CUET-UG Result Delay 2024: DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh Explains the Situation
DU Vice Chancellor warns about serious implications of the CUET-UG result delay and financial crisis.
Key Points:
• CUET-UG Result Delay: The result has not been declared yet.
• Counseling Delay: Counseling will start after results, causing a two-week delay.
• Class Start Dates: First-year classes by August 16-17; regular semesters for other students by August 1.
• Appeal to Students: Students are urged to stay positive as the delay will be covered.
• Financial Issues: DU is facing a money crunch affecting 12 colleges.
• Union Budget Expectations: Adequate grants from the government anticipated.
• National Education Policy: NEP implementation planned for the next academic year.
CUET-UG Result Delay
Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh discussed the current CUET-UG result delay. He mentioned two main issues. First, the result has not been declared yet. This delay impacts the start of the counseling process. He said, “There are two issues here, the result has not been declared but it will come very soon. After that, we will start our counseling. But there will be a delay of about two weeks.”
Class Start Dates
Despite the CUET-UG result delay, Singh is hopeful that first-year classes will begin soon. “I am hopeful that first-year classes, where we are making admissions through CUET, will be held by August 16-17,” he said. Regular semesters for second and third-year students, as well as B.Tech and law fifth-year students, will commence on August 1.
Appeal to Students
Singh reassured students that their academic year would not be wasted. He urged them to stay positive, saying, “We will cover up that delay. There is no need to worry. I would like to appeal to our students to have a positive outlook.”
Financial Challenges
The Vice Chancellor also addressed the financial difficulties faced by 12 colleges under Delhi University. He highlighted the problem with salaries and postings for professors. “This is a very difficult situation happening in 12 of our colleges, funded by Delhi University. The issue is regarding the salaries and postings of professors,” Singh said.
A committee has been formed to address this issue, and its report has been submitted to the government. “We all should understand the sensitivity of the subject and take the necessary actions. Students and teachers are suffering due to a lack of funds. In DU, in the last two years, we have made 4,600 recruitments,” he added.
Recruitment Issues
Singh explained that many teachers in these 12 colleges have regular jobs in other colleges, leading to over 60% vacancies. “These colleges will now have to go for other ways of recruiting, but there is a limit to which they can do this,” he said. He urged the Delhi government to take the necessary actions for the welfare of teachers and students.
Union Budget Expectations
Looking ahead to the Union Budget, Singh expressed optimism about receiving adequate grants. “We are very happy and waiting for the Union Budget. When it comes to the University of Delhi, we are getting adequate grants from the Government of India,” he said. Last year, the university received sufficient funding from the government. Singh believes this budget will set the tone for the development of Viksit Bharat.
National Education Policy
Singh also discussed the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) next year. “There is always a need to invest more in education. Now, we are implementing the National Education Policy, and the University of Delhi will have its third year under NEP. NEP will start next year in our colleges,” he stated.
Infrastructure Development
To support the NEP, DU is working on additional infrastructure. Singh is hopeful that the upcoming budget will allocate a decent amount to education. “Education and health are both priority sectors of the government. When we have taken a ‘Sankalp’ for Viksit Bharat by 2047, this will not happen without the active participation of higher education in our country,” he added.
Conclusion
The CUET-UG result delay has caused a ripple effect on the academic calendar at Delhi University. However, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh is optimistic about overcoming these challenges. He assured students that the delays will be managed and urged them to remain positive. Additionally, he highlighted the financial difficulties faced by some colleges and the efforts being made to address them. Singh looks forward to the Union Budget, expecting it to support the implementation of the National Education Policy and the overall growth of education in India.