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Delhi Cabinet Clears Private Universities Bill 2026; Proposes 25% Seat Quota For Local Students
24htopnews | August 8, 2026 4:09 PM CST

Delhi Cabinet has approved the draft Private Universities Bill 2026, proposing 25% seats in every course for Delhi students. The bill also provides merit-cum-means scholarships and a regulatory framework for private universities.

The Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the draft Delhi Private Universities Bill, paving the way for the establishment of private universities in the National Capital Territory (NCT). The bill will now be introduced in the Delhi Legislative Assembly for consideration and passage.

The proposed law aims to create a transparent regulatory framework for private universities and expand access to quality higher education, research, innovation and industry-academia collaboration in Delhi.

25% seats for Delhi students

A key provision of the draft Bill is the proposal to reserve 25% of seats in every course for Delhi students as per the Times of India report. Admissions to these seats will follow the Delhi government's existing quota policy.


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