, follows a string of complaints filed since January alleging academic fraud, religious discrimination, and unauthorized operations at Satya Nilayam run by Loyola College. Let’s take a look at when the investigation began and how action was taken.

January 2025 – First Expose

In January 2025, The Commune published a report alleging that Loyola College was operating an unauthorized extension campus at Satya Nilayam under the guise of an M.A. Philosophy programme affiliated with the University of Madras.

The report highlighted that the programme primarily catered to Catholic seminarians and Jesuit missionaries, raising questions of religious discrimination since admissions were allegedly restricted to Christians.

Degrees issued to such students carried Loyola College’s and the University of Madras’ name, despite students never attending the approved Loyola campus.

Allegations also surfaced of financial misconduct, exorbitant fees, misuse of UGC funds, and funneling graduates into missionary activities.

YouTuber Maridhas also published a video of the investigation on his channel.

February 2025: Legal Rights Protection Forum Complaint To TN Governor

In February 2025, the Hyderabad-based Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) lodged a formal complaint with the Governor of Tamil Nadu, who is also the Chancellor of the University of Madras, seeking revocation of Loyola’s autonomous status and Madras University affiliation, investigation into Satya Nilayam’s unauthorized operations, action against alleged academic fraud and discriminatory practices.

The petition alleged that Satya Nilayam was functioning under a separate Jesuit legal entity, yet Loyola College was granting degrees in its name, thereby misleading students and regulatory authorities.

March 2025: LRPF Appeals to Jesuit Superior General & FCRA Angle Raised

In March 2025, LRPF escalated the issue internationally by petitioning Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, urging internal Jesuit intervention. Allegations also expanded to include misuse of foreign funds under FCRA regulations, large-scale misappropriation of UGC grants, citing disclosures from former Loyola Principal Rev. Fr. Albert Muthumalai.

Evidence that Satya Nilayam’s official website was abruptly taken down after complaints, and later reappeared with all references to Loyola College scrubbed.

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, formally intervened by directing the University of Madras to investigate, citing potential violations of university norms, secular education principles, and even national security concerns due to the presence of foreign seminarians.

Additionally, in March 2025, the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi who also serves as the Chancellor of the University of Madras, sought an explanation from the University regarding the unauthorized operations of Loyola College’s off-campus center, ‘Satya Nilayam.’

March 2025: Loyola College Alters Website, Erases Links

Following complaints, Satya Nilayam’s website was abruptly altered to erase Loyola-University links, raising suspicions of cover-up. Despite repeated warnings, the University of Madras has failed to act decisively. The case highlights misuse of minority autonomy, systemic double standards, and demands urgent cancellation of affiliations and accountability.

March 2025: Complaint Filed With TN Governor Again

LRPF filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu Governor against University of Madras Registrar Prof. S. Elumalai, accusing him of enabling large-scale academic fraud involving Loyola College. The complaint alleged Loyola unlawfully ran its M.A. Philosophy program at Satya Nilayam, an unapproved Jesuit centre, while issuing University of Madras degrees since 1998. It cited evidence of unauthorized off-campus operations, website manipulation, and even “lost” affiliation records. LRPF demanded cancellation of all such degrees, disciplinary action against the Registrar, and a criminal probe. Neither Loyola nor Madras University has responded.

April 2025: Complaint Filed With NHRC

LRPF petitioned the National Human Rights Commission against Loyola College, Chennai, alleging religious discrimination in its M.A. Philosophy program, affiliated with the University of Madras. The NGO stated that the course is reserved exclusively for Christian students, denying equal access to others and violating fundamental rights. This followed LRPF’s earlier complaint accusing Loyola of running the program illegally at Satya Nilayam, an unapproved Jesuit centre, while issuing Madras University degrees. Allegations include fraudulent certificates, lost affiliation records, and misuse of visas. Despite mounting pressure, Loyola and Madras University did not issue official responses.

April 2025: NHRC Steps In, Loyola Accused of Religious Discrimination

By April 2025, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognizance of complaints that non-Christian students were being systematically denied admission to the M.A. Philosophy course.

The NHRC issued notices to the UGC and the Registrar of the University of Madras, seeking action taken reports. Complaints cited violations of Articles 15(1) and 29(2) of the Constitution of India. LRPF also accused Madras University of shielding Loyola by claiming that original affiliation orders from 1998 were “untraceable.”

