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United In Anger: JNU Students Upset Over Early Morning Hostel Raids

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday October 19, 2017

Though the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) authorities call it a 'check', early morning raids in the hostel rooms has riled its students, with many of them accused the administration of attempting to malign the university's scholars, especially its women.

JNU Teachers' Body Calls For 'Public Inquiry' Against Vice Chancellor

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

For the first time in JNU, its teachers' association yesterday called for a 'public inquiry' against Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for allegedly violating various conventions of the university.

Still No Clue About Missing JNU Student Najeeb Ahmad, Najeeb's Mother Detained Outside Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The Delhi High Court today said "there is complete lack of interest" on the CBI's part in probing the disappearance of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed. The court had handed over the probe to the CBI five months ago.

JNU Admission 2018: Last Date Extended Till October 17, Apply Now @ Jnu.ac.in

Education | NDTV Education Team | Monday October 16, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has extended the last date for application for the admission to various courses for academic session 2018-2019.

JNU Student Najeeb Ahmad Missing For Last One Year: The Story So Far

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S (With Inputs from Agencies) | Monday October 16, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Najeeb Ahmad went missing after an altercation with some students belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the campus last October.

Delhi High Court Sets Aside JNU Disciplinary Action Against Kanhaiya Kumar, Others

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The Delhi High Court today set aside the disciplinary action taken by Jawaharlal Nehru University against 15 of its students, including former JNU Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar, in connection with a controversial event on February 9 last year in the campus.

4-Foot-Long Cobra Causes Panic At JNU Campus

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday October 12, 2017

Residents of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) were stunned to discover a venomous Cobra inside the campus on Tuesday afternoon. The 4-foot-long snake was spotted outside the staff quarters of the 1000-acre university.

JNU Admission 2018: Today Is Last Day For Online Registration, Entrance Exam In December

Education | NDTV Education Team | Friday October 13, 2017

Entrance exam will be held on 27, 28, 29 and 30 December 2017.

GSCASH Was Working Fine: Ex-JNU Vice Chancellor On Scrapped Body

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 8, 2017

Heading the central university between 2011-16, SK Sopory was instrumental in strengthening GSCASH (Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment) by making it compliant with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.

JNU Emeritus Professors Concerned Over Breach Of Conventions

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University's seven emeritus professors today accused its Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar of breaching conventions and ignoring objections of the faculty over the decisions taken by him.

Rahul Gandhi Supported Anti-Nationals, Obstructed Narmada Project: Smriti Irani

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Union minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for allegedly sympathising with those who raised anti-national slogans at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and asserted that the people of Gujarat would never support his party in the upcoming assembly polls.

'Stop Victimization Of Prof. Nivedita Menon Of JNU': Academics, Artists, Activists Write To President Ram Nath Kovind

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday October 3, 2017

A petition signed by more than 1800 academics, artists, lawyers, journalists, and civil rights activists from around the world has been sent to President of India demanding to stop the to stop the victimization of Prof Nivedita Menon Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Students Defy JNU Administration Order, Conduct 'GSCASH' Gender Committee Elections

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday September 27, 2017

The students defied a letter issued by the JNU Chief Proctor which said disciplinary action would be taken against Bhagat Singh Saini, chairperson of the disbanded GSCASH Students Election Committee, if he continued to conduct the elections.

Saksham Committee Questions Disbanding Of JNU GSCASH

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 27, 2017

Members of UGC-appointed 'Saksham Taskforce' for ensuring gender sensitisation in universities have questioned the Jawaharlal Nehru University's decision to disband Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH).

JNU's GSCASH Vs ICC Issue: Important Things To Know

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday September 22, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University's Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) was replaced by Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) recently by the administration.

JNU Administration Forms Committee To Conduct Polls To Elect ICC Representatives

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

The committee is headed by Prof Umesh Ashok Kadam, dean of students, and other being Prof Rajnish K Mishra, Bhaswati Das, Garima Dalal, and Tapan Bihari.

JNU Decides To Replace Sexual Harassment Panel, Faces Flak

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The JNU administration today decided to replace the Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) with an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), drawing protests from students and teachers.

JNU Admission 2018: JNU CEEB Online Application Process Starts, Apply Before October 13 @ Jnu.ac.in

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday September 21, 2017

JNU has started the online application process for the Combined Entrance Examination for the admission to Biotechnology Programmes (CEEB ) 2018-19 on the official website of the varsity.

Pool Parties, McDonalds Burgers Lured Students, Says ABVP After Delhi University Defeat

India News | Written by Amba Srinivasan | Monday September 18, 2017

After a high stakes battle over the last couple of weeks, Delhi was witness to India's most reputed universities Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University declare election results for their students unions. The Congress-backed NSUI made a comeback in Delhi University defeating the ABVP. On The NDTV Dialogues this week, Rocky Tuseed, the new ...

JNU Increases Research Seats, Application Process Begins For Admission

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Saturday September 16, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) 2018-19 will be held on 27, 28, 29 and 30 December 2017.

JNU To Conduct Entrance Exam In December: Important Points Candidates Should Know

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday September 21, 2017

According to a release issued by the administration, the entrance examination will be conducted from December 27 to December 30.

JNUSU Opposes Varsity's Move To Replace GSCASH

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday September 14, 2017

"The JNUSU assures the student community that we will fight tooth and nail against any administrative attempts to undermine GSCASH, " JNUSU President Geeta Kumari said.

JNU, Delhi University Among Organisations That Can't Get Foreign Funds

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 14, 2017

Prominent academic institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, IIT Delhi, ICAR besides Supreme Court Bar Association are among several hundred organisations barred by the Centre from receiving foreign funds.

Left Alliance Wins JNU Students Union Elections; 3 Key Takeaways

Education | NDTV Education Team | Monday September 11, 2017

The United Left alliance (AISA, SFI and DSF coalition) was successful in winning all four central panel seats, by defeating in the Jawharlal Nehru University students union (JNUSU) election for which the polling was held on Friday.

In Clean Sweep, Left Alliance Trounces ABVP In JNU Students' Election

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 10, 2017

The United Left alliance has retained all four seats in the Jawaharlal Nehru University students union election, defeating the RSS-backed ABVP by considerable margins.

JNUSU Election Results 2017: Left Alliance Leading As Counting Is Underway; 10 Points

Education | NDTV Education Team | Sunday September 10, 2017

The polling to the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) elections were conducted yesterday and the counting started late in the night.

Nearly 60 Per Cent Voting At JNU Students Union Polls

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 9, 2017

More than 4,600 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cast their ballots on Friday to elect their union representatives for the next one year.

JNUSU Election 2017: What Sets It Apart From Other Student Union Elections

Education | NDTV Education Team | Saturday September 9, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi will go to students union polls on September 8. The JNUSU elections are conducted on the basis of JNUSU constitution, in which, the students are the sole authority for organising of the student union elections and the administration has no role in the entire electoral process.

Delhi High Court Directs CBI To Take Steps To Trace Missing JNU Student Najeeb Ahmad

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

The Delhi High Court today directed the CBI to take necessary steps to trace JNU student Najeeb Ahmad, who has been missing since October last year.

JNU Vice Chancellor Pitches For Higher Investment In Defence Research

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 3, 2017

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar today pitched for increasing investment in defence research for developing indigenous technology to address the country's security concerns.