A day after Delhi University released its second cut-off list, not many were seen queuing up for admissions on Tuesday due to just a marginal dip in marks. Those who did turn up, were seen struggling with the admission process and documentation.
The university released its second cut-off list on Monday night. The drop in maximum marks required for admission still remains above 95 per cent in most colleges. This despite the cut-offs having dropped between 0.25 per cent and two per cent.
Colleges cautious
“Unlike last year, when most students had scored between 90 per cent and 100 per cent, the number of students who have scored between 90 per cent and 80 per cent is much higher. Since the cut-offs are higher than 95 per cent, many students will have to wait,” a senior university official said.
“Colleges are also being cautious with cut-offs this year, as they do not want to over-admit students. Hence, they are keeping them high. Though the university has asked the colleges to release five cut-off lists this time, colleges will release separate lists individually on their website if seats are still left.”
While fewer admissions took place on Day One after the second cut-off list, no glitches were reported with the admission portal, unlike the day after the first cut-off list when the server had crashed.
A student seeking admission at Ramjas College said: “The online system was very helpful, especially for students coming from outside Delhi. You are assured a seat before you visit the campus. The online system saves time and increases transparency.”
Seat blocking confirmation
With the university taking the admission process online this year, students can find out which course and college they have qualified for and block the seats. However, some students were seen struggling with documents that confirm their seat. A volunteer at Kirori Mal College said that many students were turning up on campus without getting all the requisite documents.
She explained: “Ninety per cent of the students have to be sent back as they fail to get a copy of the seat blocking confirmation, which is an essential document.”
Some students also complained about marks getting deducted from their best-of-four score when opting for philosophy, which is not taught in schools. If a student opts for a subject that he/she has not studied in school, a deduction of two per cent is done from the best-of-four marks. However, philosophy is seen as an exception.
“I was told that I will not face any disadvantage in philosophy since it is not taught in school. But some other students and I still ended up losing marks anyway,” said a student who was applying for the subject at Hindu College.
After registering on the DU portal, the students are required to select the colleges according to the cut-offs and then block a seat in the desired course. They have to carry a copy of this document along with original documents like Classes X and XII certificates, provisional mark sheets, migration certificate, character certificate and a school-leaving certificate.
The only forms the students needs to fill are the particulars form (for ID card), anti-ragging undertaking and the general elective form.
( Vrinda is an intern with The Hindu )
