Delhi University (DU) has retracted its decision to increase the fees for corrections in marksheet and degree certificates after facing strong opposition from the Academic Council members.
The hike, approved by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh last month, had raised the fee from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 for corrections within six years of graduation, and from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 for corrections beyond six years.
The Academic Council, consisting of DU teachers, voiced their objections to the fee hike during a recent meeting. An action taken report on the fee hike, along with other items, was presented to the Council.
The teachers’ opposition led the administration to amend the approved proposal.
NEW PROPOSALS APPROVED
In addition to rolling back the fee hike, the Council approved several new proposals. Notable among these was the introduction of courses for LLB students at the Faculty of Law on three new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1.
Another significant proposal was the introduction of a BA (Hons) programme in Russian Language, which will be available to undergraduate students starting from the 2024-2025 academic year.
Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh remarked, “This is the first time in DU that a Russian programme has been included at the UG level. Earlier, it was only taught at the PG level.”
The Council also approved the establishment of the Dr BR Ambedkar Chair at the university, pending approval from the UGC.
Additionally, six elective papers for students at the Centre for Hindu Studies were approved, including ‘Introduction to Vedic Literature’, ‘Upanishad Parichaya’, ‘Dharma and Religion’, ‘Hindu Thinkers’, ‘Bhagavad Gita for Humanity’, and ‘Purana Parichaya’.
DU’S FORWARD-LOOKING STEPS
The meeting also saw the approval of recommendations from the Department of Anthropology to allow MSc Forensic Science students to visit crime scenes through the police station.
Furthermore, the Council passed a proposal allowing students to pursue dual degrees or two degrees simultaneouslywith one in regular mode and the other through open and distance learning.
Meanwhile, a proposal to teach Manusmriti to LLB students was rejected by the vice-chancellor on Thursday after it received criticism from some teachers and students. VC Singh explained to PTI that the proposal was rejected because a pre-screening committee did not find it appropriate.
(With inputs from PTI)
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