Jamia Millia Islamia extends online classes till November 24. (Image: PTI) Amid the ongoing protests by the students of Jamia Millia Islamia, the university on Wednesday announced its decision to continue with its classes in online mode till November 24 in view of the prevailing circumstances. According to the latest order, physical classes at Jamia will not resume before January 13, with the university also announcing changes to the mode of examinations and the winter vacation schedule. The university has decided to conduct its odd-semester examinations in online mode. Students will accordingly appear for their scheduled odd-semester exams remotely. Jamia will observe its winter vacation from December 25 to January 12. Classes for the even semester are scheduled to resume from January 13, when regular academic activities are expected to restart. The decision means that students will continue with online teaching until November 24, followed by the examination period and winter break, before physical classes are scheduled to resume in the new academic session. The university's revised academic arrangements are aimed at ensuring continuity of teaching and examinations amid the ongoing unrest in the university over students' demand for restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union. The university alleged widespread vandalism overnight on October 27, claiming protesting students and locals damaged gates and boundary walls, brought down gate number 4C, threw stones, and damaged surveillance cameras and the CCTV control room. In a statement, the university said its proctorial team and teachers rushed to the campus after receiving reports of the incidents. It also alleged that a group of masked protesters reached the boys' hostels in an attempt to mobilise additional support. The administration said the extent of the damage raised serious concerns about the safety of students, faculty members, and non-teaching staff. In addition to this, the university has also cancelled cultural programmes planned for its 106th Foundation Day on Thursday, citing security concerns. The protest continued despite the university's announcement on Monday that it would hold student union elections within 15 days of the union's constitution being approved. The administration has also revoked suspension and show-cause notices issued to students during the agitation and ordered an enquiry into the conduct of security personnel. Mahima Joshi works as a Chief Copy Editor at Times Now and is part of the India and Breaking Desk. Covering national stories and bringing breaking new... View More