Students Affected by COVID-19 Are Allowed to Retake Their Degrees at Delhi University
On March 8, Delhi University’s 1269th Executive Council (EC) meeting, presided over by Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh, authorized an allocation of Rs 1717.45 crore for the institution’s use in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Furthermore, the Council made the decision to provide PhD applicants with exceptional needs with a 75% fee reduction. Additionally, the council provided substantial assistance to students who struggled to finish their degrees in 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 as a result of the COVID epidemic.
During his speech to the council, Professor Yogesh Singh gave the assurance that students impacted by the epidemic would be permitted to finish their degrees. They’ll get an invitation to finish the last few papers needed for their degree. The budget for the forthcoming fiscal year includes Rs 553.95 crore for wage costs, according to University Registrar Dr. Archana Gupta. In addition, details on the proposed Rs 154.88 crore budget were provided for capital assets, which include buildings, lab equipment, books, periodicals, and campus development.
An important choice was made to add a special moderation of 10 points for students who have one more paper to finish in the course. Based on suggestions made at the Academic Council meeting, this resolution attempts to lessen the load on students who are having difficulty finishing their degree programs within the allotted time. This alleviation is especially needed now that the NEP UGCF-2022 is being implemented. Additionally, a list of recommendations for DU faculty members who want to pursue PhD programs at foreign institutions was approved. According to the standards, a Delhi institution’s rating cannot be lower than the foreign institution of choice’s ranking. Complete disclosures for the stipend and fellowship are also required.
The EC also granted an extension for an MPhil in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Social Sciences until the academic year 2025–2026 in order to assist in the provision of mental health services.
