Joining WhatsApp groups through social media exposes the mobil | IGNOU Update
Joining WhatsApp groups through social media exposes the mobile number to unknown persons due to which there is a risk of unnecessary calls, messages, etc. especially for girls.
If you want to make a WhatsApp group, then you can create / join the group with the same students by contacting your program coordinator.
Therefore, whatever decision has to be taken, it would be good to take it carefully.