Delhi University expands with Veer Savarkar College admissions

Delhi University (DU) announced that it will begin admissions at Veer Savarkar College in Roshanpura, Najafgarh, starting this academic year. This marks a significant expansion for the university, which has not opened a new college in nearly 30 years. Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh made the announcement during the university's annual meeting. The newly built Veer Savarkar College covers a large area and has been developed at a cost of approximately Rs 140 crore. It features 24 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, and various facilities for students, including libraries and a canteen. This college is part of DU's efforts to address the growing demand for higher education in Delhi. In addition to Veer Savarkar College, DU is developing two new campuses known as the East Campus and the West Campus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for these campuses earlier this year. These developments aim to reduce crowding in existing colleges and improve access to educational resources. For the 2024-25 academic session, DU received over 246,000 applications for undergraduate programs. The university recorded nearly 70,500 successful admissions. DU is also introducing new academic programs, including MTech in Computer Science and BA (Hons) in Russian, among others. Skill-based courses are popular among DU students, with courses like "Personality Development and Communication" attracting thousands of enrollees. Other sought-after courses include "Digital Marketing" and "Political Leadership and Communication." In the past few years, DU has significantly increased its faculty, making thousands of new hires and promotions. The university is investing heavily in infrastructure improvements, totaling over Rs 1,800 crore. With the opening of Veer Savarkar College and the development of new campuses, DU aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in the region.