Eyeing autonomous status, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College has called an emergent meeting tomorrow to discuss modalities, even as the varsity's teachers association has called for a demonstration protesting the idea.
With the Central government announcing provisions for more autonomy for educational institutions across the country in the annual budget, Delhi University had earlier this month formed a committee for its colleges which are seeking autonomy or university status.
Prestigious colleges like SRCC, St Stephens', Ramjas, Hansraj and the ones run by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee had approached the university and HRD officials seeking greater autonomy and decision-making powers.
"In consultation with the Chairman of the GB, an emergent meeting has been called tomorrow to discuss the proposal for grant of autonomy to St Stephen's college and to take necessary consequent action," the agenda for the meeting read.
The Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) has called for a protest at the same time saying they are "opposed to dismemberment and privatisation of DU".
Unless the colleges get university status with degree awarding powers, granting them more autonomy will not necessarily mean that they will not be part of the university.
Besides imparting quality education, maintaining the student-faculty ratio and required infrastructure, the colleges are also required to gain A grade in NAAC accreditation for three consecutive times, in order to be eligible for the autonomous status.
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