Delhi University

Delhi, India

Delhi University is a public university in Delhi, India, offering a variety of undergraduate programs and courses across multiple disciplines, focusing on providing quality education and fostering research.

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-11.08

0.09% July 19

Latest Event

Delhi University Censors Academic Freedom with Denied Travel Leave

Delhi University denied Professor Apoorvanand Jha permission to travel abroad for an academic seminar unless his paper was vetted by the Union Ministry of Education, raising alarms over the institution's autonomy and academic freedom.

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Latest Events

APR

24

2025

Delhi University Censors Academic Freedom with Denied Travel Leave
-39.06

Delhi University denied Professor Apoorvanand Jha permission to travel abroad for an academic seminar unless his paper was vetted by the Union Ministry of Education, raising alarms over the institution's autonomy and academic freedom.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

June 17

The university’s action of requiring ministerial vetting before allowing academic travel represents compliance with governmental censorship measures. This decision undermines institutional autonomy and academic freedom, aligning the public institution with authoritarian practices that restrict dissent and debate.

Plummeting Academic Freedom and Autonomy in Modi's India
APR

24

2025

Delhi University Campus Crackdown on Student Activism
-73.24

Delhi University suspended eight students and debarred two following a protest against the ban on screening a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The violent suppression, including assaults by campus guards and police, reflects an authoritarian response to dissent on campus.
-75

Public and Political Behavior

June 17

Delhi University's decision to suspend and debar protesting students, coupled with reports of violent actions by campus security, demonstrates an authoritarian approach that suppresses free expression and dissent. This approach undermines democratic principles and academic freedom, aligning with fascist or authoritarian practices.

Campus Pe Crackdown: The assault on student activism in India
JUN

01

2023

Delhi University Reverses Privatization Clause in Vision Document
48.46

Following objections raised during a June Executive Council meeting, Delhi University revised its 2022-47 strategic vision document by removing a clause that advocated cutting government funding. The change reflects concerns over privatization and fee hikes, reaffirming the institution's commitment to maintaining government financial support and sustaining its public education mandate.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

June 17

The decision to remove the clause signaling a move away from privatisation represents a clear stance in favor of maintaining public funding for higher education. This decision supports democratic values and public accountability, countering pressures towards corporate-style privatization that can undermine equitable access to education. It is evaluated under the 'Public and Political Behavior' category due to its significant political and public policy implications.

Delhi University removes clause on cutting govt funding
FEB

12

2023

Delhi University Upholds Academic Freedom Amid Censorship Assault
62.71

Delhi University maintained its academic curriculum by including controversial texts despite an attack by Hindu nationalist student group ABVP on its history department staff, reflecting the institution's commitment to academic freedom and resistance to censorship.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 17

Delhi University’s decision to include academically rigorous and challenging texts, despite threats and violent backlash from extremist groups, underscores its commitment to academic freedom and resistance to authoritarian censorship. This stance supports democratic and progressive values by protecting free inquiry in academia.

Censorship in the Hindu Nationalist’s India
JAN

01

2023

Delhi University Syllabus Censorship and Suppression of Dissent
-54.25

Delhi University’s academic council, influenced by post-NEP 2020 policies, has removed works by Dalit authors and other progressive texts from its courses, reflecting attempts to suppress dissent and align academic content with majoritarian ideologies.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

June 17

The decision to modify the syllabus by eliminating texts by marginalized authors and politically sensitive topics reflects a move towards curtailing academic freedom and dissent, aligning with authoritarian practices. This suppression undermines the university's traditional role as a space for critical thought and resistance.

Once bastions of dissent, Indian universities now face a suffocating environment of surveillance and censorship