New Delhi: Students across several departments at Jamia Millia Islamia said they were denied exam admit cards due to alleged attendance shortages without any verified records. They said the university has no digital system, no central register, and no monthly updates. They reported that they cannot view or challenge attendance entries.
A fifth semester Islamic Studies student went missing after being refused an admit card. His father said he was distressed after being mocked by staff and later returned home to Amroha in an anxious state.
In the Mathematics Department, around 45 of 60 students were denied cards. In Geography, 21 of 56 faced the same issue. Students said there is no functioning Student Grievance Redressal Committee, despite a 2024 Delhi High Court judgment directing universities to adopt transparent and student friendly processes.
Students said they already missed one exam after the head of department refused to issue admit cards despite clear instructions from the Dean of Students’ Welfare. They described the decision as arbitrary. They added that usual appeal or make up procedures were not followed.
Many said their medical documents were rejected, including records of accidents, hospitalisation, or mental health crises. Sportspersons said their attendance mechanism was ignored.
Students alleged bias in attendance entries. They said some students with negligible attendance were shown with inflated percentages while regular attendees were marked short. Attendance was recorded on loose sheets without a standard system.
Student groups including Fraternity Movement, SIO, and MSF submitted memorandums demanding the release of withheld admit cards, acceptance of medical documents, a digital attendance system, and a one time relaxation due to administrative lapses.
