2 free seats for orphans in DU’s UG, PG courses

In a first of its kind decision, the Delhi University has made provision to reserve seats for orphans in all undergraduate and postgraduate courses from the next academic year.

The university will give an opportunity to these children who cannot continue their future studies even if they want to because of financial restraints. The decision was taken in the executive council meeting held on Friday, read a statement issued by the university.

Vice-chancellor prof. Yogesh Singh said that in all the colleges and departments of the university, one seat each will be reserved for orphan boys and girls at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He further mentioned that such students will be exempted from payment of all kinds of fees, which will also include exemption from payment of their hostel fee, examination fee, and other compulsory fees.

The vice-chancellor emphasised that the varsity is responsible for providing education to students seeking higher education without any discrimination on any grounds, including those students who have unfortunately lost their parents and become orphans.

Students to be considered for admission under this scheme will have to comply with all relevant provisions of the university for undergraduate or postgraduate admission.

The expenditure incurred for the admission and continuation of studies of such students in the university shall be met from the University Welfare Fund or the College Students’ Welfare Fund.

◗ STUDENTS TO be considered for admission under this scheme will have to comply with all relevant provisions of the university for undergraduate or postgraduate admission.