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DUSU Nomination Days Bring Traffic Curbs

By DU Beat September 10, 2026

DU announces North Campus traffic restrictions for DUSU nominations, while allowing first-year students without ID cards to file nominations.

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced traffic restrictions on key stretches of North Campus on September 10 and 11 due to the nomination process for the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. The restrictions are expected to affect vehicular movement as candidates submit their nomination papers and complete the initial stages of the election process. First-year students who have not yet received their university identity cards will also be permitted to file nominations. They must produce a verified fee receipt, a bona fide certificate carrying a passport-size photograph and a government-issued identity card.

According to an advisory issued by the Registrar, vehicular movement will be restricted on Chhatra Marg, Probyn Road, University Road and G.C. Narang Marg on both days. Gate No. 4 of North Campus will also remain completely closed on September 10 and 11. Faculty, staff and students have been directed to park their vehicles inside Gate No. 1, provided they possess authorised university parking stickers. DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh said the restrictions have been implemented as the nomination process is scheduled to begin.

As per the schedule issued by the Chief Election Officer, candidates must submit their nomination papers along with a demand draft of ₹500 and the required affidavits by 3 p.m. on September 10. Nomination papers for DUSU office-bearers will be submitted in a sealed box at the Office of the Chief Election Officer at the Conference Centre, opposite the Botany Department near Gate No. 4. Papers for Central Council membership will be submitted at the respective colleges and departments.

Scrutiny of nomination papers will begin at 3:15 p.m. on September 10, followed by publication of the list of duly nominated candidates by 6 p.m. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until 12 p.m. on September 11, after which the final list will be published. Voting is scheduled for September 18, while counting will be held on September 19.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a separate advisory regarding Chhatra Samvad and election canvassing. Traffic movement around North Campus is likely to be affected between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The affected roads include Mall Road, Sudhir Bose Marg, Chhatra Marg, University Road, GTB Marg, Satyawati Marg and Professor N.D. Kapoor Marg.

Traffic may be regulated or diverted at several intersections depending on ground conditions. Commuters have been advised to avoid these routes, use the Metro, refrain from roadside parking, and allow additional travel time.

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University of Delhi (DU) Releases Key Details of DUSU Elections 2026–27

By DU Beat September 4, 2026

DU releases official updates for DUSU Elections 2026–27, outlining candidate checklists, strict campaign do’s and don’ts, anti-defacement rules, and GRC guidelines.

On September 3rd, the University of Delhi (DU) released important updates regarding the rules and regulations for DUSU Elections 2026-27. The list contains the “Do’s and Don’ts ” for candidates contesting elections, the Candidate’s Checklist that is to be submitted, and notices regarding early preparation for DUSU Elections for colleges and departments, as well as students. Notifications for forwarding GRC complaints and Prevention of Defacement have also been released recently.

Document issued by the University of Delhi with the “Do’s and Don’ts” for the DUSU Elections 2026–27. — Delhi University’s “Do’s and Don’ts” guidelines for the DUSU Elections 2026–27.

In strict adherence to the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations, Supreme Court mandates, and Delhi High Court directions, the “Do’s and Don’ts” guidelines aim to ensure a fair, transparent, and eco-friendly election process. The notification outlines key eligibility parameters, strict spending caps, and clear boundaries on campaign activities. To maintain anti-defacement and an eco-friendly environment, the university has imposed a complete ban on printed posters, pamphlets, and leaflets. Only hand-made posters placed on officially designated “Walls of Democracy” or authorised locations are permitted. Candidates are strictly prohibited from defacing public or university property, especially DMRC and MCD properties. Violation of this would lead to candidates being held jointly and severally liable.

A document with the Candidate Checklist issued by the University of Delhi for DUSU Elections 2026–27. — Delhi University’s Candidate Checklist for the DUSU Elections 2026–27.

The Candidate’s Checklist serves as a mandatory compliance document and verification proforma issued by Delhi University for all student candidates who intend to contest the DUSU Elections for the 2026–27 academic session.

Candidates are advised to compile this checklist along with their nomination papers and submit them within the mentioned timeline to ensure full procedural compliance.

