Bengaluru B.Ed Students Protest Over Hall Tickets
In Bengaluru, over 100 B.Ed students, protested against Sri Vishnu Vocational Studies (SVVS) for allegedly misrepresenting its affiliation with Bangalore University. Students claimed they were denied hall tickets and that their documents were withheld, leading to missed examinations. Despite paying substantial fees, students discovered that SVVS lacked the required affiliation to conduct B.Ed programs. The institute’s owner was reportedly unresponsive to inquiries and police calls.
RGNIYD Students Protest Suspension of Peers Branded ‘Anti-National’ for ‘Jai Bhim’ and ‘Free Palestine’ Slogans
On May 5th, students at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Tamil Nadu protested against the arbitrary and targeted suspension of 3 Muslim MSW labeling them as anti-nationals for raising slogans like “Jai Bhim” and “Free Palestine”.
APU students protest against Genocide of Adivasis in Bastar
On May 1st, students at Azim Premji University organised a protest and a candlelight vigil in solidarity with the people of Bastar being massacred by the Indian State. The students demanded an immediate ceasefire, peace talks, and an end to Operation Kagaar.
FTII Arunachal Students Protest Poor Infrastructure, Boycott Classes
On May 15, 2025, students at the Film and Television Institute in Arunachal Pradesh launched an indefinite protest against inadequate infrastructure and lack of basic amenities. They boycotted classes, citing issues like unsafe drinking water, power outages, and incomplete facilities. Despite paying ₹1.2 lakh in fees, students faced health and safety concerns, prompting demands for immediate improvements.
Haveri College Students Protest Poor Hostel Conditions with Public Cooking Demonstration
On May 27, 2025, students from the Government First Grade College in Gandhipur, Haveri, protested inadequate hostel facilities by cooking meals publicly outside their hostel. The students highlighted issues such as unrepaired rain-damaged infrastructure, lack of computers, and absence of library resources. Officials from the social welfare department responded by pledging to halt relocation plans, repair damages, and provide necessary amenities.
California State University Students Launch Hunger Strike Over Gaza Aid Blockade
In May 2025, students from California State University campuses initiated a hunger strike to protest Israel’s aid blockade of Gaza. The participants, have been conducting daily activities like educational workshops and regular health monitoring. The protest aims to highlight the humanitarian crisis affecting approximately two million Palestinians and calls for the university system to divest from weapons manufacturers.
U.S. Students Mobilize Against Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Education and Immigration
Student protests against the Trump government have been increasing in USA. At Harvard University, the government labelled pro-Palestinian demonstrations as ‘anti-semitic’ and decided to cut funds, halt admissions of foreign students and scrutinise student social media. This triggered campus-wide protests. In New York City, under the banner of “We the Students”, hundreds of high school students protested against Trump’s attack on education and democracy.
