Who we are

About NSUI

National Students' Union of India (NSUI) is a student organisation with a nationwide presence, focused on student participation, leadership, democratic engagement and educational concerns. It is the student wing of the Indian National Congress.

Founding

A national platform, since 1971

NSUI was established as a national students' body on 9 April 1971. Since then it has operated as a platform for student participation, leadership and engagement on issues concerning education and young people, active across colleges and universities.

Established
9 April 1971
Nature
National student organisation
Affiliation
Student wing of the Indian National Congress
Focus
Student leadership & campus engagement

Membership counts, unit numbers and other statistics are intentionally omitted here pending verification from an authoritative source — see the Content Governance note in the project README.

What we stand for

Our values

01

Democracy

Encouraging participation, representation and accountability within student life.

02

Secularism

Standing for a campus environment that welcomes students of every background.

03

Social Justice

Working toward fair treatment and equal opportunity for every student.

04

Equality

Championing equal access to education regardless of background or means.

05

Student Leadership

Building capable, responsible young leaders for campus and public life.

Read our full history

See the verified milestones that trace NSUI's history since its founding.

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