In a major development, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has issued an urgent directive instructing all affiliated colleges and institutions to strictly implement the AKTU student mental health guidelines. This action follows the Hon’ble High Court’s order in the case CRI.A No. 3177/2025 (Sukdeb Saha vs. Andhra Pradesh & Others) passed on 25 July 2025.
The official circular (पत्रांक: ए०के०टी०यू० / अधि० छात्र क0/2025/759) dated 09 December 2025, signed by Registrar Rina Singh, emphasizes immediate compliance and submission of a detailed report by institutions.
High Court Order Triggers Immediate Action
According to the circular, the AKTU student mental health guidelines must be enforced as mandated by the High Court. The University references two major government communications:
- Joint Secretary, Technical Education, Letter dated 05 December 2025
- Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Letter dated 26 November 2025
Both documents direct implementation of a statewide student mental health & suicide-prevention strategy in all educational institutions.
What AKTU Has Ordered
The university has reminded institutions that previous communications, including letters dated 22 September 2025 and 09 September 2025, had already instructed strict adherence to the AKTU student mental health guidelines.
Now, AKTU has reiterated the order with urgency.
All affiliated colleges—government, private, aided, and self-financed—must:
- Establish proper mental health support systems
- Implement suicide-prevention protocols
- Follow state-issued mental health strategies
- Submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) immediately
This report will be forwarded to the state government for compliance monitoring.
Why the Guidelines Matter
The AKTU student mental health guidelines aim to:
- Support students experiencing emotional stress
- Reduce rising incidents of student self-harm
- Create preventive systems within campuses
- Ensure trained counsellors and grievance mechanisms are active
- Increase accountability at institutional level
The High Court has stressed that student mental safety is a legal obligation, not merely an administrative formality.
Who Received the Circular?
The AKTU circular has been forwarded to:
- Vice-Chancellor
- Finance Officer
- Controller of Examinations
- All Deans
- Director, UPID Noida
- Architecture & Planning Faculty
- Centre for Advanced Studies
- Public Relations Office
- Registrar’s Office Staff
Each branch has been instructed to ensure the AKTU student mental health guidelines are implemented without delay.
Institutes Must Submit Action Taken Reports
AKTU has clearly stated that institutions must immediately submit their reports detailing:
- Steps taken for student mental health
- Implementation of suicide-prevention guidelines
- Establishment of counselling facilities
- Awareness activities conducted on campus
Failure to comply may lead to administrative consequences.
Student Impact
Students across AKTU campuses can expect:
- Better access to counselling
- More awareness programs
- Stronger campus support systems
- Immediate help channels for mental health crises
The AKTU student mental health guidelines are expected to significantly improve student support and safety across more than 750 affiliated colleges.
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Conclusion
AKTU’s latest directive marks a strong administrative push to strengthen student mental health systems across Uttar Pradesh. With the High Court order in place, institutions are now legally required to implement the AKTU student mental health guidelines and report compliance immediately.
