New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) reports of consistent increase in the number ofapplications submitted by Physically Challenged and Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) category students, during the past few years.
As per sources, the number of applications received by DU this year from these categories is 18,894. The number of physically challenged and SC/ST category applications that DU had received in 2009, 2008 and 2007 were 15,406, 12,126 and 11,826 respectively. Last year, the number of physically challenged students that had applied for admission at DU was 397. However, this year, the number had increased to 464, with more applications being expected even now.
Seema Parihar, Deputy Dean of the Students' Welfare at DU said that the reason for the sharp rise in the number of such applications is because students now are more aware regarding the availability of seats in the reserved categories. She also added that DU is expecting still more students to apply in the physically challenged category seats this year.
According to a press release issued by the Dean of Students' Welfare at DU the admission process for physically handicapped students would begin on June 23. Students who have applied through the physically challenged quota are not required to come and check the cut-off list that will be declared on June 22. This step has been taken to ensure that physically challenged students do not have to suffer due to the extensive rush of students to check the cut-off lists and to assure those students a smooth sailing admission procedure.
