DUSU 2025 Election LIVE Updates: The Delhi University Students’ Union Election 2025 has officially begun today, September 18, 2025. DUSU 2025 Election LIVE Updates are here for students. The voting is scheduled to take place in two shifts from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (for day college students) and from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM (for evening college students). This year, around 2.75 lakh students across 52 colleges are eligible to cast their vote. The results will determine the president, vice-president, secretary, and joint secretary of DUSU, along with other college-level representatives.
DUSU 2025 Election is regarded as the largest student poll in the country. This year, 21 students are contesting for four major panels - Presidet, Vice-President, Secrretary, and Joint-Secretary. Around 700 Electronic Voting Machines across 196 polling stations are being used to conduct voting. Further, to ensure safe elections, 600 policemen, CCTV cameras, and drone tracking have been put in place. The counting of votes is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025.
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DUSU 2025 Election Voting Time
Check the Delhi University voting time here:
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DUSU 2025 Voting Time (Shift - 1) |
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (for day college students) |
DUSU 2025 Voting Time (Shift - 2) |
3:00 PM to 7:30 PM (for evening college students) |
DUSU 2025 Election Result Date
Here is the result declaration date of the Delhi University Students’ Union Election 2025 (DUSU) undergoing today.
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Delhi University Students’ Union Election 2025 Result Release Date |
September 19, 2025 |
After numerous scrutiny and withdrawal, the presidential race has been shaped between three major candidates - Aryan Man (MA Library Science Student) from Akhil Bharatiya Vidya Parishad (ABVP), Joslyn Nandita Chowdhary (PG in Buddhist Studies) from The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), and Anjali (student from Indraprasth College) from the SFI-AISA alliance.
For the first time in twenty years, women candidates are in the race for the presidential post. There are other candidates and posts in the race. The Delhi High Court has released guidelines. It has imposed restrictions, banning candidates from conducting victory rallies.
Students can follow the DUSU 2025 Election LIVE Updates for recent information.
Live Updates
September 18, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Voting Took Place Peacefully
The DUSU 2025 Election peacefully concluded today in two shifts. Around 2.75 lakh students cast their vote at 195 booths across 52 polling stations. Results will be declared tomorrow for the four key panels - President, Vice President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary, along with other college-level office representatives.
September 18, 2025 | 07:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: DU Second Shift Voting Ends
DUDU 2025 Election voting ends at 7:30 PM today. Candidates will have to wait till tomorrow for the result. Voting counting will begin at 8:00 AM onwards in the Multipurpose Hall, University Sports Stadium, North Campus, University of Delhi.
September 18, 2025 | 07:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: ABVP Files Police Complaint Against Former DU President
ABVP has filed a police complaint against former DUSU President Raunak Khatri over allegedly entering KMC forcibly and assaulting a female student.
September 18, 2025 | 07:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Great To Be Part Of The Process, Says First Time Voters
First time voters expressed their excitement by comparing DUSU voting security with larger polls.
September 18, 2025 | 06:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Delhi University is Experiencing its First ‘Clean and Green Elections’ in Years
With the enforcement of the Lyngdoh Committee's anti-defacement guidelines, Delhi University is able to witness the clean and green elections in years.
September 18, 2025 | 06:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: SFI Targets Fee Hikes
The SFI-AISA alliance highlights campus infrastructure, fee hikes, and opposition to political interference in faculty appointments.
September 18, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: NSUI Manifesto Prioritises Women’s Safety
The NSUI campaign prioritizes women's safety, better sports infrastructure, hostel infrastructure, hygiene, and more facilities.
September 18, 2025 | 05:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: ABVP Manifesto Consists of Metro Passes and Free WI-Fi
The Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) president candidate Ayra Mann , a MA Library Science student, has promised free WI-Fi, concessions in metro passes, improved sports infrastructure, and accessibility audits for physically-challenged students.
September 18, 2025 | 05:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: More Voters As Compared To The Previous Year
According to the Chief Election Officer, this year there will be an increase of about 50,000 voters as compared to the previous year.
September 18, 2025 | 05:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: No Posters and Victory Procession Are Allowed
Last year, the Delhi University Election Committee received over 25 complaints and 9 show-cause notices to seven central panel candidates. This year, the Delhi High Court has barred victory processions in the capital after results. Poster wars are restricted.
