Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Delhi University Debates Dropping Pakistan, China, Islam Courses
Delhi University is changing some courses in its Political Science program.
They are removing papers on Pakistan, China, Islam, and political violence.
Some people think this will make the program focus more on India.
Others worry it will limit what students learn.
The committee is working to revise the syllabus with a more India-focused view and the next meeting is planned for July.
DU panel dropped several postgraduate Political Science papers.
Papers include 'Pakistan and the World' and 'Islam and International Relations'.
The committee aims to revise the syllabus with an India-centric approach.
Faculty members express concerns over ideological interference.
The next syllabus meeting is scheduled for July 1.
- Who
- A Delhi University panel.
- What
- DU panel dropped postgraduate Political Science papers.
- When
- The committee has directed the department to revise and resubmit the syllabus by July 1.
- Where
- Delhi University.
- Why
- To remove content that glorifies countries like Pakistan and China or focuses "disproportionately" on Islam.
Faculty Concerns
Committee's Stance
Ideological Interference
Faculty Concerns
Fear ideological interference and erosion of academic freedom.
Committee's Stance
Aim for an India-centric curriculum.
Geopolitical Perspective
Faculty Concerns
Narrow world-view and limited understanding of geopolitics.
Committee's Stance
Focusing on India-centric studies.
- Event
- DU Syllabus Review
- Papers Dropped
- Pakistan and the World, China’s Role in the Contemporary World, Islam and International Relations, Religious Nationalism and Political Violence
- Committee
- Standing Committee on Academic Matters
- Next Meeting
- July 1
Sources
DU's move to drop papers on Pak, China, Islam sparks row
DU May Drop Papers on Pakistan, China, Islam From Political Science; Sparks Row
Delhi University Syllabus Panel Recommends Dropping MA Political Science Courses On Pakistan, China, & Islam; Teachers Object
DU panel’s decision to drop proposed PG papers on Islam, Pakistan, China sparks row
