DU admissions likely to start on July 15, says VC

NEW DELHI: It is likely that Delhi University may start its admission process from July 15, vice-chancellor P C Joshi said on Thursday.
The VC, however, added that the dates could change if the Centre comes up with a new policy or decides to conduct the all-India Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Joshi reiterated that since DU’s admission is based on merit, “this year, too, we will admit students on the basis of marks they have received from their boards.”
“Since Class XII exams will not take place, we can start the registration for admissions on July 15 and are ready for it; unless the government decides to conduct the CUCET,” he added.
Both CBSE and CISCE have announced that they will not conduct Class XII exams owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic in the country. The DU vice-chancellor claimed that they would wait for other State boards to come up with a decision. “Many of the boards are following CBSE and deciding to not conduct exams.”
“Unlike previous years, our admission process will end by July. So, there will be a delay, but we will try to start from mid-July, if the government allows,” he said, adding that, much like last year, the admission process would be completely online and contactless.