New Delhi, April 22 -- The General Body of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) in its meeting held on April 21, 2026, discussed several issues including the unilateral decision of the Vice Chancellor to create a 5% supernumerary quota for admission to UG and PG Programmes for the wards of all JNU employees including teachers.

After detailed deliberation, the GBM unanimously decided to oppose what it saw as a regressive turn in the University's Admission policy that stemmed not from any demand raised by teachers but yet another reflection of the blatant abuse of power resulting from the VC's absolute control over decision making process. The GBM was of the view that what was really needed was strengthening of JNU'...