The student election season for the 2025-26 academic year at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has reached a crucial stage. According to the election committee, nomination papers were issued between 2 pm and 5 pm on October 25, 2025, while candidates are allowed to submit their nominations between 9:30 am and 5 pm today, reports PTI. Today, October 27, 2025, nominations for the JNUSU (JNU Students’ Union) have begun, or rather; the window for candidates to file nomination papers has officially opened.
JNU Student Elections: Deadlines and Key Dates So Far
+ The Election Committee has released the provisional schedule: voting on November 4, 2025, results on November 6, 2025.
+ Nomination papers were issued on October 25, 2025, between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
+ The deadline for filing nominations is today (October 27, 2025), from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
+ On October 28, the list of valid nominations will be displayed at 10:00 am; the withdrawal period will be open from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; the final list will be released by 7:00 pm.
+ After these formalities, campaigning will begin until polling day.
+ Thus, a major change will occur today: potential candidates will enter the electoral race.
When will the final list of candidates be released? As per the notified schedule, the list of valid nominations will be displayed on October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Candidates who wish to withdraw their nominations can do so between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM on the same day. The final list of contesting candidates will be released by 7:00 PM on October 28, followed by a press conference and campaign venue allocation at 8:00 PM.
Final Thoughts:
Today’s nomination filing is like the opening whistle for elections at JNU. Although the actual voting is still a few days away, the next few days will shape the narrative: who will contest, how the campaign will unfold, and how students will mobilize. For observers, this offers a glimpse into campus democracy, student sentiment, and the state of student organizations.
