DUSU Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Over 1.5 Lakh Delhi University Students To Vote

DUSU Results: ABVP's Yash Dabas Leads In Early Trends For President's Post; NSUI Trails

PTI — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:18:15 +0530

New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) ABVP's Yash Dabas was leading in the early trends for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president's post on Saturday, followed by NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena, as counting of votes got underway at the university's North Campus.

The results will determine the composition of the DUSU central panel for the 2026-27 academic session, in a contest that has drawn keen interest as the RSS-affiliated ABVP, Congress-backed NSUI and the Left alliance of AISA-SFI vie for dominance in one of the country's most high-profile student union elections.

Last year, the ABVP won the posts of president, secretary and general secretary while NSUI secured only the vice-president's post.

After the first round of counting on Saturday, Dabas had secured 1,305 votes, while Meena was at 1,191 votes and Left alliance candidate Ananya Raturi had polled 288 votes.

A total of 3,270 votes were counted in the first round.

Only one round of counting has been completed so far, with the second round having just begun, officials said.

Counting of votes for the four central panel posts as well as college union representatives began at 8 am at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium, with anticipation running high over the fate of key outfits, especially in light of the recent student agitation over the paper leak issue.

Polling for the elections was held on Friday across several colleges.

A total of 1,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were deployed for the elections, of which 960 were used for polling and 40 kept in reserve, university officials said.

The EVMs were securely transported by police to the counting venue after polling concluded on Friday evening.

More than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi University, with restrictions imposed on key roads and heightened security around the counting centre.

Student welfare, campus facilities, hostel accommodation and safety were among the key issues raised during the campaign, particularly following the collapse of a five-storey PG building in Satya Niketan earlier this month, which left seven people dead, including students.

Delhi also saw a student agitation, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), in June-July over the issues of NEET paper leak and examination reforms.

Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while foot patrols, motorcycle teams and PCR vans are maintaining a visible presence across the campuses. Paramilitary personnel have also been deployed at key locations as part of the multi-layered security arrangements, an officer said.

The traffic curbs, announced in a university advisory, remained in force on Saturday until the declaration of results.

Police are coordinating with university authorities and college administrations on entry and exit points, student movement and other logistical arrangements for the counting process, officials said.

(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

Maharashtra TET Leak: Question Papers Smuggled Out In Shoe Insoles For Rs 8,000, Says Chargesheet

PTI — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:49:46 +0530

Thane, Sep 19 (PTI) Question papers for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) were smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles by two employees for a mere Rs 8,000, a nearly 3,500-page chargesheet filed by the Thane City police stated.

The chargesheet, submitted before a local court in Bhiwandi on Friday, names 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta, who was previously implicated in an Odisha paper leak, with 16 suspects already arrested and two key accomplices, Ashok Sav and Prakash Misal, remaining absconding as investigations continue.

A senior police official said that a supplementary chargesheet will be submitted as further investigation progresses.

The racket unravelled a day before the examination scheduled on June 28 after Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Pavan Bansod received a tip-off about three men attempting to sell exam papers to a Bhiwandi resident.

Police laid a trap using decoy personnel in the Kongaon area, detained the suspects, and seized four sets of question papers. Subsequent verification with Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) officials confirmed that the seized material matched the actual question paper.

The accused have been charged under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to cheating, criminal breach of trust, and criminal conspiracy, along with Maharashtra state laws on examination malpractices and unfair means.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case.

According to the chargesheet, the source of the leak was traced to Mahim Patran Pvt. Ltd., an Agra-based printing press tasked with printing the confidential TET examination materials.

Between June 15 and June 17, two employees and a former staffer of the press allegedly concealed folded question papers in their shoe insoles to bypass security guards, who frisked their clothes but neglected the footwear.

To maintain exam integrity, the state had prepared four separate sets across two TET papers so that one could be randomly selected on exam day. But the perpetrators managed to sneak out all four sets past the security safeguard.

