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Combined Classes and Confusion for students of Delhi University’s 1-Year and 2-Year PG Programmes Amidst Admission Lag

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Delhi University’s 1-year PG programme under the National Education Policy (NEP) framework has sparked confusion among students, departments, and faculty.

The official calendar of the University of Delhi marked the commencement of classes from July 28, but registration for the 1-year PG programme was extended up to July 31, leading to admissions lagging behind the official academic schedule.

The mismatch between the official schedule and the late admissions has left several departments scrambling to begin teaching.

To curb this mismatch and begin classes soon, the university has advised departments to offer combined classes for both incoming one-year master’s students and third-semester students of the existing two-year PG programmes, as the curricula for both have significant similarities, according to Registrar Vikas Gupta.

This suggestion faced strong criticism from faculty bodies including the Democratic Teachers’ Front, which called this implementation “frivolous” and questioned in their statement if Delhi University had become “a WhatsApp University run in ‘Emergency Mode’ without thinking through the ramifications of such knee-jerk actions?”

Three key concerns raised by the faculty members

Firstly, the increased workload. Colleges have been asked to introduce new courses and submit capacities without being allocated any new faculty positions or guest teacher provisions, leading to an increased workload among the existing faculty. In fact, the DTF stated that at least one college principal informed faculty that any teaching under the new one-year PG programme would be “over and above the existing load on teachers.”

The question of infrastructural shortcomings was also raised. Due to a lack of extra physical classrooms, it has become difficult to accommodate additional cohorts without prior infrastructure expansion.

Many faculty members also pointed out that the results for several fourth-year undergraduate courses are yet to be declared, complicating the one-year PG program admissions.

As departments and faculty members prepare for the upcoming intake, they request the university to release undergraduate results, establish proper teaching guidelines and provide logistical support to the colleges.

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LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu Urges DU Freshers to Trust Institutions, Their Own Capabilities at KMC Orientation

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressed Kirori Mal College’s orientation programme, encouraging Delhi University freshers to believe in India’s institutions, opportunities and their own capabilities.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu urged Delhi University freshers to place their faith in the country’s institutions as well as themselves while addressing the orientation programme at Kirori Mal College on Monday.

Calling himself “a product of Delhi University”, Sandhu reflected on completing both his graduation and post-graduation in Delhi. “Whatever I have been able to contribute in service of the nation overseas was built on the foundation laid at Delhi University,” he said, urging students to have confidence in India’s institutions, opportunities and in their own capabilities.

The address focused largely on how universities play a huge role in shaping citizens rather than simply producing graduates. He described Kirori Mal College as one of Delhi University’s longstanding institutions and further said its legacy rests not only on academic achievements but also on the generations of leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, civil servants and artists that it has helped nurture over the decades. According to him, institutions earn distinction through the people they shape as much as the infrastructure they possess.

During the programme, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated the Kirori Mal College Incubation Centre, saying that universities play an important role in encouraging research, innovation and entrepreneurship as India works towards its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

He went on to congratulate students and faculty mentors involved in publishing research papers under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), which he described as a sign of a healthy academic culture.

In the end, the programme brought together newly admitted students as they begin their journey at Delhi University, with Sandhu’s address centring on confidence, opportunity and the role of higher education in preparing students for the future.

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Delhi University Political Science Professor Given Compulsory Retirement Following Sexual Harassment Case

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University of Delhi campus building. Delhi University's Executive Council approved disciplinary action in a Political Science professor sexual harassment case.

Delhi University Executive Council has approved the compulsory retirement of a Political Science professor following an ICC inquiry into a sexual harassment case, reaffirming the university’s zero-tolerance policy.

A faculty member from the Delhi University’s Department of Political Science has been compulsorily retired after the university’s Executive Council accepted the recommendations of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in a sexual harassment case.

The decision was taken during the Executive Council meeting held on July 30, following the submission of the ICC’s inquiry report. According to Delhi University officials, the complaint, which is over a year old, alleged that a student had been subjected to sexual harassment. The report was examined by the EC before disciplinary action was approved.

A university official confirmed that the ICC had recommended compulsory retirement as the appropriate penalty. The official added that the inquiry had been completed in accordance with the University’s procedures and that the recommendation was accepted by the Executive Council.

Reiterating the institution’s stance on campus safety, the official said,

The university has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and will continue to implement measures aimed at ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff.

The official also noted that Internal Complaints Committees function under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2015, which empowers them to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment and recommend action to the competent authority.

The university has not disclosed the identity of either the faculty member or the complainant. This is in keeping with the confidentiality provisions governing sexual harassment proceedings.

This case is one among the few instances in which a Delhi University faculty member has faced compulsory retirement following an ICC inquiry. In an earlier case, Bharati College faculty member Amit Kumar was compulsorily retired after the ICC found allegations of sexual misconduct against him to be credible.

As of publication, Delhi University had not issued a separate public press release regarding the Executive Council’s decision. 

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Delhi University Increases One-Year PG Intake, Opens Correction Window for Admissions

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Delhi University raises one-year PG seats up to 126 across departments like History and Economics, easing FYUP student demand, though faculty cite infrastructure and classroom shortages. 

 

On Friday, the University of Delhi announced an increase in seats for its newly launched one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes, according to Hindustan Times.

Seats in M.A. English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Com have been increased from 45 to 126 each, an increase of 81 seats. M.A. Economics seats have been increased from 40 to 126. Psychology seats rose from 34 to 63, Chemistry from 45 to 63, and M.Sc Statistics from 29 to 54, the report said.

Hindustan Times had earlier reported that DU constituted a committee on July 17 to examine increasing seats in the one-year PG programmes, after receiving requests from several departments.

A student who has applied to the M.A. History one-year programme, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the increase from 45 to 126 seats came as a relief, and suggested the number could have been closer to 200 given the number of colleges under DU, according to Hindustan Times.

A DU professor, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said the decision was taken under pressure and flagged a shortage of labs in science courses and classroom space in the arts faculty as a result of the higher intake. The professor said seat numbers could have been estimated based on the actual proportion of FYUP students opting for the one-year PG programme, since not all students choose that pathway, Hindustan Times reported.

Until the 2025-26 academic session, DU offered only two-year postgraduate programmes. The one-year PG programme was introduced from the 2026-27 academic session, with the admission process for the first batch beginning earlier this month.

Separately, DU has opened a correction window for one-year PG admissions, allowing candidates who have completed both Phase I and Phase II of registration to edit personal and academic details in their applications until 11:59 pm on August 1, 2026, according to Education Times. Only such candidates are eligible to use the window.

Alongside the correction facility, the university also released a revised seat matrix providing updated category-wise seat availability across courses. Among the most sought-after programmes, M.A. English, M.A. Political Science, M.Com, M.Sc Computer Science and M.Sc Mathematics each have 49 seats under the unreserved category, in addition to seats reserved for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, EWS and PwBD candidates as per DU’s reservation policy, Education Times reported.

 

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Miranda House to Build 120-Bed Hostel for EWS and PwD Students Through CSR Funding

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The Miranda house hostel designed by the renowned architect Walter George, with the foundation stone laid by Lady Edwina Mountbatten, houses 370 students in nearly 180 rooms.

Miranda House is set to expand its residential capacity with a 120-bed hostel reserved for students from economically weaker sections and persons with disabilities, to be funded through CSR support.

Miranda House is planning a 120-bed hostel exclusively for students from economically weaker sections and persons with disabilities, a move that would take the college’s total residential capacity from around 370 seats to nearly 490.

The proposed hostel will come up at the rear of the existing hostel complex within the college campus. It will be funded through Corporate Social Responsibility support, and construction is expected to take around two years once the college receives the necessary approvals from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other competent authorities. An artist’s impression of the project is expected to be ready within the next two weeks, after which design and planning work will move forward.

