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Over 13,000 Seats Still Vacant Across Delhi University

By DU Beat August 23, 2026

Over 13,000 seats remain vacant across 1,160 Delhi University programmes for the 2026-27 Spot Round, including for top colleges like Hindu, Hansraj, and SRCC. Find category breakdowns, college vacancies, and admission details.

After multiple rounds of a month-long admission process, over 13,000 seats still remain vacant across Delhi University. Vacancies are seen even in some of Delhi University’s most prominent colleges, including Hindu College, Hansraj College, and SRCC. The vacancies span 1,160 college-programme combinations and include several courses where dozens of seats remain unfilled.

As reported by the DU Admission Branch, the latest vacancy list shows that over 13,000 seats are available for the 2026-27 Spot Round. The data further reveals the breakdown of the category that currently holds the maximum number of vacant seats as the Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) category at 4,133, followed by Scheduled Tribes (ST) with 2,476, unreserved with 2,113, Scheduled Caste (SC) with 2,038, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with 1,791 seats. There are also 566 Sikh and 316 Christian category seats vacant.

This year, the number of vacancies remains remarkable, as seats remained vacant not only in colleges or programmes that traditionally see lower demand, but also in some of the university’s renowned colleges.

For example, Hindu College still has 29 undergraduate seats vacant across 11 listed programmes, including Economics, B.Com (Hons.), Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Philosophy. Hansraj College has shown a greater vacancy with 79 vacant seats spread across 19 programmes, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany and Electronics. On the other hand, SRCC has only two seats left in Economics, one unreserved, and two seats in B.Com. (Hons.), one each in OBC-NCL and SC.

Some other notable colleges with vacant seats include Kirori Mal College, Gargi College, Daulat Ram College, Indraprastha College for Women and Dyal Singh College, among others.

As far as courses are concerned, home science and B.Com courses have a high number of seats still available for admission. Swami Shardhanand College has the highest single programme-level vacancy in the list, with 145 seats vacant in B.Com. This includes 66 OBC-NCL, 34 SC, 34 ST and 11 EWS seats. At the Institute of Home Economics, B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science has 131 vacant seats, while Lady Irwin College has 101 vacant seats in the same programme.

However, the vacancies do not limit themselves to only science and commerce courses. The courses in Humanities also show sizable vacancies. At Dyal Singh College, for instance, vacancies remain in Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi and Urdu programmes, alongside science and commerce courses. At Kalindi College, B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit has 68 vacant seats, and Hindi has 54.

The university has strictly made it clear that these numbers are not final. These numbers are subject to change because of reconciliation, withdrawals, cancellations, and grievance redressal. Withdrawals will remain suspended during the Spot Round, according to the university.

With the commencement of the Spot Round Admissions, another chance will be given to the students aiming to get into the University of Delhi against seats that remain vacant after the earlier admission rounds.

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DU Clarifies Class 12 Admissions Only for Vacant Seats, CUET Unchanged

By DU Beat August 23, 2026

DU has clarified that its decision to allow Class 12-based admissions in select colleges and courses does not alter the regular Common University Entrance Test (CUET) admission process.

DU Registrar Vikas Gupta clarified that students who applied through CUET have already been allocated colleges and courses based on their CUET merit and submitted preferences. The clarification follows the University’s decision to permit colleges to admit students on the basis of their Class 12 marks to fill seats that remained vacant after the regular admission rounds.

According to Gupta, CUET-based admissions operate through a preference-based system, with candidates selecting from around 1,500 college-course combinations. Allocations are then made according to each candidate’s CUET score and stated preferences.

The Class 12-based admission process is separate and will apply only to courses and colleges with vacant seats. Participating colleges will invite applications and make admissions based on Class 12 marks and the number of seats available. Students who have already secured admission to a DU college will not be eligible to apply through this route.

So far, three notices have been released, listing the colleges and programmes available under this route. Students can apply to these programmes based on their Class 12 marks, subject to seat availability.

