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IP University to introduce quota for orphan children from 2025-26
Delhi's Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has announced the introduction of a quota for orphan children in its academic programs for the 2025-26 session, an official statement said. The move that aims to provide inclusive education was approved by the university's Academic Council, and comes a year after it implemented a quota for single girl children, it said.
According to the proposal, an additional seat will be reserved in each university school and program for orphan applicants. These students will also be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver under the university's Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scheme.
Vice Chancellor Mahesh Verma stated, "The university aims to provide education to all, including orphan children who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or due to other reasons." He added that the university will work to ensure these students also benefit from various government financial assistance schemes.
Detailed implementation guidelines will be uploaded to the university website soon. Several other key academic reforms were discussed at the academic council meeting, including a separate Ph.D. program for working professionals, lateral entry for MBA (Fire and Industrial Safety), and the introduction of Spanish and other foreign languages in certificate programs.
The university also plans to launch a five-year integrated BA-MA program in Philosophy, new four-year Special Education programs in three disciplines, and a Diploma in Radiological Physics. Plans were also announced to establish an "In-situ Center for Indian Knowledge System and Technology Innovation." Additionally, the Narela campus is set to become operational soon with the launch of an in Microbiology and several diploma and certificate programs.