Principal Bijayalaxmi Nanda said the new hostel is aimed at improving access to higher education for students who often face financial and accessibility challenges. She said it would provide significant relief to girls coming to Delhi from other states for their studies. The hostel will have study rooms, internet connectivity, a dining hall, common areas, and secure residential facilities.

The expansion addresses a gap that has persisted for years. DU admits over 71,600 undergraduate students every year across its colleges, while the university and individual colleges together have only a fraction of that number in hostel seats. At Miranda House, hostel applications significantly outnumber available seats each year, pushing many students, particularly those from outside Delhi, towards rented accommodation at considerably higher costs.

Reserving the new hostel specifically for EWS and PwD students reflects a recognition that these two groups face the sharpest difficulty in securing affordable on-campus housing. For a lot of students, the cost of private accommodation in North Campus frequently runs higher than their total annual college fees.

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DU Approves Pay Protection, Adopts Major Academic Resolutions

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Many academic reforms, including pay protection and semester exchange programmes were approved at the latest executive council meeting under the leadership of the VC.

 

Since the implementation of NEP, Delhi University has been constantly working for the betterment and development of the academic structures, regulations and administrative policies to promote holistic welfare and development. Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh, the university has set out various policies for the fulfilment of the institution’s broader vision.

 Amid the ongoing agitation over the conditions of the contractual working staff, Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh on Thursday said there was no proposal under consideration to remove non-teaching employees working on a contractual basis at the university. He made the clarification during discussions on this issue at the meeting of the Delhi University Executive Council (EC), putting to rest the concerns over the future of such staff.

In another significant decision, the EC approved the recommendations of a committee on pay protection for teachers who held temporary positions through due procedures before securing permanent appointments in universities or colleges. The provision will cover faculty members who were appointed through prescribed recruitment procedures, including open recruitment through advertisements and duly constituted selection committees. It will apply to eligible appointments made on or after April 1, 2022. 

A new framework for the security and protection of the contractual staff working in coordination with the university officials has also been introduced, under which the employees will be eligible for insurance coverage of Rs 20 lakh through a master policy.

Under the leadership of the vice-chancellor and the rigorous considerations and reforms made within the NEP, Prof. Singh said that DU aims to be among the world’s top 200 universities within the next five years. He highlighted the university’s performance in the QS World University Rankings 2027, where DU secured the 322nd position globally, compared with the 521-530 band in 2022. Prof Singh said the university’s rise by 199 positions in four years was a significant achievement and credited its teachers, students, officers and employees for the progress.

For better academic and globalised educational exposure, the EC council has also approved a proposal to introduce a ‘Semester Away Programme’ in collaboration with foreign higher education institutions under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. 

Additionally, the School of Open Learning (SOL) has also received approval to introduce one-year postgraduate programmes in five subjects, with the programmes also cleared by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The programmes will have a total of 1,500 seats — 200 in M.A. Hindi, 150 in M.A. History, 500 in M.A. Political Science, 75 in M.A. Sanskrit and 575 in M.Com. The introduction of these postgraduate programmes at the School of Open Learning marks a significant step forward in enhancing educational opportunities for students. 

With these decisions, the university aims to strengthen its academic and administrative framework while extending greater support to its teaching and contractual staff.

 

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St Stephen’s Formalises Century-Old Shorts Restriction Under New Principal

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St Stephen’s College reissues a dormant 1881-era shorts restriction under new principal Susan Elias, sparking student protests, condemnation from NSUI and KYS, and no enforcement action so far. 

Delhi University’s St Stephen’s College has restricted students from wearing shorts in classrooms, tutorials, laboratories, the chapel, the assembly hall, the library and the dining hall, under a notice dated July 26 and signed by Principal Susan Elias. Titled “Campus Regulations & Guidelines,” the circular directs “all Junior Members” to comply and separately reiterates a smoke-free campus policy and a requirement to carry ID cards, including for dining hall entry.

