Jamia Millia Islamia has extended online classes till November 24 amid ongoing student protests on campus. In a fresh office order issued today, October 28, the university announced changes to the academic schedule, including the dates for semester examinations and winter vacation.According to the notice, online classes for all courses will continue until November 24. Even-semester classes will begin on January 13, 2027. The university has also revised the examination schedule and announced that winter vacation will start on December 25.The decision comes amid protests over the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU). Students have been demanding a clear timeline for the approval of the union’s constitution and the announcement of election dates.
Changes announced by the university
Jamia Millia Islamia has extended online classes till November 24 amid ongoing student protests
As per the latest order issued by the Office of the Registrar, the university has announced the following changes:
- Online classes will continue until November 24, 2026.
- Teaching for the odd semester through online mode will end on November 24.
- End-semester examinations for practical, fieldwork, project viva and minor project viva will be held online from November 25 to November 30.
- End-semester examinations for theory papers will be conducted online from December 1 to December 24.
- Winter vacation for the 2026–27 academic session will be observed from December 25, 2026, to January 12, 2027.
- Even-semester classes will begin on January 13, 2027.
The university has directed all deans, heads of departments and other officials to ensure that online classes and examinations are conducted smoothly. They have also been asked to maintain students’ attendance and other records.The latest order follows days of protests by students demanding the restoration of the students’ union. The university had shifted classes across all courses to online mode on October 24, citing concerns about students’ safety and security amid rising tensions on campus.The protest continued on Wednesday, marking its 17th day. Students have been demanding a definite date for the union elections and a timeline for approving the JMISU constitution. Elections have not been held since 2006.On Monday, the university announced that elections would be held within 15 days of the approval of the union’s constitution. It also revoked suspension and show-cause notices issued to students during the protest and announced a committee to look into the conduct of security staff.However, protesting students said the decision did not fully address their demands because the administration had not set a deadline for approving the constitution. Four students have been on an indefinite hunger strike over the issue.
