**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1300, answered on July 28, 2025, the Ministry of Education addressed the establishment of new colleges/institutes within Delhi University. In 2024, Delhi University received 246,194 applications for undergraduate admissions, with 70,422 students admitted. The University, an autonomous organization governed by the Delhi University Act of 1922, operates across Delhi through associated institutions, including the Delhi University Western Campus at Dwarka, the Delhi University Eastern Campus at Surjmal Vihar, and Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh. The response was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Education: The Indian government ministry responsible for education.
Department of Higher Education: A department within the Ministry of Education, responsible for higher education.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri: Member of Parliament who posed the question regarding the establishment of new colleges in Delhi University.
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar: Minister of State in the Ministry of Education who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
University of Delhi: A central university located in Delhi, India.
Delhi University Act, 1922: The act of parliament under which University of Delhi was established.
Delhi: The National Capital Territory of Delhi where Delhi University and its associated institutions are located.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1300
ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
Establishment of new College/Institute in Delhi University
†1300. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the average number of applications received/seeking admission in University of Delhi and the
number of students deprived of admission;
(b) whether the Government proposes to open new colleges under Delhi University in Delhi; and
(c) if so, the number of colleges proposed to be opened along with the locations where these
colleges are likely to be opened?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)
(a) to (c): University of Delhi is a statutory autonomous organization established under an Act of
Parliament and governed by the Delhi University Act, 1922 and the Statutes and the Ordinances
made thereunder. In the year 2024 a total of 246194 applications were received for undergraduate
admission out of which 70422 students were admitted. The University is spread across entire
region of Delhi with its large number of associated institutions including recent campuses/colleges
such as Delhi University Western Campus at Dwarka; Delhi University Eastern Campus at
Surjmal Vihar and Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh.
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