New Delhi: Students of Jamia Millia Islamia on Tuesday staged a protest march outside the office of the Dean of Students' Welfare (DSW), alleging irregularities in the spot registration admission process for the 2026-27 academic session, according to protesting students.

The protest was organised by the All India Students' Association (AISA) along with several other student organisations, including AIRSO, DISSC, Fraternity Movement, MSF, NSUI, SFI and SIO. The protesters marched from the Hygienic Canteen to the DSW office, where students continued to sit in protest demanding a meeting with the DSW, AISA said in a statement.

The students alleged that the admission process had been marred by irregularities and demanded a fair and transparent inquiry into the spot registration admissions. They also sought the resignation of the Controller of Examinations, alleging that the official was responsible for the failure of the admission process.

The protest comes days after Jamia suspended four students and barred them from entering the campus in connection with a protest over alleged irregularities in admissions. According to suspension orders issued by the university, the students had participated in an "unauthorised" sit-in at the Central Canteen on August 24.

The university had said protests could be held only at a designated area near Gate No. 18 and maintained that its officials had engaged with the protesting students and assured them that genuine grievances would be examined by the competent authorities.

The four students were suspended for varying periods, ranging from three to 10 days, and were asked to explain why further disciplinary action should not be taken against them.

"Most of the demands regarding admissions have already been addressed. As for the suspensions, their terms are already nearing completion -- the student who received a 10-day suspension will have it end in two days," a university official told PTI.

The university had earlier rejected similar allegations raised by the SFI, describing them as "baseless" and maintaining that its admission process was "extremely transparent" and could not be manipulated.

The protesting organisations said they would intensify their agitation if their demands were not met.