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

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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

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

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. 

Rishika Jain

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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DUSU EC Datesheet Released

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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DU Staff Criticise Admin, Demand Expulsion of DUSU Activist Over Assault on Professor

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DU staff, including elected members of the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA), condemn the university administration for the lack of action taken against DUSU Joint Secretary Deepika Jha for the alleged attack on a professor on duty. Several teachers’ organisations demand the furnishing of the FIR and expulsion of Miss Jha.

 Despite two weeks passing since Mr Sujit Kumar, a professor at Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, was allegedly slapped and physically assaulted by Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Joint Secretary Deepika Jha on 16th October 2025, the university has yet to take any sort of disciplinary action against Miss Jha. The most that has been done is collective condemnation against these actions by several staff associations that describe the event as a “grave breach of academic decorum and moral authority,” as quoted by the Indian Express.

The incident allegedly took place inside the Principal’s office, in the presence of multiple police personnel. Miss Jha, who is affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), stated that the action was impulsive and in retaliation for the professor’s behaviour. She alleged that the professor spoke to her demeaningly and kept staring at her, which made her uncomfortable. She accused the professor of being intoxicated and directing indecent remarks towards her. The professor, however, denied these allegations.

Several groups, including the CTF, DTF, DTI, INTEC (I), RSM, and SSM, termed the incident “an attack on the dignity of teachers and the academic environment of the university” and criticised the lack of disciplinary action taken against the student representatives. Since the incident, several teachers’ organisations of the University of Delhi have written to the Delhi University Teachers’ Association, demanding a General Body Meeting to be convened for the discussion of the issue.

The Association has raised several demands, one of them being the filing of an FIR and furnishing a copy of the same to Professor Kumar. The college’s emergent General Body Meeting, held on October 22nd, described the incident as “a direct assault on the dignity, safety, and honour of the entire teaching community.” One of the unanimously passed resolutions included a ban on DUSU activists from the college premises. According to a press release by the Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College Staff Association (BRACSA), a dharna was held on October 27th. It was joined by DUTA members, members of the academic council, and teachers from various colleges. A statement signed by Prof. Md Riyazuddin Khan, Secretary of BRACSA, advocated for the expulsion of Miss Jha and demanded justice for the affected person.

Rudrashish Chakraborty, Associate Professor of English at Kirori Mal College and former member of the DUTA Executive and Academic Council, was quoted: “Neither the college administration has lodged an FIR, nor the university administration has taken any palpable action against the culprits till now. Instead, the perpetrators of the crime have been allowed to malign the victim on social media and other platforms to distract attention from the main issue of physically assaulting a teacher on duty.” He also stated that it is obvious that the university administration is shielding culprits, “as per instructions from above.” 

He added that the silence and complicity from the administration have made the university an “unsafe space for the teaching-learning process.” Several elected members of DUTA and multiple college organisations have accused the university administration of failing to protect faculty members from intimidation. Prof.Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, stated, “We have formed an inquiry committee and are working on it. A decision will be taken shortly.”

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Teachers’ Bodies Demand Action After Alleged Assault on DU Professor by DUSU Joint Secretary

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DUSU Joint Secretary Deepika Jha allegedly slapped Professor Sujit Kumar at Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College, prompting outrage from teachers’ associations, police investigation, and a DU-appointed six-member committee to probe the assault.

On 16th October, Deepika Jha, the Joint Secretary of DUSU (Delhi University Students’ Union) of the current term, was seen slapping Professor Sujit Kumar, a senior teacher of Bhim Rao Ambedkar College of Delhi University. The incident occurred at the principal’s office in the presence of the police.

Professor V.S. Negi, the President of DUTA, in his letter requesting a General Body Meeting after the autumn vacation, stated that,

This incident has rattled the entire university and is an assault on the dignity of teachers and other stakeholders of the teaching-learning process in Delhi University. Teachers from across the country too have expressed their shock and indignation.

