DELHI UNIVERSITY
DU student dances to Sonam Kapoor’s hit song at Hansraj College farewell, video goes viral
A video featuring a girl energetically dancing at her college farewell has gone viral. This student from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, captivated netizens with her elegant dance moves as she performed to the song ‘O Rangrez’ from the 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, starring Sonam Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar.
Wasn't taken to hospital for nine months though left side of my body got paralysed, says ex-DU Prof Saibaba
Ex-Delhi University professor G N Saibaba disclosed that he was deprived of necessary medical care while incarcerated in Nagpur Central Jail for nine months, leading to paralysis. Arrested in 2014 for alleged Maoist ties, he was later acquitted as the prosecution couldn't substantiate the charges. Saibaba has recounted his harrowing experience after release.
Delhi University admissions: Only 6,100 undergraduate seats up for grabs in Round 2
The University of Delhi has announced a list of 6,100 vacant seats available for the second round of undergraduate admissions. This follows the conclusion of the first round, where 91.98 percent of seats, equating to 65,843 seats, have already been filled. Candidates can view the vacant seats on their dashboards and have the opportunity to reorder their college and course preferences from August 22 to 23.
Nearly 92 per cent of UG seats at Delhi University filled in first admission round; 65,800 students admitted
Delhi University received confirmation from over 65,800 candidates for undergraduate courses, filling nearly 92% of seats in the first round. With 83,678 candidates accepting their allotted seats, 65,483 secured their admission by paying fees. The university has 71,600 seats across 69 colleges for the upcoming academic session starting on August 29.
Over 46,000 students get admission into Delhi University in first round
In the first round of admissions for the 2024-25 academic year, Delhi University admitted more than 46,000 students out of the 83,678 who accepted offers. Classes will begin on August 29. Around 27,613 students have sought to change their allotted preferences, while another 11,224 are still finalizing decisions.
IIT-Delhi, Anna University & several other institutes get GST notice
ET has learnt that the ministry is closely examining the issue and may soon escalate the matter to the Finance Ministry and GST Council for reconsideration.
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DU admission: Over 72,200 candidates accept allocated seats in 24 hours
As Delhi University prepares for the upcoming academic session, a total of 72,277 candidates have accepted their allotted programs and colleges, exceeding the available undergraduate seats of 71,600. With 97,387 candidates allocated seats in the first round, the university is making extra allocations for optimal seat filling. Candidates have until August 21 to submit their fees, and admissions are based on a unique Common Rank system.
NIRF rankings: Six Delhi University colleges among India's top 10; Hindu College breaks Miranda House's 7-yr run of securing top spot
Delhi University performed well in the NIRF 2024 rankings, placing six colleges in the top 10, with Hindu College taking first place, ending Miranda House's seven-year dominance. DU also improved in the university category, achieving the sixth position. The accomplishment was acknowledged as a result of teamwork and hard work.
IIT Madras secures top spot in NIRF ranking 2024
The Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2024 rankings, with IIT Madras topping the list for the sixth year in a row and IISc Bengaluru as the best university. IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta lead in the management category. The framework assesses institutions based on teaching, research, outcomes, inclusivity, and perception. This year, three new categories were added, totaling 16, with over 10,000 institutions participating.
Over 3 lakh candidates in fray for admission to 71000 UG seats in DU so far
Delhi University has seen over 300,000 registrations for 71,000 undergraduate seats for the 2024-25 academic session. The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) is in Phase II, with important dates including the simulated rank list release on August 11 and the first merit list on August 16. The university has introduced a single girl child quota for admissions.
Delhi University new batch of UG to commence from August 29
Delhi University announced the academic calendar for first-year undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 session. Classes are set to begin on August 29, after a delay in CUET score declarations. The session concludes on June 7, with the second semester starting January 27. Practical exams start on May 25. Summer vacation is from June 29 to July 20.
DU UG Admission 2024 starts: Here are key dates, full process for Undergraduate admissions at University of Delhi
DU Admission 2024: Delhi University initiated Phase II of undergraduate admissions for 2024-25. Applicants should finalize program and college preferences by August 7, 2024. The initial CSAS allocation list will be published on August 16, 2024. Additional rounds may follow depending on vacant seats. Assistance is available via helpdesks, chat-bots, and webinars.
Delhi University: Professors fear students' right to 'choose' subjects in 4-year UG course may get revoked
The Delhi University Executive Council is set to decide Saturday on whether students in the 4-year UG program can choose their subjects for the minor degree course. The agenda proposes making specific subjects mandatory in the syllabi for students to qualify for the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS). This has brought forth some critical concerns, dividing the institution’s faculty members.
