Govt proposes 25% quota for local students in Delhi private universities
Delhi government approved a bill to establish private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation mandates twenty-five percent seat reservation for Delhi students. Merit-cum-means scholarships will also provide financial relief to many local students. A stringent regulatory framework will govern these new private institutions. The government aims to enhance higher education access and…
Delhi government has proposed reserving 25% of seats for local students in every course offered by private universities under a new draft bill, according to sources. This legislation would establish a regulatory framework governing the formation and operation of private universities in the capital for the first time. Admissions for these reserved seats would follow the existing Delhi government quota policy, ensuring Delhi residents benefit directly from expanded higher education opportunities.
Additionally, the proposal includes financial relief in the form of merit-cum-means scholarships for 25% of the eligible students, with various levels of fee waiver ranging from 25% to full exemption. The draft bill empowers the Delhi government to establish private universities through a government notification, with institutions required to adhere to norms prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and other statutory regulators.
The higher education minister will serve as the visitor of each private university, with the authority to seek information, order inspections, and issue directions in case of violations. The proposed framework also includes statutory positions such as chancellor, vice-chancellor, registrar, and bodies like academic council and board of management for decision-making.
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