Summary:
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a show cause notice to KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, following the suicides of two Nepalese students on campus between February 16 and May 1, 2025. The notice highlights serious concerns regarding the university's mental health support system, safety protocols, and administrative response. The UGC's Fact-Finding Committee report pointed out critical lapses that contributed to these tragic events. KIIT has been asked to respond within a week. Failure to comply may result in public warnings, restrictions on new courses, programs, or campus expansions for up to three years, and a recommended inquiry committee formation.

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