ESIC Noida MBBS students protest: first-year batch demands fixes after months of complaints
Around 50 first-year MBBS students at ESIC Medical College, Noida staged a protest on April 25, 2026 , citing poor infrastructure — unclean drinking water, non-AC lecture halls with only five to six wall fans , and partially equipped physiology and biochemistry labs.
Why ESIC Noida MBBS students protest
Students said they began classes in September 2025 and only felt the problems when peak summer hit. Temperatures above 40°C left many feeling dizzy and claustrophobic during long academic days.
They reported attending six to nine hours of lectures and sitting continuously for seven to eight hours , often in rooms they described as suffocating. Several students said they now spend money every day to buy drinking water from outside.
Timeline and key numbers
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Article publication | April 25, 2026 |
| Classes started | September 2025 |
| Expected AC completion (admin) | Within 1–10 days from April 25, 2026 |
| Batch size | Around 50 students |
| Annual fee | Rs 1.25 lakh |
Response from administration on ESIC Noida MBBS students protest
Dean Harnam Kaur told students the problems were not "major" and that the college has opened a fresh tender for split AC installation. She said the work is expected to be finished within a week to ten days .
As a temporary fix, the administration shifted classes to a centrally air-conditioned seven-storey ward building and said it has arranged projectors, seating and functioning laboratories in that space. The dean also said drinking water facilities are available in the temporary location.
What students say remains unresolved
Students maintain labs for physiology and biochemistry were only partially equipped for project work when classes began. They described repeated discomfort, near-fainting episodes, and daily expenses on bottled water despite the college charging an annual fee of Rs 1.25 lakh .
The college’s statements do not include a detailed list of missing lab equipment, independent water-quality test results, or a clear timeline for permanent infrastructure upgrades.
FAQs
Why did students protest?
Lack of clean drinking water, non-AC halls, faulty wall fans and incomplete lab equipment prompted the protest.
How many students are affected?
Around 50 first-year MBBS students from the entire batch.
What action did the administration take?
They opened a tender for split ACs and temporarily shifted classes to a centrally air-conditioned seven-storey ward building.
When will ACs be installed?
The dean expected installation within a week to ten days from April 25, 2026 .
Are the labs functional now?
The dean said all laboratories are fully functional in the temporary location; students say some equipment was missing earlier.
What about drinking water?
Students reported buying water daily; the administration says drinking water facilities are available in the temporary teaching space.
Where can you raise concerns if you're a student?
Raise the issue with college authorities and keep records of complaints. External regulatory or affiliating body comments were not provided.