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Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Environment management programmes at IP Uni for 2025-26 academic year
New Delhi: As awareness about environmental issues continues to rise among students, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is opening doors for aspiring changemakers by inviting applications for its three environment management programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These programmes provide a platform for students to explore sustainable solutions and pursue a career dedicated to environmental protection. The university is offering three courses in this domain: MSc in Environment Management, MSc in Applied Geoinformatics, and BSc in Environment Management. All three are conducted at the University School of Environment Management, located on the university's Dwarka campus. Each of the two postgraduate programmes—MSc in Environment Management and MSc in Applied Geoinformatics—has an intake capacity of 30 students, while the undergraduate BSc programme offers 60 seats. "Admissions will be based on CUET scores, but candidates will be considered under this category only after merit lists from national-level entrance examinations or university-conducted tests for affiliated programmes are exhausted," said an official. Applicants who already secured admission through other entrance routes will not be eligible to apply under the CUET-based process. Interested candidates can submit their applications online by July 30 through the official university website. A university official noted that there was a significant rise in demand for these programmes globally, reflecting the growing importance of environmental management and the increasing role of emerging technologies in this field. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The curriculum in these courses is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to address contemporary environmental challenges," the official added. In a step toward inclusive education, the university has also introduced a new quota for orphaned children, effective from the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative is in addition to the single girl child quota, which was launched last year. Under the new policy, one supernumerary seat will be reserved in each school and programme for eligible orphaned candidates.
New Indian Express
7 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.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Want a BA English seat in St. Stephen's, Miranda or LSR? You'll need 850+ CUET score after DU round 1 cut-offs
The first round of Delhi University's undergraduate seat allocation for 2025 has confirmed what many had anticipated—BA (Hons) English remains one of the most competitive programmes across all streams. Released on July 19, the Round 1 data shows sky-high cut-offs, with St. Stephen's College topping the charts at 926.93, closely followed by Hindu, Miranda House, LSR, and Hansraj College. These figures are not raw CUET scores, but normalised scores out of 1000, adjusted for shift-level variations and paper difficulty, making even a one-point gap significant. With thousands of students accepting their seats in Round 1 and fee payments closing on July 23, the next major milestone is Round 2 of admissions, scheduled for July 28, 2025. As students scramble to reorder their preferences and track vacant seats, here's a closer look at some of the top DU colleges and their English Honours cut-offs for general category students after Round 1 of the 2025 admission cycle. St. Stephen's College – 926.93 St. Stephen's continues to be the most exclusive gateway to a BA (Hons) in English at Delhi University. It not only boasts the highest Round 1 cut-off of 926.93 but also stands apart for its two-tier admission process. While 85% of the weightage comes from the CUET UG normalised score, the remaining 15% is based on a personal interview conducted by the college. A score in this range places a student in the top academic percentile nationally. The added interview round makes St. Stephen's admission not just academically exacting but also selectively holistic—emphasising both merit and personality. Hindu College – 885.76 At 885.76, Hindu College emerges as the most competitive CSAS-participating institution for English Honours. The admission is purely CUET-based, with no interviews involved. Hindu's English department is renowned for its academic rigour, student-led discourse, and political engagement. This year's cut-off underscores how even minor missteps in the English and General Test sections could cost aspirants a seat. For many, Hindu is a first-choice college that combines intellectual challenge with vibrant campus life. Miranda House – 863.02 Miranda House, a consistent topper in NIRF rankings, has set its English Honours cut-off at 863.02. This suggests that it continues to be ranked among the top three preferences by high-scoring applicants. Miranda is known for its strong humanities foundation, deeply engaged faculty, and an emphasis on critical theory and interdisciplinary dialogue. The college attracts students aiming for academic depth and social context in their literature education. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) – 856.58 With a cut-off of 856.58, LSR remains firmly in the top tier of English Honours destinations. While slightly below Miranda House, it offers a compelling mix of academics and career-oriented opportunities. LSR's English programme is supported by robust publishing clubs, a strong alumni network, and a curriculum that often intersects with policy, gender studies, and media studies—making it particularly attractive to students with broader liberal arts ambitions. Hansraj College – 851.11 Hansraj rounds off the top five, with a cut-off of 851.11—still significantly above the median. Though its admission bar is marginally lower than its peers, Hansraj has steadily carved out a strong identity in the English Honours space. Its department is known for research output, creative writing societies, and postgraduate success, making it a solid pick for students seeking both academic rigour and a balanced student experience. What these numbers mean for students The CUET UG scores are normalised out of 1000, which means that a student's performance is benchmarked not just against correct answers but also against: Variations in difficulty across shifts Subject combinations and paper patterns So a student scoring 851.11 (Hansraj's cut-off) has likely outperformed thousands of peers across multiple test parameters. With English Honours emerging as a prestige programme, the 850–950 CUET band has become the battleground for top admissions. Check the official Round 1 cut-off list here . TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
