Aligarh Muslim University has tightened security at its main gate at night as the campus prepares for its first Students’ Union election in about eight years, Amar Ujala reported on 12 October 2026.
What is changing
- Night screening: Security staff are checking people who enter the campus late at night.
- Vehicle checks: Two-wheelers entering through the main gate are being inspected.
- Proctor on duty: The new Proctor, Prof. Mohammad Nafees Ahmad Ansari, was present at the gate with his team.
Why
According to the report, the university administration has seen repeated cases of outsiders entering the campus and disturbing order. With the 19-day student protest over and election activity picking up, it has increased monitoring to keep outsiders away.
Union Hall gets a fresh coat
The Students’ Union Hall, which will be at the centre of the election, is being repainted, according to a video report by Amar Ujala on 12 October.
Election dates
Voter lists will be displayed on 26 October, nominations will be filed on 29 October and voting and counting will take place on 5 November. Read the full AMUSU election 2026 schedule.
