Delhi University is engaged in research projects, faculty recruitment, and infrastructure development, the VC said. “Our QS world ranking has been boosted significantly, going from 600+ in 2022 to 328 presently. “We aim to rank among the top 200 universities globally and then among the top 100,” he added.
Delhi University which is a dream of many students. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said on Wednesday that the CUET score will continue to be utilized for admissions. We are very happy with how the children who went through CUET did. “No problem, no question of opting out,” he said. Asserting that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has brought in diversity and equity in admissions, he dismissed reports that Delhi University (DU) will decide not to take it.
He further said the university is concentrating on research initiatives, faculty recruitment, and infrastructure development. “From a QS world ranking of 600+ in 2022 to 328 now. Our target is to be among the top 200 colleges globally and then the top 100,” he said.
Lyngdoh Panel taken into consideration
To ensure more regulated behavior, Singh said the varsity will adopt the suggestions made by the Lyngdoh panel and that there will be greater “limitations and restrictions” during the next Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) polls. “Walls are not to be desecrated. Money and manpower, in enormous amounts, used during the earlier elections are not expected. The next time there will be a change because we don’t desire to repeat errors. Singh said, “We will implement the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations.”.
In what seems to be a reference to new measures to end student political corruption, he continued saying that “now there will be limitations and restrictions.”
Singh also addressed concerns of students that elections get in the way of studies. He said many students merely wish to study and must be free to do so without any interference.
Delhi University’s perspective in conformity with the guidelines of Lyngdoh
Delhi University and campus officials, as per the Delhi High Court recently, have not realized the complete meaning behind the rules of the Lyngdoh Committee, prohibiting the use of printed posters and destroying public property during student union poll.
According to the guidelines laid down by the Lyngdoh Committee, a candidate cannot spend more than Rs 5,000. Also, it says that the campaign of the candidates can only be based on voluntary donations from the students. Moreover, the guidelines prohibit candidates from canvassing on the basis of any printed material, such as posters. Other limitations are imposed on campaigning and financing as well.
As per the rules, the authorities can also undertake proper disciplinary action against the candidate who flouts these recommendations, and this can lead to the candidate losing their candidacy or elected post.
Delhi University’s VC’s response
The arguments that DU is being saffronised were also tackled by the VC in the interview. He refuted these arguments and insisted that a sense of patriotism must be inculcated in students. This is our country. We are all the children of this country. That sort of attitude must be prepared by the education system. Our issues will be quite different in twenty-five years when India is a developed nation. He said, “We need such citizens, such brains, who will defend our nation’s interests.”
Singh replied to the particular charge of ideological partiality by stating, “We do not want that to happen again; we were already under slavery for 800 years.”
In addition, if they are talking about the particular color of saffron, then it is the color of Bharat and symbolizes austerity, asceticism, and sacrifice.
Delhi University’s Overall Conclusion
Delhi University is satisfied with the quality and composition of students who have been lured to its campus and is committed to its stance on utilizing the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) as an admission process. The university’s focus on the performance of academics was reaffirmed by the vice chancellor, along with significant jumps in international ranking and ambitious targets to place it in the first 100 top-ranking universities internationally. Plans have been initiated towards enhanced research outputs, academic recruitments, and infrastructure.
Adhering to the guidelines of the Lyngdoh Committee, the college is also making considerable strides towards reforming student politics and ensuring free, open, and fair student union elections. Maintaining an atmosphere in which the students could undertake their studies without interference by any kind of political intervention was emphasized by the administration.
The university stated that education must instill patriotism and prepare students to meet the country’s future challenges in reaction to concerns over ideological influence. DU leadership firmly rejected allegations of ideological bias, upholding the values of solidarity, accountability, and national progress instead.
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