Delhi University: The University of Delhi (DU) announced today, August 17, that the university is opening a two-day window for provision of mid-admission for new applicants. Through which students will be able to apply in DU. This mid-entry will be open from 5 pm today till 4:59 pm on August 19. Through this provision of mid-entry, candidates who either failed to apply for CSAS Phase-I or could not complete Phase-II will be able to participate in the third round of CSAS. In addition, those candidates who were debarred from joining DU due to wrong subject mapping will also be able to correct their subject mapping and complete the phase through the provision of mid admission. All such candidates will be considered for allotment in the third round of CSAS (UG 2023-2024) only if they are able to fill the application form completely through the mid-admission window.
Second seat allotment list released on August 10
Let us inform that the university had released the second seat allotment list on August 10. Students who have applied in the university can visit the official website – admission.uod.ac.in. You can view your list. A total of 19038 students were allotted in the second phase. Out of these, 10,104 candidates got their upgrade choice. A total of 34,174 candidates have opted for upgrade after the first round and 32,600 have retained their previous allotment.
DU is the choice of more than half of the country’s students
According to a small report by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF), every year many children go outside their home for their further studies. Every year about 50 lakh children leave their homes, out of which more than half of the children want to complete their studies in Delhi University, but the most important thing to focus here is that compared to the colleges of their state, they are in Delhi Likes the university Amit Kumar, a student of Kirori Mal College, ranked 9th in NIRF 2023, expressed his view for DU, saying that the state universities lack the capacity and quality of education. Highlighted the lack of research facilities and outdated teaching methods, which fail to meet the expectations of changing job markets.
Gives more seats than state universities
Abhishek Yadav from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, who traveled 900 kms to reach DU in search of good education, emphasizes that being a central university, DU offers more number of seats than state universities. Hindu College, ranked second in NIRF 2023, saw an exodus of 3,229 students for undergraduate and 627 for postgraduate courses. Similarly, Miranda House, ranked No. 1, had 4,038 students migrating from other states for the three-year undergraduate course and 519 for the postgraduate course.
Jobs in metro cities attract students to DU
Job prospects in metro cities also play an important role in attracting students to DU. The competitive environment of Delhi provides innumerable job opportunities. Students believe that living in Delhi increases their chances of securing good jobs with good packages. Also, students across the country prefer institutes, colleges or universities near metros that are more technologically advanced. Availability of academic and research facilities, employment opportunities and a thriving startup ecosystem contribute to the appeal of such institutions. Pro. Gupta further points out that while some fields such as medicine, law and engineering follow a hierarchy, the reputation of an arts university holds more importance. Adithan, a student at Sri Venkateswara College, highlights that many people in South India become doctors, Aspire to become an engineer or enter corporate jobs.
Delhi creates a favorable environment for UPSC preparation
North India, especially Delhi, provides a conducive environment for UPSC preparation and has renowned coaching institutes. Some see this inter-state migration as an internal brain drain that affects the economy of the host state rather than the parent state. Makes a positive impact. Parents feel more secure knowing that their children are getting good education and professional skills, leading to better job opportunities and improved living standards. Despite drawbacks like inflation and high cost of living in Delhi, DU Second-year students of Political Science Department of CU express their determination to persevere in the face of limited prospects at home. Many believe that if you study abroad, your chances of getting a good job increase and so forth. They lead a good life by walking and at the same time they get a chance to see the outside world as well.
Report- Vaibhav Vikram