Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has decided to continue online classes until November 24, 2026, and conduct the odd semester examinations in a virtual mode. This decision responds to ongoing student protests and concerns about safety and security on campus.
- Online classes extended until November 24, 2026
- Practical and viva exams scheduled online from November 25 to 30
- Theory exams to be held online between December 1 and 24
- Winter vacation set from December 25, 2026, to January 12, 2027
- Even semester classes to start on January 13, 2027
- Student protests demand timely Students’ Union elections
- Hunger strike and sit-in continue until firm commitments are made
Why has Jamia Millia Islamia extended online classes?
The university administration stated that the current campus situation is not suitable for normal academic activities. Due to ongoing student protests and concerns over safety and security, JMI extended online classes until November 24, 2026. This decision was made during a meeting of deans, heads of departments, directors, and officials at the FTK-Centre for Information Technology (FTK-CIT).
What is the revised schedule for the odd semester examinations?
Jamia Millia Islamia announced that practical and viva examinations for the odd semester will be conducted online from November 25 to 30, 2026. Theory examinations will follow, taking place online between December 1 and 24, 2026. This change aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid the ongoing unrest.
When will the winter vacation and even semester classes occur?
The university has scheduled the winter vacation for the 2026–27 academic session from December 25, 2026, to January 12, 2027. Following the vacation, classes for the even semester will begin on January 13, 2027.
What are the student protests about?
Student groups at JMI are protesting to demand a fixed timeline for the Students’ Union elections. They want a written commitment from the university administration on drafting and approving the Students’ Union Constitution and completing the election process promptly. The protests include a hunger strike and sit-in that continue until the administration provides a firm commitment.
Have there been any negotiations between students and the administration?
Yes. A delegation of teachers, led by the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, held discussions with student representatives and indicated that a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor (VC) would be arranged. However, the students reported that this meeting did not take place as promised.
The student groups demanded that the Students’ Union Constitution be drafted and approved by December 20, 2026, with the election date announced within 15 days of approval and the election process completed by February 5, 2027. They also requested assurances that no disciplinary action would be taken against participants in the protest.
The administration later verbally proposed a revised timeline: drafting the Constitution by December 20, approval within 20 days of drafting, and announcing the election date within 15 days after approval. However, students noted that this proposal lacked a written commitment and that discussions stopped before their demand for a direct meeting with the VC was addressed.
What is the current status of the protests?
The student groups, including AIDSO, AISA, AIRSO, DISHA, the Fraternity Movement, MSF, SFI, SIO, and the United Students of Jamia, have stated that the hunger strike and sit-in will continue until the university administration provides a firm and written commitment regarding the Students’ Union elections.
