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Class X board results: 5,034 students failed science; pvt candidates, part of Vishwas group, struggle most with science subjectsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 03:57 IST
Of the 60,000 Vishwas group students, 17,236 failed in two subjects. To clear the CBSE board examination, a student has to pass in five subjects. While 5,918 students passed in three main subjects, it was in science that 5,034 students stumbled.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
DU to look into mass failure in computer practicalsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 04:07 IST
Of the 40 marks for practical, 10 are for the workbook, while 30 is given by an external examiner. Students are required to get 16 out of 40 in the practical to pass the subject. However, many students alleged they were not informed about this in their fifth semester.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
In DU, Nepali, Malayalam among languages not listed as academic subjects, lead to 2.5% cutSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 04:25 IST
Languages that can be included are Hindi, English Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali and even Arabic. This rule has led to some discomfiture among aspirants.
Wed, Jul 12, 2017
Sanskrit teacher ‘slapped by boy’s parents for denying admission’ in south DelhiSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 01:28 IST
The teacher, Manoj Vashisht, who is also the admission in-charge at the school, was beaten up because he said the boy is not eligible for admission to Class XI. The boy had cleared Class X from an open school and did not have the required marks.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017As DU goes online, students say cyber cafes fleecing themSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 01:20 IST
With several colleges lacking an arrangement to allow aspirants to access computers, students from rural or remote areas have no option but to rely on such cyber cafes.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Delhi govt to merge 6 schools over ‘poor enrolment’Subscriber Only
July 10, 2017 02:11 IST
Ajay Veer Yadav, general secretary, GSTA, said: “Zone-27 comprises schools in Old Delhi, where most students are Muslim. They need Urdu teachers. Instead of filling up the teaching posts, the government is merging the schools.”
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
134 fewer seats for general students: Seats reduced, race for place in Faculty of Law turns tougherSubscriber Only
July 10, 2017 01:41 IST
Earlier this year, the BCI had said the university cannot admit more than 1,440 students and that the university must comply with the legal Education Rules, 2008, and put a cap on the number of students.
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
Tughlakabad gas leak: 2 months on, kids exposed to fumes ‘yet to recover’Subscriber Only
July 08, 2017 04:26 IST
Ruby Khatoon's mother, who lives in Nardan Basti in south Delhi, says that since the gas leak, her daughter has been having trouble breathing and has complained of a burning sensation in her stomach.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
Gorkhaland agitation needs a trustworthy face to take the movement forwardSubscriber Only
July 08, 2017 01:09 IST
When the earthquake hit the hills in 2013, Gurung visited my house and that of many others but the fund promised never arrived. A year later, my father rebuilt the damaged part of the house with his own money. Many others who could not afford to do so, continue to live in damaged homes.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
DU admissions 2017: In third list, cut-offs above 90 per cent in popular collegesSubscriber Only
July 07, 2017 05:25 IST
DU admissions 2017: The cut-off still remains above 90% in popular colleges, with a drop ranging from 0.25-1.5 percentage points from the second list.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Delhi University paves way for starting research centres outside Delhi, faces oppositionSubscriber Only
July 07, 2017 05:19 IST
A few members of the university's Executive Council have raised questions about the motive behind the move, saying it will open the door for affiliation of private colleges and research facilities.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Ramjas School teachers protest against principalSubscriber Only
July 05, 2017 05:10 IST
Denying the allegations, Bindal said, “I have filed a complaint with the Women’s Right Commission against the chairman who is instigating the protest.”
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
DUSU ‘authorises’ PG, university says it can’tSubscriber Only
July 05, 2017 05:00 IST
The letter reads: “DUSU hereby authorises Nanu Girls PG to promote their respective PG accommodation within north campus. They are allowed to distribute pamphlets.”
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
In 22 DU colleges, for acting college heads, self-appraisal twice a yearSubscriber Only
July 04, 2017 05:31 IST
According to university rules, an officiating principal is appointed for six months, after which a new principal is appointed or the term of the officiating principal is extended.
Tue, Jul 04, 2017Row over making Dyal Singh day college intensifies: Morning college principal claims he didn’t sign proposalSubscriber Only
July 03, 2017 01:53 IST
In a staff council meeting on June 30, the morning college passed a resolution to “prevent the bifurcation of the colleges into two morning college, on the same premises”.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017DU quota for Delhi students a bad idea: TeachersSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 05:08 IST
On Thursday, the AAP government had passed a resolution in the assembly that they will work towards providing 85 per cent reservation in 28 colleges funded by it.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
DU admission 2017: Popular colleges keep it above 95%, cut-offs continue to soarSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 05:00 IST
At Shri Ram College of Commerce, the cut-off for BCom (Hons) has come down to 97.5% from 97.75%. As the college has already filled 400 of 501 seats, the dip has been kept to a minimum.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
Now, Delhi govt wants teacher development coordinatorsSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 06:11 IST
Around 30,000 posts are lying vacant in schools against the sanctioned strength of 63,000. As a temporary measure, the government has employed 17,000 guest teachers.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
CBSE class X exams: Nod to add vocational sixth subject marksSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 04:54 IST
CBSE chairperson RK Chaturvedi, who is the chair of the governing body, also spoke at length on Thursday about the need to have a common assessment and examination schemes. In May, the Delhi High Court directed CBSE to continue its policy of giving grace marks to students for difficult questions.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
‘Out of seats’, Daulat Ram College asks eligible students to choose different subjectsSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 04:32 IST
As news that admission was being denied spread, members of the DUSU and ABVP barged into the college, allegedly broke flower pots and had a verbal tussle with the principal, Savita Roy.
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
DU admissions 2017: Highest cut-offs but negligible admissions at Khalsa CollegeSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 04:22 IST
This is in contrast to popular colleges like SRCC, where most of the seats have been filled. For BCom (Hons), 400 of the 501 seats have been filled.
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
Delhi government gives principals power to transfer teachersSubscriber Only
June 27, 2017 04:56 IST
As per the Delhi government, the move is to empower principals and act as a deterrent against those who obstruct the functioning of schools. Teachers, however, can still ask for a transfer at the beginning of the academic session on medical grounds or any other reason.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
A week before exam, DU announces change in BA LLB test patternSubscriber Only
June 26, 2017 05:40 IST
A notification, issued by the Dean Law Faculty, on Saturday apprised the students of the change. As per the new pattern, there will be 100 multiple choice questions on English language comprehension, general knowledge and current affairs, reasoning and analytical abilities, legal awareness, aptitude in the test.
Mon, Jun 26, 2017
For those who made it in previous years, a shot at a new lifeSubscriber Only
June 26, 2017 05:18 IST
DU students Ashu and Ruchi Singh share their experiences.
Mon, Jun 25, 2018
The ContendersSubscriber Only
June 26, 2017 05:07 IST
A kho kho champ who had to demolish patriarchy and a basketball player who witnessed unrest in Manipur are among those vying for sports quota seats in Delhi University. The Indian Express tracks their journey — from picking up the sport to DU’s doorstep.
Mon, Jun 25, 2018Journalism of Courage
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