DU's Ramanujan College suspends student till Feb 1 over concert cash offers
By TUF News Desk · Published 12 November 2026 · 3 min read
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Delhi University’s Ramanujan College has suspended a fifth-semester BA (Hons) Hindi student until February 1, 2027, after complaints that he offered female freshers money and concert tickets to travel with men to a singer’s show in Ahmedabad.
The suspension order, dated November 6, followed a probe by the college’s Proctorial Committee, which examined the complaint, the student’s explanation and the findings of a preliminary inquiry. The student is barred from regular academic and extracurricular activities during the suspension, though he can still appear for scheduled university examinations. He has also been asked to submit a written undertaking that the conduct will not be repeated.
What the student is accused of
The complaints say the student approached first-year women students with offers of cash, travel, gifts and access to singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert in Ahmedabad, in return for accompanying men to the show. Reports described the men as non-resident Indians. India TV reported that the alleged offers ranged from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000.
The controversy spread after screenshots of purported WhatsApp conversations began circulating online. The messages have not been independently verified, and their full context is still unclear. An India Today video report on November 12 brought the story fresh attention on campus and beyond.
The row between student groups
The suspension has turned into a public row between the two main campus student organisations. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has demanded a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation, with strict action if the allegations are established. It shared a document dated August 28 which it says shows the student was vice president of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) unit in Ramanujan College, and questioned the NSUI’s stance on women’s safety.
The NSUI has condemned the alleged conduct, but says the student had already been suspended from the organisation during the Delhi University Students’ Union elections for indiscipline and anti-organisational activities. It says he had no association with the NSUI when the controversy emerged, and has called for an impartial inquiry.
What happens next
The allegations against the student remain unproven. The suspension notice warns that any repeat of such conduct, or involvement in another serious disciplinary offence, could invite stricter action, including termination, after due process. For now, the matter rests on the outcome of the college’s investigation, and the suspension runs until February 1, 2027.
Students who face similar approaches on campus can report them to their college proctor or to the university. Delhi University’s official website, du.ac.in, carries the university’s contact details and grievance channels.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the Ramanujan College student suspended?
Ramanujan College suspended a fifth-semester BA (Hons) Hindi student until February 1, 2027, after complaints that he offered female freshers money, travel, gifts and concert tickets to travel to a Diljit Dosanjh concert in Ahmedabad.
Can the suspended student still appear for his exams?
Yes. The suspension order bars him from regular academic and extracurricular activities, but he is allowed to appear for scheduled university examinations and visit the college for pending assessments with the proctor’s permission.
Are the allegations against the student proven?
No. The allegations rest on purported WhatsApp screenshots circulating online, and their authenticity and full context have not been independently established. The matter rests on the outcome of the college’s investigation.
What have the student organisations said about the case?
The ABVP has demanded a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation. The NSUI has condemned the alleged conduct and says the student had already been suspended from the organisation during the Delhi University Students’ Union elections.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the Ramanujan College student suspended?
Ramanujan College suspended a fifth-semester BA (Hons) Hindi student until February 1, 2027, after complaints that he offered female freshers money, travel, gifts and concert tickets to travel to a Diljit Dosanjh concert in Ahmedabad.
Can the suspended student still appear for his exams?
Yes. The suspension order bars him from regular academic and extracurricular activities, but he is allowed to appear for scheduled university examinations and visit the college for pending assessments with the proctor's permission.
Are the allegations against the student proven?
No. The allegations rest on purported WhatsApp screenshots circulating online, and their authenticity and full context have not been independently established. The matter rests on the outcome of the college's investigation.
What have the student organisations said about the case?
The ABVP has demanded a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation. The NSUI has condemned the alleged conduct and says the student had already been suspended from the organisation during the Delhi University Students' Union elections.
Sources: The New Indian Express, DU Beat, IANS