Education & Career
Odisha sets October 15 date for campus union polls
Hindustan Times··6d ago
Odisha will hold students' union elections in public universities and colleges on October 15, 2026, with polling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Higher Education Secretary Aravind Agrawal ordered a zero-tolerance policy on campus violence after unrest at Khallikote Unitary University. Nine persons were detained there on Monday, and police were deployed on the campus.
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What It Means For You
- Counting and results are scheduled the same day; oath-taking is on October 16.
- UG and PG students with a valid SAMS ID may vote or contest under the rules.
- Campaign spending is capped at Rs 5,000 per candidate.
What's Happening
- Institutions must form election committees and grievance redressal panels.
- Campaigning is banned from 2 p.m. on October 14 to 2 p.m. on October 15.
- Distance-education and PPP self-financing students cannot contest or vote.
The Rules Candidates Must Meet
- UG candidates must be 17 to 22 years old; PG candidates must be 25 or below.
- Contestants need at least 75 percent classroom attendance and no criminal record.
- Minister Suryabanshi Suraj asked students to follow the Lyngdoh Committee report.
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