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Hindu College Admission Row reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan; Ministry response awaited

By DU Beat November 1, 2026

Hindu College staff protest reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan; President’s Secretariat writes to Education Ministry over alleged ECA and Sports admission irregularities.

Delhi University’s Hindu College Staff Association Protest, demanding an independent inquiry into the alleged admission irregularities reached Rashtrapati Bhawan in late October.

The significant development came after Lok Sabha MP Sudhakar Singh, representing Buxar constituency in Bihar and a top leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), joined the staff association protest on 6th October. Sudhakar Singh, after being apprised of the allegations regarding the ECA admission process raised the complaint with the President.

Following this complaint, Rashtrapati Bhawan sent an official communication to the Ministry of Education over alleged excess admissions under sports and ECA quotas. The staff association now awaits the ministry’s response.

The development has raised hope amongst the staff association of an independent enquiry. It has raised expectations of the protesting teachers that the alleged violations in the college’s 2026-27 admission process will be independently investigated. Hindu College’s staff association has been protesting since September 14, alleging that Hindu College admitted more students than the prescribed 20 per cent limit under the combined sports and ECA quotas in B.A. (Honours) Political Science and B. Com (Honours). Apart from admissions, concerns about financial transparency, appointments, procurement and the functioning of the college’s Staff Council have also been raised. The general demand has been greater transparency in administrative decisions.

The staff association had also passed a no confidence motion against the Principal, professor Anju Srivastava, a formal expression that a group has lost trust in the person holding the position of responsibility. The administration response to the protest has involved issuing show cause notices against the protesting teachers, which has been named an attempt to “discourage dissent and suppress their demand”.

The University in response to the admission allegations attributed these discrepancies to a technical glitch in the algorithms used during the admission process, a reasoning that has been rejected as “insufficient” by the staff association.

The recent development has raised expectations amongst the staff association as the ministry’s response is eagerly awaited. It remains to be seen whether the demand for independent enquiry of the association will be met almost two months after the protest began.

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Kamala Nehru College Opens DU’s First Pre-Marital Communication Centre

By DU Beat October 30, 2026

Kamala Nehru College has launched Delhi University’s first pre-marital communication centre under the National Commission for Women’s mentorship to promote healthy relationships and prepare young adults for marriage.

Kamala Nehru College (KNC) has established ‘Tere Mere Sapne’, a Pre-Marital Communication Centre (PMCC), to promote healthy relationships, mutual understanding and effective communication among young adults. The initiative aims to help students develop the skills needed to navigate interpersonal relationships and make informed decisions about their personal lives.

The centre was inaugurated by National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya K Rahatkar in the presence of students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff of the college. Established under the NCW’s mentorship, it is the first dedicated pre-marital communication centre at Delhi University and the 300th to be established nationally under the initiative.

The centre will provide voluntary counselling to young people considering marriage. Its services will focus on strengthening communication skills and helping individuals understand the expectations, responsibilities and challenges associated with married life. It will also provide a space for discussions on interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, etc.

KNC principal Prof Pavitra Bhardwaj said the initiative would support students and faculty members while extending the college’s outreach to nearby communities. Participation will be entirely voluntary, allowing individuals to seek assistance according to their needs.

To facilitate the centre’s functioning, four to five teachers from the college have received training from the NCW. The college also plans to engage trained psychologists, counsellors and social workers to provide professional support. These efforts are intended to strengthen the centre’s capacity to address relationship-related concerns.

The initiative will extend beyond the campus through community outreach activities. Faculty members and student volunteers will inform residents of neighbouring areas about the centre and its services. Existing awareness campaigns conducted by students in nearby communities will also provide an opportunity to introduce the initiative to a wider audience.

The college has clarified that volunteering at the centre will not currently carry academic credits. As the initiative is in its initial stages and does not yet have an NGO partner, it is not part of the credit-based community engagement component under the Skill Enhancement Course [SEC].

