Photos: Tough competition this year as ECA applicants vie for DU seats
Delhi University is all set to open for the 2018-19 admission season with the declaration of cut off marks just around the corner. According to a university official, over 17,000 students have applied for around 900 seats available under the extra-curricular activity (ECA) category which comes with a relaxation of up to 15% for successful candidates with aptitude in various activities. The preliminary trials which began on June 14 will continue till June 21. The final rounds are slated to be held from June 25.
Updated on: Jun 15, 2018 12:18 PM IST
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Asna, a student seeking admission in Delhi University (DU) seen during dance trials under the extracurricular activities (ECA) quota at Mata Sundri College for Women. As DU gears for the 2018-19 admission season with cut off declarations around the corner, competition is expected to be high with 17,000 applications received in the ECA category. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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An applicant waits for her turn during the dance trials. Under DU’s ECA quota, students who have talents under 11 fields such as choreography, dance, digital media and photography, sketching and painting undergo trials conducted by experts –the results of which determine eligibility for the seats sanctioned under this category. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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A detail view of a ghunghroo worn by a student during her trials. Delhi University reserves 5% seats for undergraduate students under the ECA category. Here, cut offs are relaxed by up to 15%. Qualifying means students must sign an undertaking stating that they will use their skills for the college and university during the entire three-year period. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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Asna performs during the Indian classical and folk dance trials. The selection of the students is based on their performance in the preliminary and final rounds. While the prelims began on June 14 and will continue till June 21, the final rounds as declared by the university on its website will be held from June 25. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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Aaronal waits for his turn during the trials. The highest number of applicants seeking admission under ECA quota this year is for the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Only 15 colleges however, have posted requirements for NCC cadets this admission cycle. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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Akansha, a student seeking admission in Delhi University listens to music as she waits her turn during the preliminary rounds. Close on the heels of NCC, are the dance and debate categories that have drawn a large number of applications. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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According to a university official, the students are competing for around 900 seats available this year. However, competition will be restricted between applicants also vying for a seat under the same activity. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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Anjali performs during her dance trials. A total of 3,019 students have applied for an ECA seat based on their performance in the NCC and 2,495 students have applied for it through dance. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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Of those who have applied under the dance category, 1,732 students have chosen Indian dance forms --both classical and folk. However, only 50 colleges have said they have seats available for those who excel in Indian dance. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)
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