DUSU Elections: SFI holds ‘Sadda Haq’ Rally, Demands FYUP Rollback

ABHAY
ABHAY ANAND
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2 mins readUpdated on Sep 13, 2023 18:03 IST

SFI in its DUSU Manifesto is promising a Concessional Metro Pass for students, Public sharing of all funds received by DUSU and College Unions to counter misuse of funds and Roll Back of FYUP.

As the Delhi University Students Union elections are coming close, various student organizations are holding rallies. Left backed, the Students Federation of India (SFI) today organised the "Sadda Haq Rally" in Delhi University's North Campus.

According to SFI, the rally was attended by almost a thousand students who enthusiastically raised slogans for SFI to be elected to DUSU, to ensure a safe campus for women, and to oppose the actions taken under the National Education Policy, such as fee hikes and the Four Year Undergraduate Programme.

After the rally, there was a public meeting attended by all the students where SFI's DUSU candidates talked about students' issues in DU and their experiences of being a student.

Arif Siddiqui talked about how the new FYUP programme will lead to an increased dropout rate and will make higher education inaccessible to a huge number of people.

Q:   Is MBA available in DU?

A:

Yes, Delhi University offers a two-year MBA course across four semesters through below-mentioned departments/ colleges:

  • Faculty of Management Studies
  • Department of Finance and Business Economics 
  • Delhi School of Economics
  • DU Sol
  • National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
  • Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce

 

Q:   Which is the best college under DU?

A:

Hindu College is ranked 1st in both Arts and Science category,  Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies has topped in BBA, and Shri Ram College of Commerce is ranked 1st in Commerce. Lady Shri Ram College also bagged the first spot among other colleges for placements. Hence every other college present under DU has some benefit available for students. 

Q:   Is DU actually worth its hype?

A:

Yes, DU is actually worth its hype. The university is spread across 69 acres of land. PG 2-year students can get a package of INR 15.5 LPA as a median package. The university is visited by top companies such as BCG, HUL and Bank of America,  and others. The university is ranked 22 under the Overall category by NIRF 2023. Globally, the university is also ranked 85 by the QS World University Rankings 2023 in Asia. 

Aditi Tyagi gave her experience of how hooliganism during DUSU especially by non-DU outsiders affects the safety of women on the campus. She further talked about how it's becoming a worrying trend that hooligans are breaking women's college gates and even climbing walls to enter the college without any repercussions.

Nishtha talked about the issues of outstation students and how, since hostel seats are very few in DU, many students have to stay in rented flats and PGs around campus, paying extremely high rents and living in unsafe and unhygienic conditions.

Ankit Birpali, SFI's DUSU candidate who is currently studying at Campus Law Centre, talked about the new BA.LLB programme for which the annual fee is almost 2 lakh rupees. He said that this shows a long-term tendency of DU to start privatising their colleges.

Q:   Which is the best college of Delhi University for B.A (Hons) in History?

A:

Here are some of the best colleges at Delhi University for a B.A. (Hons. ). In History: St. Stephen's College: St. Stephen's College is one of the most prestigious colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its excellent academic standards and vibrant student life. Lady Shri Ram College for Women: Lady Shri Ram College for Women is another top-ranked college at Delhi University. It is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to gender equality. Hindu College: Hindu College is one of the oldest colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its rich history and diverse student body. Miranda House: Miranda House is one of the best women's colleges in India. It is known for its excellent academic standards and strong commitment to gender equality. Hansraj College: Hansraj College is one of the largest colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its vibrant student life and strong academic programs. These are just a few of the many great colleges at Delhi University that offer a B.A. (Hons. ). In History. The best college for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. It is important to do your research and visit the colleges before you make a decision.

Q:   Is DU a good option for UG courses, such as BA, BSc (Hons) and BCom?

A:

DU was recently ranked #328 in the 'University' category by QS World Ranking 2025 and 11 by NIRF in 2023. The university is not ranked for any major course such as BSc, however, it consistently gets ranked for the 'University' category by NIRF over the past years. Ranking trends for DU for the past three years are mentioned in the table below.

