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DU’s new FYUP won’t be like failed 2013 attempt, will be student-centric, says acting VC

Soniya Agrawal - 28 August, 2021

In an interview, DU Acting Vice-Chancellor P.C. Joshi says FYUP under NEP will allow flexibility for students, and also won’t pose a threat to teacher’s workload.

DU adds 4,000 seats this year, but colleges lack funds, infrastructure & faculty members

Kritika Sharma - 6 October, 2020

College principals say they are ready to add seats to implement EWS quota, but they are facing numerous challenges, including Covid.

IIT Delhi, DU, JNU, Jamia suspend classes, IIMs put off convocation as COVID-19 cases rise

Kritika Sharma - 13 March, 2020

With 74 COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country, five higher education institutions — JNU, DU, IIT, JMI and IP University — suspended classes till 31 March.

5 years after DU’s FYUP was scrapped, UGC recommends 4-year undergraduate course again

PTI - 4 August, 2019

The University Grants Commission is pushing for increasing undergraduate courses by a year with a strong research component to ensure students are better prepared for post graduation.

DU cut-offs have shot up 16% points since 2009 as English, Political Science get popular

Kritika Sharma - 22 May, 2019

Anything between 82% and 87% was a good score in 2009 to get admission in some of Delhi University's top colleges, but now one needs 97-98%.

BJP govt doesn’t want my books because I talk of caste equality: OBC writer Kancha Ilaiah

Kritika Sharma - 10 November, 2018

Four of Kancha Ilaiah’s books were recommended to be dropped from DU’s political science syllabus, but the department decided to continue teaching them.

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ThePrint Team - 28 May, 2021

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Indian law needs to account for women, make finance inclusive

Shreya Garg - 17 May, 2022

Indian women face multiple barriers in accessing finance in an equitable manner. Research suggests adding a gender lens to existing laws and financial products is crucial.