The letter further stated that DUTA’s effort to call for a flash protest on the 17th is simply not enough, in addition to the lack of a public addressing system.

Several organisations, including the Common Teachers’ Front, Democratic Teachers’ Front, Democratic Teachers’ Initiative, INTEC (I), Rashtriya Shiksha Morcha, and Samajwadi Shikshak Manch, have come together to demand a DUTA GBM on the 16th October physical assault on teachers.

The letter further stated,

It is shocking that the perpetrators of this act of violence are acting with total impunity. Encouraged by the fact that no action has been taken against them, they are making public statements maligning the teachers and creating a false narrative of the incident. Meanwhile, the affected teachers wait for justice.

The letter saw signatories from various organisations, including the Common Teachers’ Forum (CTF), Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF), Delhi Teachers’ Initiative (DTI), Rashtriya Shiksha Morcha (RSM), and Samajwadi Shikshak Manch (SSM).

A senior police officer confirmed that a complaint has been received and the matter is under investigation.

We received the complaint late in the evening. The video has been seen by investigators. They are obtaining CCTV footage now. The matter is being enquired into.

The University of Delhi has formed a six-member inquiry committee to investigate the alleged assault. The committee will be chaired by Professor Neeta Sehgal of the Department of Zoology. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said the panel has been directed to submit its report within two weeks. Other members of the committee include Professor Jyoti Trehan Sharma, Joint Proctor (Member Secretary); Professor Rama, Principal of Hansraj College; Professor Swati Diwakar from Environmental Studies; Professor Darvinder Kumar, Principal of PGDAV College; and Awadhesh Kumar, Joint Proctor

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DUTA Demands Action After Professor is Slapped by DUSU’s Joint Secretary    

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Delhi University witnessed an assault on one of their Commerce Professors, after he was allegedly slapped by DUSU’s Joint Secretary while being on duty.

A professor of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Mr. Sujit Kumar was allegedly slapped and assaulted by Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Joint Secretary Deepika Jha and other members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), in the presence of police personnel on Thursday, 16th October. Sujit Kumar serves as the convener of the college’s disciplinary committee and is a senior teacher at Delhi University’s B.R. Ambedkar University.

 

The incident sparked immediate outrage in The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF), who claimed that around 50 students entered the college, alongside Aryan Maan, the DUSU President and Deepika Jha, the Joint Secretary, and ‘mistreated teachers, demanding the resignation of the disciplinary committee convener.’ 

 

The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) issued a statement asserting that the committee was investigating recent incidents of campus violence involving students from different groups when the assault took place. The Delhi University Teacher’s Association in turn has written to the Vice- Chancellor demanding swift action and has urged the university administration to conduct thorough research and to take further measures. 

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from the university’s teaching community.

 

Even though Deepika Jha alleged that Prof. Kumar misbehaved with her, she apologised to the entire teaching community. The professor, however, rejected the allegations. Deepika Jha asserted that she was called to the college to address complaints of `misbehaviour and physical assault’ raised by the students against Prof. Kumar. She further accused the professor of being in an inebriated state and of making indecent remarks, constantly threatening her and of making her feel unsafe. 

 

Aryan Maan, on his Instagram, implicated that the party showed up after a student was seen to be dragged by the collar by the professor in addition to him smoking within the college premises. 

 

The Joint Secretary admitted to slapping the teacher but asserted it to be an impulsive reaction to his alleged `staring’, `verbal abuse’ and `provocation’. She expressed regrets over her actions but claimed them to be a concern for female safety on campus. 

 

A DU professor, on the condition of anonymity, had given a statement: “A student from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) had won the president post in the college student council, and two other posts had been won by the ABVP. The NSUI student had allegedly been assaulted by ABVP members, and he had lodged a complaint against them.”

Prof. Kumar stated that he was forced to resign from his position, and the event took place after. 

In an a statement, the incident was labelled as `ABVP-led DUSU hooliganism’ by the NSUI, who condemned the lack of action by the authorities despite CCTV evidence. 

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