Major decision by Jamia University: Classes to continue online until November 24; December semester exams will also be held online.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has issued a new directive regarding online classes and semester examinations. According to an office order issued on October 28, 2026, online instruction for the odd semester at the university will now continue until November 24. Previous notices and orders had indicated that classes would be conducted online until November 8.
The university administration stated that conditions on campus are not currently conducive to academic activities. This decision was reached following a meeting involving deans, heads of departments, directors, and other officials, with the aim of ensuring student safety.
Examinations to be held online in November-December
The new directive from Jamia also outlines the schedule for practical and theory examinations. All examinations will be conducted in an online mode.
Online classes: Until November 24, 2026
Conclusion of odd semester online instruction: November 24, 2026
Practical examinations, field work, project vivas, and minor project vivas: November 25 to November 30, 2026
End-semester theory examinations: December 1 to December 24, 2026
Winter vacation to begin on December 25
For the 2026-27 academic session, the university’s winter vacation will run from December 25, 2026, to January 12, 2027. Classes for the even semester will commence thereafter, on January 13, 2027.
Departments instructed to comply with the directive
The office order directs all deans, heads of departments, and directors to ensure compliance with these new instructions. They have been tasked with taking the necessary steps to facilitate the smooth conduct of online classes and examinations, as well as maintaining regular records of student attendance and other relevant data.
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