The University has also issued a notification instructing all constituent colleges, departments, and institutes to initiate early preparations for the upcoming election season. The official directive calls upon Principals, Directors, Deans, and Department Heads to strictly enforce anti-defacement mandates and court guidelines following instances of property damage and illegal poster pasting in past election cycles.

In the notification regarding the GRC Complaint, the Chief Election Officer mentioned clearly that all complaints or grievances related to the DUSU Elections 2026-27 of candidates/students/public must be addressed directly to the Chairperson, Grievance Redressal Cell, DUSU Elections 2026-27.

For the upcoming election season, all candidates are required to cooperate with election officers, observers, and the Grievance Cell to maintain order and academic integrity throughout the election timetable.

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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.

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DU Forms Committee to Review One-Year PG Admissions Amid ABVP Protest Over Seat Crunch

By DU Beat July 18, 2026

DU has formed a six-member committee to review seat availability in its one-year postgraduate programmes following ABVP’s protest over limited admissions for students completing the fourth year under FYUP.

On Friday, July 17, students gathered outside the Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (DU), as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested the limited number of seats in the university’s one-year postgraduate programmes, arguing that many students completing the fourth year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) could be left without admission opportunities.

As students from colleges across the university joined the protest, ABVP submitted a memorandum to DU Registrar Prof. Vikas Gupta, urging the administration to increase the intake across all one-year postgraduate courses.

The issue has come into sharper focus this year as the first batch of students completing FYUP becomes eligible for admission to one-year master’s programmes. As thousands of students prepare to move to postgraduate studies, concerns over limited seats have intensified. ABVP argues that while the number of eligible students has increased significantly, postgraduate intake has remained largely unchanged, leaving many students uncertain about their admission prospects.

In response to the protest, the university formed a six-member committee to review the matter. The panel is expected to arrive at a decision within 10 days.

According to Millennium Post, the committee will be chaired by the Dean (Academic Affairs), with the Dean (Admissions), Dean (Social Work), Head of the Department of Chemistry, Joint Registrar (Legal), and Deputy Registrar (Recruitment and Promotion) serving as members.

Welcoming the university’s decision to form the committee, ABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma called it a positive step and urged the administration to resolve the issue at the earliest.

As reported by The Tribune, Sharma said, “The University of Delhi remains the first choice for lakhs of students across the country. However, the inadequate number of seats under the current admission system is doing grave injustice to students’ academic aspirations.”

“The university administration must immediately enhance the number of seats to ensure that no deserving student is denied access to higher education due to seat constraints”, he added.

The organisation said it hopes the committee will recommend an increase in seats. However, it added that it would intensify its protest if the university does not take a favourable decision after the committee submits its report.

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DUSU 2026: DU Bans Printed Campaign Material, Caps Vehicles at Five Per Candidate

By DU Beat July 18, 2026

As DUSU elections approach, Delhi University has enforced a strict campaign code banning all printed materials and capping vehicles, with violations risking nomination cancellation.

With the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections approaching, the university has laid out firm rules for how candidates may campaign. The guidelines were reiterated at a meeting held on Thursday at the Proctor’s Office, where University Proctor Prof. Manoj Kumar Singh briefed DUSU office-bearers and student body representatives on the code of conduct, in accordance with directions from the Delhi High Court and the

Lyngdoh Committee.

The most visible restriction concerns campaign materials. Printed materials are completely banned. Candidates may put up only handmade posters, and only on the designated Wall of Democracy. Billboards, printed or digital, and banners suspended from poles are not permitted anywhere on or around campus.

Vehicle use during campaigning has also been capped. Each candidate is allowed a maximum of five cars. Tractors, JCBs, and animals are not permitted, and cars with tinted glass or missing number plates are strictly prohibited.

Freebies are out too. Distribution of gifts, souvenirs, canopies, umbrellas, or any promotional material bearing a candidate’s name has been banned. The university has made clear that if such material is found, the concerned candidate’s nomination will be cancelled.

Only five students will be allowed inside colleges for campaigning. In girls’ college hostels, only girls will be permitted to enter. Candidates wishing to hold public meetings on campus must inform the Proctor’s Office in advance.

The same protocols are to be communicated to all college authorities, while the 2026-27 Code of Conduct remains awaited.

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Image Caption: The Wall of Democracy on the University of Delhi North Campus, the only designated space for campaign posters during DUSU elections.

