AMU Students Take Out Protest March Against 'Unjust Fee Hike'; Shout Slogans Against Administration
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Following a sudden fee hike at the prestigious central university, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), including continuation and exam registration charges, students at the campus are taking out marches against the administration. The university has increased the fee level by over 36 percent for all courses as per reports.
On Monday, August 4, students once again took out a protest march near Bab-e-Syed Gate, shutting it down in demand for the withdrawal of the fee hike Students placed barricades on Baba Sayyad, and the university security personnel stationed there informed the proctor’s office. The proctorial team arrived shortly, and asked the students to open Baba Syed.
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During the arguments, a woman security guard’s leg was injured while students shouted slogans against the vice-chancellor and ‘go back’ proctor slogans. Students have also accused the proctorial team of intentionally injuring them during the march, local media Amar Ujala reported.
Though the proctor explained to the students and urged them to disperse, the students wanted to pitch a tent near Bab-e-Syed. However, the administration did not allow it. Students alleged that the administration, backed by UP police and proctorial team attempted to forcefully suppress the protest using intimidation and physical force, sparking concerns about their commitment to student welfare and democratic values
The students have pledged to continue their protest demanding the withdrawal of the fee hike, noting education is a right of students and the hike in fee is a burden to them. Several placards at the protest site read, “The fee hike betrays Sir Sayyid legacy”
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The fee hike was purportedly after 15 years. Several other nationally important institutions, such as Jamia Millia Islamia, have also raised tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year.