Gupta added that DU has completed nearly all undergraduate admissions, with around 70,512 students admitted against 71,439 seats. The remaining vacancies are partly due to supernumerary categories and excess allocations made to ensure that the academic session commenced on time.

The move marks a limited return to Class 12-based admissions at DU after CUET became the standard route for undergraduate admissions in 2022. However, the University has stressed that the provision is intended solely to fill remaining vacancies and does not replace the CUET-based admission system.

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Ransomware Group DYSPHOR1A Claims Hit on Delhi University

By DU Beat August 22, 2026

Ransomware group DYSPHOR1A reportedly listed DU as a victim on August 21, 2026; the claim is unverified, DU hasn’t commented, and the listing has since vanished from Ransomware.live’s tracker.

The University of Delhi (DU) has reportedly been hit by a ransomware group calling itself DYSPHOR1A, according to an incident report sourced from Ransomware.live via the cybersecurity platform HookPhish. The report dated the breach and its discovery to August 21, 2026, at 02:20 IST, and listed DU under the education sector in the India region.

The listing described DU using standard identifying details—its founding year, academic scope, and status as one of India’s most prominent public universities. Ransomware.live, which tracks postings by ransomware groups on leak sites, had flagged DYSPHOR1A as an “emerging group” at the time, cautioning that claims from newer threat actors should be treated with caution until independently verified.

The University of Delhi has not issued any statement confirming or denying the incident. Infosecurity Magazine’s July 2026 report pointed to a sharp rise in ransomware attacks on higher education globally in the first half of the year, driven in part by newer, less-established groups entering the space. Indian institutions have not been exempt from this trend, with several universities and research bodies appearing on leak-site trackers over the past year.

If confirmed, DU would be the latest in a string of Indian educational and research institutions targeted by ransomware groups this year, a trend consistent with a broader global rise in ransomware attacks on the higher education sector through 2026.

The original listing on Ransomware.live has since returned a “page not found” error, and DU no longer appears on the platform’s current list of Indian ransomware victims. The reason for its disappearance is unclear; it could indicate a retracted or unsubstantiated claim, a technical change on the tracker’s end, or another resolution, none of which can be confirmed at this time.

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Sex Amma Is Back: Got Questions? Ask Away

By DU Beat August 22, 2026

My Dearest Kannas,

Look who has returned! After some well-deserved vacation, Sex Amma is back to her kunjungal, listening to your problems, giving you advice that you may or may not have asked for, and helping all you DU students on matters of sex, dating, intimacy and troublesome friends.

Some of you may remember me from the good old days of DU Beat, I do remember them very fondly myself. Every other week, one of you children would write to me with some fresh catastrophe, and I would sigh at the enormity of juvenile angst that I had bestowed upon myself. Ah, youth! What a time indeed. I have seen many things in my time, children. I have made questionable decisions myself. I, too, have loved people who loved themselves more, trusted people who should have been watched more carefully and once took advice from my own chechi-amma that I spent years pretending I had never followed! But this is how we learn, no? Having lived such an eventful life I have realised (and you must too, children) that experience is just embarrassment that, over time, becomes wisdom. And sometimes, kanna, you might want to look for straightforward answers when things might be much more complicated, or maybe at times you just need to realise that your partner is, in fact, an idiot.

So consider this our little secret for the questions that you’re not too sure who to ask, without having it be printed in tomorrow’s newspaper (see what I did there ;)), or questions that you’re too scared to ask Google da, I assure you child, Amma will listen, I will not judge you; although I do reserve the right to judge the person involved. I may give you some wisdom, and some pitāi; I may also occasionally tell you to stop being an ullu and go drink some water—that’s tough love, na? But I promise you to give an honest answer, even if it’s not the one you were hoping for.

So come on, my dear kunjungal, tell Amma all about your crushes, heartbreaks, your scandals, and…what’s that word? Ah, situationships, and all other things you children have made up despite having no idea what you are doing. Amma is waiting, Amma is listening.