The new academic session began two days later, on July 28. Several first-year students arrived at the morning assembly, and elsewhere on campus, wearing shorts in defiance of the notice, according to The Tribune, which reported that the notice had prompted a formal complaint from student organisations. 

NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar said the Constitution protects a citizen’s right to decide their own clothing, calling the circular an intrusion on personal liberty. The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan separately termed the directive “moral policing” and demanded its withdrawal.

Several students and at least one faculty member told reporters the shorts restriction was not new—it had long been observed informally, particularly around the dining hall and the principal’s office, but had never before been issued as a formal, written rule.

A student at the college, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the prohibition predates the current administration, tracing to the college’s founding in 1881, and was listed in the residence handbook issued to hostellers on joining—but was not enforced, except intermittently at the dining hall. Elias, who took charge in June, did not introduce a new rule, the student said, but reissued an existing one. The student said the college has previously suspended or debarred hundreds of students over attendance shortfalls and that no disciplinary action has followed the July 28 protest, despite the principal reportedly being present on campus that day.

DU Beat reported that the notice, issued July 26, took effect with the start of the new academic session on July 28 and also restates existing rules on cleanliness and compulsory identity cards.

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New “Gen Alpha” Protest: Students at Sarvodaya Inter College Stage Protest for Basic Facilities and Better Infrastructure

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Over 1,500 young "Gen Alpha" students protested for better infrastructure and facilities

“Gen Alpha” students at Sarvodaya Inter College, Fatehpur, staged a sit-in protest against the college administration, demanding basic facilities like clean drinking water, fans, furniture, and sports infrastructure.

Ankur Sonkar, a senior student at the Sarvodaya Inter College in the Fatehpur district, inspired and energized by the student protests at Jantar Mantar, staged a protest on the 28th of July, 2026. It seems that the energy and enthusiasm for a better education system have spread across the country like wildfire. Youth across India want their voices heard and a system that nurtures them for a better future.

The incident began when several female students had complained to one of their teachers about the broken fans in their classrooms. Instead of listening to the students’ concerns, the teacher dismissed them, replying with, “Tu baith ja chup chap” (sit without making a fuss). Feeling unheard, the students collectively approached the principal to reiterate their issues. However, the principal was said to be apathetic.

The issue soon gained momentum when a senior student, Ankur Sonkar, staged a sit-in protest, demanding better facilities and infrastructure. Problems related to electricity, drinking water, sanitation, and inadequate classroom facilities were brought to light.

The sit-in protest began at around 7:30 AM, with more than 1,500 students from the institution participating. The students carried placards with various slogans, and photos of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, protesting peacefully. The movement came to be popularly known online as the “Gen Alpha Protest,” drawing inspiration from the “Gen Z Protest” that had recently taken place at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

When school authorities and local police were informed about the protest, they tried to persuade the students back into the classrooms. The students, however,  believe that those rooms are in no shape for classes to be conducted in. They remained adamant and demanded that the senior district officials visit their school.

Following the demands of the students, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Rakesh Kumar, Nayab Tehsildar Nitin Kumar and other administrative officials reached the campus and held a meeting with an eight-member student delegation. The students presented eight demands, out of which the officials agreed with seven of them, leading to the protest being called off in the late afternoon.

The administration assured the students that their basic demands, such as a proper RO for drinking water, clean toilets, better classroom facilities, maintenance of the sports grounds, and better quality and quantity of mid-day meals, would be ensured and rightfully fulfilled.

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RTI Reveals ₹1.83 Crore in Delhi Tourism Funds Spent on DU Bhajan Clubbing Events

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates DU Bhajan Clubbing programme funded through Delhi tourism department.

An RTI has revealed that the Delhi government’s Tourism Department spent ₹1.83 crore on DU Bhajan Clubbing events organised across eight Delhi University colleges.

