Jamia Millia Islamia Shifts All Classes Online Amid Ongoing Student Protests

Transition to Online Classes at Jamia Millia Islamia

In New Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia University has decided to conduct all classes online due to ongoing student protests on campus. The students are advocating for the reinstatement of the student union that was dissolved in 2006. They have been demonstrating to press for their demands.

An official notice issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, by the university administration stated that this decision was made to ensure the safety of the students.

According to the notice from Registrar Mohammad Mahtab Alam Rizvi, all courses will be conducted online effective immediately until further notice. Faculty members have also been instructed to provide necessary academic support and study materials to students.

Rising Tensions on Campus

On Saturday, several videos surfaced on social media showing students at the university's Gulistane-Ghalib Garden near Gate No. 7, where they were reportedly being asked to vacate their protest site. However, independent verification of these videos has not been confirmed.

Protesters claim that discussions with university officials have not yielded satisfactory results. A 22-year-old student, Ebin Basil, stated that their movement will continue until their demands are met. Basil has been on a hunger strike since October 12.

Allegations Against University Administration

Basil accused the administration of instructing security personnel to dismantle the protest tents and forcibly relocate students who were on hunger strike to the Economics Department building. He also alleged that ambulances were called to take students into custody. However, the university administration has not directly responded to these specific allegations.

Students have raised concerns regarding the decision to shift to online classes, suggesting that it aims to weaken their movement and deter other students from participating in the protests.

Continued Student Activism

The protests at Jamia began on October 12, with students demanding the restoration of the student union that was dissolved in 2006. Meanwhile, the university administration has emphasized the need to prioritize student safety by moving all classes online.