Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Jamia Students Protest Admission Lapses, Demand Probe, Controller’s Resignation
Students at Jamia Millia Islamia protested about what they say were problems with admissions.
They were concerned about the spot-registration process for the 2026–27 academic year.
Several student groups joined the march to the office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare.
They want an independent and fair investigation.
They also want the Controller of Examinations to resign.
The groups asked the university to cancel campus bans on protesting students.
The university said most of the admission concerns had already been addressed.
It also said its admission process was transparent and that the suspensions were nearly finished.
Students marched to the Dean of Students’ Welfare office over alleged irregularities in spot-registration admissions for the 2026–27 academic session.
The protest was organised by AISA and several other student organisations, including AIRSO, DISSC, Fraternity Movement, MSF, NSUI, SFI and SIO.
Protesters demanded a fair inquiry, the resignation of the Controller of Examinations and the withdrawal of campus bans imposed on students.
Jamia Millia Islamia previously suspended four students for three to 10 days over an unauthorised August 24 sit-in.
The university said most admission-related demands had been addressed and described its admission process as transparent.
- Who
- Students of Jamia Millia Islamia and organisations including AISA, AIRSO, DISSC, Fraternity Movement, MSF, NSUI, SFI and SIO.
- What
- A protest was held over alleged irregularities in spot-registration admissions, with demands for an inquiry, the Controller of Examinations’ resignation and revocation of campus bans.
- When
- Tuesday; the disputed earlier sit-in took place on August 24.
- Where
- Outside the Dean of Students’ Welfare office at Jamia Millia Islamia, after a march from the Hygienic Canteen.
- Why
- Students alleged that the admission process was irregular and sought a fair, transparent investigation.
Students’ allegations and demands
University’s response
Admission process
Students’ allegations and demands
Students alleged irregularities in the spot-registration admissions and demanded a fair, transparent inquiry.
University’s response
Jamia Millia Islamia rejected similar allegations as baseless and said its admission process was extremely transparent and could not be manipulated.
Responsibility for the process
Students’ allegations and demands
Protesters sought the resignation of the Controller of Examinations, whom they held responsible for the alleged failure of the admission process.
University’s response
The university said officials had engaged with students and assured them that genuine grievances would be examined by competent authorities.
Student suspensions and campus access
Students’ allegations and demands
Student organisations demanded that the campus ban on protesting students be revoked.
University’s response
The university said the suspensions followed an unauthorised sit-in, and that their terms were nearing completion; one 10-day suspension was due to end in two days.
- Academic session
- 2026–27
- Protest route
- From the Hygienic Canteen to the Dean of Students’ Welfare office
- Main demand
- A fair and transparent inquiry into spot-registration admissions
- Additional demand
- Resignation of the Controller of Examinations
- Earlier disciplinary action
- Four students were suspended for periods ranging from three to 10 days
- University position
- The university said most admission demands had been addressed and its admission process was extremely transparent
- Possible next step
- Student organisations said they would intensify the agitation if their demands were not met