Over 1,200 parents, students participate in first Open Day session in DU

Over 1,200 parents and students took part on the first day of 'Open Day' session organised by the Delhi University to clear doubts on various courses, colleges and admission process.

After a presentation by officials, the participants were allowed to ask questions related to new and existing courses.

"The crowd was expected and there were over 1,200 parents and students," deputy dean of students' welfare Gurpreet Singh Tuteja told PTI.

The university will hold the sessions till May 29 (except Sunday) at Conference Centre near gate number 4 on the North Campus in two shitfs - 10 am to 11.30 am and 12 noon to 1.30 pm.

Meanwhjile, the ABVP set up help desk near the Arts Faculty, and the National Students Union of India (NSUI) and the All India Students Association(AISA) said their desks will be open from tomorrow near the Arts Faculty and the Vishwavidyalaya metro stations.

"Apart from this, our volunteers will be working at college level too to educate parents and students about the entire process," the NSUI said in a statement.