Deprivation point model to be reintroduced in JNU for PhD scholars

According to Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) intends to reinstate the deprivation point scheme, the most distinctive aspect of its admissions procedure, for PhD candidates.

The institution created a deprivation point model to aid in the admittance of students from underdeveloped areas, particularly women.

Under the direction of the previous vice chancellor of the institution, M. Jagadesh Kumar, it was abandoned a few years ago despite vocal criticism from several students.

Students and teachers have long been calling for the deprivation model to be reinstated.

Santishree said that the varsity is reintroducing the deprivation point model for “inclusivity and equity” on the campus. This will help the university to fill up reserved categories seats, especially for women.

“We are the only university in the country which gives these deprivation points and that is why we have become unique,” she said.