The JNU hunger strike ended after the university administration agreed to revoke the expulsion of five student union office-bearers, withdraw related FIRs and address demands involving hostel facilities, scholarships, admissions and disciplinary procedures, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi.
The indefinite hunger strike had continued for 17 days before the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) called it off. The administration also agreed to withdraw the proctorial inquiries initiated in connection with student expulsions, protests and demonstrations related to University Grants Commission rules and hostel facilities.
The agitation began after a university general body meeting on October 1, 2026. Student representatives had raised concerns over action against elected representatives, restrictions on protests, hostel conditions, the admission process and the operation of institutional offices. JNUSU described the administration’s response as a result of student unity but said its campaign would continue until the assurances were implemented.
According to the student union, the expulsion of five office-bearers and a former president has been revoked with immediate effect. The administration has also agreed to withdraw FIRs linked to student movements. A committee will review disputed provisions of the Chief Proctor Office manual, with one JNUSU office-bearer included in the committee.
The agreement includes several measures concerning university administration. A committee with student representation will examine demands related to the JNU Entrance Examination. The administration has also agreed to provide the Equal Opportunity Office audit report within a week and consult the student union on restructuring the office. Another committee will examine complaints concerning reservation in hostel allotments.
The student union said the administration had agreed to consider a 25% increase in the merit-cum-means scholarship. It also said structural audits would be conducted at Tapti and Mahi-Mandavi hostels, as well as at the transgender and gender equality facilitation area, followed by repair work where required.
Hostel-related assurances include activating geysers in all hostels within two weeks, conducting a structural audit of Teflas and reopening the CSLG canteen. The administration also agreed to consider keeping school libraries open until 9 pm and to form committees on starting a mess and providing Wi-Fi at Barak Hostel.
The commitments place university facilities and student welfare alongside disciplinary and procedural issues at the centre of the settlement. The agreement covers both immediate repairs and services, such as geysers, mess operations and Wi-Fi, and longer institutional reviews involving hostel allocation, admissions and the Chief Proctor Office manual.
JNUSU said a follow-up meeting would be held after two weeks to review progress and discuss the implementation process. The union has said it will monitor the administration’s compliance with the assurances, while the report does not specify a separate completion deadline for every demand.
