The Delhi University Teachers’ Association announces the official schedule for the election of its next president and executive committee for 2025-2027, outlining the procedures for membership, nominations, voting, and counting.
The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) has officially released the timeline for the forthcoming elections to appoint its 30th president and 15 executive committee members for the 2025-27 term. The announcement was released on 21 July 2025 by the Election Officer, Prof. M. Thirumal, and entails a detailed and structured schedule for the election process, concluding on 4th September 2025. The last date for DUTA membership registration is currently set for 12th August 2025, at 11:59 p.m. This will be followed by the publication of the draft Electoral Roll on 19th August at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the document will be available for consultation at the DUTA office following the publication. Members can submit objections to the draft Electoral Roll until 5:00 p.m. on 21st August, after which the final Electoral Roll will be released on Saturday, 23rd August, at 2:00 p.m.
The nomination period will commence on Monday, August 25th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and will carry on into Tuesday, August 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nomination forms can be collected from the office of the election officer located at the DUTA office or can be obtained from the DUTA website starting from 25th August at 2:00 p.m. The nominations should be placed in the sealed box located at the DUTA office. The deadline for filling nominations is 2:00 p.m. on August 26th, with scrutiny scheduled for 3:00 p.m. the same day. Nominations can be withdrawn until Wednesday, 27th August, at noon, and the official candidate list will be released that same day at 2:00 pm.
The voting will take place on Thursday, 4th September 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the counting of votes starting at 6:00 p.m. Voting will take place at the Arts Building Complex and Satyakam Bhawan, North Campus, Delhi University. Voters are required to show legitimate photo identification provided by their department/college/institution or a photo ID card in the DUTA-approved style to cast their votes. Mobile devices will be prohibited inside the voting booth to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. With this comprehensive plan, the DUTA reaffirms its dedication to a transparent and well-administered electoral process. The upcoming elections are anticipated to significantly influence the association’s trajectory for the next two years, prioritising academic policy, welfare, and institutional governance within the mandate.
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