May–July 2025: NHRC Escalates, Issues Conditional Summons

Despite repeated notices, both Loyola College and the University of Madras failed to provide satisfactory explanations.

On 24 May 2025, NHRC reprimanded the Madras University Registrar and UGC for non-compliance.

On 24 July 2025, the Commission issued conditional summons to both authorities, requiring them to appear in person on 19 August 2025, unless detailed reports were submitted in advance.

August 2025: UGC Inspection

University Grants Commission (UGC) committee carried out inspections of both the Madras University and Loyola College on August 13–14, with both institutions cooperating.

On 16 August 2025, the University of Madras submitted a detailed report to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) confirming serious violations by Loyola (Autonomous) College, Chennai, in the conduct of its M.A. Philosophy programme. The inspection, conducted in response to complaints, found multiple breaches of affiliation rules, UGC norms, and state government directives.

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In a significant move, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued conditional summons to the Registrar of the University of Madras and the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), directing them to appear before the Commission on August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This action comes in response to serious allegations of religious discrimination and academic irregularities linked to the M.A. Philosophy programme offered by Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, at its off-campus Jesuit institution, Satya Nilayam.

The case stems from a complaint filed by Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF). The complaint alleges that the M.A. Philosophy course is being illegally conducted at an unauthorised off-campus centre and discriminates against non-Christian students, thereby violating Articles 15(1) and 29(2) of the Indian Constitution. Furthermore, it claims that Loyola College has been issuing degrees under the false pretense of affiliation with the University of Madras, using its name and emblem to lend credibility to the programme.

Earlier this year, the University of Madras submitted an action-taken report stating that it had appointed an Inspection Commission to investigate the allegations. However, in proceedings dated June 6, 2025, the NHRC expressed dissatisfaction with the report, calling it vague and lacking in substance. The Commission questioned why a second inquiry committee was set up when an inspection had already been conducted and noted that critical findings from the first inspection were not disclosed.

Despite repeated reminders, both the University of Madras and the UGC have failed to provide comprehensive and satisfactory responses. This prompted the NHRC to invoke its powers under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, leading to the issuance of conditional summons. The Commission has made it clear that failure to appear without lawful justification could result in legal action under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, including the issuance of warrants. However, it has allowed that personal appearance may be avoided if detailed and satisfactory reports are submitted at least a week before the hearing date.

The allegations at the core of this case are serious: running an academic programme without proper affiliation, restricting admissions based on religion, and misusing the University of Madras’ name and logo. The complaint underscores concerns about religious exclusion, institutional fraud, and regulatory oversight in higher education. Documents submitted to the NHRC include copies of previous proceedings dated April 7, May 22, and June 6, as well as follow-up reminders from the complainant dated July 7 and July 21.

With the hearing scheduled for August 19, 2025, all eyes are now on how the UGC and the University of Madras respond. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications, not only for Loyola College but also for the governance and accountability of autonomous institutions operating under university affiliations. The Legal Rights Protection Forum has urged the NHRC to take stringent action to protect students’ rights and uphold academic integrity in the country.

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a stern communication to the Registrar of the University of Madras and the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), demanding an Action Taken Report (ATR) by June 2, 2025, in connection with serious allegations of religious discrimination of non-Christians in Loyola College, Chennai.

The case stems from a complaint submitted by Legal Rights Protection Forum, a Hyderabad-based rights group. . The complaint alleges that Loyola College is conducting its M.A. Philosophy program at an off-campus Jesuit institute, Satya Nilayam, without proper authorization. The program allegedly excludes non-Christian students, thereby violating Articles 15(1) and 29(2) of the Indian Constitution, which prohibit discrimination on religious grounds.

Further, the complainant has accused the institution of issuing degrees under false affiliation claims, using the University of Madras’ name and logo without due approval—charges that, if proven, amount to serious violations of academic integrity and human rights.

The NHRC, in its earlier directive dated April 7, 2025, had directed both the University of Madras and the UGC to investigate the allegations and submit an ATR within four weeks. However, the Commission noted with concern that no report has been filed to date.

In the latest communication, the Commission, has reiterated its demand, stating that failure to comply may lead to coercive action under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of serious allegations against Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, and has issued formal notices to the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Registrar of the University of Madras. The Commission has demanded an Action Taken Report within four weeks, marking a significant intervention in the matter. A copy of the notice has also been sent to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu for appropriate administrative follow-up.

