Over 15,000 enrol at DU after 1st cut-off, a 7-fold increase over last year

Many top colleges close admission for several of their courses; greater rush anticipated in second cut-off

Admissions to undergraduate courses in Delhi University's first cut-off list,  which concluded on June 21, were up a staggering seven fold over the previous year. According to an official, over 15, 000 applications were approved by colleges affiliated to the university within three days, compared to just 2,200 students last year. The University has a total of 56,000 seats.



 

Many top colleges had closed admission for several of their courses. Admission convener Dr Dhani Ram told Business Standard that Ramjas College had closed admission for