What appears to be a promising resolution for academic strengthening? Delhi University’s vice-chancellor, Yogesh Singh, began 2026 with zeal and commitment to brace DU’s future. From Infra upgrades to New appointments, the meeting saw a range of issues being discussed, along with improving the work culture as well.
Emphasising the diverse structure of programmes offered by the University of Delhi, Professor Yogesh Singh highlighted the specialised attraction that the University of Delhi gets in the NIRF rankings. The VC remarked, “The day comes to us with a book of 365 blank pages and a pen in hand. We are the authors of positive change and hope for the future of our University, and we must fill the New Year with achievements.”
He mentioned that occupying higher rankings consecutively over the years has significantly elevated the reputation of the University and has facilitated funding, partnerships and resources, which help the University to stand out on International platforms, creating a better output for research and academic excellence.
Speaking on the NIRF rankings, the VC said Delhi University moved up from sixth to fifth position in the University category and from 14th to 12th in the Research Institutions category, with only IITs and dedicated research institutions ranking above DU. He also noted that six DU colleges featured among India’s top 10 colleges. Colleges that performed well in the NIRF rankings were felicitated during the programme.
Prof Singh said Delhi University has set benchmarks on the question of appointments and promotions. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 9,115 academic promotions have been completed across colleges and departments. Additionally, 5,037 academic appointments and 456 non-academic appointments have been made.
The Vice-Chancellor also shed light on the infrastructure development in the university. Several new academic buildings, including Veer Savarkar College, hostels and health centres, are set to be completed. Construction projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore are currently underway, most of which are expected to be completed in 2026. These include new IoE buildings and hostels, library expansion, the Faculty of Technology, a new girls’ hostel, and the development of the University’s East and West campuses.
Prof Singh said the introduction of CUET has made the admission process at Delhi University more transparent. In 2025, against 71,642 available seats, 72,229 admissions were recorded, amounting to 0.65 per cent higher admissions. He also highlighted that several new academic programmes were introduced last year, with more to be launched. The VC expressed hope for the Central Government to approve grants and appointments for the newly approved Centre for Odia Studies at the University of Delhi.
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