Amid anxiety over race for admission to top Delhi University colleges and courses of their choice, some admission seekers are looking forward to studying at DU colleges with excitement. They feel the environment is diverse and student-friendly. Some also feel that it is the perfect place to study given the world class faculties.
According to QS World University Rankings 2012, Delhi University's English Department is one of the best in the world. It ranks among the top hundred along with other reputed educational institutions like St Andrew's University, Pennsylvania State University or University of Sussex and is considered better than several other universities, including Nottingham University, Purdue University and University of liverpool.
"Though I am hoping to get admission in a north campus college, in case I do not, I would be content in studying in any other college of Delhi University," said Himani Kapoor from Chandigarh. Economics and Commerce are other courses, which not only attract students across the country, but from abroad as well. Apart from neighbouring countries Nepal, Afghanistan, Tibet, Sri lanka and China, a large number of students from Vietnam, Thailand, Mauritius, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, France, Germany, Canada and even United States apply to Delhi University, under the category of foreign students for various graduate and post graduate courses.
Ayushi Sarkar from KIIT International School, who secured a 93.5 per cent in her board exams said, "The interesting thing about Delhi University is its exposure. It gives the students an opportunity to excel. I can fully harness my potential here. From here I can take my life wherever I want, be it in the field of sports or education. It is always an honour studying in DU." Apart from its influential academic environment, the university also draws students for its best dramatics clubs and societies.
Neha Verma, an aspirant from Uttar Pradesh, who wants to pursue Economic Honours said, "I would like to hone my debating and acting skills too. As per what I have heard from my seniors, the colleges provide ample opportunities throughout the year to display hidden talents. I am so excited that I am soon going to be part of one of the top universities of the country.