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DU plans to hold entrance exams for all UG courses in 2019 - what we know so far

Class 12 marks may now not be enough to get admission in one of the country's prestigious university, Delhi University. The Delhi University plans to introduce admissions for all its undergraduate courses based on entrance exam. The university is hoping to introduce the entrance exam based admission system from the next admission season. Earlier in 2017, DU authorities had discussed this matter but could not reach a consensus. in 2018, the admission committee has also sought a reply from the stakeholders and experts. 

DNA Web Team | Dec 21, 2018, 12:18 AM IST

1.End to admissions based on Class 12 score?

End to admissions based on Class 12 score?
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DU plans entrance exams for all undergraduate courses in 2019. No, there will be not an end to admissions based on class 12 score but it will be one eligibility criteria to get a seat in Delhi University. 

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2.Delhi University intends to outsource to the NTA

Delhi University intends to outsource to the NTA
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The DU panel also considered if the entrance exam can be outsourced to the national Testing Agency (NTA). NTA had lately taken up the responsibility of the holding the national level exams like NET and JEE from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). However, according to a committee member, "Outsourcing the test toa private agency also has its problems." 

 

3.DU currently holds computer-based entrance exams for 9 courses

DU currently holds computer-based entrance exams for 9 courses
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While admissions to a majority of undergraduate courses are determined through the aspirant's scores in his/her best four subjects in the Class XII exams for arts and commerce streams and best three for the sciences.

 

4.Best alternative to cut-off based admissions

Best alternative to cut-off based admissions
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Many experts think that best about this process is that it shall be a great alternative to the cut-off based admissions and more students will get a chance of securing a seat. 

5.Roadblock to aspirants in remote areas? DU, University of Delhi, Entrance Test, Delhi University, college admissions in 2019

Roadblock to aspirants in remote areas?  DU, University of Delhi, Entrance Test, Delhi University, college admissions in 2019
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According to various student groups, switching to an entrance- based admission system is likely to act as a roadblock to students from the remote areas, due to short notice. 

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