Delhi University new academic session begins n July 23

Updated on: Monday, July 23, 2012

Delhi University is starting its new academic session on July 23. Dinesh Singh, vice-chancellor, had earlier issued a notification to all DU college principals that timetables for the new session should be put up a week in advance.

College authorities have been asked to display timetables on the college websites as well as on the notice boards. This session, the course-wise timetable will mention each professor's name, time, and room number to spare students any confusion.

Welcoming the freshers, the VC says, "I wish every student the best as they begin a new journey and urge them to make the most of it through their participation in the university programmes. They must take advantage of the platform the university has created for them. They will see a host of cultural activities, exhibitions with increased number of sports events this year."

On the first day, while students get acquainted to the college, faculty members and senior students, they will also have the option to join the various societies and clubs for extra-curricular activities based on their interest — be it theatre, music, dance, community service or sports. Membership to these societies is credit-based since every student is marked for attending the sessions they conduct. The attendance to these societies is necessary as it is counted towards the annual assessment.

SK Garg, principal, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (DDUC) says, "Extra-curricular activities play a significant role in grooming one's personality. I suggest that freshers must participate in one ECA and one sport. Also, they must get their focus right as to what kind of career they want to pursue. Besides academics, picking up skills by engaging in different activities will automatically get students good placement opportunities," says Garg.

Adding to this, Pratibha Jolly, principal, Miranda House, says that the three years of college are very important and besides having a good time, students must take it seriously as these are the transformational years of a student's life. "This is the time to develop the skills required for one's future workplace and careers ahead. The university acts as an equaliser and students must take advantage of the several opportunities they will have here," she concludes.

Delhi University new academic session begins n July 23

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