Archive · 3 Aug 2025
DU's Extended College Hours Sparks Faculty, Student Concerns
Delhi University wants colleges to stay open from 8 am to 8 pm to fit in new classes.
Teachers and students are worried!
They think it's not safe for students and teachers to travel late.
They also don't think the university has planned things well.
Teachers feel they were told about the changes too late.
They are concerned about how it will affect evening colleges and also that some teachers might be treated unfairly.
Everyone is trying to figure out if the new system will work.
Delhi University (DU) is facing criticism for its plan to implement 12-hour shifts at colleges.
The extended hours, from 8 am to 8 pm, are part of the new fourth-year undergraduate program (FYUP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Faculty unions express concerns about the lack of preparedness, safety, and impact on evening colleges.
Teachers are worried about the short notice and the potential need to rely on guest faculty.
Safety of students and staff, especially during travel, is a significant concern.
- Who
- Delhi University administrators, faculty, and students.
- What
- Delhi University is implementing 12-hour shifts at colleges as part of the new FYUP under NEP 2020.
- When
- The new shifts are scheduled to start with the new academic session.
- Where
- Delhi University (DU) campuses.
- Why
- To accommodate additional academic requirements for the new fourth-year undergraduate program.
Faculty/Student Concerns
DU Administration
Safety
Faculty/Student Concerns
Unsafe travel conditions for students and staff due to late hours.
DU Administration
DU administration believes extended hours are necessary to accommodate the new curriculum.
Preparedness
Faculty/Student Concerns
Lack of preparation for the new program, including insufficient time for teachers to prepare.
DU Administration
DU administration is pushing forward with the implementation to fulfill the requirements of NEP.
Evening Colleges
Faculty/Student Concerns
Potential impact on evening colleges and the risk of their dismantling.
DU Administration
DU administration has not yet clarified the impact on evening colleges.
- Policy
- FYUP under NEP 2020
- Shift Hours
- 8 am to 8 pm
- Implementation Date
- Start of new academic session
- Primary Concern
- Safety
- Stakeholders
- DU Faculty and Students