DESAM cultural affairs secretary Oinam Surjakanta said that Government Dance College Manipur was set up in 1958 but the institute is yet to affiliate in any of the universities.

A joint release issued by the students' unions stated that as per guidelines of MUC, students who pursue diploma or virashad along with Bachelor degree from Shri Shri Balmukunda Dev Music College Students, Government Dance College and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy are not allowed to take admission in master courses opened in the university.

Student wing leader Bhumeshor said that during the entrance test for admission to MA in MUC held on November 18, some students protested, demanding MA admission in MUC against the UGC norms.