Jamia Millia Islamia end-semester exams announced: online classes extended till November 24

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) announced the dates for its end-semester examinations and extended online classes until November 24, 2026, following a meeting held today, October 29, 2026. The decision was made due to the ongoing situation on the university campus, which officials deemed not conducive for an academic environment, aiming to ensure the safety and security of bonafide students.

This announcement comes amidst ongoing student protests that began on October 12, 2026, demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU) and the removal of the university’s Chief Proctor. The university had previously transitioned to online classes from October 24, 2026, as a precautionary measure.

Revised Examination and Class Schedule

A meeting of all Deans, Heads, Directors, and Officials was convened today at 4:30 pm in the FTK CIT, where it was unanimously agreed that the campus situation necessitated a revised academic calendar. The university has outlined specific dates for practical examinations, theory papers, and the duration of online classes.

The revised schedule indicates that online classes for the odd semester will continue until November 24, 2026. Following this, practical components of the end-semester examinations will commence, with theory papers to be conducted entirely online.

Context of Ongoing Student Protests

The decision to extend online classes and conduct examinations remotely is directly linked to the student protests that have been ongoing since October 12, 2026. Students initiated a protest and hunger strike with demands including the reinstatement of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU), which was suspended in 2006 following incidents of violent clashes, attacks on teachers, and disruptions to classes.

Despite the university’s agreement to hold union elections, students rejected the appeal, stating that the notice for elections did not provide a clear and unambiguous announcement regarding the restoration of the students’ union. The university’s official website features a notice regarding the temporary closure of the campus and the transition to online learning, with a revised schedule for online classes expected shortly. A JMI spokesperson stated the move to online classes was “as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.”

University Response and Future Steps

The Jamia Millia Islamia administration, through an official notice, articulated the rationale behind the recent decisions. The notice stated, “To assess the situation, a meeting of all Deans/Heads/Directors/Officials was held today at 4.30 pm in the FTK CIT, and after detailed discussion it has been unanimously agreed that the situation of the University Campus is not conducive for academic environment, therefore, to ensure the safety and security of bonafide students of the University.”

The university is reportedly establishing a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct during the protests. Students and the public are encouraged to refer to the university’s official channels, including its website at jmi.ac.in, for further updates on the situation and official announcements regarding the resumption of in-person classes and other related details.

Further reading

• Jamia Millia Islamia extends online classes, announces virtual exams and winter holiday dates
• Jamia Millia Islamia odd-semester exams shifted to virtual mode amid protests
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• Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 option entry deadline extended to November 2
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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