Archive · 12 Dec 2025
DU Renames Hall, Announces Convocation
Delhi University has decided to rename a big hall in the Arts Faculty to 'Vande Mataram Hall'.
This hall is being fixed up and the university says they chose this name because it's been 150 years since Vande Mataram was written.
Some people think this is because of a big argument in the government about whether everyone should sing Vande Mataram, but the university says it's not.
They also said that the Vice President of India will be the special guest at their big graduation ceremony next year on February 28.
The university is also making new places for students to stay and learn more about the Odia language and culture.
Delhi University's Arts Faculty convention hall renamed 'Vande Mataram Hall' to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan confirmed as chief guest for the 102nd convocation on February 28, 2026.
University administration denies any political motivation behind the renaming, stating it's coincidental with parliamentary debates.
Executive Council approves the establishment of a Centre for Odia Studies and a new girls' hostel.
University's revised budget for 2025-26 reduced to Rs 1,312.33 crore, with Rs 1,651.42 crore allocated for 2026-27.
- Who
- Delhi University, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan
- What
- Renaming of convention hall and convocation announcement
- When
- February 28, 2026 (convocation), December 12, 2025 (renaming decision)
- Where
- Delhi University
- Why
- To honor Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary and celebrate academic achievements
Political Opposition
University Administration
Motivation for Renaming
Political Opposition
The renaming is seen as politically motivated, linked to the ongoing debate over making Vande Mataram compulsory.
University Administration
The university administration states the renaming is coincidental, marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and has nothing to do with political debates.
- Event
- Renaming of Arts Faculty convention hall
- New Name
- Vande Mataram Hall
- Chief Guest for Convocation
- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan
- Convocation Date
- February 28, 2026
- New Centre
- Centre for Odia Studies
- Budget Reduction
- Rs 1,312.33 crore for 2025-26
- New Budget
- Rs 1,651.42 crore for 2026-27
- Broadcasting Studio Cost
- Rs 23,208,537
Sources
DU convocation to be held on Feb 28, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan invited as chief guest
DU names Arts Faculty convention hall after national song, admin dismisses links to political row over ‘Vande Matram’
DU hall to be renamed ‘Vande Mataram’; EC greenlights Centre for Odia Studies
