Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Jadavpur University Faces Controversy Over Hijab Check
A student at Jadavpur University in West Bengal complained that during an exam, an invigilator asked her to partially remove her hijab to check for headphones.
The student felt humiliated and filed a complaint.
The university's Vice-Chancellor said he will look into the matter.
Some students and a student organization are demanding an investigation, saying the incident violates the student's constitutional rights.
The university officials said that only students acting suspiciously were checked, and no electronic devices were found on the student in question.
A third-year student complained about an invigilator asking her to partially remove her hijab during an exam to check for headphones.
The student alleged that the invigilator asked irrelevant questions about her hijab and examined her in a separate room.
The university's Vice-Chancellor termed the incident unfortunate and said a fact-finding committee will be set up.
Students and a student organization demanded an investigation, citing a violation of constitutional rights.
University officials stated that only suspiciously acting students were checked, and no electronic devices were found on the complainant.
- Who
- A third-year English Department student at Jadavpur University
- What
- Alleged hijab check during an exam
- When
- December 23
- Where
- Jadavpur University, West Bengal
- Why
- Invigilator suspected the student of wearing headphones under her hijab
- Date of Incident
- December 23
- Department Involved
- English Department
- Complainant's Status
- Third-year student
- University's Response
- Looking into the matter, will set up a fact-finding committee
- Students Caught Cheating
- At least four, none from the minority community
- Student Organization's Demand
- Immediate investigation and respect for the victim's individuality