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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicDU cutoffs

Topic: DU cutoffs

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.

No more cut-offs, Delhi University to admit students based on entrance exams from next year

Whether DU will have its own entrance exams or adopt central govt's entrance test is yet to be decided. Panel also approved maternity leave for ad-hoc staff.

‘Want Delhi University to be more inclusive’: V-C pushes for entrance exams instead of cut-offs

States where boards are less lenient with grading miss out due to the high cut-offs, says Yogesh Singh; Executive Council to take final call on DU’s proposal.

7 Delhi University colleges declare 100% cut-off in 11 subjects

Among Delhi University's Arts and Commerce colleges, about 80 courses have a cut-off of 99 per cent or more.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.