Overview
- The university registrar allegedly sent a WhatsApp on July 31 asking affiliated college principals to send immediate proposals to start one‑year postgraduate courses for 2026–27.
- The Democratic Teachers’ Front has formally objected, saying the move bypassed the Academic Council and Executive Council and was not discussed in DU’s statutory bodies.
- Teachers warn the push will strain college resources because intake has already risen from the EWS quota and the new fourth year of the NEP without matching funds for classrooms, labs or hires.
- The DTF also highlighted timing problems, noting that admissions for the one‑year PG have not begun while second‑year classes for existing two‑year masters are already under way, creating uncertainty for students.
- There is no public resolution: DU has increased one‑year master’s seats and colleges were asked for proposals, reports of possible PhD‑ordinance changes add further uncertainty, and stakeholders say formal statutory debate is the next thing to watch for.