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New Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Delhi University bags A++ grade from NAAC; ‘a big leap in teaching, research', says Vice-Chancellor
NEW DELHI: The University of Delhi (DU) has secured the highest possible grade—A++—from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its Cycle 2 Institutional Assessment and Accreditation. The announcement was made on August 8, 2025, marking a historic milestone in DU's journey towards academic excellence. With a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.55, the University has set a new benchmark for itself. This prestigious A++ grade is valid for the next five years, until 2029, underscoring DU's dedication to quality education, research and governance. For DU's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh, this achievement is both a recognition of the University's growth and a testament to its tireless pursuit of excellence. Reflecting on the progress made, Prof. Singh noted that in the previous NAAC cycle in 2018, the University had earned an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.28. 'The leap to an A++ grade signifies an extraordinary improvement in various aspects, including teaching methodologies, research initiatives, and institutional governance,' he said. King George's Medical University, Lucknow, has also secured the highest possible accreditation grade, A++, in the latest NAAC assessment cycle. In its Cycle 2 evaluation, Delhi University was awarded a CGPA of 3.55, reaffirming its stature as one of India's premier central universities. The recognition was officially announced today. 'This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our faculty, students, staff, alumni, and stakeholders,' the university said in an official release, adding that it marks a 'proud moment' for the institution. Separately, Berhampur University in Odisha was awarded an 'A' grade in its third NAAC accreditation cycle, which will remain valid for five years. NAAC, an autonomous body under the UGC, assesses institutions based on parameters including curriculum, research, innovation, infrastructure, and student support systems. Participation in the process is voluntary.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Delhi University secures NAAC's highest A++ grade with improved score
The University of Delhi has secured the highest NAAC A++ grade in its second cycle of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, the university announced on August 8. It earned a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.55, with the accreditation valid for five years until 2029, the varsity said in a statement. The vice-chancellor said DU remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in education, research and community engagement. (HT Archive) Vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh congratulated faculty, students, staff, alumni and stakeholders, noting that in 2018, DU had received an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.28. The sharp improvement, he said, reflected the university's focus on quality education, innovative research and strong governance. 'Securing the NAAC A++ grade is a landmark moment in the university's history and a source of immense pride for our entire fraternity,' Singh said. 'This recognition is the result of the unwavering dedication and collective effort of our faculty, students, non-teaching staff, alumni and all stakeholders. It will serve as a catalyst, motivating us to set even higher benchmarks and expand the horizons of excellence in teaching, research and service to society,' he said. The vice-chancellor said DU remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in education, research and community engagement, reaffirming its position as one of India's leading institutions of higher learning.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh: New DU college yet to start admission process, awaits approvals from Education, Finance depts
Months after the Delhi University (DU) announced the opening of Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh – a DU college in nearly three decades – student admissions are now caught in a web of procedural delays, The Indian Express has learnt. The admission process was expected to begin this summer, following a public announcement made in March by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, who had said that the college would begin enrolling students from the 2025-26 academic session. The announcement was made during the university's 92nd annual court meeting. However, DU officials now say that key approvals are still pending from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. 'We plan to start the admissions process as soon as we clear all these procedures,' DU South Campus Director Rajni Abbi told The Indian Express on Thursday. 'If we get all the approvals, we are planning to admit students and start the session, even 15 days late if needed, but all this is provided we clear all the pending procedures,' she added. Abbi further said that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has already sanctioned faculty and staff positions for the college earlier this year. The last time that DU had set up a new college was in 1995, when Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences had been established, funded by the Delhi government. As per a DU statement issued in March, Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura village in Najafgarh – roughly five minutes from DU's West Campus – is to be developed at a cost of Rs 140 crore. The college will have 24 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, 40 faculty offices, as well as department libraries, conference facilities, and a canteen, spread over a built-up area of 18,816.56 sq m. It will reserve two seats in each course for applicants from Roshanpura village, which had donated land for the college. One seat will be reserved for women In January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for Veer Savarkar College, alongside two other major infrastructure projects for DU – a new campus in Surajmal Vihar and another in Dwarka. Together, these projects represented a combined investment of over Rs 600 crore, intended to modernise and expand DU's academic footprint. The Eastern Campus in Surajmal Vihar, spanning 15.25 acres, will cost Rs 373 crore and house programmes such as LLB, LLM, and multi-disciplinary courses. Facilities will include modern classrooms, moot courts, computer labs, and cafeterias. The Western Campus in Dwarka's Sector 22, to cost Rs 107 crore, will have 42 classrooms, digital libraries, and conference halls. The Veer Savarkar College, meanwhile, will offer state-of-the-art facilities across an 18,816 sq m area, located near the Urban Extension Road (UER) highway.
