DU Hikes Fee for Second Time in Six Months; Colleges Worry
Sugandha Jha | 18 January 2026 | The Times of India
Delhi University has increased the fees for institution-level facilities from the 2026-27 academic session, marking the second hike in the past six months and continuing a steady upward trend in its share of the consolidated student fee.
With the latest revision, DU's total share in the combined fee has risen to Rs 4,100, up from Rs 3,500 fixed last July — a hike of over 17% in six months. This is significantly higher than the university's stated policy of limiting annual fee increases to around 10% to offset inflation…