DU Registration Ends; Cut-Offs to Be Announced by June 27, Some Colleges Raise Fees

New Delhi, June 19, 2013 — Delhi University’s pre-admission registration process concluded on Wednesday, with officials expecting the total number of applicants to cross 2.5 lakh by midnight. As of the final count, DU received 1,15,306 Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) forms and 95,926 online applications in the general category. However, figures for OBC, SC, and ST categories have not been released.

Since the beginning of the registration process on June 5, several student organizations from the Northeast have actively assisted admission seekers through help desks across North and South Campus.

Gospel Thalai Nohro of the Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl (DMZP) highlighted the challenges faced by Mizo students, noting disparities in marking standards between the Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) and boards in other states. "Toppers in Mizoram get around 80%, while students from other states often score 90-99%. This puts our students at a disadvantage when it comes to admissions," he said.

CT Pari, also from DMZP and a final-year MA Political Science student at DU, added that fewer Mizo students applied this year, possibly due to the introduction of the new Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), prompting many to choose institutions offering traditional three-year courses. She criticized MBSE’s tough evaluations, calling it a major hurdle for students aspiring to study outside Mizoram. 

DMZP has assisted not only Mizo students but others as well, helping over 200 applicants with form submissions and maintaining contact for further updates. The organization has around 3,000 members.

The Kuki Students' Organisation Delhi (KSOD) also played an active role. Letginlen Doungel, KSOD’s information secretary and a PhD scholar at JNU, said the group has helped hundreds of students, recording their information for future follow-ups. KSOD president Thangminlen Kipgen estimated their membership at about 1,500, excluding families and professionals.

Meanwhile, the Naga Students Union Delhi (NSUD) set up a help desk run by an admission committee of seven core members and 20 volunteers. NSUD vice-president J. Malvio, who graduated from Hindu College, reported receiving over 200 calls regarding the registration process. “Many students made errors in their OMR forms, which we helped correct,” he said. NSUD currently has a membership of 20,000 and is preparing to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in October.

As the academic session ushers in changes like the FYUP, several prominent DU colleges—including SRCC, Hans Raj, St. Stephen’s, Kirori Mal, Lady Sri Ram, and Ramjas—have decided to increase their course fees. Others, like Lady Irwin, Miranda House, and Hindu College, have opted not to hike fees.

The first cut-off list is expected to be released by June 27, and officials suggest it could be significantly higher than in previous years.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Special Correspondent
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