Ranking Body

2021

2022

2023

NIRF

19

13

11

QS Asia 

71

77

85

India Today

1-10

Not Available

Not Available

QS Global

501-510

501 - 510

521 - 530

TIMES Higher Ranking

601 - 800

801 - 1000

Not Available

The following table mentions the placement statistics foe UG courses offered at DU affiliated colleges:

Course

Total Students & Students Placed

Median Package (2023)

UG 3-year (BA,  BSc,  BCom)

Total Students: 266

Students Placed: 190

INR 5.5 LPA

In the absence of BSc-specific placements data, the above-mentioned data is gathered from sources other than the official website, i.e., NIRF. Going  by the ranking received by the university and its placements records, it can be considered a reputed option for BSc and other UG programmes such as BA and BCom. 

Q:   Is MA available at DU?

A:

Delhi University offers full-time MA in multiple specialisations from a number of DU-affiliated colleges. The duration of the programme is two years. Starting 2023, DU admission to all the PG courses will be subject to CUET PG scores seat allotment. Candidates who qualify for the exam have to apply on the official website for final seat allotment. 

Check out the details regarding DU MA admission in the below table:

Particulars

DU MA Highlights 2023

Duration

2 years

Fee

INR 360 - INR 43,730

Number of specialisations

38

Name of specialisations

English, Hindi, German, French, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, etc. 

Seats

Dependent on affiliated colleges

Popular colleges for MA

Hindu College, Miranda House, LSR College, Hansraj College & Gargi College, etc. 

Common eligibility

BA (Hons)/ BA or any other equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD

Accepted entrance exam

CUET PG

*The fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative. Additionally, it signifies the commutative MA fee across all DU-affiliated colleges.

Q:   Which are the most popular colleges for BCom (Hons) under DU?

A:

With more than 90 affiliated colleges, DU provides BCom (Hons) and BCom programme via more than 50 colleges. Known for their high academic standards and strong alumni base, the cut-off for admission to these colleges is usually high, and the competition is tough. However, if a candidate is looking for a top-quality education in the field of Accounting and Commerce, these colleges are a great option. The following table mentions the top five colleges of DU and their fee for BCom and BCom (Hons) programmes. 

College NameCommere Courses Offered (UG level)Total Fee
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BCom (Hons)

INR 87,730

Hindu

BCom (Hons)

INR 54,780
Hansraj

BCom (Hons)

INR 67,140
Hansraj

BCom (Hons)

INR 540
Ramjas

BCom (Hons) and BCom (Prog)

INR 45,470

Q:   Which are the top DU-affiliated colleges for BSc and BSc (Hons)?

A:

Some of the popular DU colleges offering BSc and BSc (Hons) include Hansraj College, Acharya Narendra Dev College, Ramjas College, Deshbandhu College, Kirori Mal College, Sri Venkateswara College, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Dyal Singh College, among others.  The following table mentions the top five colleges of DU and BSc (Hons) programmes:

College NameBSc/ BSc Pass/ BSc Prog. Specialisations
Hindu CollegeChemistry (PS) and Eonomics (PS)
Miranda HouseLife Science and Physical Science
Hansraj CollegeLife Sciences, Physical Science with Chemistry and Physical Science with CS
Daulat RamLife Sciences
SVCLife Sciences

Known for their academic standards and strong alumni base, these colleges offer a variety of BSc and BSc (Hons) courses, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biology. Additionally, the cut-off for admission to these colleges is usually high, and the competition is fierce.

SFI DU Secretary Aman released the DUSU Manifesto in which salient points include -
1. Concessional Metro Pass for students.
2. Public sharing of all funds received by DUSU and College Unions to counter misuse of funds.
3. Roll Back FYUP.
4. 2 Hostels - One for Boys and one for Girls in every co-ed college.
5. Effective mechanisms which involve students' participation to counter sexual, caste and region-based harassment in every college.
6. Specially equipped clinics for the mental and physical health of the students.
7. Provision of scholarships to all economically backward students.
8. Increase funds provided to college societies and cultural groups.
9. Summer and Winter Student exchange programs with other universities across the country to encourage cohesive nation-building through recognising and appreciating diverse cultures and traditions.
10. Revoke fee hikes across the university.

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Abhay an alumnus of IIMC and Delhi University, has over a decade long experience of reporting on various beats of journalism. During his free time he prefers listening to music or play indoor and outdoor games.

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