DU seat allocation has been in the news lately. With the university allocating more seats than the available ones, students and parents are curious to know what it means and how to navigate the admission process. We spoke to Professor Ajay Arora, Principal of Ramjas College to get the details of this year’s seat allocation and what to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll cover DU Seat Allotment 2024: You Can’t Afford to Loose Allotted Seat, Chances of Seat in Round 2?
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More Seats Than Ever Before: A Game Changer
This year DU has allocated seats to more students than the number of seats available in the first round itself. 71,000 seats available and 97,000 seats allocated. The surplus allocation especially in B.Com (Hons) will impact the admission process big time.
According to Professor Arora this increase in seat allocation is because of high demand for certain courses like B.Com (Hons) and Political Science (Hons). These courses have always seen more applications and that’s why the seat allocation has increased. But he also warns students to be proactive in accepting the seats they are offered during the allocation process.
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DU First-Round Seat Allocation Result Out 97, 387 Seats Allotted
Accept Allocated Seats
A very important advice from Professor Arora is that students should not hesitate to accept the seats they are allocated especially if it is in the course of their choice. He warns that if students delay or refuse to accept a seat they might miss out on their favourite course altogether. Because the seats in subsequent rounds will become scarce especially in high demand courses.
Students should get admission wherever they get a chance as DU has introduced this extra seat allocation process to complete the admission process on time. Professor Arora also mentioned that the option to upgrade to a preferred college will be available but only if students have already got a seat.
Evening Colleges
Another point raised during the discussion was the hesitation of some students to join evening colleges. Many students and parents are worried about the timing and the implications of studying in a college that runs in the afternoon or evening.
Professor Arora answers these concerns by saying that most evening colleges start their sessions in the afternoon which has its own advantages. For example students who have other commitments in the morning like work or internships may find this schedule more convenient. Also traffic is lighter in the afternoon so students traveling from far off places will find it easier.
He reiterates that the degree, curriculum and exams are the same in all DU colleges whether they run in the morning, afternoon or evening. So the timing of the college should not be a deciding factor. Students should focus on the course they want to pursue and the opportunities it offers.
For students who have not got a seat yet
Professor Arora has a word of comfort for you. DU has other options beyond the regular colleges like SOL and NCWEB (Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board) where you can try if you have not got a seat in the first round.
Moreover the university has reserved seats under supernumerary categories like ECA (Extracurricular Activities) and sports quotas where admissions are still open. Students who are good in these areas can try out for trials and competitions which can open up more seats for admission.
Conclusion
In his final words Professor Arora says don’t lose hope if you have not got your desired seat. The admission process is still on and there are many ways to get in. Also don’t consider your college years as a time of relaxation, work hard and if you do well you can always migrate to your preferred college in the next year.
So, the moral of the story of this year’s DU admission is to be proactive and flexible. Take what you get and make an informed decision about your future, every college and course in DU has its own worth.