Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Panjab University Postpones Exams Due to Student Protests Over Senate Polls
Students at Panjab University are upset because elections for the school's Senate have been delayed for over a year.
They are protesting and said they would not take their exams or let others take them until the election date is announced.
Because of this, the university decided to postpone exams scheduled for November 18th to 20th.
The university said they will announce new dates later.
The students also protested a previous plan by the government to change how the university's main boards are chosen, but that plan was cancelled.
However, the students feel the cancellation was not enough and want proof that elections will happen soon.
Some political groups and farmers' organizations are supporting the students' protest.
Panjab University postponed all examinations scheduled from November 18 to 20 due to ongoing student protests.
The protests are demanding the announcement of the Senate polls schedule, which has been pending for over a year.
Students had announced a boycott of examinations and threatened to disrupt their conduct if their demands were not met.
A previous government notification to restructure university governing bodies was withdrawn, but students deemed it insufficient.
Revised dates for the postponed examinations will be communicated through the university's official channels.
- Who
- Panjab University authorities, protesting students, Panjab University Bachao Morcha (PUBM), Ministry of Education, political parties (AAP, SAD, Congress), farmer unions (SKM), PUCSC vice president Ashmeet Singh, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
- What
- Panjab University postponed examinations scheduled from November 18-20 due to student protests demanding the announcement of the Senate poll schedule. The protests also stemmed from a previously withdrawn government notification to restructure university governing bodies.
- When
- Examinations scheduled for November 18-20 were postponed on November 15. Senate polls have been pending for over a year. The Ministry of Education withdrew its restructuring notification on November 7. A protest was planned for November 17.
- Where
- Panjab University campus.
- Why
- Students are demanding the announcement of the Senate election schedule, which is over a year overdue, and are protesting against a previous government attempt to restructure the university's governing bodies. They are boycotting and threatening to disrupt exams until their demands are met.
Panjab University Authorities
Protesting Students & Supporters
Senate Polls Schedule
Panjab University Authorities
The schedule for Senate polls has been sent for the Chancellor's approval and is expected to be approved soon. The university postponed exams to manage the situation.
Protesting Students & Supporters
Demand the immediate announcement of the Senate poll schedule, which has been pending for over a year. They are boycotting and threatening to disrupt exams until the schedule is released.
University Restructuring Notification
Panjab University Authorities
The Ministry of Education withdrew its notification to restructure PU's governing bodies following pressure.
Protesting Students & Supporters
Considered the withdrawal of the restructuring notification to be half-hearted and continue to demand a clear commitment to holding Senate elections.
Protest Actions
Panjab University Authorities
Ensured security and barricaded entry points to manage the situation.
Protesting Students & Supporters
Announced a 'University shutdown' and threatened to boycott and disrupt exams. Some groups scaled gates and broke locks, leading to an FIR against unidentified individuals.
- Examinations Postponed
- November 18-20
- Reason for Postponement
- Ongoing student protests demanding the announcement of the Senate poll schedule.
- Student Demand
- Announcement of the Panjab University Senate election schedule.
- Senate Poll Status
- Pending for over a year.
- Student Protest Group
- Panjab University Bachao Morcha (PUBM)
- Recent University Action
- Ministry of Education withdrew its restructuring notification on November 7.
- Support for Protest
- AAP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Congress, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), and other farmer unions.
Sources
Amid students’ protest, Panjab University postpones exams
‘It’s Punjab’s fight’: SAD chief Badal reaches PU campus, calls for united front
Panjab University postpones exams, amid students protest over senate polls
Panjab University Postpones Exams Amid Ongoing Student Protest Over Senate Polls
