The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) on 13 November 2026 raised serious concerns about what it described as systemic bias in Balochistan's education system, specifically targeting the administration of Makran Medical College in the Turbat region over allegedly prejudiced viva examination practices that have put students' academic careers at risk.

Key Allegations Against Makran Medical College

The BSAC accused the college administration of repeatedly failing students in viva examinations due to examiner bias. According to the group, annual results are subsequently withheld through supplementary viva examinations, compounding the damage to students' academic timelines. The committee also alleged that the administration does not enforce regular classroom instruction by teachers, creating an environment where accountability is effectively absent.

'The education system in Balochistan is increasingly being run in a biased manner, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. Following the same path, the Makran Medical College administration continues to adopt an extremely prejudiced attitude towards students. Students are repeatedly failed in viva examinations because of examiner bias, putting their academic careers at risk,' the BSAC stated in a post on X.

Protest Enters Sixth Consecutive Day

Students of Makran Medical College have been staging a sit-in protest for six consecutive days as of Thursday, demanding a transparent and impartial examination system and an immediate end to what they describe as unjustified failures. According to local media reports, the students allege that these failures have resulted in the loss of an entire academic year and have taken a serious toll on their mental well-being. Despite previous protests, students say no satisfactory resolution has been reached to date.

BSAC's Broader Critique of Balochistan's Education System

Beyond Makran Medical College, the BSAC drew attention to what it called a wider pattern of dysfunction across educational institutions in Balochistan. The group argued that institutions in the province have historically suffered from problems 'unbecoming of educational institutions,' and that students deserve access to modern facilities and genuine academic opportunities rather than administrative hurdles. 'Educational institutions in Balochistan are being run in a manner that would not be acceptable in any business,' the BSAC noted, condemning what it termed 'anti-education policies.'

What the BSAC Is Demanding

The committee appealed to all educational institutions in Balochistan, including the Makran Medical College administration, to take student grievances seriously. It specifically called on authorities to address the demands of protesting students immediately, ensure a transparent examination framework, and create an enabling environment for students rather than one marked by alleged threats and bias. The BSAC described the administration's attitude as 'deeply troubling and contrary to the interests of education.'

The situation remains unresolved as of the latest reports, with students continuing their sit-in and no official response from the college administration or provincial authorities confirmed. How the government of Balochistan responds in the coming days will determine whether the standoff escalates further.