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He said there is a lot to be done in helping the students pursue their studies in India and they are putting all their efforts in this direction.

"The situation is still grave back home, but my family has assured that they are fine," shares Md Karimi, a Masters student from a city college.

Students need to complete an online application form, submit a 30-second video, along with all KYC documents

A total of 158 Afghan nationals including 136 men and 22 women are studying various UG, PG and PhD courses offered by the campus, constituent and affiliated colleges of the university

Speaking to Telangana Today over phone, they say they want to return to Hyderabad as soon as the situation allows.

Amidst the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan, several scared female students in the city are not ready to give up on their nation as yet.

University has 158 nationals, including 136 men and 22 women, on its rolls