Delhi Govt Proposes 25% Seat Quota for Local Students in Private Universities

The Delhi government has approved a bill to allow the establishment of private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation includes a mandatory 25% reservation of seats for students from Delhi. Additionally, merit-cum-means scholarships will be introduced to offer financial support to eligible local students. A strict regulatory framework will oversee the functioning of these new private institutions. The move is aimed at improving access to and quality of higher education for Delhi residents.