Delhi University Announces Fee Hike for 2024-2025 Academic Session

Delhi University has increased fees for new students entering undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs for the 2024-2025 session. The hike, approved by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh, affects various components including tuition and welfare funds. Fee adjustments vary per course, with some reductions for foreign students.

Delhi University has announced a fee hike for first-year students in undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs starting the 2024-2025 academic session. The new fee structure, sanctioned by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh in June, will be effective from August.

The first-year BTech course fee, for example, has been increased by 3.70% from Rs 2.16 lakh to Rs 2.24 lakh. A senior official at the Faculty of Technology stated that the hike adheres to university guidelines and applies only to first-year students.

Several components, including tuition fees, welfare funds, development fees, and services charges, have been raised. Notably, Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) fees have been removed from certain courses. For foreign students, some fees have been reduced.

(With inputs from agencies.)