Delhi University faces criticism for unprecedented hike in PhD fees
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi University faces criticism for unprecedented hike in PhD fees

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Delhi University has reportedly hiked PhD courses' fees, resulting in a massive backlash from students and teachers. According to a report by ANI news agency, several teachers from Delhi University's Department of English said the varsity has increased the fee of the PhD programme from ₹1,932 to ₹23,968. "Delhi University's Department of English has increased the fees for its PhD programme from ₹1,932 to an unprecedented ₹23,968", various teachers claimed. Meanwhile, left affiliated student group --SFI Delhi University strongly condemned the hike in fees of the English department. In a post on Facebook, Assistant Professor of Physics at Miranda House, Abha Dev Habib said the Department of English of Delhi University has increased the fees for its PhD programme from ₹1932 to an unprecedented ₹23,968.

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