The press workers were paid a mere Rs 8,000 each and promised land plots in Agra in exchange for stealing the exam materials, the chargesheet stated.

Police have identified Gupta, a former coaching class teacher, as the alleged mastermind of the interstate racket. He was previously implicated in another examination paper leak in Odisha, the official said.

In addition to money trails and technical logs, the police have cited the recovery of an original question paper from the Bihar residence of Gupta's relative as a key piece of physical evidence establishing the supply chain.

(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

School Assembly News Headlines Today September 19, Top National, International, Sports, Business News

Animesh Bhardwaj — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:59:51 +0530

School Assembly News Headlines: Kickstart your day with a brief round-up of major updates from India and around the world, followed by top sports stories and important education-related developments.

If you’re handling the news segment at your school assembly today, there’s no need to stress. We’ve curated a clean and organised list of key national, international, and sports headlines. These updates will help students stay aware of the latest happenings in the country, globally, and in the sporting arena.

National News

Mamata-Led TMC Submits New Name, Symbol Choices To EC ‘Under Strongest Protest’ After Interim Order

Eggs, Tomatoes Thrown At Ravneet Bittu's Convoy In Punjab; BJP Leader Alleges AAP Plot

DUSU Polls: NSUI Presidential Candidate Alleges Family Members Detained As Voting Underway

Urinal In Food Storage, Cockroaches, Flies: FDA Suspends Licence Of Mumbai's Iconic Olympia

'Vote Chori, Govt Chori, Now Party Chori': Rahul Gandhi Slams EC Over TMC Name, Symbol Order

DUSU Elections 2026: Delhi HC Bans Victory Processions, Issues Notices To 140 Candidates

Surendra Koli, Acquitted In 2006 Nithari Killings Cases, Dies By Suicide

Bengaluru CGST Superintendent Caught Taking Rs 8 Lakh Bribe, Mediator Also Held

HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft: India Set To Hand Over First Indigenous Trainer To Air Force

Passport Rules Changed: Children Under 15 To Get 5-Year Validity Or Until Age 18

Congress Back Mamata, Slams ECI Over TMC Symbol Freeze, Calls Move ‘Gift To Modi’

'Attacked By Dogs': How Delhi Teen's Gangrape-Murder Came To Light After Body Found In Field

TMC Symbol Row: Ritabrata Banerjee Faction Picks 3 New Names, Symbols For Bypolls

Nestle Baby Food Under FSSAI Scanner: 3 Cases Filed Over Ads, Biotin Content

TMC Name-Symbol Row: Mamata Faction Gets Football Player, Arup Roy Camp Gets Envelope

Amritsar ASI Shot Dead On Duty, Civilian Also Gunned Down Hours Earlier

Pvt school approval fraud case: Ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh appears before police for questioning

Bengal SIR: Over 37 Lakh Appeals Against Electoral Roll Changes Pending, EC Tells SC

IIT Graduate, Bank Manager Among 6 Held In Rs 1.12 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

International News

Trump Says Major Progress Made Towards US Army Base In Poland

Nigeria: At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody

Indian Man Dies On Malaysia Airlines Flight To Sydney After In-Flight Medical Emergency

UPI MDR: Govt To Monitor Daily From October 15 To Ensure Merchants Don’t Pass Fee To Consumers

US Green Card Rules Change From Sept 18: How New Public Charge Test Could Affect Indian H-1B Workers

UN Panel Flags Possible US War Crimes In Iran Strikes, Accuses Tehran Of Crimes Against Humanity

Islamabad Sealed Ahead Of Sept 27 PTI March; Army Trucks, Artillery Pieces Spotted

China Asks Iran To Rein In Houthis After Saudi Appeal Over Red Sea Offensive

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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times At US Rest Stop Days After Trump Admin's ‘Mr Singh’ Post

US Approves Possible $24.3 Billion Sale Of 48 F-35 Fighter Jets To Saudi Arabia

US Allows Iran At UNGA Despite War, Denies Visa To Palestinian President Abbas For 2nd Year; Here's Why

