The Kangleipak Indigenous Minority and Cultural Society (KIMACS) has raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay in conducting entrance examinations and initiating the admission process for undergraduate courses at Manipur University of Culture (MUC) for the 2026–27 academic session, alleging that the situation reflects a systematic neglect of the state’s premier cultural university.
In a statement issued today, KIMACS questioned whether the continued inaction by the authorities was part of a deliberate attempt to weaken and marginalise the institution, which was established to promote and preserve Manipur’s rich cultural heritage.
The organisation stated that while major higher educational institutions in the state, including Manipur University and Dhanamanjuri University, have already progressed with their admission processes, Manipur University of Culture has yet to issue any admission notification. According to KIMACS, the delay has created uncertainty among aspiring students and is steadily eroding public confidence in the institution.
Warning of serious consequences, KIMACS said that many students interested in pursuing cultural studies are being compelled to seek admission elsewhere, a development that could adversely affect student enrolment and the long-term viability of the University. The organisation observed that continued administrative paralysis risks reducing the institution’s relevance at a time when cultural education requires greater support and expansion.
KIMACS further pointed out that students who wait for entrance examinations conducted by various departments of MUC may ultimately lose opportunities to secure admission in other universities if the process is delayed further. Such uncertainty, it said, could jeopardise the academic future of many students and potentially result in the loss of an entire academic year.
The organisation attributed the prevailing situation largely to the absence of a regular Registrar, alleging that key academic and administrative functions have been severely affected due to the prolonged vacancy. It held the concerned authorities responsible for the delay and demanded the immediate appointment of a regular Registrar to restore normal functioning and facilitate the admission process without further delay.
Describing the current state of affairs as unacceptable, KIMACS urged both the government and university authorities to intervene urgently in the interest of students and the institution. It maintained that the failure to address the issue promptly would not only undermine the University’s credibility but also weaken efforts to promote, preserve and institutionalise the cultural heritage of Manipur through higher education.
The organisation warned that continued neglect of the University could have far-reaching consequences for cultural education in the state and called for immediate corrective measures to prevent further deterioration of the situation.