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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
JNU cites HC order to deny automatic extension of hostel stay for PhD scholars
NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration clarified on Wednesday that it will not automatically extend hostel accommodation for PhD students who have received academic extensions. Citing a recent Delhi High Court order and institutional hostel rules, the university stated that such requests will now be considered on a case-by-case basis. This announcement comes amid ongoing protests by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU), which has been on a hunger strike for 13 days. The students are protesting against the denial of hostel extensions and demanding the restoration of the university's previous entrance examination system. In an official circular, the university referenced the HC's judgment in the Jommani Das vs JNU case, delivered on June 27. The court ruled that PhD scholar Jommani Das must vacate her hostel by August 15, 2025, rejecting her request for an extension until the year's end. The university indicated that this ruling now shapes its policy regarding hostel accommodations. Additionally, the Dean of Students' office issued an undertaking on July 7, stating that PhD scholars seeking extensions must declare their thesis submission date. Approval will depend on room availability and humanitarian factors. The JNUSU also voiced opposition to the shift from the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) to a UGC-NET-based admission system, claiming it undermines the university's inclusive ethos. The administration, however, emphasized that its policy is in compliance with the court's ruling.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
JNUSU president hospitalised amid ongoing hunger stir
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Nitish Kumar was hospitalised on Tuesday, the 12th day of an ongoing hunger strike, after he complained of chest pain, JNUSU members said. Students have been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE), which has been replaced with a UGC-NET-based entrance system in recent years. The other demands include increasing the merit-cum-means scholarship and revocation of hostel eviction notices for PhD scholars on academic extension. Mr. Kumar, a member of the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association (AISA), was taken to Safdarjung Hospital. Loni, a JNU student and an AISA activist, who participated in the hunger strike, was also rushed to AIIMS on Tuesday afternoon after she blacked out. Both of them are said to be in stable condition. The JNUSU, in an open letter to the JNU Teachers' Association, stated that 14 students have been on hunger strike. 'Our principal demand is the restoration of the JNUEE. This exam has long ensured that this campus remains accessible to students from diverse backgrounds across the country. Its continuation is essential for safeguarding the inclusive character and academic integrity of JNU,' the letter read.
