New Delhi: Clarifying its stand over the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP), the Delhi University has written a letter to the University Grants Commission (UGC) stating that it has decided to roll back the course and will hold the admissions under the three-year undergraduate programme.
"In line with the directive of the UGC the University has decided to roll back the FYUP. Consequently the admission process shall be conducted under the scheme of courses that were in force in the academic session 2012-13 in all the colleges of the University of Delhi," the letter said.
The clarification from the University came soon after the UGC in stern words asked DU to make its stands clear over the FYUP. Though the University agreed to comply with the demands of the UGC, it had not made its stand clear over the FYUP.
"The University is in the process of drafting a response in accordance with the spirit of your directives to ensure that the admission process starts soon," the letter by the Delhi University said invoking a clarity from the varsity over the issue.
The UGC had earlier rejected the DU's proposal to amend the four-year undergraduate programme. In a strongly worded letter written on Thursday night, the UGC had asked the varsity to revert to its 3-year course and start the admissions on Friday itself.
The UGC wrote to DU that it did not follow procedure when they introduced FYUP so their argument that going back to the three year will take long times as many procedures have to be followed, falls flat.
Reactions came pouring in soon after the decision was made formal. Principal St Stephens Valson Thampu said, "I am relieved that the impasse has come to an end. This would help the students who had come for the admission. We should work together for the betterment of the university and students."
He also asserted that he expected the admission process to begin soon. "I see no reason why the admission process should be suspended. Interests of the students are paramount. Nobody needs to worry about their future," he said adding that some steps will definitely be taken for students who took admission under the four year programme.
Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani, who had been silent on the row over the days, after the announcement said, "I respect the autonomy of institutions but I'm reminded that autonomous institutions are created in our country to serve the people of this nation. My appeal is this within the ambit of law this is the time for statesmanship which will lead to resolution. One should not sacrifice the interests of our students at the altar of prestige."
There were mixed voices at the University over the decision. While some students were elated, the others said that they preferred the FYUP better.
Here is the text of the letter by Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh
The University of Delhi recognises the need of the hour. It is of paramount importance to protect the interests of the students by ensuring the start of the admission process. In line with the directive of the UGC the University has decided to roll back the FYUP. Consequently the admission process shall be conducted under the scheme of courses that were in force in the academic session 2012-13 in all the colleges of the University of Delhi. It is expected that the Principals of our colleges shall assist in devising and ensuring a speedy completion of the admission process.
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