With ‘Tere Mere Sapne’, Kamala Nehru College aims to create a supportive environment where young adults can develop better communication skills, address interpersonal difficulties, and approach relationships with greater understanding. The centre’s planned professional support and community outreach will be important to expanding its reach beyond the college campus.

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Delhi University’s Hindi Department Withdraws Notice on PhD Admissions Amid Protests

By DU Beat October 30, 2026

Delhi University’s Hindi department withdrew its notification of interviews of PhD admissions scheduled for October 28, 2026, as ABVP and DUSU protested over short notice and lack of transparency in admissions.

The Hindi Department has withdrawn the interview schedule from October 28 to November 2, 2026, until further orders, after releasing it earlier on October 27, 2026. This comes as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) staged a protest outside the Hindi department against the short notice given to candidates and the alleged denial of proper opportunities to several candidates to appear for the interview. As a result of this, the department was unable to conduct the interviews.

The students demanded a fair and transparent admission process, stating that the department has more than 150 PhD seats, yet adequate opportunities were not given to candidates to appear for the interview.

DU President Yash Dabas also raised concerns over the short notice and the time given to candidates to reach Delhi, while the students said that the protest will continue until concerns are addressed.

The interview was scheduled for October 28, and the Department of Hindi issued a notification on the evening of October 27, asking shortlisted candidates to report for interviews at 9:15am on October 28, giving candidates from other states less than a day to reach Delhi and prepare for the interview.

In addition to this, ABVP and DUSU also raised questions regarding the number of people called for PhD admission interviews, alleging that the candidates who had qualified for the National Eligibility Test and those applying under the “Only for PhD category” did not receive adequate opportunities; this was also raised by the secretary of ABVP’s DU wing, Akshay Pratap Singh. The students questioned the lack of candidates called for the interview round if the department had more than 150 seats and demanded that everyone get a fair opportunity to participate in the admission process. Additionally, Yash Dabas accused the department of favouritism and giving priority to certain candidates. Moreover, they demanded sufficient time between the release of the shortlisted candidates’ list and the interview schedule.

The department has not yet announced a revised timetable or clarified if the shortlisting of candidates will change. The students are advised to wait for further instructions from the department regarding the next step for admissions.

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Delhi HC Rejects Kalindi College Professor’s Plea, Orders Sexual Harassment Inquiry Within 90 Days

By DU Beat October 30, 2026

On October 27, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by two associate professors of Kalindi College, Delhi University, challenging the constitution of a fresh committee to conduct a sexual harassment inquiry.

On October 27, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by two associate professors of Kalindi College, Delhi University, against the constitution of a fresh Internal Committee to enquire into their sexual harassment complaint. The Court held that their apprehensions of bias were not supported by material establishing a real likelihood of bias.

The sexual harassment complaint dates back to 7th July 2025, when the two professors had submitted a joint complaint to the principal alleging harassment and intimidation, as well as derogatory and sexually coloured remarks by four faculty members. The incidents stated included alleged remarks and exchanges in the staff association’s WhatsApp group and at a meeting held on 3rd July 2025.

The committee constituted following the complaint had concluded that ‘the remarks were not sexual in nature’. The report of the committee, following objections, was dismissed by the Vice Chancellor who directed the college to constitute a new committee in accordance with the statutory provisions.

However, this new committee was once again challenged by the complainants on grounds of flaws, having been constituted by the college principal, whose administrative decision had been questioned in the proceedings. They further objected to the inclusion of a faculty member who had attended the July 3rd meeting and of a senior personal assistant to the Principal, arguing that this raised concerns regarding the independence of the committee. The petition was opposed by Delhi University and college authorities.

