The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has urged the State Government and Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) to take immediate steps to protect the careers of students studying at and passing out from DM Community College.
In a statement issued by Ngangom Nihen, Assistant Publicity and Information Secretary, AMSU-HQ, the student body stated that concerns have emerged among present and former students regarding the recognition of certificates issued for the courses offered by the college. An AMSU team reportedly conducted an inquiry into the matter following complaints from students.
AMSU stated that the courses offered at DM Community College are yet to be registered with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), New Delhi, which is mandatory for professional recognition. The union expressed apprehension that failure to complete registration may adversely affect students’ career prospects.
Referring to the provisions of “The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021,” published in the Gazette of India on March 28, 2021, AMSU stated that Section 22 of the Act mandates the establishment of a State Allied and Healthcare Council (SAHC) within six months of the Act’s commencement. It further stated that Sections 13(1) and 32(1) require healthcare professionals to be registered with both the NCAHP and the respective State Council.
According to AMSU, the NCAHP had earlier instructed State Governments to constitute the State Allied and Healthcare Council. It was stated that steps are underway in Manipur to establish the Council. The union further informed that on December 9, 2025, the Director of Health Services, Government of Manipur, had sought detailed information from DMU regarding allied and healthcare courses offered under the university, and that the university had furnished the required details through the Nodal Officer of DM Community College.
AMSU stated that the Registration Regulations, 2025 available on the NCAHP portal are still in draft form and will be finalised only after verification by the State Council. However, it expressed concern that the draft “Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions” does not mention the B.Voc. qualification offered at DM Community College, which has caused uncertainty among students.
The union maintained that the data collected by the Directorate of Health Services must be properly verified by the proposed State Allied and Healthcare Council and submitted to the NCAHP at the earliest. It stressed that early constitution of the State Council is crucial to prevent harm to students.
AMSU appealed to the State Government and DMU authorities to address the issue in the genuine interest of students without delay. It cautioned that if the matter is not resolved promptly, the union would consider taking further steps in consultation with students and the public to safeguard their academic and professional future.