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Money, Money, Money.... Must be Funny? It's Not | Who Pays for Delhi University Societies?

Who Pays for College Societies in Delhi University? Sponsorships, Fees and Financial Transparency By Shruti Jha  |  October 2026  |  Campus & Education Investigation Student organizers face intense pressure to secure corporate sponsorships to fund Delhi University society fests and events. For many students, Delhi University is a place to discover parts of themselves. Those who used to write poetry in the margins of their notebooks can finally showcase their talent in a literary society. Those with a passion for dance can finally step onto the stage and show off their talents in a cultural society. Or those who love debating political issues can find a community to challenge their thinking. DU provides many opportunities for students to explore their passions, improve their skills, network and discover what is possible outside of traditional academia. Campus Survival Series If you think funding a society is hard, read about surv...
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EDUCATION • INFRASTRUCTURE AUDIT DU’s ₹5,889 Crore Hostel Expansion: How Many Students Will Actually Benefit ? (32-Floor Blueprint & Ground Reality) By Aarushi Verma | With Additional Ground Reporting & Editorial Analysis by Sahityashala | October 2026 With the university providing new accommodation for 21,895 students through the ₹5,889 crore hostel expansion proposal , it is hoped that students will no longer have trouble finding affordable housing within the national capital. In October 2026, the Executive Council (EC) approved the construction of new hostels and the rebuilding of two existing hostels. However, it raises critical questions regarding how quickly the new hostels will be built, how much money is being spent, how many students will actually benefit, and whether the new hostels will remain affordable . It is often one of the biggest struggles for students coming from all ove...

Admission Confirmed, Survival Pending: The Hidden Cost of Studying at Delhi University

Admission Confirmed, Survival Pending: The Hidden Cost of Studying at Delhi University By Shruti Jha  |  October 2026  |  Campus & Education Investigation Getting past the cut-offs is only half the battle; surviving Delhi’s unregulated student housing market is the real test. Expensive, exploitative and exorbitant. These are definitely three perfect adjectives to describe the conditions that students experience within the University of Delhi. Across North and South Campus, fewer than 8,000 official hostel beds exist for hundreds of thousands of students—forcing outstation teenagers into an unregulated private rental maze where safety and affordability areroutinely compromised. While it is often said that as soon as you leave your house you are on your own, to an extent it is true. How can we be sure that we will be safe and sound? How can we be sure that the PG in which we are living won’t turn into rubble next minute ? There is ...