Business News

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Sports News

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Asian Games 2026: India Storm Into Semis After 8-Wicket Win Over Japan

Gautam Gambhir's Clear Message To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Entire Series On Bench

Abhishek Sharma Almost Predicted His Carnage, Pre-Match Speech Goes Viral

India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026: When Is The Much-Awaited Rivalry Fixture?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek's Sweet Bromance Wins Hearts During Trophy Celebration

Shreyas Iyer Invites Afghanistan Captain To India's Trophy Celebration After 3-0 Sweep

Mohammad Rizwan Betting, Match Fixing Row Takes Unexpected Turn Over 'Jummah Prayers'

Abhishek Sharma's Viral 'Om Namah Shivaya' Celebration After Fastest 100, Gambhir Reacts

Ishan Kishan's 'Bismillah' Reply To Afghanistan Players Catches Everyone Off-Guard

Mohammad Rizwan's Blunt Response To Pakistan Cyber Crime Agency After Gambling Accusation

CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Class 10, 12 Timetable Release Update, Check Latest Details

Animesh Bhardwaj — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:51:58 +0530

CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Students appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in 2027 are waiting for the official timetable. The board is expected to announce the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 soon. However, as of today, the official schedule for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations has not been released.

The CBSE's official examination circular page does not currently show the 2027 date sheet. Students and parents should therefore wait for the board's official announcement before making any changes to their examination preparation plans.

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For reference, CBSE released the tentative date sheet for the 2026 board examinations on September 24 last year, while the final schedule was issued on October 30. However, students should not assume that the same timeline will be followed for the 2027 examinations.

CBSE Date Sheet 2027: How To Check Timetable?

Step 1: Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.nic.in.

Step 2: Go to the latest examination section on the website.

Step 3: Look for the CBSE Time table 2027 link once it is made available.

Step 4: Click on the link and download the date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12.

Step 5: Check the subject-wise examination dates and plan preparation accordingly.

CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Sample Question Papers Available

Students do not need to wait for the date sheet before starting their preparation. CBSE has already made sample question papers and question-paper designs available through its academic website.

Students can use these resources along with the syllabus to practise for their board examinations. Starting preparation in advance can also help students understand the question format and organise their study schedule before the final timetable is announced.

CBSE Schedule 2027: LOC Submission Process Underway

The examination-related process for the 2026–27 academic session is already underway. CBSE has issued a prior intimation notice regarding the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

The ongoing LOC process indicates that preparations for the 2027 examination cycle are progressing. However, the official date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations has not yet been released.

Students and parents should continue to check official CBSE updates for the confirmed timetable and avoid relying on unverified schedules circulating online.

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CBSE Board Exam 2027: Details Students Should Check

After the official date sheet is announced, students should go through the timetable carefully instead of checking only the examination dates. The following details should be verified:

Subject-wise examination dates for Class 10

Subject-wise examination dates for Class 12

Examination timings

Reporting time at the examination centre

Gap between different examinations

Practical examination schedule, wherever applicable

Instructions issued along with the timetable

Details related to the Class 10 second board examination

Any revised or changed examination dates

Official PDF of the timetable

Students should download the date sheet from the official CBSE website and keep a copy for future reference. The board's official website should be treated as the source for the confirmed examination schedule.

NEET Reforms: Nandan Nilekani-Led Panel To Submit First Report By Month-End, Centre Tells SC

ABP Live Education — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:14:08 +0530

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the high-powered panel headed by Nandan Nilekani to recommend structural reforms in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has completed extensive consultations. The panel is expected to submit its first interim report by the end of September.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe that the panel had received all the suggestions and had also consulted members of the earlier committee headed by former ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan.

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Supreme Court Seeks Update On NEET Reform Measures

The Supreme Court directed the joint secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), who is assisting the Nilekani-led panel, to submit an affidavit detailing the steps taken so far.

