CBI Probe Ordered in Dhanbad IT Student Case, High Court Takes Strict Stance

Brief By Newsbrief / 5:38 PM on 13 Jan 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the case of engineering students at Dhanbad Institute of Technology being barred from exams. The court described the matter as a serious interference with the students’ future.The High Court directed a probe into the roles of Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), noting that barring students despite AICTE approval raises serious concerns.The court stated that the students’ academic future has been jeopardized, which is unacceptable. The CBI has been instructed to conduct a fair and thorough investigation and submit its report within two weeks.The High Court clarified that further action will be based on the investigation report, and strict measures will be taken against any institutions or officials found negligent. The decision has raised hopes for justice among students and their parents.