In Delhi University, 14 students from Seelampur slums get admissions

Posted by: 2016-07-08 03:46:02 ,
By Raj Kumar

Burning the midnight oil in Seelampur area as their parents pull rickshaws and wash utensils to make ends meet, 14 students have made it to Delhi University this year so far.
In the two cut-off lists announced so far, 14 students including 12 girls from Seelampur area have secured admission in various DU colleges.
?There were 78 students who appeared for Class 12 examination this year from the Seelampur slum area. Out of which, 12 students have scored above 80 per cent,? said Subodh Kumar Masih, Program Assistant, Asha Society.
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