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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Ambedkar University opens PG admissions for non-CUET applicants for 2025-26
NEW DELHI: Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has opened a fresh window for postgraduate admissions under the non-CUET category for the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative allows students who did not take the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET-PG) to apply based on their undergraduate marks. The university announced that non-CUET applicants can submit their applications through a separate portal at Admissions will be considered for remaining seats after CUET-based candidates are selected. The application window for both CUET and non-CUET candidates will remain open from July 24 to July 27. AUD, a state university under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, currently operates campuses at Kashmere Gate, Karampura, and Lodhi Road. It is also expanding with two new campuses in Rohini and Dheerpur. The Dheerpur campus, covering 4.95 acres and surrounded by 50 acres of protected wetlands, will accommodate up to 4,500 full-time and 2,000 part-time students in its first phase. The development, with a Rs 1,199.12 crore budget, is expected to provide 176,000 square meters of built-up space, according to officials.
India Today
7 days ago
- Business
- India Today
New Four-Year Undergraduate Programme marks big shift in degrees, says DU professor
India's new education policy is reshaping college degrees, and Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is amongst the first to put it into action. Introduced in 2022–23, the university's four-year undergraduate programme is now in its final year, with only about half the students choosing to continue into the seventh flagship courses like BA Psychology and Hindi have shown strong retention rates 87% and 78% respectively overall participation in the optional fourth year remains evenly split. This final year is designed to offer research-intensive training under the NEP framework, culminating in an honours university has described the transition into year four as a "significant milestone," suggesting that students are beginning to appreciate the deeper academic engagement and long-term value offered by the extended programme. Officials also point to fee waivers, scholarships, and a strengthened faculty as key factors enabling students to stay on. However, they acknowledged that some students exited early with a three-year degree or certificate, highlighting the need for better support systems. A student survey is in the works to better understand why some chose to exit—be it financial limitations, preparation for competitive exams, job prospects, or uncertainty about the benefits of a fourth WITH GLOBAL STANDARDSReflecting on this shift, Professor Rasal Singh, Principal of Ramanujan College, Delhi University, emphasised that the move towards a four-year undergraduate structure brings India in line with global models like those in the US and UK.'India's higher education ecosystem is evolving to enable seamless student mobility across borders,' he said. 'We're creating a framework where a student could complete an undergraduate programme here and go abroad for postgraduation or vice versa.'He further explained that the NEP embeds key features such as interdisciplinary flexibility and skills-based education, which are essential to building a globally competitive academic environment. 'This makes India an attractive study destination, especially for the global south, which includes Asia, Africa, and Latin America students who are looking for affordable, high-quality education,' he CAMPUSES, LOCAL IMPACTHighlighting the long-term vision of the NEP, Professor Singh pointed to the entry of prestigious foreign universities such as the University of Liverpool and MIT, which are setting up campuses in India. 'If these universities can offer four-year degrees locally and award their own certifications, it will reduce the outflow of talent and financial resources,' he policy allows up to top-ranked international universities to operate in India, opening doors to a more globalised and inclusive higher education sector, one that benefits both domestic and international IS THIS MODEL DIFFERENT FROM 2013?Professor Singh contrasted the current NEP-backed FYUP with the earlier attempt in 2013, which faced resistance and was eventually rolled back. 'The major difference is consultation,' he explained. 'Unlike 2013, these reforms are rooted in comprehensive stakeholder discussions at every level, from students and parents to policymakers and faculty.'advertisementHe stressed that while professional degrees like BTech and MBBS have always been four years long, this structural change is particularly transformative for traditional programmes in the sciences, humanities, and social AUD's pilot batch sets a precedent for other universities, the focus now shifts to student retention, academic readiness, and meaningful outcomes from the fourth year. With institutions and policymakers aligned toward a more globally integrated system, the four-year undergraduate journey is poised to become the new normal one that aims not only for academic excellence, but also international relevance. - EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Ambedkar University Delhi begins fresh PG admissions for non-CUET applicants for 2025-26 session
Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has invited fresh applications for postgraduate admissions under the non-CUET category, offering an opportunity for students who did not appear in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) to secure admission for the 2025-26 academic session. Interested candidates can check further details available on the university's website at 'Students who wish to apply based on their graduation marks (non-CUET) can apply through a separate admission portal,' a press release by the university said on Wednesday. The university said admissions will be considered based on graduation marks for non-CUET applicants, but only if seats remain vacant after evaluating candidates who applied through the CUET route. Both sets of applicants can submit their forms between July 24 and July 27 through their respective portals. The move offers a second chance to students who did not take the CUET-PG, broadening the admission window for several popular postgraduate courses across disciplines. Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi is a state university established by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, known for its programmes in humanities, social sciences and development studies.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Half full or half empty? As FYUP hits Year 4, Ambedkar University retains 50% students
New Delhi: As the National Education Policy's flagship reform — the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) — enters its crucial final year, data from Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) shows that only about half of its first FYUP batch has chosen to continue into the seventh semester, offering a first look at how students are responding to the new system. AUD was the first institution in Delhi to roll out FYUP in 2022–23, making it an early test case for the policy's reception on the ground. According to the data obtained from the university, while the BA Psychology programme leads with an 87% opt-in rate and Hindi follows at 78%, the overall continuation average remains around 50%. That means nearly half the students walked away — either with a three-year degree or an exit certificate — in what was supposed to be a "research-intensive" honours year under the NEP framework. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Terming it a "significant milestone" in its NEP implementation journey, the university said the continuation into the final year reflects a growing interest among students in deeper academic engagement. "The strong response to the fourth year of the undergraduate programme is a testament to the confidence our students have in our academic offerings and faculty," vice-chancellor Prof Anu Singh Lather told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flights, Rentals & Accommodations Hotel Deals | Search Ads Browse Now Undo "It also reflects a maturing academic environment where students are seeking deeper engagement with their disciplines and preparing themselves for research and higher education." According to AUD, the decision to continue into the final year was observed across all undergraduate programmes, with most of the "conventionally established" courses showing higher acceptance. However, full programme-wise opt-in data for the fourth year beyond Psychology and Hindi could not be obtained. The university did not provide data on the full strength of its FYUP batch. Meanwhile, responding to a query on its preparedness to handle the increased workload in an additional academic year, AUD said "physical and human infrastructure has been adequately augmented to support the expanded curriculum". AUD also pointed to its existing financial support mechanisms as a key enabler for students opting in, stating: "The university is already providing various fee waivers, including almost no fee for SC, ST and PwD students. A strong merit scholarship component is also in place." To better understand student choices in the coming years, the university said it plans to conduct a survey to identify the key factors influencing decisions to opt out of the fourth year. These may include financial challenges, academic fatigue, job preparation, entrance exam coaching or lack of clarity about the benefits of continuing. The aim, officials said, is to ensure better retention and stronger support systems going forward.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Two new campuses coming up, Ambedkar University set to shift from Kashmere Gate site
With two new campuses under construction in Northwest Delhi's Dheerpur and Rohini, Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is set to relocate from its heritage campus in Kashmere Gate. While the Dheerpur campus, spanning 4.95 acres, is being developed at a cost of Rs 1,199.02 crore, the Rohini campus, spread across 20 acres, will be set up for a cost of Rs 1,107.56 crore, The Indian Express has learnt. Both projects received statutory clearances in 2022, and the construction is underway. Vice-Chancellor Anu Singh Lather said the move was necessitated by infrastructural limitations and long-term maintenance costs at the existing site. 'The university building that we are functioning out of is a very old heritage building. We have maintained it well, but we will have to move out of here soon,' said Lather. 'It will take at least a couple of years for the construction of the new campuses to end and for us to relocate.' The current campus at Lothian Road in Kashmere Gate sits on a 3-acre site housing a 400-year-old building complex. According to the university's website, it has 'well-stocked libraries, reading rooms, online journals and computer labs,' as well as 'classrooms equipped with audio-visual equipment and WiFi connectivity'. Hostel facilities are available only for women. In addition to Kashmere Gate, AUD has been operating a 6.5-acre campus in Karampura on Shivaji Marg since 2016-17. Originally housing Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College and before that Shivaji College, the Karampura campus has been retrofitted with modern infrastructure. 'The Karampura campus has all the facilities that the Kashmere Gate campus have — technology-enabled AC classrooms, library, computer labs, student activity areas, playgrounds and cafeteria,' the university website states. Currently, over 800 students study at Karampura campus, which is also home to the School of Global Affairs (since 2018), and is expected to house the School of Vocational Studies and the School of Law and Governance in the coming years. A training kitchen and restaurant have also been set up for students of tourism and hospitality programmes. Established in 2008 by the Delhi government, AUD focuses on the humanities and social sciences and is expanding to accommodate growing academic and infrastructural needs.