The bench also stressed that the government should focus on creating a permanent institutional framework for conducting NEET.

“You must know that permanency of the entire system is key. There should be a permanent setup, permanent staff, permanent verticals. Very less deputation should be there. Only then a permanent structure will come up,” the bench told Mehta.

SC Judges To Visit Upgraded NTA Facility

Justice Narasimha said that he and Justice Aradhe would like to visit the newly upgraded facility of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to review the system.

The Education Department has informed the court that a new and upgraded system has been put in place at the agency.

Responding to the court, Mehta said, “Permanency of the structure has been ensured. However, human resources are partially ensured at the moment,”

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Centre Asked To Implement NEET Reform Recommendations

The latest hearing follows the Supreme Court's August 19 direction to the Centre to provide details of the measures taken to implement the recommendations of both the Radhakrishnan panel and the Nilekani committee.

The court had observed that reforms at the NTA need to be institutionalised.

The matter is being heard along with a batch of petitions, including one filed by advocate Tanvi Dubey on behalf of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA).

Contaminated Water, Not Mid-Day Meal, Made 27 Kota School Children Sick: Lab Report

PTI — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:54:07 +0530

Kota: Water samples collected from a government school here, where 27 children fell ill last month, have revealed severe bacterial contamination, officials said.

A report from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Regional Laboratory confirmed an alarmingly high coliform bacteria count of 2,400 MPN/100 ml in water stored in clay pots and nearby tubewells supplying the school.

Experts emphasised that safe drinking water must contain 0 MPN coliform.

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The absence of residual chlorine rendered the water entirely untreated, unfit for consumption or domestic use, and comparable to sewage water, they said.

The Government Upper Primary School in Puniya Devari Basti, which has 130 students enrolled, is located in the Ladpura constituency.

At least 27 students had fallen ill here on August 24, initially suspected to be due to the mid-day meal. Official reports have now confirmed the illnesses were caused by contaminated groundwater, likely exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall, rather than the food.

PHED Executive Engineer Jeevandar Rathore said intensive chlorination was carried out for two to three hours across the affected tubewells immediately after the test results.

The school administration has been directed to stop using the non-potable tubewell water.

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Deputy Director of the Education Department Rupesh Kumar Singh said the matter was taken into immediate cognisance.

The school has arranged temporary drinking water through campers. For a permanent solution, the PHED is coordinating with Jal Jeevan Mission contractors to lay a new pipeline connection for the school.

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches 6-Month Certificate Course In Primary Teacher Education

ABP Live Education — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:49:06 +0530

New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi launched the six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) in New Delhi on September 16. The programme has been introduced for in-service primary school teachers who hold a B.Ed. degree and is aimed at providing them with the certification required to teach at the primary level.

The Bridge Course will be implemented through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). It is designed to help teachers strengthen their professional skills and competencies for teaching learners in Classes I to V.

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Bridge Course To Focus On Primary-Level Teaching Skills

The programme has been structured to provide training in teaching practices that are child-centred, inclusive, and development-appropriate. It aims to strengthen the quality of education at the foundational and primary stages by helping teachers develop the required pedagogical skills.

The course has been designed according to the framework of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). It will include academic learning, at least 10 days of online contact classes, and at least 20 days of school-based experience.

According to the Ministry of Education, the programme will also help teachers respond to the diverse learning needs of young children. It consists of six theory courses along with a school-based practicum, allowing teachers to connect academic learning with classroom practice.

Who Can Take The Primary Teacher Education Course?

The Bridge Course has been designed for in-service primary school teachers who were appointed between 28 June 2018 and 11 August 2023 to teach Classes I to V with a B.Ed. degree.

The course follows the Supreme Court of India’s judgement dated 08.04.2024 in Civil Appeal No. 5068 of 2023, titled Devesh Sharma Vs. Union of India and Ors. The judgement empowered NCTE to devise a bridge course for appointees who were appointed as primary teachers but did not have a D.El.Ed qualification.

