Delhi University Admissions to be based on Merit says University Vice-Chancellor: According to the latest reports, Delhi university acting VC PC Joshi has stated that the university will be adjusting its admission process to suit the present needs and situation without compromising on merit. The announcement was made after the CBSE class 12 board exams were announced as cancelled. The VC also added that the Central University Common Entrance Test can be a good method for conducting the exams.
After the CBSE and CISCE announced their decision to cancel the class 12 board exams due to the pandemic the Delhi University VC stated that discussions will be conducted with the admission committee and the academic council of the university to finalise the process of admissions for the undergraduate programmes. Close to 98 per cent of the applicants of Delhi University Undergraduate programmes are CBSE students.
CUCET a good method for student admissions
The Vice Chancellor also added that there will be some way to judge the merit of the students under such conditions and the CUCET can be a good method as it will be based on pan-India merit. He also added that DU will not compromise on merit and will adjust to the new situation and see which method can be developed and wait for the criteria the board adopts for evaluation of the students.
DU supports the decision to cancel class 12 exam
Professor Rajeev Gupta, chairperson-Admissions of DU stated that the university of Delhi supports the decision taken by the government to cancel the class 12 board exams. He also added that the university feels that the health and safety of the students are of utmost importance and the university looks forward to the decision of the CBSE regarding the results.
Professor Sanjeev Singh Joint Director of Delhi University Computer Centre said that the university is likely to admit students based on CUCET once the Education Ministry issues the guidelines.
Delhi university usually conducts the DU entrance tests for admissions to the undergraduate courses through the National Testing Agency.