Delhi University: DU To Propose Removing Muslim Student Quota From MSc Course

Delhi University : Delhi University’s Cluster Innovation Center (CIC) has decided to end the reservation given to Muslims in the MSc course in Mathematics Education Programme. This course is offered jointly with Jamia Millia Islamia under the Meta University concept. The matter will be placed before the CIC Governing Body meeting today, December 30, reported the Indian Express. The MSc course in Mathematics Education Programme was introduced in 2013.

Admission to the MSc course in Mathematics Education Programme is done through CUET PG. A seat reservation policy is followed during admission. There are a total of 30 seats in this course. Of these, 12 seats are for the unreserved category, while six seats are for OBC-NCL, four for Muslim general, three for Economically Weaker Sections, two seats for SC and ST, and one seat each for Muslim OBC and Muslim women.

A senior DU official said religious reservation does not align with the university’s policies. The whole idea is that there should be no reservation based on religion in any course in the university, the report added.

The MSc in Mathematics Education programme falls under the Meta University concept. According to its official website, its primary objective is to bring together resources and experts from multiple institutions and create synergies. The CIC administratively manages the programme. Despite its inter-university nature, the CIC believes DU policies should be prioritised.

Meanwhile, Delhi University is planning to introduce a PhD programme in Hindu Studies from the 2025-26 academic session. The Governing Body of the Centre for Hindu Studies has recommended that the PhD programme be introduced in 2025-26. Initially, the Centre for Hindu Studies may offer 10 seats, including those under applicable reservation and supernumerary categories. The seats may increase in the future depending on the Centre’s infrastructure and academic requirements, the proposal states.

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