Published: September 25,
Topic: Nirma University professor-student viral video
A video from Nirma University in Ahmedabad has gone viral on social media after a professor was seen holding a student’s collar during a university event. The incident took place during Technofora 2026, an annual technical event organised by students of the university’s Institute of Technology.
The video has triggered a wider discussion about student behaviour, respect for teachers and how faculty members should respond when disagreements happen during public campus events.
Several news organisations have reported on the incident, while the professor involved has said that the matter has since been resolved. At the same time, the university has not issued a detailed public statement explaining the incident.
What is the Nirma University viral video about?
The viral video shows Professor Himanshu K. Patel, Head of the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department at Nirma University, confronting a student on stage during a programme.
According to reports, the incident happened on September 19, 2026, during Technofora 2026. The three-day event itself was held from September 18 to September 20.
The programme included a stand-up comedy performance by comedian Rajat Sood.
According to reports about the video, Professor Patel was on stage when a student from the audience reportedly shouted a line associated with the Bollywood film Golmaal 3: “Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai.”
The remark is widely known as a meme and comedy reference in India.
The professor responded to the student and subsequently called him onto the stage. The circulating footage then shows the professor holding the student’s collar while confronting him.
What happened on stage?
The available video appears to show the professor addressing the student after calling him onto the stage.
News reports say the professor was upset by the student’s interruption. The footage also contains a strong warning from the professor concerning disrespect towards university faculty.
However, there is an important limitation when analysing the incident: the viral clip is not a complete recording of everything that happened before the confrontation.
That means the video can establish what appears to happen in the portion that was recorded, but it cannot independently establish every detail of the earlier interaction or the student’s intentions.
The Times of India specifically reported that the circumstances surrounding the confrontation could not be independently verified.
This is important because social-media posts can sometimes present a short video as if it contains the complete story.
Who is Professor Himanshu K. Patel?
Professor Himanshu Patel is a faculty member at Nirma University’s Institute of Technology and is listed by the university as Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
The university’s online faculty directory lists him in that position.
He was also identified by Nirma University as the Head of the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department and Faculty Advisor of the ISA Students’ Chapter in its official Technofora 2026 report.
What is Technofora 2026?
Technofora is not simply a classroom activity. It is a major student event organised through the Institute of Technology.
According to Nirma University’s official website, TECHNOFORA’26 was organised by the ISA Students’ Chapter from September 18 to September 20, 2026, at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
The university says the event attracted more than 800 participants, including students from colleges and institutions across Gujarat.
The programme included technical competitions such as:
- BridgeIt
- CodeCraft
- BidBots
- Arm Craft
- RC Car
There were also workshops on PCB Design and Game Development, interactive activities and a cultural evening.
The university’s ISA Students’ Chapter says Technofora is among the annual events organised by the chapter.
The stand-up comedy performance by Rajat Sood was therefore part of a larger student event rather than a regular classroom lecture.
Why did the student’s comment become a controversy?
The reported comment was a reference to a well-known Bollywood dialogue.
Some reactions online have focused on the student’s behaviour. Supporters of this view argue that students should maintain basic respect when speaking to faculty members, particularly during a university programme.
Other reactions have focused on the professor’s response, particularly the moment shown in the video when he appears to hold the student’s collar.
This has created two separate questions around the incident:
- Was the student’s interruption appropriate?
- Was the professor’s response appropriate?
These are different issues and should not automatically be treated as the same question.
The viral discussion on Reddit and other social platforms shows people expressing both views. However, social-media comments are opinions and should not be treated as verified facts about the incident.
What did the professor say about the incident?
One of the most important developments came from Professor Patel himself.
Speaking to ThePrint, Patel said the viral clip did not show the complete context of the interaction.
He explained that he had been on stage during the comedy programme when the student made the Panvel remark. Patel said he became upset, called the student onto the stage and questioned his behaviour.
