DU has released the first round of seat allocations and thousands of students can finally breathe a sigh of relief. 97,000 seats have been allocated in the first round itself so many will get a seat and will be one step closer to their academic goals. In this article, we’ll see DU First-Round Seat Allocation Result Out 97, 387 Seats Allotted
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Unprecedented Seat Allocation
So many seats have been allocated in the first round. 97,387 seats have been allocated across various courses and programs, almost 100,000! This is part of the university’s effort to accommodate as many students as possible and to speed up the admission process. The Vice Chancellor of DU, Professor Yogesh Singh had said he would allocate extra seats and he has kept his word.
One of the most popular courses at DU, the Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) or B.Com (Hons) has seen a lot of seats allocated. 1,096 seats have been allocated to this course alone and many commerce students who were eyeing a seat in this course will be thrilled.
Introduction of Special Quotas
This year many new quotas have been introduced for students from various sections. Single Girl Child quota has been introduced for the first time and 1,339 seats have been allocated under this quota. This shows the university’s commitment to women’s education and to give deserving female students what they deserve.
Orphan quota which was introduced last year has also seen a good response. The number of seats allocated under this quota has increased from 101 last year to 243 this year. The fee for students under this quota is just ₹10 which shows the university’s effort to make education accessible to all.
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A Gender Perspective
As seen in many academic results and admissions across the country, girls have scored again. 52,838 seats have been allocated to girls and 44,549 to boys. Girls are consistently topping and getting more seats in competitive courses.
The Tie-Breaking Mechanism
Since there were so many applications and limited seats, DU had to implement a tie-breaker to ensure a fair and transparent admission process. The tie-breaker was based on the aggregate marks of the candidate in the best three, four, and five subjects in their Class 12 board exams.
If the tie persisted, the candidate’s age was taken into account and the candidate with the earlier birth date was given preference. In the last scenario, the alphabetical order of the candidates’ names was used as the tie-breaker.
These were necessary to handle the huge number of applications. This year DU received 1.72 crore preferences from students across the country. With such a massive number of applications, the university had to go through a very detailed and multi-step tie-breaker process to ensure only the deserving candidates get the seats.
What’s Next for Students?
For students who have been allocated a seat in the first round, the next step is to accept the seat and pay the fee. DU has given a deadline of August 21, 2024, to students to pay their fees. Only those who pay the fees will be eligible for the upgrade option in subsequent rounds. The upgrade option is a big opportunity for students who may not be fully satisfied with the course or college they have been allocated but still want to stay in the race for a better option in future rounds.
Students should check the official admission website of DU (ugadmission.uod.ac.in) regularly for updates and instructions. The university has clearly mentioned that the admission process is time-bound and students should stay informed to avoid missing any important deadlines.
Conclusion
Delhi University’s first round of seat allocation for 2024 has been a big event for thousands of students across the country. With so many seats allocated, new quotas introduced and a detailed tie-breaker, DU has shown that it means business in the admission process. As students start their admissions, the excitement and suspense continue to build up, making this one of the most exciting admission seasons in recent years.