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Delhi Plans Taller Campuses, Residential Schools and Private Universities

Delhi is planning new rules for schools and universities.

The rules could allow private universities to open in the city.

International institutions could also create campuses or smaller off-campus centres.

One-fourth of seats at private universities would be set aside for Delhi students.

Schools could become taller because some height limits would be removed.

Residential schools would also be allowed for the first time under the new master plan.

Schools could host coaching and vocational classes after regular hours.

The government says these changes would use Delhi’s limited land better and keep education businesses in the city.

Key facts

Private universities Bill: A proposed Delhi law to establish and incorporate private universities; it had received Cabinet approval but was not discussed during the Assembly monsoon session.
Delhi student quota: One-fourth of seats in all proposed private universities would be reserved for Delhi students.
Residential schools: MPD-2047 permits residential schools to operate in Delhi for the first time.
School FAR: For schools up to Class XII, the permitted Floor Area Ratio would rise to 180 from 150 under MPD-2021.
Narela education hub: The planned education hub would cover 340 acres, compared with 160 acres previously proposed.
Institutional border area: About 150 square kilometres along Delhi’s border would be designated as an institutional area under the Low Density Area category.
After-hours facilities: Schools may host coaching and vocational centres after school hours.

indianexpress.com · 1 week ago