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St Stephen's vs DU: Ray of hope emerges for students after Delhi HC's order on provisional admission
The Delhi High Court granted provisional admission to six candidates at St Stephen’s College, affiliated with Delhi University, giving hope to other waiting candidates. The conflict arose from discrepancies in the number of seats and admission procedures between the college and university. Some candidates with higher CUET scores are still awaiting updates on their applications.
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.
UFC 305 date, fight card, time, predictions: How to watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya, other MMA fights
UFC 305 is being held tonight in Australia. We have predictions, fight card and live streaming details for viewers in the US.
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Netflix is not streaming Johnny Depp's movie 'Jeanne du Barry' for US region. Here's why
Netflix is currently not streaming Johnny Depp's movie "Jeanne du Barry" but the French film is available on OTT streaming giant's France region.
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.
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.
Paris Olympics 2024: India vs Australia Pool B hockey match date, time, and broadcast details
The Indian men’s hockey team will face Australia in a crucial Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024, seeking to recover from their first defeat of the tournament. Scheduled for August 2, the game will determine India’s position heading into the quarterfinals. With Australia holding a historical advantage, India aims to overcome the challenge and secure a favorable position in the knockout stages.
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 government sanctions Rs 100 crore for DU colleges
Delhi Education Minister Atishi approves Rs 100 crore for 12 Delhi University colleges, marking the second instalment of the government's financial commitment. Budget for these colleges has significantly increased under the Kejriwal administration, reflecting a strong focus on education.
Weekend classes, shorter breaks: How JNU, DU plan to rejig calendar amid delayed UG admissions
Universities in Delhi, including JNU and DU, plan weekend classes and shorter winter breaks due to delays in CUET UG results. The National Testing Agency announced a re-test for over 1,000 candidates, causing uncertainty. JNU and Ambedkar University will hold extra classes to compensate for lost time. DU’s first-year academic calendar will extend beyond the usual end date. IP University’s admissions remain unaffected as they rely on CUET scores later. Jamia Millia Islamia has yet to comment.
UGC-NET paper leak: DU says no plans for separate PhD entrance exams
Delhi University (DU) has announced that it will not hold separate PhD entrance exams like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The university is awaiting guidance from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and expects the academic session for PhD to be delayed by a month. The uncertainty surrounding PhD admissions arose after the cancellation of the UGC NET exam by the Centre, which determines eligibility for teaching positions and PhD admissions.
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.
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.
Ivory Coast bans some cocoa sales in another threat to market
Ivory Coast takes steps to secure scarce cocoa supplies for local processors, potentially restricting bean exports and tightening the global market.
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.
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.
DU launches portal for admission to 71000 UG seats. Check website link and other key details
On Tuesday, the University of Delhi unveiled a new online portal for admissions to its undergraduate programs for the academic year 2024-25. Prospective candidates can now register for DU CSAS UG 2024 through the university's website. The university offers a total of 79 undergraduate programs across 69 colleges, providing a combined seat capacity of 71,000. Admission decisions will hinge upon applicants' merit scores in the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programs (CUET-UG), administered by the National Testing Agency.
Du Bois, Du Bwa, Du Boyss, Dubya, Du Lit
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, a scholar at Academia La La Land, criticized a student who mistakenly pronouncing sociologist W E B Du Bois' name wrong during a Q&A session at JNU. Spivak pointed out Du Bois was finicky about pronunciation, and Kumar was of Haitian-French descent. Spivak argued that Kumar was a 'brahminist', allowing her to use Spivaking, as a dalit can pronounce Du Bois as 'Spivak'.
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