“Verified Once Isn’t Enough”: Jamia Students Allege Discrimination as Girls’ Hostel Renewal Made Subject to Mandatory Parent Interviews
Abhigya Singh | 27 June 2026 | Maktoob Media
A new hostel renewal policy introduced for residents of Jamia Millia Islamia's girls' hostels has sparked opposition after requiring students to appear for a mandatory interview in the presence of a parent or local guardian before their accommodation can be renewed for the next academic session.
The students alleged that the measure unfairly targets women students, as no equivalent requirement exists for residents of the university's boys' hostels.…