Delhi govt proposes 25% quota for students in private universities

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The Delhi cabinet on Friday approved a draft Bill to create a legal framework for private universities in the capital, reserving 25% of seats in every course for Delhi students. Of these, 5% of students will receive full fee waivers, 10% a 50% concession, and 10% a 25% concession on a merit-cum-means basis. The Bill will be introduced in the assembly next week. Education minister Ashish Sood said the move aims to stop Delhi students from leaving the city for higher education.

The draft allows vertical campuses in land-scarce Delhi and permits foreign universities to set up campuses, subject to UGC norms. A new Delhi Private Universities Regulatory Authority will oversee quality and governance. The Bill also bars private universities from affiliating colleges and requires compliance with UGC and other statutory bodies. Governments will have representation in university boards.