Archive · 21 Jun 2025
DU Admits Error in Admission Form, Cites Oversight
Delhi University made a mistake on its admission form.
The form listed "Muslim" as a language choice and forgot to include Urdu.
People noticed and complained.
The university said it was an accident and apologized.
They are using the CUET scores for admission, and students will fill out forms with their details.
Delhi University (DU) acknowledged an error in its undergraduate admission form.
The form listed "Muslim" as a mother tongue option, causing controversy.
Urdu, a recognized language, was also omitted from the options.
DU attributed the issue to an "unintentional oversight".
Admissions will be based on CUET-UG 2025 scores.
- Who
- Delhi University and prospective undergraduate students.
- What
- An error in Delhi University's admission form regarding mother tongue selection.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but related to the launch of the application process for undergraduate admissions based on CUET-UG 2025 scores.
- Where
- Delhi University (DU) admission portal.
- Why
- An unintentional oversight during the creation of the application form.
Concerned Parties
Delhi University
Admission Form Errors
Concerned Parties
Express concern over the incorrect listing of "Muslim" as a mother tongue and the omission of Urdu.
Delhi University
Delhi University acknowledged the error and attributed it to an oversight, urging against attributing ulterior motives.
- Issue
- Incorrect mother tongue option ("Muslim") and omission of Urdu
- University Response
- Acknowledged error, termed it an "unintentional oversight" and apologized.
- Admission Basis
- CUET-UG 2025 scores
- Correction Made
- Yes, following intervention by AISA.
