(a) whether Delhi University is mulling over recommendations of updating its affiliation:
(b) if so, the details thereof:
(c) whether Delhi University has increased its affiliation fee:
(d) if so;the details thereof; and
(e) the number of colleges granted affiliation by Delhi University during the last three years and likely to be given during 2005?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to d): According to the information furnished by the University of Delhi, a Committee constituted
by the University for Ehe purpose has recommended procedural guidelines tor grant of affiliation to
the colleges`institutions under the relevant provisions
of the Act Statutes and the Ordinances of the University. The Committee lias also recommended levy
of one-time recognition tee and the annual affiliation fee from the institutions seeking affiliation
to the University ranging from Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs.1O.OO lakh depending upon the level of courses to be
offered by such institutions-The recommendations of she Committee have, however, not yet been accepted
by the competent authorities of the University.
(e): In view of the enormous size of the University and the need to maintain standards o£
college education, the affiliation by the University of Delhi is granted very sparingly.
During the last three years, only two institutions have been granted affiliation and it is not
possible to indicate the number of colleges likely to be granted affiliation during the
current Year.