Jamia Students End 18-Day Protest As University Agrees To Reinstate Students’ Union, Elections In 2027

Last Updated:October 30, 2026, 08:14 IST

Jamia students called off the protests after the university administration agreed to reinstate the Students’ Union and withdraw protest-related disciplinary actions, and bans.

Jamia administration has agreed to withdraw disciplinary action taken against students during the agitation. (Credits: ANI)

The 18-day-long hunger strike and protest by students of Jamia Millia Islamia have come to an end after the university administration agreed to their key demands, including the reinstatement of the Students’ Union. The administration has issued an order restoring the union, while also withdrawing disciplinary action, suspensions and campus bans imposed on students in connection with the protests.

Jamia Registrar Mehtab Alam Rizvi has ended the hunger strike by offering juice to the protesting students, following which they called off their agitation.

Jamia Students’ Union Constitution to Be Implemented by May 2027

According to a statement shared by the Students’ Union, the university will complete the process of implementing the union’s constitution by May 15, 2027. The move is an important step towards restoring formal student representation on campus.

The statement also outlined the proposed timeline for student union elections. Polls will be held within six weeks of the commencement of the next academic session. Based on the expected academic calendar, the elections are likely to take place in July or August 2027. However, the final dates will be announced by Jamia.

Disciplinary Action Against Protesters Withdrawn

According to the agreement, Jamia administration has agreed to withdraw disciplinary action taken against students during the agitation. According to the Students’ Union, all protest-related suspensions and campus bans have been revoked, providing relief to students who faced action during the demonstrations.

The students had been demanding the restoration of the Students’ Union and the resumption of the election process. After 18 days of protests and a hunger strike, the administration’s decision has led to the withdrawal of the agitation.

The university had earlier suspended physical classes up till November 24. The university had also shifted odd-semester examinations online, citing an environment that is not conducive to academic learning. Jamia had also suspended in-person academic activities beyond November 8. The varsity has now removed protest-related disciplinary actions, suspensions and campus bans.

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Why did Jamia Millia Islamia students end their 18-day protest and hunger strike?

Students called off their 18-day agitation after the university administration agreed to their key demands, including reinstating the Students’ Union and withdrawing all protest-related disciplinary actions, suspensions, and campus bans.

When will the Jamia Students’ Union constitution be implemented and elections held?

The university will complete the implementation of the union’s constitution by May 15, 2027. Elections are expected to take place within six weeks of the next academic session, likely in July or August 2027.

Why were Jamia Millia Islamia students holding protests on campus?

The agitation began on October 12, with students demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union, which had been disbanded since 2006 following campus violence and academic disruptions.

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