Due to increasing military tension between Iran and Israel, thousands of Indian students studying there are in trouble. Iran has closed its airspace, due to which international flights have come to a complete halt. In such a situation, the Iranian government has allowed foreign students to leave the country through land borders. The Indian Embassy has issued necessary protocols for the safe evacuation of the students and has asked them to remain in constant touch.
What are the new rules for exiting Iran?
Iranian officials have informed through Tasnim News that students who are stranded due to closure of flights can use the land borders of Turkey and Armenia. The Indian Embassy is issuing emergency travel documents for students whose visas have expired. Students have been advised to carry their passport and original ID card with them during the journey. For safe travel, students have been advised to travel in groups and share their GPS location with the Embassy.
What is the latest situation regarding university and examinations?
Due to security reasons, all universities and hostels in main cities like Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz have been closed. Keeping in mind the safety of the students, the Education Department has taken the following major decisions:
All term-end examinations scheduled for this week have been postponed indefinitely. New dates for the examination will be announced only after the security situation becomes normal. The Iranian Education Ministry has made it clear that there will be no impact on the academic records of students due to this crisis. Special sessions will be held at a later date to make up missed learning. Around 4,000 to 6,000 Indian students are pursuing medical and language courses in Iran.