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Friday, August 29, 2025
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Topic: Delhi University

UGC’s undergrad programme draft plagiarised from US universities, alleges DU teachers’ body

UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar clarified that content uploaded on the website was not the final version but a draft and said credit would be given where due.

Common entrance test addresses the high cut-off question but also raises many new questions

Experts say the way we design our tests allows the coaching industry to thrive, this has happened in the case of NEET, JEE and other entrance exams.

40% in Class 12, then common test with choice of 17 domain subjects — new DU entrance criteria

So far, admissions to Delhi University colleges were mostly based on board exam percentages. New parameters will continue to allow aspirants freedom to switch streams.

Ireland ‘exploring’ tie-up with DU to build bridges in higher education, research collaboration

Conor Fahy of govt agency Enterprise Ireland says such collaboration can ‘deepen FDI’. DU V-C Yogesh Singh says MoU with Irish varsities likely by end of 2022.

Delhi University to allow former students a chance to complete their final exams, obtain degrees

In reply to a question at the Lok Sabha, MoS for Education Subhas Sarkar also informed that the university has decided to conduct examinations twice during the centenary year.

Lack of resources and preparedness—Why reopening colleges is a reckless decision

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Delhi University opens doors for physical classes after nearly 2 years

Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station witnessed long queues as students arrived in North Campus. The current batch of 1st year and 2nd year students entered colleges for the first time.

UGC says colleges, universities can reopen, hold classes & exams in offline or ‘blended’ mode

The order comes in view of improving pandemic situation in much of the country, and asks institutions to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour & govt protocols.

‘Will be attending offline classes for 1st time’ — students excited, anxious as DU set to reopen

Decision to restart physical classes from 17 February comes after protests by student organisations. DU asks outstation students to reach Delhi in 10 days, quarantine for 3 days.

DU forms eight-member Committee for Central Universities Common Entrance Test

The committee is headed by DU Registrar Vikas Gupta with Dean (Examinations) DS Rawat serving as its convenor. This year, admissions to the university will be done through the CUCET.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.