JNU Students Launch Indefinite Hunger Strike for JNUEE Restoration

Since June 26, 2025, students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the restoration of the JNUEE (JNU Entrance Examination), particularly for PhD admissions, as they face a new admission model based on UGC-NET scores.

Key Issues Behind the Hunger Strike

• Restoration of JNUEE: The shift from JNUEE to CUET-PG and UGC-NET based admissions since 2022 has raised concerns about fairness.
• PhD Admissions Norms: New eligibility criteria disqualify students who appeared for the UGC-NET in June 2025, affecting many hopeful candidates.
• Hostel Evictions: Eviction notices issued to PhD scholars lacking scholarships highlight the urgent needs of these students.
• Increased Scholarships: Protestors demand merit-cum-means scholarships and a rollback of proctorial actions against student activists.

Students’ Call to Action

Students continue to appeal to faculty members for solidarity, urging them to join the hunger strike to demonstrate support for their cause.

Administration’s Stance

The JNU administration has cited delays in the academic calendar as justification for the revised admission criteria but has yet to resolve the ongoing protests.

Further Reading and Direct Download Links

• Read more about the JNU Students' Hunger Strike - Daily Tribune (Direct Download Link)
• JNU Students' Union vs. Administration - NDTV Education (Direct Download Link)

This ongoing protest is a crucial movement for protecting student rights and ensuring fair admissions at JNU.