Delhi HC, in its judgement, stated that mere apprehensions of bias cannot be grounds to justify the dissolution of an internal committee. In response to the involvement of the Principal, Justice Sharma held that she was not a respondent to the original complaint. Further, with reference to a faculty member, the court observed, “Mere attendance at its meeting cannot render a faculty member a person ‘directly or indirectly connected with, involved in, or interested in the subject matter of the complaint’.” Stating that the UGC Regulations require the nomination of two non-teaching employees to the committee, the court rejected the objection to the inclusion of a senior personal assistant.

However, noting that the complaint had remained pending for more than 15 months, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed the newly constituted committee in Kalindi College to “endeavour” to complete the inquiry within 90 days and added that the inquiry should be conducted in adherence to the principles of natural justice.

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DU Student’s Rs.6,500 Scam Exposes Alleged ₹30-Crore Cyber Fraud

By DU Beat October 28, 2026

A Ramjas College student’s Rs.6,500 online shopping complaint led Delhi Police to seven arrests and three suspected shell firms allegedly linked to a Rs.30-crore cyber fraud network.

A Delhi University student’s complaint about a failed online clothing order has led police to an alleged cyber-fraud network suspected of routing around Rs.30 crore in proceeds through shell companies and bank accounts.

Fatima, a second-year student at Ramjas College, came across an Instagram advertisement for a women’s clothing seller named ‘Kavya_kurti_hub’ in June. After selecting a kurta, she was redirected to WhatsApp and placed an order worth Rs. 799, paying Rs. 400 in advance through a QR code.

Police said the seller then demanded additional payments on various pretexts. Fatima was allegedly asked to pay Rs.1,150 as a refundable charge for generating a code, followed by payments of Rs.2,000, Rs.2,650 and Rs/.650. The parcel was never delivered, and the money was not refunded. After losing Rs.6,500, she approached the Cyber Police.

The investigation, led by ACP Vishesh Dhatterwal and Additional DCP Ram Dulesh Meena, followed the payment trail through Pine Labs Merchant to a Canara Bank account linked to Kizentech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Greater Noida. Police said the account was connected to Aditya Mishra and Udit Pratap Singh Bhadauriya.

A raid at a Greater Noida premises led to the arrest of six men– Aditya Mishra, Ayush Verma, Abhishek Pal, Himanshu Rana, Rahul Kumar and Gaurav Pandey. Police said searches uncovered three suspected shell companies, Kizentech Solutions, Executive Edge and Nexcore, along with mobile phones, SIM cards, banking documents and other electronic devices. Bhadauriya was later arrested in Kanpur on October 10, taking the total number of arrests to seven.

According to investigators, Pandey, a BBA graduate, was the alleged mastermind. Police said Mishra, Bhadauriya, Verma, and Pal established fake firms and opened current accounts, while Rana and Kumar allegedly supplied account documents and kits in exchange for monthly payments of Rs.25,000. The accounts were then allegedly passed to intermediaries for commissions and used to receive and transfer money linked to cyber fraud.

Delhi Police advises people who experience financial cyber fraud to report it promptly through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or helpline no.1930. The Delhi Police Cyber Crime Cell also provides online safety guidance.

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Students from Tamil Nadu Arrive at Delhi University under The Yuva Sangam Scheme

By DU Beat October 28, 2026

Students and teachers from the Central University of Tamil Nadu arrived at Delhi University on 27 October for the seventh phase of the Yuva Sangam educational and cultural exchange program.

Students and teachers from the Central University of Tamil Nadu arrived at Delhi University on 27 October for the seventh phase of Yuva Sangam. Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange program under the Ministry of Education’s ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative. Students from the Central University of Tamil Nadu arrived after the University of Delhi flagged off a 56-member delegation to Tamil Nadu for an educational and cultural exchange.

According to the Ministry of Education, Phase VII of the Yuva Sangam involves 20 higher education institutions paired across states and Union Territories. Participants will visit educational and cultural institutions to learn about local traditions, education, governance, innovation, industries, and more. The programme is organised around five thematic pillars– Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions and culture), Pragati (development and governance, Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connections), and Prodyogiki (technology and innovation).

