Panjab University Senate Poll Schedule Approved After Massive Protests | Check Dates

Panjab University Senate Elections: After weeks of protests at Panjab University in Chandigarh, the Vice President of India, serving as the university’s chancellor, approved the schedule and dates for the Panjab University Senate elections on Thursday, November 27.

According to the proposed schedule, the election for various constituencies of Panjab University Senate, the university’s main decision-making body, will be conducted from September 7, 2026, to October 4, 2026, news agency PTI reported.

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Panjab University Senate Elections: Schedule

The Panjab University comprises 91 members, with elections held for 49 of the seats. The term of the previous senate concluded in October 2024. The Centre had initially attempted to do away with the election process, but that decision was later reversed.

- Principals of Technical and Professional Colleges and staff of such colleges: Election on September 7, 2026; results on September 9, 2026.

- Professors in teaching departments of the university: Election on September 14, 2026; results on September 16, 2026.

- Associate and Assistant Professors in teaching departments of the university: Election on September 14, 2026; results on September 16, 2026.

- Heads of affiliated arts colleges; Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors of affiliated arts colleges; and registered graduates: Elections on September 20, 2026; results on September 22, 2026.

- Faculties at Panjab University: Election and results on October 4, 2026.

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Massive Protests Force Centre To Restore Panjab University Senate Polls

This had been a long-standing demand of the protesters following the central government’s decision to downsize the Panjab University Senate and curb much of its election process. However, the government had to restore the decades-old election system after widespread protests, which went beyond concerns over the university’s autonomy and were seen as a broader challenge to the state’s rights.

The protesting students, however, said their movement would continue for the remaining demands, including the withdrawal of criminal cases filed against those who clashed with the police, Hindustan Times reported.