The programme is specifically intended for teachers whose appointments are protected under the NCTE Gazette Notification F. No. NCTE-Reg. 012/2018 dated 28th June 2018.

How To Apply For The Bridge Course

Step 1: Visit the official NIOS Bridge Course portal: bridge.nios.ac.in

Step 2: Register for the Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education.

Step 3: Upload the required documents through the online portal.

Step 4: Check the status of your admission through the designated dashboard.

Step 5: Access the course material, including self-learning material, in digital format.

Step 6: Use the supplementary online resources provided as part of the course, including audio/video content and interactive learning materials.

Step 7: Complete the course through the prescribed learning and practical components, including contact programmes and school-based practicum.

NOTE: The programme is designed to help primary teachers develop the skills, attitudes and reflective capacities needed to support quality education and lifelong learning for children.

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Course To Include Theory And School-Based Practicum

The programme combines theoretical and practical components based on foundational learning principles. The medium of instruction will be Hindi and English. However, teachers will be permitted to write the Public Examination (Theory) in any of the 22 scheduled languages listed in the Eighth Schedule.

The course will be offered through an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of instruction. It will include contact programmes and school-based practicum covering practice teaching, reflective journals, and portfolios.

Teachers will also have access to video tutorials, e-learning materials, and digital platforms as part of the programme. These components are intended to allow in-service teachers to engage with the course while continuing their professional responsibilities.

(With ANI Inputs)

Delhi: School In Mayur Vihar Gets Bomb Threat Call, Security Search Underway

Balram Pandey — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:27:31 +0530

New Delhi: The Balram Public School in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 received a bomb threat call on Friday morning, triggering a security response, the Delhi Fire Service said.

According to Delhi Fire Service officials, the call reporting the bomb threat was received at around 8:40 am, following which police and emergency response teams were alerted.

Security checks are currently underway at the school premises. Further details are awaited.

Several Delhi Schools Received Threats Earlier This Week

Earlier this week, several schools in Delhi, including The British School, Sardar Patel School, Springdales School and Air Force Bal Bharati School, reportedly received bomb threats.

Delhi Police teams reached the schools to investigate the matter. Further details are awaited.

SC Directs Tamil Nadu To Identify Land For Navodaya Schools Within 3 Months

Animesh Bhardwaj — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:39 +0530

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has given the Tamil Nadu government three months to identify suitable land for establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the State. The direction came after the State sought the recall of the Court’s December 2025 order, but the bench declined to entertain that request.

A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna directed Tamil Nadu to proceed with its earlier obligation to identify land for the proposed schools. The latest order concerns the identification of sites and does not itself amount to an immediate direction to acquire land.

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SC Directs Tamil Nadu To Identify Land For Navodaya Schools

The matter reached the Supreme Court after Tamil Nadu filed an application seeking recall of the December 2025 direction. The Court, however, maintained its earlier position and asked the State to comply with the direction on identifying land.

The case relates to a long-running dispute over the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Tamil Nadu. The schools are residential and co-educational institutions functioning under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organisation under the Union Education Ministry

The Central government describes the Navodaya scheme as an initiative aimed at providing quality modern education to talented children, particularly those from rural areas, regardless of their socio-economic background.

Navodaya Schools Case: What Is The Issue?

The dispute dates back to a petition filed by Kumari Maha Sabha before the Madras High Court seeking the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Tamil Nadu.

In September 2017, the Madras High Court directed the State to establish Navodaya schools in all districts. It also considered objections raised by Tamil Nadu regarding the schools' language policy and held that establishing the institutions would not conflict with the State's Tamil language law.

The High Court further directed the State to identify suitable land and take steps towards setting up the schools.

Tamil Nadu subsequently challenged the High Court's order before the Supreme Court in 2017, following which the apex court stayed the High Court's directions. The matter remained pending and returned for consideration in December 2025.

Language Issue Also Featured In The Case

Language policy has been one of the issues surrounding the proposed Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu.