September 18, 2025 | 04:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Year-Wise Delhi University President List
Year |
Party |
Name of The president Elected |
2024-2025 |
NSUI |
Raunak khatri |
2023-2024 |
ABVP |
Tushar Dedha |
2020-2022 |
No Election |
No Election |
2019- 2020 |
ABVP |
Akshit Dahiya |
September 18, 2025 | 04:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Guidelines and Penalty for Defacement Rule
Following the Delhi High Court order dated 2018, which was reinforced in 2024, Delhi University has notified strict guidelines for conduct of DUSU Elections 2025.
- DU has constituted a University Committee for Prevention of Defacement of Property (UCPDP) to oversee compliance across all campuses.
- The election will be conducted in strict compliance with Lyngdoh Committee guidelines.
- Each DU college has been asked to constitute a committee to monitor poll-related activities.
- DU college principals have been appointed to act as "anti-defacement heads" for their respective campuses. They will ensure that posters, banners, wall writings, and hoardings are not permitted within or around the college.
- Contesting candidates had to submit a written undertaking along with nomination forms stating that they and their supporters will not indulge in defacement or violation.
- Violations of rules could attract a fine of around Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and up to Rs 1 lakh.
September 18, 2025 | 04:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: List of Independent Candidates
According to a post on X by Gagan Yadav, Founder and National President of IRO, DU student Divyanshu Yadav will contest for the presidential post from ballot number 4 as an independent candidate.
September 18, 2025 | 03:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Candidate List of SFI-AISA Alliance, NSUI, and ABVP
1. SFI-AISA Alliance Candidate List
- President - Anjali from Indraprastha College For Women
- Vice President - Sohan Kumar
- Secretary - Abhinandana Pratyashi
- Joint Secretary - Abhishek Kumar
2. NSUI Candidate List
- President - Joslyn Nandita Choudhary
- Vice President - Rahul Jhansla
- Secretary - Kabir
- Joint Secretary - Luv Kush Badhana (BA (Hons), Zakir Hussain College)
3. ABVP Candidate List
- President - Aryan Mann
- Vice President - Govind Tanwar
- Secretary - Kunal Chowdhary
- Joint Secretary - Deepika Jha
September 18, 2025 | 03:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: ABVP Accused of Campaigning After Deadline
Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has been accused of continuing campaigning even after the deadline was over 24 hours ago.
September 18, 2025 | 03:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Number of Candidates Contesting For the Top 4 Posts
Out of 82 candidates who filed nominations for four key panels, only 73 were found valid:
- President - 21 candidates
- Vice President - 15 candidates
- Secretary - 20 candidates
- Joint Secretary - 15 candidates
September 18, 2025 | 02:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Manhandling At KMC
Goons accompanied by current DU President Raunak Khatri, allegedly manhandled a Kirori Mal College student causing her to fall, and a mob ran over her.
September 18, 2025 | 02:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Important Advisory By Delhi University
The Delhi University has issued an important advisory for all staff, facility, and students regarding vehicle parking.
“There will be restrictions on the movement of vehicles on Chhatra Marg, Probyn Road, and University Road on 18th and 19th September 2025 due to the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Elections 2025.”
September 18, 2025 | 02:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Key Measures to Ensure a Smooth Election
The following key measures are adopted to ensure an election without disruption:
- Tightened Security on Campus
- 600 policemen
- 160 officers equipped with body-worn cameras
- CCTV Cameras
- Drone Tracking
- Deployment of 700 EVMs
- Dedicated pedestrian routes for students
- Traffic diversions around North Campus
September 18, 2025 | 01:40 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Shift 1 Voting Ends
The DUSU 2025 Election Shift 1 voiting ends. The second shift will begin at 3:00 PM
September 18, 2025 | 01:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: EVMs Are Used For Polling
Nearly 700 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) across 195 polling stations are used for conducting the elections.
September 18, 2025 | 01:04 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: NSUI Alleges EVM Tampering
The NSUI Presidential candidate Joslyn Nandita Chowdhary posted a video on X where the name of "Aryan Maan", presidential candidate of ABVP, was marked with blue ink.
September 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Number of Students Contesting For Key Panel Positions
This year, 21 students are contesting for the four key panels.
September 18, 2025 | 12:20 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: How Many Are Eligible To Cast a Vote in DUSU 2025?
This year, the authorities have included students from the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP), which has increased the voter base to 2.75 lakhs.
September 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: What is the voting Schedule?
- Shift 1: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
September 18, 2025 | 11:45 AM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Polling Started At 8:30 AM
The shift 1 polling for day college students commenced at 8:30 AM.
September 18, 2025 | 11:30 AM IST
DUSU 2025 Election: Delhi University Students’ Union Election Today
The Delhi University Students’ Union Election 2025 has officially begun today, September 18, 2025.
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