Al-Falah, AMU, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi: Top university controversies of 2025

• 2025 was marked by significant controversies in the education sector, involving major universities like Al-Falah and AMU.
• Haryana's Al-Falah University was investigated by national security agencies after suspects linked to a November 2025 car blast near Delhi's Red Fort were connected to the university.
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) faced ongoing Supreme Court hearings regarding its minority institution status and a controversy over 'beef biryani' on its lunch menu in February 2025.
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College was embroiled in an admission controversy concerning the disproportionate pass rate of Muslim students in MBBS exams.

Why It Matters: Major university controversies in 2025 threaten national security and minority institution rights.