Ten students are in the race for President of the AMU Students’ Union (AMUSU) 2026-27, according to the final list of eligible candidates released by the Chief Election Officer on Friday, 30 October 2026. Seven are contesting for Vice-President, three for Honorary Secretary and 46 for cabinet seats. Polling is on 5 November.
The list (D.No. 131/CEO) was issued by the Office of the Chief Election Officer, AMU Students’ Union/Court, after scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations, and is signed by Prof. Javaid Talib, Chief Election Officer. It says the candidates must follow the AMU Students’ Union (Conduct of Elections) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019, particularly the code of conduct, failing which their candidature may be cancelled.
AMUSU 2026 final list at a glance
| Post | Nominations filed | Final candidates |
|---|---|---|
| President | 11 | 10 |
| Vice-President | 7 | 7 |
| Honorary Secretary | 3 | 3 |
| Cabinet member | 54 | 46 |
President: 10 candidates
| No. | Candidate | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Zuhair Ahmad | M.Tech |
| 2 | Amina Irshad | Ph.D. |
| 3 | Mohd Intkhab | Ph.D. |
| 4 | Farhan Zuberi | Ph.D. |
| 5 | Abdul Waheed | Ph.D. |
| 6 | Mohd Noman Ashraf | Ph.D. |
| 7 | Sharjeel Iqbal | Ph.D. |
| 8 | Sahil Khan | Ph.D. |
| 9 | Sharjeel Mohammad Khan | Ph.D. |
| 10 | Asmar Faridi | M.A. |
Hasan Mustafa, a Ph.D. scholar, withdrew his nomination for President. Amina Irshad is the only woman in the presidential race.
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Vice-President: 7 candidates
| No. | Candidate | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Sadan | Ph.D. |
| 2 | Syed Ayaan Ahmad | BA LLB |
| 3 | Ashfaque Husain | Ph.D. |
| 4 | Ayman Hafeez Khan | M.Sc. |
| 5 | Nashra Naim | BA LLB |
| 6 | Saquib Ali Khan | M.Tech |
| 7 | Irfa Khan | M.A. |
Two women, Nashra Naim and Irfa Khan, are contesting for Vice-President.
Honorary Secretary: 3 candidates
| No. | Candidate | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmad Faraz Razi | Ph.D. |
| 2 | Mohammad Hamdan | B.Tech |
| 3 | Mohd Owais | B.Sc. |
Cabinet: 46 candidates
Each voter can choose up to 10 cabinet members. Seven cabinet nominations were declared ineligible. The reasons listed in the notice are attendance below the required level, crossing the age limit and uncleared academic arrears.
| No. | Candidate | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akil Ahmad | Ph.D. |
| 2 | Tayyab Sherwani | B.Com (Hons) |
| 3 | Anjum | M.A. |
| 4 | Saif Ali Khan | M.Sc. |
| 5 | Minhazul Abedin | Ph.D. |
| 6 | Hania Khan | BA LLB |
| 7 | Shaheen Parween | Ph.D. |
| 8 | Mohd Ghazi | M.Sc. |
| 9 | Mohd Aman Javed | MBBS |
| 10 | Sajjad Ansari | B.Sc. |
| 11 | Abdul Quddus | BBA |
| 12 | Suhel | M.A. |
| 13 | Mohd Naushad Sarwar | LLM |
| 14 | Mabroor Ashraf | M.A. |
| 15 | Mohd Faiz | BA (Hons) |
| 16 | Abdul Mannan | B.Sc. |
| 17 | Mohammad Ahmad | MBA |
| 18 | Areeba Dilshad | Ph.D. |
| 19 | Arman Ali Khan | M.A. |
| 20 | Muhammad Ahmad Khan | B.Ed. |
| 21 | Mohd Mujeeb | B.Sc. |
| 22 | Mohammad Huzaifa | Ph.D. |
| 23 | Zubair | M.Lib. |
| 24 | Abuzar Sajid | BE |
| 25 | Abdul Bari | MCA |
| 26 | Garv Upadhyay | BE |
| 27 | Muhammad Tayyib | BA (Hons) |
| 28 | Al Baar Mehdi | M.Tech |
| 29 | Zuhair Arif | B.Tech |
| 30 | Atul Yadav | Ph.D. |
| 31 | Alhamd Ahmad | B.Arch |
| 32 | Mohd Arqam | B.Sc. |
| 33 | Ibadur Rehman | M.Sc. |
| 34 | Md Shadab Alam | MSW |
| 35 | Abdul Mustafa | B.Sc. Nursing |
| 36 | Muhammad Murshid | M.A. |
| 37 | Hamidur Rahman | Ph.D. |
| 38 | Muhammed Muhsin | Ph.D. |
| 39 | Md Shams Nihal Nabi | B.Sc. Nursing |
| 40 | Suhaib Ansari | Ph.D. |
| 41 | Abdul Noor | BA (Hons) |
| 42 | Ayushi Chaudhary | MPEd |
| 43 | Arsalan Khan | BA LLB |
| 44 | Abdullah Saquib | BA |
| 45 | Shazia Shamim | M.A. |
| 46 | Anika Rumman Rahi | MBBS |
Women’s College union (WCSU): 33 candidates
In the separate Women’s College Students’ Union election, the Chief Election Officer, Prof. Nazia Hasan, found 33 of 38 nominations eligible on 30 October. Six students are contesting for President: Aisha Jamal, Tahoora Shakeel, Anam Riyaz, Tamana Muzaffar, Mariyam Naaz and Ruqaiyya Khan. Four are in the race for Vice-President, five for Secretary and 18 for cabinet. See the full list on our WCSU page.
What happens next
- 3 November: candidates’ speeches
- 5 November: polling at the faculties, with counting from 6 pm the same day
See photos of the candidates on the AMUSU 2026-27 page, and back your choice in the AMUSU 2026 reader poll, now updated to the official list. For the union’s history, see the list of AMUSU presidents since 1884.
Frequently asked questions
How many candidates are contesting for AMUSU President in 2026?
Ten candidates are contesting for President in the AMUSU 2026-27 election, as per the final list released on 30 October 2026. One nominee, Hasan Mustafa, withdrew.
Who are the AMUSU 2026 presidential candidates?
Mohammad Zuhair Ahmad, Amina Irshad, Mohd Intkhab, Farhan Zuberi, Abdul Waheed, Mohd Noman Ashraf, Sharjeel Iqbal, Sahil Khan, Sharjeel Mohammad Khan and Asmar Faridi.
How many cabinet candidates are there in the AMUSU election 2026?
46 candidates are contesting for cabinet seats. Seven cabinet nominations were declared ineligible during scrutiny.
Who released the AMUSU 2026 final candidate list?
The Office of the Chief Election Officer, AMU Students’ Union/Court, released it on 30 October 2026 under D.No. 131/CEO, signed by Prof. Javaid Talib.
When is AMUSU polling in 2026?
Polling is on Thursday, 5 November 2026, and counting starts at 6 pm the same day.
Sources: Official notification D.No. 131/CEO, Office of the Chief Election Officer, AMU Students’ Union/Court, dated 30 October 2026; list of candidates after verification, Office of the Chief Election Officer, Women’s College Students’ Union, AMU, dated 30 October 2026.
