HC seeks DU’s reply on St. Stephen’s College’s plea over allocation of PG seats
The Hindu
PG seats allocated for academic years prior to the year 2020-21 were higher: plea
The Delhi High Court has asked Delhi University to respond to a plea by St. Stephen’s College alleging “gross discrimination” on the part of the university in the allocation of seats for postgraduate courses to the minority college.
The High Court ordered DU to explain in an affidavit the method by which it allocates PG seats for the colleges under it. The Bench ordered the university to explain the reason for reducing the number of seats for PG courses in St. Stephen’s College for the academic year 2021-22 in comparison to 2020-21.
The order came on a plea by St. Stephen’s College, claiming that the allocation of seats for the college for academic years prior to the year 2020-21 was higher. Although the university filed a counter-affidavit earlier, it did not disclose the mechanism for seat allocation, the High Court said in its July 13 order.
The Bench also said that DU’s previous response does not specifically deal with the allegations of “gross discrimination” levelled against it by St. Stephen’s College. It posted the case for further hearing on August 25.
In addition to the issue of lower number of PG seats, the college has been at loggerheads with DU over its admission criteria for undergraduate courses with either party refusing to back off.
St. Stephen’s College has announced that for the academic year 2022-23, it will conduct an interview for all applicants who have been shortlisted from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) list and the admissions will be based on 85% weightage to the CUET scores and 15% to interviews, which is contrary to the new admission process announced by DU.
The university, on the other hand, has asked St. Stephen’s College to withdraw its prospectus for the 2022-23 session and issue a public notice declaring revised admission procedures in consonance with the new admission policy of the university.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.
India's vibrant startup ecosystem, driven by women, innovation, and government support, is shaping the global entrepreneurial landscape.
Mettur dam water level at 119.49 feet, inflow 2,711 cusecs, discharge 500 cusecs, near full capacity.