The inauguration ceremony was held at the Vice-Regal Lodge on the Delhi University campus. Yogesh Singh, Delhi University’s Vice Chancellor, welcomed the delegation and said that Tamil Nadu has made a significant contribution to India’s culture and civilisation. According to The Print, he said language and forms of expression did not divide the country, adding that people across states share a common national identity. “Expressions and languages may differ, but the country remains the same, and the people are the same.” Describing Delhi as a representative of the entire country, he told the visiting students they hadn’t travelled to a different place but had moved from one beautiful part of India to another.

VC Dr Yogesh Singh also urged the youth to understand the country, develop a sense of belonging and contribute to its progress, saying such programmes brought together diverse cultures, traditions and ideas.

Several senior university officials, including Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges; Geeta Bhatt, Director of the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board; Ranjan Tripathi, Dean of Student Welfare; and Niranjan Kumar, Dean of Planning, along with principals of various DU-affiliated colleges, also attended the welcoming ceremony.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates New Academic Facilities at Daulat Ram College

By DU Beat October 28, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta inaugurated three new academic facilities at Daulat Ram College, her alma mater, and spoke about skill-based education and women’s safety.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Centenary Academic Building, Computer Centre and Skill Development Centre at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, on October 27, 2026.

The visit was a homecoming for Gupta, an alumna of the college who previously served as the general secretary of its Students’ Union. Reflecting on her journey from student politics to becoming Chief Minister, she credited the institution with playing an important role in her growth, describing it as a journey “from backbencher to Chief Minister”.

Gupta also spoke about the importance of skill-based education, stressing that academic qualifications must be accompanied by practical and technical skills to help students become self-reliant. The new Computer Centre, equipped with around 100 computers, and the Skill Development Centre are intended to support this focus on practical learning.

During her visit, she toured several campus facilities, including the library, seminar room, Faculty Reading Room, recycling unit and bakery unit. She also discussed the need to renovate the college auditorium and assured the institution of her support.

The programme featured the launch of the ‘Miss DRC Talent Hunt’, encouraging students to explore their interests and showcase their talents. Members of the college’s Mahila Vikas Samiti also demonstrated self-defence techniques.

Speaking about women’s safety, Gupta said that women should be able to pursue their ambitions without fear. “Every girl in Delhi should move forward fearlessly; the Delhi Government stands with her to protect her safety and support her dreams,” she said. She added that women’s safety could not be treated as women’s responsibility alone and called for a change in social attitudes towards gender.

Gupta also announced plans to install one lakh smart streetlights and 50,000 CCTV cameras across Delhi. The proposed streetlights would connect to a central monitoring system to identify faults and enable timely repairs.

Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, Daulat Ram College Principal Savita Roy, Governing Body Chairman Mukul Gupta, faculty members, and students attended the event.

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DU Announces Document Submission Schedule for Financial Support Scheme 2026–27

By DU Beat October 27, 2026

Delhi University has released the schedule and guidelines for documents required to be submitted under the Financial Support Scheme for the 2026–2027 academic year. All registered students are required to complete the physical document verification according to the given schedule.

The Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) Office at the University of Delhi has officially released the schedule and procedural guidelines for the offline submission of original documents under the Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for the 2026–27 academic year. Following the initial call for applications on September 23, 2026, students who successfully uploaded their documents online are now mandated to complete physical document verification.

The offline submission drive is scheduled to take place at the Multipurpose Hall, Gate No. 2, University of Delhi, running across four consecutive days from November 2 to November 5, 2026. Daily reporting slots are organised into sessions beginning at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:30 PM, mapped strictly according to the applicants’ designated serial numbers.

The FSS program is established to extend financial assistance to deserving students across university departments, centres, and institutes. However, the DSW notification explicitly outlines strict eligibility boundaries: undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in regular constituent colleges are ineligible for the scheme. Additionally, candidates carrying any Essential Repeat (ER/F) grade in previous examinations are barred from participation.