Fee hike is routine, not a major increase in majority courses: Delhi University
DU on Friday downplayed concerns about the recent fee hikes for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, emphasising that the increases are routine and not a significant burden on students. The university plans to increase fees for several of its undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including B.Tech, Law, and some PhD programmes, in the new session. The new fee structure will see first-year B.Tech students paying 3.7 per cent more, with fees rising from Rs 2.16 lakh to Rs 2.24 lakh.
DU hikes fees for all first-year students in UG, PG and PhD programmes
Delhi University increased fees for new first-year undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students as well as foreign students from the 2024-2025 session. The new structure includes a 3.70% hike for BTech, 5% for Integrated Law, and 60.22% for PhD programmes. Specific fees for foreign students have also been revised.
DU raises promotion passing criteria to 63% for UG students
Delhi University (DU) has revised its passing criteria for undergraduate courses, increasing the requirement from 50% to 63%. Under the new rules, students must now achieve a combined total of 63% in their first and second semester exams to be eligible for promotion to the next academic year.
Delhi Skill university removes lunch break as students are "grown-ups"
DSEU Joint Director (Academics) Kamna Sachdeva said the lunch break has been removed because the university plans to develop a centralised timetable for all its campuses in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
CUET result delays can cut weekends, winter break for students in universities
Due to delays in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) results, undergraduate admissions are postponed, potentially leading to weekend classes and a shortened winter break for eager students awaiting the new session. Originally expected by June 30, CUET-UG results faced errors necessitating a re-test on July 19 by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
CUET-UG result: Delay may push DU first year semester start to August 16, says Vice Chancellor
The commencement of the first-year semester at Delhi University may be delayed to August 16 due to pending CUET-UG results, impacting the academic calendar. VC Yogesh Singh stated the delay won't affect other semesters starting on August 1. The NTA, dealing with NEET-UG and UGC-NET issues, hasn't communicated a CUET-UG result date. This delay affects admissions to 46 Central universities, including DU and JNU.
Proposal to introduce Manusmriti for LLB students not found appropriate: Delhi University VC
Delhi University's Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh rejected the proposal to introduce Manusmriti for LLB students, citing it as inappropriate. Singh exercised emergency powers to scrap the proposal during a pre-screening for the Academic Council meeting. The decision came after objections from teachers who deemed Manusmriti regressive. Students protested, calling it a move towards "saffronisation."
NTA to conduct retest for CUET-UG candidates if grievance raised by them found correct
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a retest for CUET-UG candidates from July 15 to 19 if any grievances regarding the exam's conduct are found valid. The NTA has also released the answer key for the undergraduate entrance exam, paving the way for the impending announcement of the results.
DU doubles fee for correction in marksheet, degree certificate
Delhi University has raised fees for correction in degree certificates and marksheets, doubling charges to Rs 1,000 within six years of graduation and Rs 2,000 after. The decision was made based on a committee's recommendations led by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, approved on June 4. A DU official cited the long-overdue revision for the fee hike, while charges for duplicate documents remain at Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
OSU explores collaboration with premier Indian institutes
Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking partnerships with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs). OSU president Jayathi Y Murthy announced they will visit IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Madras, IIT-Hyderabad, and IIIT-Hyderabad to find research commonalities in AI and sustainability. The collaboration aims to enhance academic exchanges tackling challenges like AI and climate research.
Indian universities allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign varsities: UGC
Indian universities and higher education institutions will be allowed to offer biannual admissions twice a year, similar to foreign universities. The two admission cycles will be July-August and January-February from the 2024-25 academic session. This will benefit students who missed admission in the July-August session due to delays in board results, health issues, or personal reasons.
PM Modi lauds decades of educational progress as Indian universities climb world QS rankings
"Over the last decade, we have focused on qualitative changes in the education sector. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings. Compliments to the students, faculty and institutions for their hard work and dedication. In this term, we want to do even more to boost research and innovation," said PM Modi in a post on X.
IIT-Delhi joins IIT-B among top 150 in QS World University Rankings
India has achieved the fastest growth in university representation among all G20 nations in terms of its performance over the last decade. The number of Indian universities rose more than fourfold from 11 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 to 46 in the 2025 edition featuring 1,500 institutions.
DU opens CSAS portal for undergraduate admissions
Delhi University launched the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2024-25, introducing supernumerary seats for single-child girl students in every course. The CSAS website is now open for student registration, with admissions based on CUET scores and class 12 marks. Admissions are also available for the School of Open Learning and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board.
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