Ambedkar University Delhi suspends 10 students over October 13 protest
By TUF News Desk · Published 15 October 2026 · 4 min read
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Ten students of Dr B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi found themselves barred from campus on Wednesday, October 14. The university suspended them over alleged vandalism, indiscipline and a scuffle with security staff during a sit-in at the Kashmere Gate campus the previous evening. It is the sharpest escalation yet in a protest that has been running for over two weeks.
What happened on October 13
The incident took place around 7 pm on Tuesday, according to the university. In a statement carried by PTI, the administration said a group of students was holding a sit-in at a location on campus without prior permission. It alleged that the students damaged university property and were involved in physical altercations with male and female security personnel on duty.
Officials who tried to engage with the protesters were treated in an abusive manner, the statement said. The university then informed the police, citing concerns over campus safety and security. An earlier statement from the university on Tuesday had already described the reported incidents of indiscipline and damage to property as “unfortunate and condemnable”.
What the suspension means
The ten students cannot enter any of the university’s campuses during the suspension period. The matter has been referred to the Proctorial Board or the Disciplinary Committee for a detailed inquiry, which will examine what happened during the October 13 incident in line with the university’s rules and statutes.
The university said the suspension rests on a preliminary assessment. A preliminary report by the Proctorial Board, CCTV footage and other visual evidence were reviewed before the action was taken. The administration has reiterated that it will conduct a fair inquiry.
Why the students were protesting
The protest is about more than one evening. Students have been demanding unrestricted campus access, adequate essential facilities and faculty, a bigger say for students in the university’s decision-making bodies, and the restoration of the PhD fee waiver. News18 reported that the agitation had reached its 16th day, with scuffles between student activists and guards breaking out earlier.
The university’s response
The administration says all “genuine and permissible” demands raised by the students have already been addressed and resolved. Holding a sit-in at an unauthorised location without advance approval, it said, was a violation of campus discipline. The university stressed that violence, vandalism, misbehaviour with staff and disruption of the academic environment would not be tolerated.
Students looking for verified information on the university’s position should check the official university website, where the administration issues its notices. AUD is a state public university established by the Government of Delhi; our guide on central vs state vs private universities explains how that affects funding and governance. For applicants weighing campus facilities and governance before enrolling, our guide to choosing a university in India is a useful checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Ambedkar University Delhi suspend 10 students?
The university cited alleged vandalism, indiscipline and a scuffle with security personnel and officials during a sit-in at the Kashmere Gate campus on the evening of October 13. The students also faced action for holding the protest at an unauthorised location without permission.
What are the protesting students demanding?
The students want unrestricted campus access, adequate facilities and faculty, greater student representation in the university’s decision-making bodies, and the restoration of the PhD fee waiver. The agitation has been running for over two weeks.
What happens to the suspended students now?
They are barred from entering the university’s campuses during the suspension period. The matter has been referred to the Proctorial Board or Disciplinary Committee for a detailed inquiry, and the university has promised a fair inquiry under its rules and statutes.
What is the university’s stand on the protests?
The administration says all “genuine and permissible” student demands have already been addressed and resolved, and that violence, vandalism, misbehaviour with staff and disruption of academic life will not be tolerated.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Ambedkar University Delhi suspend 10 students?
The university cited alleged vandalism, indiscipline and a scuffle with security personnel and officials during a sit-in at the Kashmere Gate campus on the evening of October 13. The students also faced action for holding the protest at an unauthorised location without permission.
What are the protesting students demanding?
The students want unrestricted campus access, adequate facilities and faculty, greater student representation in the university's decision-making bodies, and the restoration of the PhD fee waiver. The agitation has been running for over two weeks.
What happens to the suspended students now?
They are barred from entering the university's campuses during the suspension period. The matter has been referred to the Proctorial Board or Disciplinary Committee for a detailed inquiry, and the university has promised a fair inquiry under its rules and statutes.
What is the university's stand on the protests?
The administration says all 'genuine and permissible' student demands have already been addressed and resolved, and that violence, vandalism, misbehaviour with staff and disruption of academic life will not be tolerated.
Sources: News18, Times Now