According to Patel, the student realised his mistake and apologised.
Most importantly, Patel told ThePrint that the matter had been resolved. He also said that he had apologised for his own behaviour.
This statement provides additional context that is not visible in the short viral clip.
It also means that the current situation should not be described simply as an ongoing confrontation without mentioning the professor’s later account.
What did NSUI say?
The incident also attracted the attention of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in Gujarat.
NSUI Gujarat vice-president Vedant Tomar called for an apology and an impartial inquiry into the incident.
The organisation also raised concerns about the professor’s conduct towards the student. According to The Indian Express, NSUI demanded action and warned that it could organise a protest.
The Times of India reported that NSUI wanted the professor to apologise to the student and asked Nirma University to conduct an impartial inquiry. It also sought assurances that students would have an appropriate mechanism to raise grievances.
At the same time, Tomar later said that he had spoken to the professor and was told that the matter had been resolved.
It is important to identify these as NSUI’s demands and statements, rather than as findings of an official investigation.
Has Nirma University taken action?
As of September 25, 2026, there has been no detailed public statement from Nirma University explaining disciplinary action against Professor Patel in relation to the viral video.
Reports from The Indian Express and PTI-based coverage said attempts to obtain a response from university authorities did not initially produce a detailed comment.
The Times of India reported that Nirma University Director General R. N. Patel said he was not aware of the incident at that point and would look into it.
Therefore, claims circulating online about suspension, termination or other formal punishment should be treated carefully unless the university or another authoritative source confirms them.
Why the full context matters
The biggest challenge with this story is that the video became viral before the complete circumstances were publicly established.
The footage clearly became the basis for widespread discussion, but a short clip does not necessarily show everything that happened before or after the recorded moment.
Professor Patel has specifically argued that the video does not capture the complete context. He also says that the student apologised and that he subsequently apologised for his own behaviour.
At the same time, NSUI has raised concerns about the professor’s conduct and asked for an inquiry.
A responsible news report should therefore present both the visible portion of the video and the subsequent statements from the people involved, rather than treating social-media interpretation as established fact.
Timeline of the incident
September 18–20:
Technofora 2026 was held at Nirma University’s Institute of Technology.
September 19:
The reported confrontation between Professor Patel and the student took place during the event.
September 24:
The video began receiving widespread attention on social media and news reports.
September 24–25:
NSUI demanded an apology and inquiry and warned of possible protest action.
September 25:
Professor Patel told ThePrint that the matter had been resolved and that he had also apologised for his behaviour.
What is confirmed and what remains unclear?
Confirmed by available reporting
- The incident was connected to Technofora 2026.
- The event was held at Nirma University.
- Professor Himanshu Patel was involved.
- A video showing the professor holding the student’s collar circulated online.
- The reported student remark involved the “Panvel” dialogue.
- NSUI demanded an apology and inquiry.
- Professor Patel later said the matter was resolved and that he apologised.
Still unclear
- The complete conversation immediately before the confrontation.
- The student’s exact intention when making the remark.
- Whether Nirma University will conduct a formal disciplinary inquiry.
- Whether any formal action has been taken against the professor or student.
Final takeaway
The Nirma University professor-student viral video has become a major social-media discussion because a light-hearted film reference during a comedy programme was followed by a confrontation on stage.
The footage appears to show Professor Himanshu Patel holding the student’s collar and warning him after the student reportedly interrupted him with the “Panvel” dialogue. However, the short viral clip does not provide the complete context of the interaction.
Professor Patel has since told ThePrint that the incident has been resolved, that the student apologised and that he also apologised for his own behaviour. Meanwhile, NSUI has called for an apology and an impartial inquiry.
For now, the most accurate description is that the incident is a viral campus controversy, not a fully established account of everything that happened behind the camera. Until Nirma University provides a detailed official account or an inquiry establishes further facts, claims about punishment, legal action or additional events should be treated cautiously.