Your favourite hot auntie,

Sex Amma

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Delhi University Allows 4-Year UG Graduates to Apply Directly for PhD

By DU Beat August 22, 2026

Delhi University introduces direct doctoral paths for the inaugural four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) batch, 2026-27.

The University of Delhi has altered higher education pathways for its inaugural four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) batch. According to a recent press release from the university, four-year graduates can now bypass a master’s degree altogether and apply directly for Ph.D. admissions for the 2026-27 academic session.

According to the press release issued on August 21, 2026, 75,948 students enrolled in the inaugural FYUP batch (2022-23) under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). Of the enrolled students, 40,005 opted to exit after their 3rd year, whereas 35,943 opted to continue into the optional 4th year to focus on research and internships.

In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines, the University of Delhi has updated its academic progression structure. With approval from the Academic Council and the Executive Council, Ordinance VI has been amended to establish a direct doctoral pathway for students after their undergraduate studies.

Through this, graduates of the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) batch can apply directly for their Ph.D degrees, bypassing the requirement for a master’s degree. For students to qualify for this path, they must achieve a minimum cumulative grade of 7.5 CGPA, while students belonging to the SC/ST category need to achieve 7.0 CGPA.

In conversation with TOI, DU Registrar Vikas Gupta said that the eligible students will still have to take an entrance examination, with the dates to be announced later. However, they will not be required to appear for an interview.

Gupta also added that this decision is restricted to the first FYUP batch because of the difficulties encountered during the rollout of the new undergraduate structure. “This will not be applicable for upcoming batches. The modalities will be decided later if the same has to be rolled out for other batches later,” he said.

Alongside the policy shifts, the university has also embedded application-based learning in the fourth year curriculum, requiring students to engage in hands-on learning through mandatory internships, skill-enhancement courses and real-time problem-solving projects. This curriculum shift aims to tackle real-world studies and research diversely and engagingly.

To support this, 25 DU colleges have established dedicated skill development centres backed by university funding to provide students with proper infrastructure. Additionally, student-led innovation and entrepreneurial ventures are actively fostered through the Udhmodya Foundation to provide students with meaningful industry exposure and advanced research skills.

This is introduced to bring research and entrepreneurship into undergraduate education to align Indian degrees with global standards and produce academically rigorous graduates.

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DUSU Poll Security Boost, DU Installs 600 CCTV Cameras

By DU Beat August 21, 2026

Ahead of the DUSU elections, Delhi University has tightened security, introducing stricter campaign regulations and deploying 600 CCTV cameras in coordination with Delhi Police.

University Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh and Delhi Police ACP Rajendra Prasad held a joint meeting to outline the security protocols that candidates and college administrations will be required to follow throughout the election period.

Among the key measures is the installation of around 600 CCTV cameras across the North Campus, South Campus, and Dhaka Hostel campus. The administration has also reiterated the strict enforcement of the Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, warning candidates and student groups that any violations could result in the cancellation of nominations or, in serious cases, the cancellation of the elections.

The printing of pamphlets and posters has been prohibited, with candidates instead encouraged to use handmade posters. Campaign material may only be displayed in designated areas, including the University’s “Wall of Democracy”. Additionally, all 54 colleges have been instructed to set up two 10×10-foot Walls of Democracy, one for DUSU election campaigning and another for college-level clubs and societies.

The University has also imposed limits on campaign teams, permitting no more than five students per team. In women’s colleges, only female campaigners will be permitted. The involvement of individuals who are not affiliated with the University has been strictly prohibited, and non-university members will not be allowed to enter the campus for campaigning.

Patrol teams have been deployed to inspect campaign vehicles for violations, including the use of tinted windows, improper parking, and the possession of narcotics or alcohol. Delhi Police personnel, supported by NCC and NSS volunteers, will be stationed across the University’s campuses in both uniform and plain clothes. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police Cyber Crime Cell has begun monitoring social media platforms to curb the spread of misinformation and misleading content during the election period.