Advocates G Priyadarshini and Rahul Shyam Bhandari, appearing for Kumari Maha Sabha, argued that Tamil Nadu could not deny students access to free education through Navodaya schools.

Counsel for the petitioners seeking establishment of Navodaya schools told ANI that there is a State mandate requiring Tamil language to be taught in every school.

Tamil Nadu has opposed the petitioners’ plea, contending that Tamil would not be taught in Navodaya schools and only Hindi would be taught.

The Supreme Court did not enter into the language debate during Thursday's proceedings. The issue had previously come up during the December 2025 hearing. The Court has urged the Centre and Tamil Nadu to continue discussions to resolve differences concerning the proposed schools.

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What Happened During The December 2025 Hearing?

The issue was considered by the Supreme Court again in December 2025 after the petitioners sought directions for establishing Navodaya Vidyalayas in Tamil Nadu.

At the time, the Court encouraged Tamil Nadu to discuss the establishment of the schools with the Central government. It also observed that the proposal should be considered as an opportunity for students rather than as an imposition on the State.

The latest proceedings have retained the focus on identifying suitable land while discussions between the Centre and State continue.

The petitioners have maintained that students in Tamil Nadu should also be able to access the education offered through Navodaya Vidyalayas.

With the latest direction, Tamil Nadu has three months to identify land for establishing the schools, while the broader issues surrounding their implementation continue to be discussed between the State and Centre.

DUSU Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Over 1.5 Lakh Delhi University Students To Vote

Animesh Bhardwaj — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:03:51 +0530

DUSU Elections 2026: Voting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Election 2026 began on September 18, with more than 1.5 lakh eligible students set to participate in the election process. Polling started at 8:30 am and is being conducted in two shifts to accommodate students from morning and evening colleges.

The Delhi University administration has made arrangements across campuses and surrounding areas, with 158 polling booths and 12 control rooms set up for the election. More than 1,100 electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being used, comprising 830 ballot units and 281 control units. A total of 1,51,842 students are eligible to vote this year.

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DUSU Election 2026: Voting Timings

Students enrolled in morning colleges can cast their votes between 8:30 am and 1 pm. For students of evening colleges, polling will take place from 3 pm to 7:30 pm.

The two-shift system has been arranged to allow eligible students from different college schedules to participate in the polling process. The DUSU's official election information also lists the same morning and evening voting windows for polling day.

DUSU Election 2026: Candidates In Fray

Candidates from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), National Students' Union of India (NSUI), and the AISA-SFI alliance are contesting the four central DUSU posts.

ABVP has fielded Yash Dabas for president, Eeshu Maurya for vice-president, Riya Chhabri for secretary and Lakshyaraj Singh for joint secretary.

NSUI has nominated Vijay Shankar Meena for president, Veer Chatrath for vice-president, Namrata Chaudhary for secretary and Gopal Chaudhary for joint secretary.

The AISA-SFI alliance has fielded Ananya Raturi for president, Akshat Shikhar for vice-president, Stanzin Deskhyong for secretary and B. Parijat for joint secretary.

The final candidate list for the election was also issued through Delhi University-related notices ahead of polling.

DUSU Election 2026: Security Arrangements

Security has been strengthened across Delhi University's campuses for polling day. The Delhi Police has deployed quick reaction teams, riot-control vehicles, and other special vehicles as part of the arrangements.

Recent reporting said more than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across the North and South campuses for the election.

Traffic restrictions are also in place on major roads around North Campus. According to the information provided for the election, movement on roads including Mall Road and Chhatra Marg, as well as roads near the Faculty of Arts, will be restricted on September 18 and 19.

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DUSU Election 2026: What Happens Next?

After polling concludes, the votes are scheduled to be counted on September 19. The DUSU's official election information states that counting takes place at a designated central venue, followed by official result declaration after validation.

Students taking part in the election are advised to follow the university's polling instructions and carry the required identification documents to their respective polling centres.