New Delhi:
The Delhi University's (DU) second cut-off list is out. It holds out little hope for those who have scored below 95 per cent in top colleges. B. Com (Honours) is almost full and colleges which do have a few seats have reduced their cut offs marginally. (
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Speaking to NDTV, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dr Dinesh Singh said, "Colleges are cautious in the first list and hence the cut-offs are high. With more lists the cut-offs will reduce. Colleges need to fill seats." But from the looks of it, the logic falls flat. The Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the most sought after colleges in the country for Commerce, says all 252 seats are full. The college had over 200 applicants matching the first cut off list itself.
The University is meant to come out with at least four cut-off lists. But subjects like Commerce, streams in Science are not likely to give out as many lists. The Vice Chancellor had warned that "DU is not for everyone with the limited seats it has. Students should keep their options open."
Even as admissions are underway, private universities seem to be cashing on the DU 'house full board'. Advertisements of private universities lined up in the National Capital Region (NCR) region are on the rise. Parveen Sheikh, an education consultant based in Bangalore says, "In the past five years or so there is a remarkable rise in the number of such universities. They have offered a lot more in terms of placements and infrastructure".
But DU undeniable seems to be the most reliable choice as students are even willing to make a compromise on colleges and subjects of their choice for a seat at the central university. But all experts, be it principles, education consultants or councillors, have one advice, "don't wait for another cut off list hoping to get the college of your choice. Take the admission."
With limited seats, choice maybe a luxury. But in the second year students could make a move or even switch colleges.