Earlier this year, Delhi University campuses hosted Bhajan Clubbing events across eight colleges. RTI documents obtained by Newslaundry have now revealed that the Delhi government’s tourism department spent ₹1.83 crore from tourism funds on the DU Bhajan Clubbing programme.

The RTI further revealed that the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) awarded a contract worth ₹1,83,05,200, excluding GST, to Total Multimedia Pvt Ltd to organise the events. The programme was funded through the tourism promotion initiative, ‘Delhi as a Destination’.

An Instagram reel posted by Total Multimedia Pvt Ltd shows Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra inaugurating the event. Speaking at the launch, Gupta said the government chose Delhi University after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Bhajan Clubbing in Mann Ki Baat, adding, “There could not be a better place than Delhi University.” The government has described the DU Bhajan Clubbing initiative as part of its “cultural renaissance”, saying it combines devotion with modern music and “youthful energy”. 

These DU Bhajan Clubbing events were organised between February 10 and 19 across eight Delhi University colleges and the University Stadium. The series began at Ramjas College on February 10 with a performance by the Leela Band, followed by the Raghav Raja Band at Deen Dayal Upadhyay College the next day. 

The programme coincided with a politically turbulent period at Delhi University. Five of its eight performances were held alongside the university’s inaugural Delhi University Literature Festival (DULF), which featured television anchors Anjana Om Kashyap, Rubika Liyaquat, Anand Narasimhan and ANI Editor-in-Chief Smita Prakash, along with BJP leader Ram Madhav, Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri and other speakers.

At the same time, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) organised a parallel ‘People’s Literature Festival – Samta Utsav’, calling the official festival “a mouthpiece for regressive propaganda and communal rhetoric”. The parallel festival turned violent after historian Irfan Habib was attacked with a bucket of water and bricks were allegedly thrown from inside the Arts Faculty. Clashes also broke out during AISA’s ‘Adhikar Rally’.

Following the incidents, Delhi University imposed a month-long ban on protests on February 17. The university, however, continued to promote the DU Bhajan Clubbing initiative as part of its cultural renaissance.

According to a report by Newslaundry, Sanjeev Chugh, Public Information Officer at the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), said the tourism department funded the programme to engage Delhi University students and introduce them to Indian culture. According to Chugh, the initiative was meant exclusively for Delhi University’s students and was not open to the general public. “Considering the safety and security of male and female students, this is generally only for students,” he said. 

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Indian Army Opens Digital Media and Strategic Communications Internship for Journalism Students, Stipend Up To Rs. 75,000

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The Indian Army has launched a 75-day internship in strategic communications for BJMC students, offering a stipend of up to ₹75,000 and 15 academic credits, with a deadline of 2nd August 2026.

The Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication has opened applications for a 75-day internship programme in digital media and strategic communications, exclusively for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication degree. The programme is listed on the AICTE Internship Portal, with the application deadline set for 2nd August 2026.

The internship follows a hybrid structure. The first 15 working days are conducted online, after which selected candidates are required to report in-person to Delhi for the remaining 60 working days. Interns will work across media analysis, behavioural research, digital content creation, and social media campaign planning; all within the framework of public affairs and defence communication. The programme carries 15 academic credits, and is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026. 

Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹30,000, amounting to a total of ₹75,000 upon successful completion. The stipend is disbursed only at the end of the internship term. Candidates who fail to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% will forfeit all financial benefits.

The programme comes with strict operational conditions. Laptops and smartphones are not permitted inside office premises and must be deposited at the security gate on arrival. Only basic, non-smart mobile phones are allowed within the complex; the organisation provides dedicated workstations for all work-related tasks. Office hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and formal attire is mandatory throughout.

Candidates are required to submit a Degree Verification Certificate, a Police Verification Certificate, a government-issued photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs prior to joining. Accommodation in Delhi for the duration of the programme must be arranged independently. The Indian Army has clarified that the internship does not offer placement assistance or post-internship employment.

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