Jamia Millia Islamia cuts ties with Turkish institutes after JNU, Kanpur University exit

Jamia Millia Islamia has become the latest Indian university to end academic ties with Turkish institutions. The decision follows recent tensions and nationwide protests around Turkey’s global stance, which many in India view as unfriendly.

A notice issued by Jamia stated that “any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Trkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders.” The university also added that it “stands firmly with the Nation.”

This move comes just after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) ended its agreement with Turkish institutions, and Kanpur



University followed suit by suspending its MoU with Istanbul University.

The trend is clear—Indian universities are reassessing global partnerships that are seen as going against India’s interests.

Kanpur University’s statement was direct: “This move is a direct consequence of Turkey assuming a critical geopolitical stance to join hands with a nation which is openly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

The university made it clear that continuing any academic link would go against national priorities.

Their message was simple -- academic partnerships are welcome, but not at the cost of national interest.