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ABVP Stages Protest Against Shortage of Seats for DU’s One-Year PG Programmes

By DU Beat July 17, 2026

ABVP staged a protest at Delhi University against the shortage of seats in one-year PG programmes, with the demonstration led by Aryan Mann.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest at Delhi University, drawing attention to the minuscule number of seats available for students seeking a postgraduate diploma after completing their fourth year. Their chief demand was that the total number of seats should be increased, as the current setup has “betrayed” the aspirations of the students.

DUSU President Aryan Maan, in a statement to IANS, said,

The university administration had announced that all students completing the fourth year, whether from honours or programme courses, would get an opportunity to take admission to the one-year course on the basis of merit. However, there are only limited seats for students who have completed the fourth year.”

Further highlighting the disparity between students opting for the conventional two-year route and those coming in straight after their fourth year, the ABVP chief stated,

Those who are willing to do masters for 2 years, they have more 4,000-5,000 seats; however, those who have completed their fourth year are only offered 1,000 seats.”

Another ABVP protestor, explaining the specific course at the centre of the protest and the demand being pursued to increase the total number of seats, said:

“The one course that has been increased in DU, thousands of students come from third and fourth year to enroll in that said course. However, the seats for MA are very low, so ABVP demands that the number of seats for the MA course be officially increased.”

The protest comes amid growing scrutiny of the one-year PG programme’s rollout, with the university’s official seat matrix listing roughly 1,068 seats spread across 45 programmes, a fraction of the number of students who stayed on for the additional fourth year. Notably, the intake for the one-year route is calculated as a percentage of each department’s pre-existing sanctioned strength rather than the actual number of fourth-year completers, a formula finalised only months after most students had already committed to the extra year.

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Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship Programme: Over 650 Delhi University Students Selected

By DU Beat July 1, 2026

The fifth edition of the Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship Programme, launched by DUSU and Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant, has selected over 650 Delhi University law students for practical legal training in courts across Delhi beginning on 1 July 2026.

Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU), in collaboration with Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant, has launched the fifth edition of the Dr B R Ambedkar Law Internship programme. 657 students from the University of Delhi have been selected, who will gain hands-on legal experience through placements in the Supreme Court, High Court, and district courts across Delhi.

According to sources, the programme received 964 applications from students of the Faculty of Law, Delhi University, and candidates were selected through an interview process. The orientation programme was held on 29 June 2026 at Hansraj College, and the internship begins on 1 July 2026.

This internship aims to provide students with an opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced advocates and legal practitioners, enabling them to understand how the Indian judicial system functions through practical exposure to court proceedings, legal drafting, and essential advocacy skills.

Kunal Chaudhary, DUSU Secretary, said that the programme aims to prepare students through practical legal training and build a strong foundation for their professional legal career. He added that this programme would motivate young law students to play a meaningful role in the justice delivery system and also deepen their understanding of constitutional values.

Sanjay Poddar, the State President of Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant, said that the internship is more than just a training programme. It is a platform for students to gain a closer understanding of the judicial system. He said that the organisation remains committed to mentoring aspiring young law students through practical exposure and skill development. He expressed confidence that the initiative would help shape a new generation of competent legal professionals.

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Deepika Jha’s Suspension Revoked Early, Professor Kumar Responds

By DU Beat January 10, 2026

Previously suspended for slapping a professor in Dr BR Ambedkar College, the DUSU Joint Secretary has returned to office after the university revoked her two-month suspension early.

DUSU Joint Secretary Deepika Jha’s (ABVP) two-month suspension following her assault on Professor Sujit Kumar in October has been revoked as of January 7th. The suspension had come into force on November 14, nearly a month after the assault took place at Dr BR Ambedkar College. The delayed response from the University had earlier drawn condemnation from several teachers’ associations, including the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA), Delhi Teachers’ Front (DTF), and BRACSA, back in October.

Jha filed a request for revocation of the suspension on January 5, before the completion of the stipulated two-month period. Following a review of her conduct, the university-appointed committee revoked the order with effect from January 7, 2026.

Reacting to the development, Professor Sujit Kumar expressed his disbelief in an official statement to DU.today. He said, “Deepika Jha was suspended from the union during the examination and vacation period, in complete violation of Ordinance 15(B). Then, her suspension period was preponed without the fulfilment of the terms and conditions of the suspension order.”

