The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has confirmed that six local colleges will retain Pondicherry University affiliation for the 2025–26 academic year, with no change in the existing fee structure, ensuring uninterrupted education and degree recognition for students.
An editorial urges Andaman & Nicobar students and administration to approach the shift to deemed university status with transparency, facts, and informed reasoning, avoiding fear-driven narratives and political propaganda.