New Delhi: In order to make admission process in the University of Delhi (DU) easy and prompt, the university is planning to introduce online applications from the next session.

This step has been recommended by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). The varsity will discuss its pros and cons in a meeting of high-powered committee comprising representative of the university and principals across 16 colleges.

Most of the committee members feel that the move will result in more transparent admission process. Besides, it will become easier for outstation students to apply. The committee is expected to come up with final recommendations for reforms, by mid-January.

Students from areas like north-east face a tough time during admission process as they have to stay in Delhi for the entire month till the admissions are over. With the facility of online applications, they can visit the city only at the time of final admission.

A committee member informed that the consultation process is going on and all possible options are weighted for bringing realistic reforms. The idea is to turn admission process less cumbersome for students; they are considering the large number of colleges and number of courses on offer.

Few colleges, such as Lady Shri Ram (LSR) College, Hansraj College and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), have earlier also offered online admissions.