Initially, the enquiry panel had recommended a three-month suspension period. However, the final order reduced the duration to two months. During the period, Jha was allowed to attend her classes and appear for the semester examinations held in December. The suspension was limited to her role as an office-bearer and barred her from entering any Delhi University campus in that capacity.

Criticising the decision, Rudrashish Chakraborty, Associate Professor at Kirori Mal College, described the order as a ‘travesty of justice.’ The former DUTA executive added that “The University administration has abandoned everyone to protect the goons of the ruling party,”. Others echoed similar sentiments, questioning both the delay in initiating action and the nature of the disciplinary measures imposed.

The incident in question took place on October 16, 2025. Professor Sujit Kumar was acting as discipline convener, looking into a separate assault case at Dr BR Ambedkar College, when Jha and other members of the ABVP arrived at the college. During the meeting inside the principal’s office, Jha slapped Professor Kumar, later alleging that he had “smirked” at her. She later apologised for the act.

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Delhi HC Orders Expedited Police Protection for Former DUSU President Ronak Khatri amid alleged Death Threats.

By DU Beat November 9, 2025

The Delhi High Court directed police to expedite protection for ex-DUSU president, Ronak Khatri, who reported receiving ₹5 crore extortion and death threats allegedly from gangster Rohit Godara via WhatsApp.

The Delhi High Court, in its hearing on Thursday and in a bench consisting of Justice Ravinder Dudeja, ordered Delhi Police to expedite the request for police protection seeked by former Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri, after he alleged that he received extortion and death threats from gangster Rohit Godara. He stated that “to expedite the request for police protection” as sought by him, as he “perceives threat to (his) life”. Additionally, the court instructed that until a decision regarding police protection is made, the beat constable must regularly visit Khatri, “at least once for the next two weeks to ensure his well being”.

Khatri stated that he received a WhatsApp message from a phone number traced to Ukraine, demanding ₹5 crore and allegedly sent at the behest of Godara. Following this, an FIR was lodged at the Narela police station. Khatri further informed that he is “not able to campaign and step out of my house”.

In response to this, the Delhi Police informed the court that Khatri has received the local Station House’s and the beat constable’s contact number. Khatri’s application for police protection and security has been forwarded to the DCP (Outer North), who has further forwarded it to the Special Cell. The police stated that since the threat assessment is still pending, the Special Cell will make the final decision on whether Khatri will be provided protection.

The Court, while addressing Khatri’s case, stated that:

This Court being the constitutional court is expected to further the constitutional protection of citizens. Since the petitioner perceives threat to his life, the DCP Outer North and DCP Special Cell are directed to expedite the request for police protection.

It further directed that “beat constables and SHO be duly counselled to attend the call if made by (Khatri)”.

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DUSU Executive Committee Dates Released

By DU Beat October 30, 2025

The dates and guidelines regarding the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Executive Committee (EC) nominations were released recently in an official notice issued by the election officer.

DUSU Executive Committee Election dates were released by Delhi University in an announcement on 27th October, 2025. The notice, issued by the election officer, Prof. Raj Kishor Sharma, outlines the dates and the deadlines for the receipt of nomination papers, their scrutiny, and publication, as well as their withdrawal, providing a thorough understanding of the electoral timelines.

In accordance to the notice, the nomination papers will be received latest by Thursday, 6th November, 2025, till 2:00 pm, and their scrutiny will take place on the same day as well at 2:30 pm. The publication of the final list of nominated candidates is scheduled to go up at 5:00 pm on the same day. The announcement further states that the withdrawal of the nominations will be permitted till 12:00 noon of the next day, i.e., 7th November, 2025 and the publication of the final list will be released at 2:00 pm of that day.

The final election will be conducted on 14th of November, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Office of the Election Officer Conference Centre.

The notice further stated that the counting of votes will begin post polling, i.e., 2:30pm. Entry will be provided for the scrutiny of nomination papers only in the post-production of the gate pass issued by the election office and verified by the principal and the Head of the Institution concerned. Withdrawal forms will be accepted only on the account of them being submitted in person by the candidate concerned.

The notice ended with an emphasis on the importance of always carrying the identity card issued by the department/institution/college that he/she belongs to.

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