Delhi University to increase university development fee

Delhi University has come up with a decision to increase the annual university development fee charged by students after witnessing a reduction in capital grants by UGC.

Delhi University has decided to increase the annual university development fee charged by students in view of the reduction in capital grants by the UGC, as per the official authorities. After this, students will witness a steep hike in the fees for students. The university development fee (UDF) is a component of the annual fees charged by students.

According to the team, a university development fund committee has to consider the allocation of funds for various activities like the construction of new buildings and the procurement of laboratory equipment. Presently, the university is receiving only Rs 600 per student per year as a UDF contribution, which was implemented from the academic year 2012-13.