Protests erupted in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, as students from various colleges, including Binod Bihari Mahato Koylanchal University, opposed the state's new clustering system for higher education. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and AJSU Chhatra Sangh argue that the changes will complicate education, increase costs, and disrupt regular classes.

• 01Protests were held at multiple institutions including Binod Bihari Mahato Koylanchal University and P K Roy Memorial College.
• 02Students fear that the clustering system will force them to switch colleges for different subjects, leading to increased transportation costs.
• 03Anshu Tiwari, a member of the ABVP, criticized the government's reforms as making education 'complex, expensive, and impractical.'
• 04A special seminar is scheduled for May 21-22 in Ranchi to discuss the implementation of the cluster system.
• 05Concerns were raised about the impact on students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who may struggle more under the new system.

The protests reflect significant student dissatisfaction with proposed changes to higher education, which could lead to increased costs and logistical challenges for students.