In a major intervention, NHRC issued notices to University Grants Commission and the Registrar of the University of Madras, seeking Action Taken Report within 4 weeks regarding human rights violations and academic misconduct at Loyola College Chennai.https://t.co/BzulZDHUWT

— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) April 8, 2025

The NHRC’s action stems from a detailed complaint filed by the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF), a Hyderabad-based legal advocacy group. The complaint accuses Loyola College of operating its M.A. Philosophy program illegally through an off-campus Jesuit institution named Satya Nilayam, located approximately 12 km from the college’s main campus. According to LRPF, the program runs without mandatory approvals and in violation of University of Madras affiliation norms.

The complaint further alleges religious discrimination in student admissions to the program, claiming that non-Christian students have been systematically excluded. If substantiated, such practices would violate Articles 15(1) and 29(2) of the Indian Constitution, which prohibit discrimination in public educational institutions based on religion.

LRPF has also raised concerns over academic legitimacy, accusing Loyola College of misusing the name and official logo of the University of Madras to issue degrees under a program that may lack proper affiliation. This, the forum says, constitutes academic fraud and raises questions about regulatory oversight and potential collusion among officials.

The NHRC Bench, led by Priyank Kanoongo, invoked Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, and categorized the issue as a potential case of grave human rights violation. The Commission has called for a thorough and transparent inquiry, emphasizing that accountability must be ensured at all levels.

Additionally, LRPF has expressed concern over the role of officials at the University of Madras, alleging that they failed to carry out mandatory inspections of Loyola College’s academic operations, further contributing to the alleged violations.

The LRPF had previously submitted a similar complaint to the Governor of Tamil Nadu in March 2025, urging the withdrawal of both autonomous status and affiliation granted to Loyola College on grounds of unauthorized academic activity and religious discrimination.

The matter is now under formal review, with the NHRC monitoring developments closely.

(With inputs from Organiser)

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A formal complaint has been filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, accusing the institution of religious discrimination, academic misrepresentation, and denial of equal access to education for Hindu students. The complaint was submitted to NHRC and seeks immediate intervention and action.

According to the complaint, Loyola College has allegedly been conducting its MA Philosophy programme off-campus at Satya Nilayam, a Jesuit-run theological training centre in Thiruvanmiyur, around 12 kilometres away from its approved campus. Satya Nilayam is operated by the Society of Sacred Heart College and is not an institution formally recognised under the affiliation norms of the University of Madras. The complainant argued that the programme was effectively limited to Catholic seminarians and Jesuit missionaries, thereby excluding non-Christian students in violation of Article 15(1) and Article 29(2) of the Indian Constitution.

It was further stated that Loyola College has been issuing degree certificates bearing the name and official logo of the University of Madras to students who have studied exclusively at Satya Nilayam, misleading both the university and regulatory bodies. A 2005 MA Philosophy degree certificate issued to a Jesuit missionary was cited as an example of this alleged misrepresentation.

The complaint also pointed to the changing contents of Satya Nilayam’s official website. Before a complaint was filed with the Governor of Tamil Nadu, the website had referenced Loyola College’s role in the MA Philosophy programme. These references were reportedly removed after the complaint, indicating what the petitioner described as a deliberate attempt to erase evidence. Archived versions of the website available through the Wayback Machine were submitted to the NHRC as supporting material.

The petitioner expressed concern that this arrangement not only breached academic integrity but also violated university affiliation rules, which require that all academic programmes be conducted within approved campus premises and remain open to students of all religious backgrounds. The use of an unapproved off-campus centre with restricted access was described in the complaint as a systematic denial of equal educational opportunities to Hindu and other non-Christian students.

The complaint also raised questions about the role of University of Madras officials. It noted that the university’s official website continued to refer to Satya Nilayam as an affiliated research centre offering the M.A. Philosophy programme in collaboration with Loyola College, even after the website of Satya Nilayam had removed such references.

Additionally, in response to an RTI query, the University of Madras stated in January 2023 that the original affiliation or permission order granted to Loyola College in 1998 was “untraceable” due to the passage of time, a claim the petitioner viewed with suspicion and described as indicative of administrative complicity.

