Overview
- The college’s 2025–26 notice lists a Delhi University component of Rs 11,551–11,630 for most first-year courses, far above DU’s official Rs 3,500 share.
- Roughly 400 freshers paid the inflated amount, implying about Rs 8,000 extra per student and an estimated Rs 32 lakh in total; PwD students were also overcharged versus DU’s Rs 875 rate.
- DU’s admissions dean reiterated that fees must be paid only via the university portal, calling the higher DU component and dual-payment route a violation of rules.
- After retaining its Rs 3,500 share, DU says it has already transferred about 60% of the remaining collections to St Stephen’s, indicating the excess ultimately rests with the college.
- St Stephen’s bursar acknowledged creating a separate payment route for “convenience” and said no permission was required, while there is no public confirmation of refunds or sanctions.