On September 12, social media was abuzz with allegations of a “PhD seat scam” at Jamia Millia Islamia University. Several students, it was said, had been denied PhD admission despite clearing the entrance exam and the interview.
At the AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, the prospective candidates claimed they were selected for PhD positions, but then denied admission. They were told when they went to complete the paperwork that there was a new list of selected candidates out – and they weren’t on it.
