Following protests by students of National Law School of India University (NLSIU) over overcrowding, poor hostel conditions and deteriorating campus infrastructure, the university administration has assured students that corrective measures are being initiated.
In multiple emails sent between May 14 and May 16, Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Krishnaswamy responded to concerns raised during recent student demonstrations and open-house discussions.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, students had highlighted 18 specific issues related to residential life, infrastructure and basic amenities on campus. He said photographs and documentation of these issues had been shared with organisers to ensure a “shared common agenda” for action.
Krishnaswamy stated that the university had initially promised a detailed written response by May 21 but later agreed to advance the deadline to May 20 following student feedback.
“I agreed that we would get all responses in by May 20, 2026,” he reportedly said in one of the emails, while also noting that the administration had already begun preparing responses before receiving further demands for quicker action.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the university remains committed to maintaining high standards of student safety, academic life and residential facilities. He added that the administration is working towards improving accountability and responsibility across university departments.
Among the immediate measures announced, all student-related campus and residential services will now come under the Office of the Dean of Students. The university has also proposed closer supervision of infrastructure and facility management services.
The protests had earlier drawn attention to concerns including overcrowded hostels, inadequate amenities and deteriorating infrastructure within the prestigious law university campus.
Students have welcomed the assurance of dialogue but are expected to continue monitoring the implementation of promised reforms.