Students have been urged to conduct their campaigns responsibly and in accordance with the prescribed guidelines to maintain harmony on campus and ensure the smooth conduct of the election process.

Vanshika U Singh

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Blind Law Student Pankaj Dhingra to Contest DUSU Polls, Puts Disability Representation in Focus

By DU Beat August 21, 2026

A visually impaired Campus Law Centre student is contesting the DUSU elections with AAP’s student wing ASAP, spotlighting representation for students with disabilities ahead of September polls.

A visually impaired law student at Delhi University’s Campus Law Centre has entered the race for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, bringing renewed attention to the question of disability representation in campus politics.

Pankaj Dhingra is campaigning under the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), the student wing affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), ahead of the DUSU polls scheduled for September 18. His decision to enter the fray has drawn attention on campus, given that DUSU elections have historically been contested almost entirely by able-bodied candidates from mainstream student outfits.

Dhingra’s campaign centres on the difficulties faced by students with disabilities in accessing academic opportunities and taking part fully in campus life, a concern ASAP says has long been sidelined in student politics. The group described his candidature as an attempt to widen the scope of campus democracy and create space for voices that are usually left out of the conversation.

ASAP said its larger campaign is built around what it terms alternative politics, an approach centred on the everyday concerns of ordinary students rather than conventional electoral messaging. The organisation maintained that students with disabilities should not be viewed only as beneficiaries of welfare schemes, but as capable of taking on leadership roles within the union. It added that the DUSU result should also be assessed by how fairly representation is spread across the student body.

The candidacy comes as Delhi University finalises arrangements for the 2026-27 DUSU polls. Nominations close on September 10, followed by scrutiny the same day, with withdrawal of candidature allowed until September 11. Voting takes place on September 18, and results are due on September 19. Prof. Raj Kishore Sharma has been named chief election officer, with Prof. Rajesh Singh as chief returning officer.

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INTEC Seeks DU Professor’s Expulsion Over Alleged Casteist Remarks

By DU Beat August 21, 2026

Delhi University professor Sangeet Ragi faces complaints from INTEC and a Congress functionary over remarks linking “Dalit mentality” with slavery during a television debate.

A complaint has been filed against Delhi University Political Science professor Sangeet Ragi over remarks he made during a television debate, with the Indian National Teachers’ Congress (INTEC) seeking disciplinary action, including his expulsion from the university.

The controversy arose during a debate in which a video featuring Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge was discussed. The video allegedly showed the singing of Vande Mataram being stopped midway to arrange a chair for Kharge.

Referring to the incident, Ragi said, “This is a mentality of slavery, this is a Dalit mentality.” Following objections from other participants, Ragi withdrew the statement but maintained that “Dalit” was not a community-related word and was instead a political term.

INTEC subsequently submitted a complaint to Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, accusing Ragi of making derogatory remarks against the Dalit community. The teachers’ body described the remark as “deeply offensive and derogatory towards the Dalit community”, alleging that it “perpetuates harmful historical prejudices, promotes social division, and flies in the face of our constitutional values of equality, dignity, and social justice.” It has sought strict disciplinary action against Ragi in accordance with university rules and due process.

A separate complaint was also filed at the Parliament Street police station by Aditya Goswami, former media coordinator of the All India Congress Committee. The complaint seeks registration of an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Goswami alleged that equating “Dalit mentality” with “slave mentality” amounted to an “intentional insult and humiliation” of a member of the Scheduled Caste community and sought immediate registration of an FIR, investigation into the matter, and preservation of the full video and related material.

The complaint comes amid renewed scrutiny of caste-related remarks in public discourse involving university academics. The allegations against Ragi remain subject to due process, and no disciplinary action has been announced by the university so far.

As of August 20, University officials had not publicly commented on the complaint or indicated whether any formal inquiry had been initiated.

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26 U-SPL Bus Trips to Connect DU Campuses for Women

By DU Beat August 20, 2026

Delhi introduces 26 U-SPL women-only e-bus trips across 13 routes, connecting major DU colleges, aiming to make daily commutes safer for women students.

