Ensure no student meeting cut-off criteria is denied admission: Dean of Students’ Welfare to Delhi colleges

Several students had complained they were not being given admission in the UR category simply because they belonged to reserved categories. Student groups such as Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) had met the DSW to discuss the matter.

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“Colleges are claiming this is happening because of the online system since ‘eligibility slip’ is a prerequisite for taking admission, and the admission portal has no such provision. We have been told a communication has been sent to colleges; we will be vigilant that colleges follow this direction,” said SFI state president Prashant Mukherjee.

ABVP national media coordinator Saket Bahuguna said the DSW’s letter was a result of the organisation’s effort. “We struggle for students rights on the ground. After a flash protest and hot discussion, we forced the DSW to send the letter to all the principals,” he added.

In the letter, the DSW also asked colleges to allow students to get printout of their admission forms from the college, and follow a student-friendly approach.

“This is to request you to please provide facility of printing of ‘Admissions Forms’ in your college of those candidates who were eligible to take admissions in your college,” wrote Khurana. “This is a personal request to kindly follow the student-friendly approach for the admission. It is also advised to activate the grievance committee in your college for resolving the complaints of the candidates, and do not direct them to the DSW office,” he added.

Admissions closed on the basis of the first cut-off on Saturday, and will reopen on Tuesday when the second cut-off is released. According to sources, most colleges and courses will remain open for admission, with around 25 per cent seats only getting filled in the first round.