Delhi University (DU) is set to begin admissions at Veer Savarkar College in Roshanpura, Najafgarh, from this academic session. This marks DU’s first major expansion in nearly three decades.
New College with State-of-the-Art Facilities
Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh announced the development during DU’s 92nd annual court meeting. Veer Savarkar College is strategically located just five minutes from DU’s West Campus and spans 18,816.56 square meters, built at a cost of ₹140 crore.
The college features:
24 Classrooms & 8 Tutorial Rooms
40 Faculty Rooms & Department Libraries
Conference Rooms & a Canteen
DU’s Expansion Plans: More Colleges & Campuses
To meet the growing demand for higher education, DU is also developing two new campuses: East Campus – Surajmal Vihar
West Campus – Dwarka Sector 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for these campuses on January 3, 2025. These expansions aim to reduce student pressure on existing colleges and improve access to DU’s academic resources.
DU Admissions & New Courses
For the 2024-25 academic session, DU received:
- 2,46,194 applications for 79 undergraduate programs across 69 colleges
- 1,72,18,187 course preferences submitted
- 70,422 students successfully admitted
DU is also introducing new academic programs, including:
MTech in Computer Science
BA (Hons) in Russian
DM in Geriatric Mental Health
DM in Pulmonary Medicine
MSc Psychiatry (Mental Health)
Skill-Based & Value-Added Courses Gain Popularity
DU students are increasingly opting for skill-enhancement and value-added courses.
- Top Skill-Enhancement Courses:
Personality Development & Communication – 38,642 students
Political Leadership & Communication – 36,193 students
Digital Marketing – 35,370 students
- Most Popular Value-Added Courses:
Digital Empowerment – 69,457 students
Financial Literacy – 54,401 students
Constitutional Values & The Art of Being Happy – 37,244 students
Major Investments in Faculty & Infrastructure
DU is strengthening its academic resources with:
4,784 new faculty appointments
7,423 faculty promotions
Additionally, DU is investing ₹1,838.41 crore in:
New academic buildings
Research facilities
Student amenities
With Veer Savarkar College opening admissions and new campuses under development, DU is set to expand its academic reach and provide better educational opportunities for students across Delhi.
