Delhi University Grapples with Massive Admission Rush Amid Heated Elections and Historic National Rankings
NEW DELHI, India – September 10, 2025 –
Delhi University is navigating an unprecedented convergence of events this week, facing a massive rush of 21,000 applicants for a final admission round, the climax of a contentious student union election, and the celebration of its best-ever national academic ranking. This confluence of intense competition, political activity, and institutional prestige has created a volatile and pivotal moment for the university and its student body, with critical deadlines for both admissions and election nominations falling today.
The most immediate pressure point is the university's final "mop-up" admission round, which has seen 21,000 aspirants compete for just 7,000 remaining undergraduate seats—a fierce competition ratio of three applicants for every one spot. According to university announcements, this special round, which bases admission on Class 12 marks rather than CUET scores, is designed to fill vacancies and provide a final opportunity for students. While applications closed on September 7, colleges are in the process of allocating seats through September 11, leaving thousands of students anxiously awaiting results ahead of a final fee payment deadline of September 13.
Adding to the campus tension, the nomination period for the highly anticipated Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections closes today at 3:00 PM. The elections, scheduled for September 18, have seen aggressive campaigning from major student organizations. The RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) recently held a large "Chhatra Garjana" rally, demanding increased hostel facilities and student support. In response, rival student groups SFI and AISA have formed a coalition focused on issues of women's safety and affordability.
This intense administrative and political environment comes as the university celebrates a landmark achievement in the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. Delhi University climbed to the 5th position among all universities in India, its highest placement to date. In an unprecedented show of dominance, DU-affiliated colleges also secured a clean sweep of the top five positions for colleges nationwide, led by Hindu College, Miranda House, and Hansraj College.
University officials have attributed this success to a strategic focus on academic innovation. According to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh, the remarkable performance reflects the university's emphasis on research excellence aligned with the National Education Policy. This sentiment was echoed by Hindu College Principal Anju Srivastava, who noted a commitment to creating "a self-driven atmosphere where students can grow" through research and industry linkages.
As the university juggles these simultaneous events, including a two-day special admission drive for the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) that also concludes today, the administration faces the dual challenge of managing overwhelming student demand while navigating a politically charged campus, all under the spotlight of its newfound academic accolades.
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