Jamia suspends four students over protest against alleged admission irregularities
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New Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended four students and barred them from entering the campus in connection with a protest over alleged irregularities in 2026-27 admissions, according to suspension orders issued by the university.
Adding to this, Jamia suspends four students over protest against alleged admission irregularities The students were part of an "unauthorised" sit-in at the university's Central Canteen on August 24, despite being informed that protests could be held only at a designated area near Gate No. 18, according to the university.
Meanwhile, PTI has seen copies of the suspension orders issued by the university's chief proctor on August 26.
Notably, The orders state that the students were suspended for varying periods and barred from entering the campus during the suspension period. They have also been asked to explain why further disciplinary action should not be taken against them.
As per the latest buzz, "One student has been suspended for 10 days, two students for a week each and a fourth student for only three days, depending on the varying degree of offence," a university official told PTI.
In further updates, "The suspension periods are fairly brief so the students can come back to their academic commitments without any disruption. We have no intention to punish students, just that grievances should be raised through proper channels," the official added.
On top of that, The development comes days after students affiliated with the Jamia unit of the National Students' Union of India held an indefinite sit-in demanding transparency in examination results, a review of admissions and accountability for alleged irregularities in the admission process.
The NSUI had also alleged that protesting students were forcibly removed from the campus.
Source: Hindustan Times