Varsity cracks down on corruption, committee to monitor admissions under sports quota

Persons left breathless after brisk walking needn't apply to Delhi University (DU) through the sports quota. That seems to be the message from the varsity; it has decided to set up a committee to scan admissions made under this category. The sports quota has acquired a dubious name over the years, with widespread allegations of corruption, prejudice and duplicity in the admission process.

The committee formed will prepare guidelines for admittance under the sports quota and colleges will have to adhere to them.

This will clip the wings of institutions, which exercise their 'discretionary powers' to admit students with recommendation letters under this quota. The committee will review admissions for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

S K Vij, dean (Students Welfare) said: "For years, there hve been complaints that the sports and extra-

QUOTA CONTROVERSY

In an RTI filed by a national-level football player in 2008, it was revealed how he was being denied admission under the sports quota by one of the top-most colleges in DU, instead favouring someone with lesser merit. A case in point is Abhishek Chandran, 18, who had applied for admission in the Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) through the sports quota. Eventually, three boys who made it to the final list opted out, yet Chandran was denied a seat. The college endorsed its act by saying that it is up to the college to identify which particular skill is required and not everyone will get through. The SRCC has five per cent seats for admissions under the sports quota. How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Noida girl's murderer arrested› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT