Jamia Millia Islamia has reportedly extended online classes until November 24 and decided to conduct examinations virtually, with physical classes expected to resume after January 13, according to a report published on Wednesday.
The development came amid continuing protests at the university over demands for the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU) and the announcement of an election schedule.
The latest report indicated a further extension of online teaching arrangements that the university had introduced on October 24, citing concerns over the prevailing campus situation and the safety of students.
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The university had earlier announced that online classes would continue until November 8, following a meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif and attended by deans, department heads and other officials.
Under that arrangement, the second mid-term semester examinations were also to be conducted online, with departments responsible for finalising examination schedules and procedures in consultation with the Controller of Examinations.
The administration had said it would review the campus situation after the Diwali holidays before deciding whether to continue online teaching.
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The academic disruption followed protests that began on October 12, when students launched a hunger strike demanding the restoration of the university's students' union and the declaration of election dates.
Protesters also raised concerns about disciplinary action against students and the conduct of security personnel during the agitation.
The university subsequently issued notices directing protesting students to vacate designated campus premises, warning of disciplinary and legal action if the instructions were not followed.
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Although Wednesday's report cited November 24 as the extended deadline for online classes and indicated that physical teaching would resume after January 13, the published report did not include the revised university order or details explaining the gap between those dates.
The university's previously reported official arrangement provided for online classes until November 8, with a subsequent review of the campus situation.
Further clarification from Jamia on the revised academic calendar, examination dates and resumption of classroom teaching is awaited.
Verification note: The October 28 report contains only a headline and developing-story notice. The November 24 and January 13 dates have not been independently confirmed from a university order.