New Delhi, June 14 -- Delhi's Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has announced the introduction of a dedicated quota for orphan children in its academic programmes for the 2025-26 session, an official statement said.
The move, aimed at providing inclusive education, was approved by the university's Academic Council, and comes a year after it implemented a quota for single girl children, it said.
According to the proposal, an additional seat will be reserved in each university school and programme for orphan applicants. These students will also be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver under the university's Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scheme.
Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Vice Chancellor Mahesh Verm...