NDTV
19-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Delhi University To Release 1st Seat Allocation List Today For UG Admissions
The University of Delhi (DU) will release the first seat allocation list for UG admissions 2025 today at 5 PM. Candidates allotted a seat will have time until July 21 to confirm their acceptance. The university has concluded Phase 2 of the Common Seat Allocation (CSAS) UG 2025 process. Admission to all undergraduate programmes will be conducted through the CSAS UG portal. The admission process includes registering for CUET-based counselling on the DU portal, submitting college and course preferences, followed by seat allotment. Meanwhile, the university began its Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) admission trials on July 18. These trials are being conducted across various colleges and will continue until July 26. The trials cover more than a dozen categories, including music, dance, debate, theatre, digital media, yoga, and fine arts. Earlier, on July 15, the university released the simulated ranks. These ranks are tentative and were generated based on the candidates' submitted scores and programme preferences at the end of Phase 2. Following the release, a window was opened for students to revise their programme and college preferences. This window remained open until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 16. This year, the University of Delhi has received the highest number of applications ever, with students seeking admission to 71,642 seats across 79 programmes offered in 69 colleges and various university departments. Each ECA category is divided into sub-categories to assess candidates in specific areas. On the opening day, July 18, trials were held for Hindi debate and Indian vocal music. In terms of overall preferences, BCom (Hons) emerged as the most opted-for programme, receiving 19,90,966 total preferences. It was followed by BCom with 15,26,403 preferences, BA (Hons) English with 12,23,388, and BA (Hons) Political Science with 9,96,868 preferences. When it comes to first-preference choices, BCom (Hons) again topped the list with 48,336 students selecting it as their primary choice. BA (Hons) Political Science followed with 15,295 first-preference entries, BSc (Hons) Zoology with 12,722, BTech Mathematics and Humanities with 10,584, and BCom with 8,939. Among colleges, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) received the highest number of first-preference entries at 38,795. It was followed by Hindu College with 31,901, Hansraj College with 15,902, St. Stephen's College with 12,413, and Miranda House with 11,403. In the BA Programme category, the most preferred subject combinations included BA (History + Political Science), which received 7,60,233 preferences. This was followed by BA (Economics + Political Science) with 3,88,407, and BA (English + Economics) with 3,49,367 preferences. Stream-wise, humanities-based programmes accounted for the majority of choices, with 58.89% of students opting for them. Commerce-based programmes made up 20.89%, while science-based programmes accounted for 20.22%. The university is also preparing to begin trials for performance-based admissions under ECA, Sports, and other special quotas. Sports trials for undergraduate admissions are likely to begin on Friday, July 25. Candidates are advised to visit the respective college or department websites for specific dates and details related to trials under performance-based categories. Admissions under the ECA, Sports, Performance-Based, and CW (Children/Widows of Armed Forces Personnel) quotas will commence from the third round of seat allocations. All applicants are advised to regularly check their admission dashboards, registered email addresses, and the official DU admission website for timely updates and announcements.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
CUET results out: Students aim for top varsities outside state
Kochi: National Testing Agency ( ) declared results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) on Friday, enabling students to secure admission to undergraduate programmes in various universities across the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Since the Central University of Kerala is the only institution in the state participating in CUET-based admissions, most students are eyeing top universities outside state. Although the statewide breakup of the data was not made available, among the 10,71,735 students who appeared for the examinations from across the country, 544 students opted to write the exam in Malayalam, according to data released by the NTA. Out of these, 406 students took the examinations for an undergraduate degree in Malayalam, with the highest NTA score recorded at 238 for the subject. The examination was held in computer-based test mode from May 13 to June 4 and was conducted across 300 cities in 13 different languages, including Malayalam. Although a detailed state-wise breakdown was not provided, it is evident that the number of students from Kerala was relatively low compared to those from North Indian states. "In science subjects like Biology and Chemistry, several students secured full marks, and in English, many scored over 98 percent," said Benson Varghese, a teacher at Brilliant Pala. "Since I was thorough with my Class XII subjects, the exams were relatively easy for me. I scored full marks in Biology and look forward to pursuing an undergraduate degree from ," said Johannes John Illickan, a native of Kanjikkuzhy, Kottayam.
