On Monday, Jamia Millia Islamia extended online classes for all courses through November 8, 2026, and said its second mid-term semester examinations would also be online.
Online teaching continues through the Diwali holidays
The university’s announcement said online classes would continue until the forthcoming Diwali holidays, giving the extension a defined end point. The second mid-term semester examinations will also take place online. The decision keeps both regular teaching and the semester assessment away from in-person campus activity while protests continue.¹²³
Jamia Millia Islamia had moved classes online from October 24, citing students’ safety and security amid the tense campus situation. The latest order followed a meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif. The administration said it would review the arrangement after the extension period, depending on conditions on campus.¹²³
Protests over the students’ union continued on campus
The accounts place the start of the protests on different dates: students have been protesting for restoration of their union since October 11, while another account says protests at the institute began on October 12. The agitation entered its sixteenth day on Tuesday. Students have continued to press for the restoration of a union that has been dissolved since 2006.¹²³
Jamia Millia Islamia had moved classes online from October 24, citing students’ safety and security amid the tense campus situation.
The campus situation had turned tense on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when attempts were made to forcibly remove the protesting students. Water facilities were cut off, and no entry or exit was allowed. The restrictions added to the pressure on students already protesting on campus over the union’s restoration.¹²³
Tensions escalated on Monday when scuffles broke out between protesters and paramilitary personnel. Police also prevented protesting students from entering the university premises. These confrontations came as the administration dealt with demands tied to the union and the continuing agitation.¹²³
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The administration set a process for union elections
Jamia Millia Islamia ordered that students’ union elections be held within fifteen days of approval of the union’s constitution. Registrar Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi issued the order on Monday, October 26, 2026. The timetable starts after the constitution receives approval, rather than setting a fixed election date in the order.¹²³
The administration’s agreement to hold elections within fifteen days of approval did not end the protest. Students refused to call off their agitation and continued to demand that the university announce an election date. Their demand remained for a stated date, alongside the proposed timetable linked to approval of the constitution.¹²³
On Monday, the university revoked suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the agitation. It also announced a committee to examine how security personnel acted during the protest. The measures addressed disciplinary action against students and the conduct of security staff, while the dispute over union elections remained unresolved.¹²³
Hunger strikers remained at the protest site
Two students continued their hunger strike because they had received no assurances on the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor. The administration directed Rehan Khan, one of the students on an indefinite hunger strike, to vacate the protest site. The strike and the direction to leave were among the continuing points of tension around the campus protest.¹²³
The administration set a process for union elections Jamia Millia Islamia ordered that students’ union elections be held within fifteen days of approval of the union’s constitution.
Plan around campus disruption timelines
If you study at a university facing active protests, expect teaching and exams to move online without much notice. The shift from October 24 and the extension to November 8 show that such decisions can change quickly, so keep your study materials accessible digitally and prepare for online assessments. If you are applying for jobs or internships that require completed coursework, factor in possible delays in exam results or academic records.¹²³
When choosing a course or role at an institution with unrest, check whether administrative processes are tied to approvals rather than fixed dates. The union election being scheduled only after constitution approval means timelines can stretch, so do not rely on quick resolutions for your own plans. Also, if you are a student, be ready for restrictions like entry bans or cut-off facilities, which can affect your ability to attend in-person activities or meet deadlines.¹²³
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- indianexpress.com — https://indianexpress.com/article/education/jamia-millia-islamia-jmi-extends-online-classes-exams-student-union-protests-jmisu-10938697/
- news18.com — https://www.news18.com/education-career/jamia-millia-islamia-extends-online-classes-till-november-8-mid-term-semester-exam-to-be-held-virtually-10398694.html
- thehindu.com — https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/jamia-university-orders-student-union-polls-within-15-days-of-constitution-approval-two-students-continue-hunger-strike/article71625645.ece
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