Delhi’s public transport network is set to get a women-focused expansion, with 56 dedicated women-only electric bus services being introduced across 28 routes. For Delhi University students, the move will bring University Ladies Special (U-SPL) services to several prominent colleges, including Hindu College, Ramjas College, Daulat Ram College, Shri Ram College of Commerce and Lady Shri Ram College.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu flagged off 200 new electric buses on Wednesday. The rollout includes 30 Ladies Special trips across 15 high-demand routes and 26 U-SPL trips across 13 routes. The services are intended to connect residential areas with major educational and institutional hubs and will operate around morning and evening peak hours.

The U-SPL buses will provide dedicated services for women students travelling to and from their colleges. With DU students commuting from different parts of Delhi, the services could offer an additional option for those who depend on public transport for their daily journeys. The buses will carry distinctive stickers to help commuters identify the women-only services.

Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the dedicated services had been planned around the daily travel requirements of working women and female students.The initiative follows directions issued after meetings on women’s safety held by the Lieutenant Governor with the Delhi Police Commissioner and Transport Secretary in June.

Safety measures on the buses will include the deployment of female police personnel and home guards. The services will also be operated by female staff. Panic buttons installed on the buses will be directly linked to the Delhi Police’s 112 emergency response system, allowing emergency alerts to reach the police control room.

For women students at DU, the initiative comes as commuting remains an important part of their everyday college experience. Students often travel long distances between residential areas, metro stations and campuses, with some also returning home late after classes, society meetings or other college activities. Dedicated services could provide greater convenience and a stronger sense of security during these journeys.

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SRCC and EY India Launch AI VIBE, a 12-Month Industry-Academia Programme for Students

By DU Beat August 19, 2026

Applications are open now for Shri Ram College of Commerce and EY India’s jointly launched 12-month programme combining AI training, industry mentorship and applied learning under the name AI VIBE

Shri Ram College of Commerce and Ernst & Young India announced the launch of AI VIBE (Varsity for Innovation, Business and Economics) on 17th August 2026. The 12-month programme aims to equip SRCC students with AI skills increasingly required in entry-level roles across industries and is being described by the organisers as a first-of-its-kind industry-academia initiative in India.

The programme is open to SRCC students from Semester 3 onwards and will admit candidates through a selective process involving a Statement of Purpose, an assessment, and an interview with Senior Management at EY. A maximum of 100 students will form the first cohort of the programme. The admission process commenced on 17th August 2026, Monday, and the deadline is scheduled for 23rd August 2026, Sunday. Once admitted, participants will be evaluated through continuous project-based assessments throughout the year, culminating in a final evaluation.

The curriculum is built around applied AI training, covering machine learning, Generative AI, AI agents, decision intelligence, data analytics, financial technologies, blockchain, responsible AI, and AI governance. Beyond technical training, the programme incorporates hackathons, mentoring sessions, and industry engagement designed to build business problem-solving capabilities alongside technical skills. Students will learn directly from AI specialists at EY India and other industry professionals.

Rajiv Memani, Regional Managing Partner of EY’s Africa-India region, said the programme was designed for students to build AI literacy as a foundational capability. “Through AI VIBE, we are helping shape the next generation of talent and leaders in India, beginning with SRCC, one of the country’s premier undergraduate institutions,” he said.

SRCC Principal Prof. Simrit Kaur described the programme as a departure from traditional classroom instruction. “Through AI VIBE, SRCC and EY India are collaborating to create a new learning model that enables students to engage with real-world business challenges, industry practitioners and emerging technologies in a structured and meaningful way,” she said. The launch also coincides with SRCC’s centenary year.

The programme follows EY India’s existing efforts on AI skilling, including EY AI Varsity, which has trained roughly 50,000 employees. Further details on the AI VIBE admissions process are available on SRCC’s official notice portal. Further details on the evaluation of the programme are enlisted in this brochure.

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