Facing the Delhi University cut-offs

Each year, students from around the country apply to Delhi University (DU) colleges for admissions. Every year, the cut-offs keep rising. This year too, the 100 per cent cut-off rattled the students. First-year students give their opinion on the admission process in DU.

The cut-offs have shattered our dreams. I made a mistake in the OMR form by applying for B.Com. instead of B.Com. (Hons), and hence could not get my choice of course despite scoring 98 per cent. Marks scored in the Board examinations should not be the only yardstick for admissions.

There are several reasons why students do not score well. It isn't enough to just mug up and get marks. Having basic knowledge of the subject is important.

I thought I would score higher as I had worked hard through the year. There is a cut off for hostels too; with 95.6 per cent I was not able to get a hostel.

The method of assessment based on judging scores for PCM is unfair, when one's interest lies in Chemistry. If at all, all subjects should be considered for admission including English.

The cut-offs were really high this time. It's easy getting marks in CBSE the way marks are given, and randomly anyone can score good marks. As far as reservations are concerned, the number of seats should also be increased proportionally to accommodate students. The Class XII Board cannot solely be the basis for deciding the future of students. The assessment should be based on a combination of marks and an entrance exam.

Since maths and physics papers were tough in the CBSE exams, I was expecting the cut-off to be low. The 100 per cent cut-off was unbelievable. I had wanted to pursue maths (Hons) but could not make it. I got the B.Sc. programme only in the third cut-off list.

My parents asked me to do B.Sc. so that I could get enough time to prepare for the civil service exams.