The mandatory documents for submission are:

A Bonafide Certificate signed by the respective Department Head or Director after September 23, 2026.
Self-attested family Income Tax Returns (2025–26) and PAN cards of parents and eligible unmarried siblings.
Valid Family Income Certificates or EWS/OBC-NCL certificates issued after March 31, 2026 (notary-signed or student-issued income certificates are strictly prohibited).
Latest mark sheets, fee receipts, the online FSS application copy, and signed undertaking forms.
Bank passbook copies or cancelled cheques displaying the student’s name, account number, and IFSC code (third-party or non-student accounts will not be accepted).

For successful and seamless documentation, it is recommended that students make sure they have all the correct documents in advance and arrive at the venue well in time for their slot.

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JMI Promises Student Union Polls After Constitution Approval; Students to Continue Protest

By DU Beat October 26, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia has announced it will resume student union polls within 15 days of approving the Student Union’s constitution. However, the students have rejected the proposal, calling it unclear and vowing to continue the stir until all demands are met.

On October 26, 2026, an order issued by the Registrar, Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, stated that Student Union elections, suspended since 2006, will resume. The election will be held within 15 days of the approval of the Union’s constitution. The administration has also ordered the withdrawal of disciplinary action and the inquiry by a committee into alleged excesses by security personnel. Moreover, all the show-cause notices issued to students during the ongoing protest will be revoked by the university.

The order holds a conditional requirement of certain actions to be met by the students, recording an undertaking by the students to issue a public apology through a press conference for defamatory statements and bring down all the social media posts targeting the university administration during the protest with immediate effect.

This move comes as the administration held talks with the protesting students who had submitted a list of demands. However, the students have rejected the order, calling it ambiguous and maintaining that the agitation will continue until the demands are met through written assurances.

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association said the order did not specify a definite timeline for the approval of the Union’s constitution or address the demand for the resignation of the proctor. The students maintain that constituting a drafting committee is insufficient without a definite election timeline and representation of students; thus, a lack of a fixed deadline remains a key point of contention.

The students continue to demand concrete assurances, a clear roadmap and written commitments to fulfil their demands.

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Delhi Government Set to Launch Aftercare Scheme for Young Individuals

By DU Beat October 26, 2026

The Delhi government is set to introduce its ‘Aftercare Scheme’ for young adults exiting Child Care Institutions (CCIs) at the age of 18.

The Delhi government is set to launch its Individual Aftercare Plans (IAPs) for teenagers exiting Child Care Institutions (CCIs) at the age of 18, based on their circumstances and needs, under the ‘Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons’.

In May 2026, the Women and Child Development Department proposed a ₹3.50 crore budget for the scheme. The Delhi government also plans to allocate ₹5 crore from the Chief Minister’s Development Fund to strengthen the juvenile justice system, said an official. The government is seeking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships to provide mentoring and additional financial support to the beneficiaries of the scheme.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive ₹2 lakh for higher education and ₹60,000 for vocational training. According to a senior government official, the Delhi Cabinet will approve the scheme soon.

The scheme will be implemented through a two-tier system. At the micro level, District Aftercare Committees will assess eligibility, map out individual plans, and track the progress of beneficiaries. At the macro level, State Aftercare Committees will oversee implementation and fund disbursement. According to an official, the scheme will provide financial assistance to beneficiaries with insufficient or no income, subject to the recommendation of the State Aftercare Committee.

To ensure the proper allocation of resources and implementation of the policy, a database of beneficiaries will be prepared and maintained. These individuals will also be recommended for internships, contractual roles and outsourced employment opportunities by the Delhi government, said an official.

Preparations for the implementation of the scheme will involve training and observing children in CCIs from the age of 15, with a focus on developing the skills needed to live independently. By the time they turn 17, their skills and ability to live independently will be assessed. This will help the government determine their readiness to live independently and allocate resources accordingly.

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Image Caption: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at a rehabilitation centre.

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