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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AMU students oppose 42% fee hike, demand urgent rollback to protect underprivileged learners
Students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been protesting for five days against a sharp increase in annual fees, which they say will block access to higher education for many, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds. On Tuesday, the protest intensified with students marching to the district collectorate and burning an effigy of Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon. Fee hike up to 42% sparks outrage The recent fee hike ranges between 36 to 42 percent for some courses. For instance, the annual fee for the Bachelor of Library Science ( course jumped from Rs 16,000 last year to over Rs 22,000 this year. The All India Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (AIJKSA) described the increase as 'arbitrary, unjustified and exclusionary,' reported PTI. J&K students association appeals to Union Education Minister Nasir Khehami, AIJKSA's national convenor, said, 'The students have been courageously opposing what they see as an arbitrary, unjustified and exclusionary fee hike of up to 36-42 per cent imposed by the university administration,' as reported by PTI. He added, 'For this session, the fee for some courses has increased by around 30-40 per cent. For example, the course fee was Rs 16,000 last year and has been raised to over Rs 22,000. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online Skin Care Consultation - Learn More AskLayers Learn More Undo ' University cites infrastructure improvements as reason for hike AMU Proctor Wasim Ali confirmed the fee increase ranged from Rs 500 to Rs 1,500 across courses, explaining that the hike was mainly to improve infrastructure and was a collective decision by various committees, reported PTI. However, Khehami emphasised, 'this explanation does not lessen the crushing burden on the students, many of whom come from socially backward classes, working-class families and economically weaker sections, and are already struggling to meet their daily expenses, including basic meals,' as reported by PTI. Besides the fee issue, students have been demanding the conduct of students' union elections, which have not been held for eight years. They also seek the removal of certain senior university officials whom they accuse of mishandling the current crisis, reported PTI. Concerns over police crackdown on campus The protests saw a police crackdown on Friday during collective prayers at the dharna site. Opposition MPs have expressed concern over the reported use of force, writing to the Vice Chancellor demanding explanations and accountability, according to PTI. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a national coalition of farmer bodies, has extended its support to the AMU students. The SKM plans to highlight student grievances alongside farmer issues at a 'Virodh Diwas' protest in Aligarh. The group has also called for an investigation into the police actions on campus, reported PTI. The ongoing protests at AMU highlight the challenges faced by students from underprivileged backgrounds in accessing affordable higher education. As fees rise sharply, many fear losing the opportunity to study at prestigious institutions like AMU. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here .
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Protesting AMU students burn effigy of VC Naima Khatoon
The protesting students are demanding the rollback of a steep fee hike; holding students' union elections, which have not been held in eight years; and the removal of certain senior university officials allegedly responsible for the crisis. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of various farmer bodies in the country, announced it would extend support to the AMU students, who have been protesting for five days now. Aligarh (UP), Aug 12 (PTI) Protesting students of the Aligarh Muslim University on Tuesday burned an effigy of Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon. Several opposition MPs have written to Khatoon expressing concern over the reported police crackdown on the protesters on the campus on Friday, when many of them were offering collective prayers at the dharna site. On Tuesday, the protesting students marched to the district collectorate here and burned an effigy of Khatoon. In a statement, the SKM said it will highlight the students' issues along with those of farmers at a 'Virodh Diwas' protest, which will be held here on Wednesday to oppose the privatisation of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The SKM wants a probe into the alleged police crackdown on the protesting AMU students on the campus on Friday afternoon, Shashikant, a member of the farmer group's national executive, told reporters. PTI COR NAV DIV DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Student protests continue at AMU for fifth day
Protesting students of the Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) burned an effigy of Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of various farmer bodies in the country, announced it would extend support to the AMU students, who have been protesting for five days now. The protesting students are demanding the rollback of a steep fee hike; holding students' union elections, which have not been held in eight years; and the removal of certain senior university officials allegedly responsible for the crisis. Several opposition MPs have written to Khatoon expressing concern over the reported police crackdown on the protesters on the campus on Friday, when many of them were offering collective prayers at the dharna site. On Tuesday (August 12), the protesting students marched to the district collectorate here and burned an effigy of Ms. Khatoon. In a statement, the SKM said it will highlight the students' issues along with those of farmers at a 'Virodh Diwas' protest, which will be held here on Wednesday (August 13) to oppose the privatisation of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The SKM wants a probe into the alleged police crackdown on the protesting AMU students on the campus on Friday afternoon, Shashikant, a member of the farmer group's national executive, told reporters.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Protesting AMU students burn effigy of VC Naima Khatoon
Agency: PTI Aligarh (UP), Aug 12 (PTI) Protesting students of the Aligarh Muslim University on Tuesday burned an effigy of Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of various farmer bodies in the country, announced it would extend support to the AMU students, who have been protesting for five days now. The protesting students are demanding the rollback of a steep fee hike; holding students' union elections, which have not been held in eight years; and the removal of certain senior university officials allegedly responsible for the crisis. Several opposition MPs have written to Khatoon expressing concern over the reported police crackdown on the protesters on the campus on Friday, when many of them were offering collective prayers at the dharna site. On Tuesday, the protesting students marched to the district collectorate here and burned an effigy of Khatoon. In a statement, the SKM said it will highlight the students' issues along with those of farmers at a 'Virodh Diwas' protest, which will be held here on Wednesday to oppose the privatisation of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The SKM wants a probe into the alleged police crackdown on the protesting AMU students on the campus on Friday afternoon, Shashikant, a member of the farmer group's national executive, told reporters. PTI COR NAV DIV DIV DIV view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 14:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
