Students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) who had protested withdrawal of financial aid for SC/ST students appear to be facing the consequences of taking a stand against establishment. Now, M.Phil student Fahad Ahmad, who spearheaded the protest, is claiming TISS is sabotaging his academic career, after it put his registration for the PhD programme on hold.

Speaking to mid-day, Ahmad said, "After I approached them several times regarding my PhD registration, they issued me a letter [about his registration being put on hold]. More than a month of the new academic year is over and I'm still waiting for the registration. As per the letter, my registration for the PhD programme will be subject to the report of an inquiry committee."