New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
55% of DU students opt for fourth year under FYUP
NEW DELHI: Delhi University's (DU) new academic session began on Friday, which welcomed both first-year students and those advancing into the fourth year under the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP), which is being implemented in full for the first time. While orientation programmes were held across various colleges to guide freshers, over 55% of eligible students opted to continue into the newly introduced fourth year. According to DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, 31,004 of the approximately 71,000 students eligible for the fourth year have opted out, indicating that more than half of eligible students have chosen to pursue the optional final year under FYUP. 'We have made all possible arrangements for teaching and learning for the new students as well as those entering the fourth year for the first time,' said VC Singh. He addedd, 'I want to assure our students that no one should be worried about anything.' This year, Delhi University is offering 71,624 undergraduate seats across 79 programmes in 69 colleges. However, with the introduction of the four-year undergraduate programme, both students and faculty seem to be grappling with confusion. Speaking to freshers on their first day, many expressed concerns about a lack of clarity regarding the new structure, syllabus and academic roadmap. 'We've only been told that what used to be a three-year programme is now a four-year programme. We haven't been given any explanation on how it works or what the changes are,' said one fresher. Some students remain optimistic about the change. 'If I complete a four-year bachelor's here, I can directly pursue a PhD, which is great,' said another student. They pointed out that many international universities prefer applicants with a four-year undergraduate degree, potentially enhancing global academic prospects. However, postgraduate students, particularly those in the sciences, have expressed reservations. Physics honours students raised concerns about the inadequate lab facilities at DU, which they feel hinder their research. 'The lab instruments are really old, rusty, and not research-friendly. DU needs serious upgrades before taking on the added responsibility of four-year undergraduates,' said Kriti Sharma, a fresher.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
DU begins new session, over 55% FYUP students opt for fourth-year
Delhi University (DU) on Friday commenced its new academic session and welcomed the first batch of fourth-year Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) students. 'Of 66,000 FYUP [third-year] students, 30,014 students [45%] have opted out of the fourth year,' DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh told The Hindu. On concerns over the lack of infrastructure and staff for fourth year FYUP students, the V-C said, 'Everything is sorted out now, and if there are any issues, we will resolve them gradually.' Several colleges conducted their orientation programme on Friday, while the remaining will hold it on Monday. Teachers reported low attendance among fourth year students, but they expect a good turnout on Monday. Hectic schedule The university notified on Thursday that it has advised colleges to extend their timings. 'The Executive Council noted that the university has already advised the colleges/institutions to function from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for optimal utilisation of the available resources. In order to achieve this and to ensure availability of faculty and staff during the period, the deployment of faculty and staff will be staggered,' the notice read. Objecting to the notification, Mithuraaj Dhusiya, a professor and member of Executive Council, said, 'The latest DU notification is extremely problematic. It directs colleges to adopt an 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. schedule, which poses significant safety risks to students and teachers. Moreover, making students stay for long hours is neither feasible nor practical. It just shows that DU is not prepared for the fourth-year students on both counts – infrastructure and workforce.' A teacher at a DU college, who did not wish to be named, said, 'Though, we have devised a timetable, there is not enough infrastructure. Multiple classes are already being held in several rooms. There are no additional desks for fourth-year students.' Rudrashish Chakraborty, Associate Professor at the Department of English of Kirori Mal College, said, 'It is unclear how the evening colleges will follow the 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. schedule.' Third list Meanwhile, the university on Friday announced the third round of admissions for the undergraduate courses. The vacant seats will be displayed on August 8, with the third list releasing on August 13. The admission process will be completed by August 19.
