Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has agreed to hold its 2026-27 student union elections on November 5, 2026, after a twenty-day student protest demanding elections and the removal of the university’s proctor. This decision came after a meeting between student representatives and Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon on October 8, 2026.
- Student union elections scheduled for November 5, 2026
- Proctor Mohammad Naveed Khan replaced by Mohammad Nafees Ahmed Ansari
- Election process begins October 26 with voter list display
- Students demanded elections and proctor removal during 20-day protest
What changes has AMU made following the student protest?
In response to student demands, AMU announced the election schedule for the student union and replaced the proctor. Mohammad Naveed Khan was replaced by Mohammad Nafees Ahmed Ansari, a professor in the Department of Political Science. Ansari’s appointment as proctor began immediately and will last for two years or until further notice. He will continue teaching while serving as proctor.
When will the student union election process begin and what is the schedule?
The election process will start on October 26, 2026, with the display of voter lists at 10 am in each faculty. Students can file corrections to the voter lists on October 27. Nomination papers can be filed on October 29, followed by scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations on October 29 and 30 respectively. The final list of candidates will be published on October 31. Campaigning will culminate in final speeches on November 3, and polling will take place on November 5 from 9 am to 5 pm. Vote counting will begin the same evening.
| Event | Date/Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Display of voters' list | October 26 (Monday) | 10 am |
| Filing corrections in voters' list | October 27 (Tuesday) | 2 pm |
| Final voters' list notification | October 27 (Tuesday) | 4 pm |
| Filing nomination papers | October 29 (Thursday) | 10 am to 1 pm |
| Scrutiny of nomination papers | October 29 (Thursday) | 4 pm onwards |
| Withdrawal of nomination | October 30 (Friday) | 10 am to 1 pm |
| Display of valid candidates | October 30 (Friday) | 4 pm |
| Allotment of serial numbers | October 31 (Saturday) | 10 am |
| Final list circulation | October 31 (Saturday) | 4 pm |
| Final speeches | November 3 (Tuesday) | 2 pm onwards |
| Polling | November 5 (Thursday) | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Counting of votes | November 5 (Thursday) | 7 pm onwards |
Why did the students protest at AMU?
The students protested for twenty days demanding the holding of student union elections and the removal of the existing proctor. They sought better representation and a fair election process on campus. The announcement of the election schedule and the appointment of a new proctor address these key demands.
What is the significance of holding student union elections at AMU?
Student union elections allow students to elect representatives who can voice their concerns and participate in campus governance. After a long period without elections, this process will restore student representation and encourage active participation in university affairs.
Have the student protests officially ended?
The university’s announcement does not confirm the formal end of the protests. However, the election process will proceed as scheduled, including nominations, campaigning, and voting in early November.
