Delhi NCR

Delhi HC to DU colleges: Follow quota rules for ECA, sports quota

Published by
PTI

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University colleges to be “careful” and follow the mandate for granting admissions to students under extra curricular activities and sports quotas.

The August 25 direction of Justice Vikas Mahajan came on the plea of a tennis player seeking admission in DU’s Hindu college under the sports quota.

It, however, came on record that Aditi Rawat, who is a “gold medallist at the CBSE nationals”, has secured admission in DU’s Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

Also Read:Delhi: Yamuna water enters houses as river crosses danger mark; evacuation begins

Though his client had secured the admission, advocate Jeetender Gupta requested the court for an observation in the order saying in future, colleges affiliated to the respondent university should adhere to the mandate given in the university information bulletin, which prescribes for 5 per cent mandatory quota for extra curricular activities and sports.

“Having regard to the above, it is hoped that the colleges of the University of Delhi (will) be careful in future in following the mandate with regard to the seats under ECA/sports admission, which as per the Information Bulletin of the academic session 2025-26, was mandatory,” the judge said.

Rawat sought a direction to the Hindu college administration to reserve a seat under the quota for 2025-26 till her plea was decided.

PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

5 Delhi-NCR cafés offering seasonal autumn blends

Delhi-NCR cafés embrace autumn with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, cardamom and chocolate blends, offering cosy seasonal…

September 8, 2026

More than 330 building-related calls received till Sept 6; 30 killed: Delhi Fire Service data

A major fire at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Hauz Rani on June 3 also claimed…

September 8, 2026

North Delhi building tilts repeatedly over years, residents allege civic apathy

The issue has come into focus following the collapse of a five-storey building in south…

September 8, 2026

Delhi govt to bring policy regulating PGs, coaching institutes within a month

The government would facilitate redevelopment of DU hostels by providing increased FAR and expediting approval…

September 8, 2026

Delhi HC denies bail to man for live-in partner’s murder, notes body cremated without informing kin

A case of murder and destruction of evidence was registered at Farsh Bazar police station…

September 8, 2026

Gardener dies after electric shock while pruning trees at Delhi University’s south campus

Gardener electrocuted while pruning trees at Delhi University’s (DU) South Campus; family demands action against…

September 8, 2026