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Delhi Government Releases Rs 100 Crore for DU Colleges in Latest Funding Boost

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The Delhi government has released Rs 100 crore for 12 Delhi University (DU) colleges that it fully funds, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Sunday. This fund allocation is for the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, with the government having made a budgetary provision of approximately Rs 400 crore for the entire fiscal year. Since the AAP came to power, the budget for these colleges has more than tripled, reflecting its commitment to improving education in Delhi. Chief Minister Atishi reiterated that under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, education remains the top priority for the AAP government. “Since the formation of Kejriwal’s government, the largest share of the budget has been allocated to education each year,” she stated. She also highlighted the government’s initiatives in higher education, including the establishment of three new universities and the expansion of existing institutions. The 12 DU colleges funded by the Delhi government play a pivotal role in providing quality higher education in the capital, she added. The statement further noted that the funding for these colleges has increased significantly since 2014-15, when the allocation stood at Rs 132 crore. In the current financial year, this figure has reached nearly Rs 400 crore, showcasing the government’s dedication to supporting higher education. Additionally, the Delhi government emphasized its focus on the welfare of college staff, including the release of funds to address medical and pension benefits for teachers, which had previously been stalled due to financial mismanagement. The latest Rs 100 crore release is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of the 12 DU colleges and providing for the well-being of their faculty members. In the coming years, the AAP government aims to further strengthen the educational infrastructure in Delhi, providing continued support to both new and existing institutions for the benefit of students and teachers alike. Source: Business Standard

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DU releases new admission process via common seat allocation system

In order to be considered for admission to Delhi University this year, applicants must prioritise their choices of institutions and programmes on a Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). The admissions procedure, developed by a Standing Committee for admissions this year, was accepted by Delhi University’s Academic Council on Wednesday. The Common University Entrance Examination (CUET) scores will be used to determine admissions. There will be three stages to the admissions procedure. Aspirants must complete an application form in CSAS in the first step. They will choose their preferred courses and colleges in the second phase, and the third part will comprise seat distribution and final acceptance based on a merit list. The results of the class XII board exam will be used as a tie-breaker if two students with the same score are tied for a seat. If there is still a tie, the older candidate will be chosen. The CUET is being held for the first time for admission to Central universities. In the past, admittance was determined only by class XII grades. Since many colleges end up admitting more applicants than there are seats available since the university is required to admit all candidates who meet the cut-off, DU had been considering admission based on entrance exams for a long time. The whole application procedure will be carried out online. DU will start a Common Seat Allocation System, a centralised portal for undergraduate admissions to all DU colleges.

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