Student union elections at 3 Uttarakhand universities have been scheduled for 29 September for the 2026-27 academic session. The student federation election will be held on 1 October.
The institutions covered by the decision are Soban Singh Jeena University in Almora, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University in Nainital. The dates were agreed during a meeting of the universities’ vice-chancellors.
Dr Devendra Singh Bisht, registrar of Soban Singh Jeena University, confirmed that the vice-chancellors reached a consensus on the schedule. The decision establishes the dates for both the university-level polls and the subsequent federation election.
What happens next
With the schedule announced, preparations for the student union elections are expected to begin across the 3 universities. The institutions will handle further arrangements and election-related action individually.
The available information does not specify the nomination timetable, voting arrangements, eligibility requirements or the names of candidates. Those details are expected to be addressed through the respective universities’ election processes.
The student federation poll is scheduled for 1 October, 2 days after the university student union elections. No additional details about the federation’s candidates or voting procedure have been announced in the available information.
Conclusion
The 3 universities will conduct their 2026-27 student union elections on 29 September, followed by the student federation election on 1 October. Further arrangements will be handled by the respective institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the student union elections be held?
The student union elections will take place on 29 September for the 2026-27 academic session.
Q. When is the student federation election scheduled?
The student federation election is scheduled for 1 October.
Q. Which universities will hold the student union elections?
The elections will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University.
Q. Where is Soban Singh Jeena University located?
Soban Singh Jeena University is in Almora.
Q. Where is Kumaun University located?
Kumaun University is in Nainital.
Q. Who confirmed the election schedule?
Dr Devendra Singh Bisht, registrar of Soban Singh Jeena University, said the vice-chancellors agreed on the dates during a meeting.
Q. Who will manage the next stage of the election process?
The respective universities will take further action and manage preparations for the election process.
