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The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Admissions to all age groups at DU helping elderly pursue a lost dream
For Manju Mittal, 50, getting a chance to return to her alma mater – Delhi University – after a gap of over 28 years and complete her education was like a dream come true. After completing from DU's Lakshmibai College in 1998, Ms. Mittal wished to pursue But she got married in 2000, became a mother, and post-graduation remained a dream. Her ambitions took flight again in 2023 when DU announced the Competence Enhancement Scheme (CES), allowing individuals of any age group to enrol in the courses offered by the university and earn a certificate. The CES scheme was envisioned under the National Education Policy 2020. Ms. Mittal was a part of the first batch under the CES and got enrolled in the Financial Management course offered by the Department of Commerce. Initial hiccups It didn't surprise her to be with classmates half her age, as she had expected that, but what did was the modernised classrooms equipped with air-conditioners and smartboards. 'I told my son, who was in college, that our classrooms were alike… 28 years ago, when I was pursuing we did not have AC.' Now that she has completed the course, Ms. Mittal has better financial literacy, which helps in her investments. Regarding the generational gap, she said, 'I did feel it at first that I might be older than some of the students' mothers. But eventually I realised that it is a non-judgemental space.' Earlier this week, DU opened admissions for the CES and invited applications. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi, is among the universities that have also implemented the scheme. For Rakesh Jain, 55, a trader, who enrolled in a Psychology course in DU in 2023, it was a unique experience. 'It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I had to overcome the generational gap,' he said. Mr. Jain has two sons, aged 19 and 23, who are currently studying. Gaining traction When the scheme was launched in 2023, there were only three registrations in the first semester. The next semester saw five registrations, followed by 11, 15 and 18 registrations in the successive semesters. Prof. Sanjoy Roy, Director of the DU's Institute of Lifelong Learning (ILLL), which is tasked with implementing the scheme, said, 'We have had people of all age groups enrolling under the scheme. It started small, but the number of enrolments increased gradually as more people became aware of it.' For students under the CES, the number of available seats in a particular course is a maximum of 10% of the total strength. Shreyasi Singh, 23, a student of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), got enrolled in a management course in 2024 to earn extra credits and gain additional knowledge. 'I took an additional course called Management Principles and Practices from the Department of Commerce, which added more value to my existing degree.' She is pursuing her PhD now.
News18
17-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Success Story: Meet Preeti Hooda, Daughter Of DTC Bus Driver Who Cracked UPSC In 2nd Attempt
Preeti Hooda graduated in Hindi from Lakshmibai College, Delhi. Though she failed her first attempt at the UPSC exam, she tried again in 2017 and succeeded with a 288th rank. A native of Haryana, IAS Preeti Hooda's rise to success despite her family's financial struggles is sure to motivate you. Hooda excelled in her studies from a young age, despite facing financial hardships at home. Many advised her to quit studying, suggesting marriage or other alternatives, but no one encouraged her to be self-reliant. She carved her own path and uplifted her family by becoming an IAS officer. While in college, Hooda realised that only by achieving something significant could she change her family's circumstances. Originally from Bahadurgarh, Haryana, Preeti Hooda's father worked as a bus driver for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). She had scored 77 per cent in her 10th board exams and 87 per cent in her 12th. Initially, she had no interest in a government job, but due to the family's poor financial condition, her parents advised her to quit studies and get married. Hooda graduated in Hindi from Lakshmibai College, Delhi, and prepared for the UPSC exam in Hindi, choosing it as her elective subject. Though she failed her first attempt at the UPSC exam, she tried again in 2017 and succeeded with a 288th rank. Hooda had also pursued a PhD in Hindi from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her father wanted her to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). After becoming an IAS officer, she shared in an interview that she first learned about UPSC while studying at JNU. She started preparing for the Civil Services Examination from Jawaharlal Nehru University after completing her MPhil. UPSC will conduct the 2025 mains written exam from August 22 to 31. Candidates who have cleared the prelims and submitted DAF-1 are eligible to sit for the Mains exam. The full schedule is available on the official website at Around 9,000 candidates will participate in the Mains, vying for 979 vacancies this year. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
DU college organises event on indigenous cows & development
New Delhi: Just months after Delhi University's Lakshmibai College found itself at the centre of a controversy over allegations that cow dung was smeared on classroom walls, the institution went a step further by organising a seminar on indigenous cows and sustainable development. The seminar, Indigenous Cows As A Catalyst: Accelerating Bio-Economy And Sustainable Development, brought together experts who conducted research or developed practical business models centred around indigenous cows. According to college principal Pratyush Vatsala, "We invited people who have done serious research and built thriving enterprises based on products derived from indigenous cows. Several of them showcased clinical products, eco-friendly paints, jewellery and a range of other items. Traditional knowledge is being lost today, even though it holds immense potential." One speaker at the seminar described the cow not merely as an animal but as "the heartbeat of our culture and environment". His talk highlighted the animal's role in sustainable agriculture, eco-conscious living and the development of rural bio-economies. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi As part of the seminar, the participants also toured Gokul Gram, a specially designed section on the campus modelled after a traditional Indian village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo The site demonstrated various cow-based farming techniques and sustainability practices. In April, a video was circulated online allegedly showing the principal applying cow dung to classroom walls, claiming it could help lower indoor temperatures. It prompted the Delhi University Students' Union president, accompanied by a group of students, to smear the principal's office and washroom with cow dung in protest. The students criticised the "absurd and unscientific" practices being promoted on the campus. The principal later clarified that the application was part of a faculty-led research project exploring traditional cooling methods.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dung to disorder: DU politics gets messy
New Delhi: Tensions flared on Delhi University's North Campus on Monday after members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly smeared cow dung on the walls of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president's meeting room. The act, widely condemned by student leaders, has further escalated tensions within the university's student community. The protest was reportedly aimed at DUSU president Ronak Khatri, who denounced the act as a "deliberate provocation" and said he would be filing a police complaint. The ABVP's actions appear to be a retaliatory response to a similar incident in April, when Khatri and a group of students defaced the principal's office and washroom at Lakshmibai College with cow dung. That protest was reportedly against what Khatri described as "absurd and unscientific practices" promoted on campus, after a video circulated showing the college principal allegedly applying cow dung to classroom walls to reduce heat—a traditional method to reduce heat that ignited controversy. ABVP representative Rishabh Chaudhary accused Khatri of manipulating student sentiment and abusing his position. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We waited outside the office for two hours before staging the protest. The DUSU president has repeatedly misrepresented facts to justify disruptive actions," he said. "At Lakshmibai College, the principal was conducting research into traditional practices, but Khatri twisted the narrative and defaced her office. Similarly, he falsely claimed a protective glass screen was a barrier to student interaction, when it was simply there to safeguard electronic equipment. These stunts have compromised the dignity of the university," Chaudhary said, adding, "Protest is our democratic right, and we will not back down until action is taken." Khatri, in turn, dismissed the accusations as politically motivated and based on personal grudges. "No one was present in the office during the incident. This is not about policy—it's about personal animosity. I am taking the matter seriously and will be lodging a police complaint," he said.