The complaint urged the NHRC to recommend a full investigation and to direct the University Grants Commission (UGC) to take disciplinary action against both Loyola College and Satya Nilayam. The petitioner called for the cancellation of the MA Philosophy programme’s affiliation with the University of Madras, revocation of Loyola College’s autonomous status, and imposition of penalties for violating university regulations and constitutional principles.

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NGO watchdog, Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF), has appealed to the National Human Rights Commission to take action against Loyola College in Chennai for allegedly denying non-Christian students equal access to education. The forum claims that the college is violating fundamental rights by not offering the M.A. Philosophy course (affiliated with the University of Madras) to non-Christians, instead reserving it exclusively for Christian students, displaying favoritism and discrimination.

In a social media post, the Legal Rights Protection Forum stated, “Urged @India_NHRC to take strict action against Loyola College, Chennai for religious discrimination—offering M.A. Philosophy (in affiliation with UoM) exclusively to Christian students, denying non-Christians equal educational opportunities & violating their fundamental rights.”

Urged @India_NHRC to take strict action against Loyola College, Chennai for religious discrimination—offering M.A. Philosophy (in affiliation with UoM) exclusively to Christian students, denying non-Christians equal educational opportunities & violating their fundamental rights https://t.co/jsaZTLBliP pic.twitter.com/h6d7VoyIT3

— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) April 5, 2025

This request comes amid an ongoing scandal involving Loyola College, which the LRPF has been addressing. Despite the college’s affiliation with the University of Madras, no action has been taken by the university regarding these allegations. Previously, the LRPF raised a complaint against the Registrar of the University of Madras, Prof. S. Elumalai, accusing him of endorsing large-scale academic fraud linked to Loyola College. The complaint, submitted to the Governor of Tamil Nadu, calls for disciplinary action against the registrar and the cancellation of M.A. Philosophy degree certificates issued fraudulently under the university’s name.

The complaint alleges that Loyola College has been running its M.A. Philosophy program at an unapproved off-campus location, Satya Nilayam, a Jesuit missionary training center. Despite this, students at Satya Nilayam allegedly received degrees bearing the University of Madras’s official logo, in violation of university rules.

Key Allegations In The Complaint

1. Unauthorized Off-Campus Operations: The M.A. Philosophy program, officially affiliated with Loyola College, is allegedly being conducted at Satya Nilayam, which is not an approved campus under the University of Madras.

2. Manipulation of Online Records: Following the previous complaint filed on February 27, 2025, Satya Nilayam allegedly removed all references to Loyola College from its official website—an attempt to erase evidence of wrongdoing. However, digital archives like the Wayback Machine retain historical records, confirming the prior affiliation.

3. Fraudulent Issuance of Degrees: The complaint includes a copy of an M.A. Philosophy degree certificate issued in 2005 under the name of the University of Madras to a student enrolled at Satya Nilayam instead of Loyola College.

4. Failure of University Oversight: The University of Madras allegedly failed to conduct mandatory inspections of Loyola College’s campus, leading to unchecked violations. Additionally, an RTI response from 2023 shockingly revealed that the university had “lost” the original affiliation order for Loyola College.

5. Potential National Security Violations: The forum claims that Loyola College has been inviting foreign nationals under the pretense of academic studies but instead providing missionary training at Satya Nilayam—a possible breach of Indian visa regulations and a national security concern.

The Legal Rights Protection Forum has urged the Tamil Nadu Governor to:

• Initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Registrar of the University of Madras for failing to prevent or investigate the alleged fraud.

• Cancel all M.A. Philosophy degrees issued by Loyola College since 1998 under the University of Madras’ name.

• Direct law enforcement agencies to investigate and register an FIR against Loyola College management for academic fraud and misuse of university credentials.

Despite the severity of the allegations, neither Loyola College nor the University of Madras has issued an official statement in response to the complaint. Academic circles and student communities are now demanding greater transparency and accountability in the university’s affiliation policies.

As the controversy unfolds, the Tamil Nadu government and higher education authorities are expected to take cognizance of the issue, with many calling for an independent inquiry into the matter.

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A major controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu’s academic circles following a formal complaint filed by the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) against the Registrar of the University of Madras, Prof. S Elumalai, for allegedly endorsing large-scale academic fraud involving Loyola (Autonomous) College, Chennai. The complaint, submitted to the Governor of Tamil Nadu, seeks immediate disciplinary action against the registrar and calls for the cancellation of all M.A. Philosophy degree certificates issued fraudulently under the name of the University of Madras.

