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Hans India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Ambedkar varisty NEP-ready even before its launch: VC Lather
New Delhi: Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) was implementing several key components of the National Education Policy 2020 long before its formal rollout, Vice Chancellor Anu Singh Lather said, asserting that the institution is 'naturally aligned' with the policy's progressive goals. In an interview with PTI, Lather also spoke on student politics, infrastructure development, and the university's focus on social equity. 'We were NEP-ready long before the policy even came,' she said, adding that the university had adopted continuous internal assessment and flexible exit options since its inception in 2009. 'While NEP introduced continuous assessment in 2020, we had been practising it for years. Similarly, the multi-exit system was already part of our curriculum under which students could leave after a year with a certificate, two with a diploma, and three with a degree,' she explained. Lather said AUD was among the first universities in the country to adopt the four-year undergraduate programmes under the National Education Policy (NEP). This year the university is entering the fourth year of the programme receiving a 'positive response' from students so far. 'Though final enrolment figures are awaited, deans have informed us that a significant number of students are inclined to continue into the fourth year,' she said. She admitted that despite the enthusiasm, infrastructure and space remains a concern 'Yes, we face space and resource constraints, but are actively responding. A new building in Karampura with 18 classrooms and two seminar halls has been completed to accommodate this year's students. We are hopeful for timely funding support from the government,' she said. The vice chancellor underlined that AUD's educational model is grounded in Dr Ambedkar's vision of equity and social justice. 'Our focus has always been on inclusion, equity, social justice and gender balance. These are not just words but they are reflected in our programmes and pedagogy,' she said. She further highlighted AUD's fee waiver policy, saying that SC, ST, and PwD students receive full fee exemptions from the time of admission -- a practice not common in other institutions. 'We also have a tiered fee-waiver structure based on need for other students. Nearly 58 per cent of our students benefit from financial support and around 42 per cent of our total budget is allocated to student welfare,' she added. On the contentious issue of student politics, Lather advocated for democratic engagement within academic norms. 'Universities must nurture free thinking. We respect all viewpoints, but any anti-social or anti-national activity has no place on campus,' she said. While some campuses in Delhi have seen disruptive student protests and politically charged clashes, AUD has opted for a more structured form of engagement. She noted that AUD follows the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations strictly and elects student representatives democratically, who participate in the university council. 'Students engage with the administration constructively and directly,' she said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Our institution was NEP-ready even before its launch: Dr B R Ambedkar University VC Anu Singh Lather
New Delhi, Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi was implementing several key components of the National Education Policy 2020 long before its formal rollout, Vice Chancellor Anu Singh Lather said, asserting that the institution is "naturally aligned" with the policy's progressive goals. Our institution was NEP-ready even before its launch: Dr B R Ambedkar University VC Anu Singh Lather In an interview with PTI, Lather also spoke on student politics, infrastructure development, and the university's focus on social equity. "We were NEP-ready long before the policy even came," she said, adding that the university had adopted continuous internal assessment and flexible exit options since its inception in 2009. "While NEP introduced continuous assessment in 2020, we had been practising it for years. Similarly, the multi-exit system was already part of our curriculum under which students could leave after a year with a certificate, two with a diploma, and three with a degree," she explained. Lather said AUD was among the first universities in the country to adopt the four-year undergraduate programmes under the National Education Policy . This year the university is entering the fourth year of the programme receiving a "positive response" from students so far. "Though final enrolment figures are awaited, deans have informed us that a significant number of students are inclined to continue into the fourth year," she said. She admitted that despite the enthusiasm, infrastructure and space remains a concern. "Yes, we face space and resource constraints, but are actively responding. A new building in Karampura with 18 classrooms and two seminar halls has been completed to accommodate this year's students. We are hopeful for timely funding support from the government," she said. The vice chancellor underlined that AUD's educational model is grounded in Dr Ambedkar's vision of equity and social justice. "Our focus has always been on inclusion, equity, social justice and gender balance. These are not just words but they are reflected in our programmes and pedagogy," she said. She further highlighted AUD's fee waiver policy, saying that SC, ST, and PwD students receive full fee exemptions from the time of admission a practice not common in other institutions. "We also have a tiered fee-waiver structure based on need for other students. Nearly 58 per cent of our students benefit from financial support and around 42 per cent of our total budget is allocated to student welfare," she added. On the contentious issue of student politics, Lather advocated for democratic engagement within academic norms. "Universities must nurture free thinking. We respect all viewpoints, but any anti-social or anti-national activity has no place on campus," she said. While some campuses in Delhi have seen disruptive student protests and politically charged clashes, AUD has opted for a more structured form of engagement. She noted that AUD follows the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations strictly and elects student representatives democratically, who participate in the university council. "Students engage with the administration constructively and directly," she said. Highlighting strides in research, the vice chancellor said, "When I joined in 2019, our H-index was zero. Today, it stands at 28 on Scopus. We fund students to present papers abroad, offer generous non-National Eligibility Test fellowships, and organise a Research Recognition Day to honour faculty." Concluding with a message for students, she said, "Believe in truth. Question, explore, and engage that is the essence of education. AUD welcomes all students who value critical thinking, equity, and inclusion." Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi is a public university established by the Delhi government through an Act of Legislature in 2007 and notified in July 2008. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
2025–26 academic session: AUD announces commencement of admissions, new courses
Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) on Thursday announced the commencement of admissions for the 2025–26 academic session, introducing new courses and reiterating its commitment to inclusive, and affordable education. Vice-Chancellor Anu Singh Lather, while launching the admission brochure, said, 'We are pleased to announce the launch of a Master's programme in Political Science and a Doctor of Literature degree in the discipline of Social Science and Humanities.' For 2025–26, the university will admit students to 20 undergraduate (UG) and 28 postgraduate (PG) programmes, primarily through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). However, the BBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (IEV) will be offered through the Common Management Admission Committee (CMAC). The university has allocated 2,614 seats – 1,123 for UG and 1,491 for PG courses, including supernumerary quotas. 'One seat per UG and PG programme has been reserved for orphan candidates,' the AUD said in an official release. This was applicable last year too. Lather further emphasised the university's subsidised fee structure 'for students from disadvantaged backgrounds' and underlined its alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. 'The university is implementing field-based pedagogies and research approaches as part of its NEP alignment,' she said. Maintaining that a significant portion of the seats is reserved for local students at AUD, the release stated, 'The university reserves 85% of its seats for students from Delhi NCT.' 'For UG admissions, candidates who have completed Class 12 from institutions in Delhi will be considered under the Delhi NCT category, while for PG admissions, candidates who have completed their Bachelor's degree from an institution in Delhi will qualify under the same,' it added. Describing AUD's vision going forward, Lather said: 'The university remains steadfast in its mission to expand the employability, innovation, and entrepreneurial potential of its students by offering dynamic platforms for academic and professional growth.'
