Ranchi University’s (RU) recent announcement to halt intermediate section admissions in 14 constituent colleges has ignited protests from teachers and students. The morcha, under the Jharkhand Angibhut Mahavidyalaya Intermediate Sikshak/Sikshettar Karamchari Morcha, gheraoed Vice-Chancellor Ajit Kumar Sinha, demanding the withdrawal of the notification. They argue that the decision jeopardizes the future of nearly 20,000 students and affects the livelihoods of over 500 staff members.