The complaint alleges that Loyola College has been unlawfully conducting its M.A. Philosophy program at an unapproved off-campus facility named Satya Nilayam, a Jesuit missionary training center. Despite this, students completing their studies at Satya Nilayam allegedly received degree certificates bearing the name and official logo of the University of Madras—a violation of university affiliation rules.

Key Allegations In The Complaint

1. Unauthorized Off-Campus Operations: The M.A. Philosophy program, officially affiliated with Loyola College, is allegedly being conducted at Satya Nilayam, which is not an approved campus under the University of Madras.

2. Manipulation of Online Records: Following the previous complaint filed on February 27, 2025, Satya Nilayam allegedly removed all references to Loyola College from its official website—an attempt to erase evidence of wrongdoing. However, digital archives like the Wayback Machine retain historical records, confirming the prior affiliation.

3. Fraudulent Issuance of Degrees: The complaint includes a copy of an M.A. Philosophy degree certificate issued in 2005 under the name of the University of Madras to a student enrolled at Satya Nilayam instead of Loyola College.

4. Failure of University Oversight: The University of Madras allegedly failed to conduct mandatory inspections of Loyola College’s campus, leading to unchecked violations. Additionally, an RTI response from 2023 shockingly revealed that the university had “lost” the original affiliation order for Loyola College.

5. Potential National Security Violations: The forum claims that Loyola College has been inviting foreign nationals under the pretense of academic studies but instead providing missionary training at Satya Nilayam—a possible breach of Indian visa regulations and a national security concern.

Demands For Action

The Legal Rights Protection Forum has urged the Tamil Nadu Governor to:

• Initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Registrar of the University of Madras for failing to prevent or investigate the alleged fraud.

• Cancel all M.A. Philosophy degrees issued by Loyola College since 1998 under the University of Madras’ name.

• Direct law enforcement agencies to investigate and register an FIR against Loyola College management for academic fraud and misuse of university credentials.

University & Loyola College Yet to Respond

Despite the severity of the allegations, neither Loyola College nor the University of Madras has issued an official statement in response to the complaint. Academic circles and student communities are now demanding greater transparency and accountability in the university’s affiliation policies.

As the controversy unfolds, the Tamil Nadu government and higher education authorities are expected to take cognizance of the issue, with many calling for an independent inquiry into the matter.

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In the hallowed halls of Chennai’s Loyola College, a quiet scandal has been unfolding—one that exposes how prestigious minority institutions exploit their autonomy while flouting the very laws designed to protect them. At the heart of this controversy is Satya Nilayam, an off-campus center operating 20 kilometers away from Loyola’s main premises, where an unauthorized MA Philosophy program has been running for years under the nose of the University of Madras.

Despite repeated warnings and even intervention from Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, the program continues unabated, shielded by institutional impunity and a glaring lack of accountability. The violations are egregious. The University of Madras never approved Satya Nilayam as an extension campus, yet Loyola College has been using its affiliation to grant degrees to students trained exclusively at this remote facility—many of whom are foreign Jesuit missionaries from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Europe and other countries. This blatant misuse of a secular university’s credentials for what is essentially a religious training program constitutes academic fraud.

Worse, evidence suggests that admissions at Satya Nilayam systematically favor Jesuit seminarians while excluding non-Christian candidates, violating the University of Madras’s non-discrimination policies and India’s constitutional commitment to equitable education. When the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) filed a formal complaint, Satya Nilayam’s website suddenly disappeared, only to resurface with all references to Loyola College and the University of Madras scrubbed clean.

This clumsy cover-up only deepens suspicions: if the program were legitimate, why the secrecy? Why the refusal to comply with basic affiliation rules for over 27 years? The answer is simple—because Loyola College, like many elite minority institutions, believes it can operate outside the rules, using its minority status as both a shield and a weapon.

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The University of Madras’s inaction is equally damning. Despite multiple warnings since 2019, it has failed to cancel Loyola’s affiliation, conduct surprise inspections, or impose meaningful penalties. This raises disturbing questions: Is there political pressure at play? Are university officials turning a blind eye to maintain cozy relationships with powerful religious institutions? Or is this yet another example of how India’s education system tolerates different standards for different communities?

The implications extend far beyond one college. This case tests whether minority-run institutions, under the protective cloak of Article 30, can willfully undermine national education policies while demanding taxpayer-funded autonomy. If a Hindu or Muslim institution attempted something similar, would the silence be so deafening? Would the regulatory response be so lethargic? The time for empty warnings is over. The Governor’s office must escalate this into a full investigation.

The University of Madras must revoke affiliations and blacklist Satya Nilayam. And the Jesuits—who built their legacy in India on the ideals of intellectual rigor and ethical integrity—must answer why they now betray those very principles. If India’s education system is to have any credibility left, this scandal cannot end with a quietly edited website and business as usual. It must end with consequences.

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Legal activist organization Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) has raised serious allegations against Loyola College, Chennai, accusing the institution of violating university affiliation rules and engaging in academic malpractices. A formal complaint has been submitted to the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., urging immediate intervention.

According to the LRPF, Loyola College has been operating an unauthorized off-campus center, ‘Satya Nilayam,’ located in Thiruvanmiyur, approximately 20 km from the college’s approved campus. The facility, run by a separate legal entity known as the Society of Sacred Heart College—Satya Nilayam, has allegedly been offering an M.A. Philosophy programme in affiliation with the University of Madras without securing the necessary approvals. The complaint highlights that the University of Madras has repeatedly warned Loyola College over the past five years regarding this violation, yet no corrective action has been taken.

The LRPF further alleges that ‘Satya Nilayam’ primarily serves as a theological training center for Jesuit missionaries, including foreign students from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Europe, and North America. Despite being enrolled in Loyola College’s M.A. Philosophy programme, these students are exclusively trained at ‘Satya Nilayam’—a direct violation of the University of Madras’s regulations, which mandate that all affiliated programmes be conducted within the approved campus.

Allegations Of Discriminatory Practices

The LRPF states that the admission process at ‘Satya Nilayam’ is biased in favor of Jesuit students, effectively excluding non-Christian applicants from accessing the M.A. Philosophy programme. The forum argues that this practice contradicts the principles of equity and inclusivity that Jesuit education advocates and also contravenes the secular ethos of India’s higher education system.

Financial Misconduct And Misuse Of UGC Funds

The forum has also highlighted allegations of financial misconduct within Loyola College, citing revelations made by Rev. Fr. Albert Muthumalai, S.J., who served as the institution’s principal from 2004 to 2010. In his book, Irai Siragugalil Kanintha Siluvaigal, Fr. Muthumalai reportedly disclosed large-scale misappropriation of University Grants Commission (UGC) funds by Loyola College. He also alleged corrupt practices in the admissions department, where illegal monetary transactions were carried out.

A formal complaint regarding these financial irregularities was previously filed with the UGC, leading to Loyola College’s application for university status being rejected. LRPF contends that this decision underscores the seriousness of the allegations and necessitates a thorough investigation.

Following LRPF’s complaint, the Governor of Tamil Nadu—who also serves as the Chancellor of the University of Madras—has reportedly sought an explanation from the university regarding the unauthorized operations of ‘Satya Nilayam.’ The development signals the increasing scrutiny faced by Loyola College over its alleged violations.

The forum has also raised concerns over an apparent attempt by Loyola College to suppress evidence. It claims that shortly after the complaint was submitted to the Governor on February 27, 2025, the official website of Satya Nilayam (www.satyanilayam.com) was abruptly taken down. LRPF asserts that this move was an effort to obscure documentation related to the unauthorized programme.

Potential FCRA Violations Under Probe

LRPF has also initiated a separate investigation into possible violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by the Loyola College Society, which is registered to receive foreign funds under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Preliminary findings reportedly suggest irregularities in foreign contributions, with concerns over their alleged misuse for unauthorized purposes. The forum has stated that it will submit a detailed report to the Ministry of Home Affairs for further action.

LRPF’s Appeal To Jesuit Leadership

In its letter to Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, LRPF has called for urgent intervention and has urged the Jesuit leadership to:

1. Investigate the unauthorized operation of ‘Satya Nilayam’ and associated academic malpractices.
2. Ensure Loyola College, Chennai, adheres to university affiliation regulations.
3. Take disciplinary action against those responsible for the alleged violations.
4. Uphold principles of equity, inclusivity, and academic integrity within Jesuit institutions.

The LRPF has emphasized that the credibility of Jesuit higher education in India is at stake and warned that failure to act could damage the legacy of Jesuit institutions in the country.

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