Women from DU’s top colleges take center stage in DUSU 2025 elections: Know their educational background

The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2025–26 have reached their decisive phase, with 21 candidates cleared to contest the four top posts — president, vice president, secretary, and joint secretary.

The polls are scheduled for September 18, 2025, with counting of votes on September 19. A direct contest between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) is expected to dominate the narrative, alongside a notable presence of independent candidates.

Women candidates and their academic backgrounds

The prominence of these women candidates highlights DU’s growing trend of academically accomplished women taking leadership roles, signaling a shift in campus politics toward inclusivity and merit-based representation.

Key issues shaping the campaign

While traditional campaigning through banners and slogans continues, this year’s elections are strongly focused on student concerns:

Why DUSU elections matter nationally

DUSU elections have historically been a springboard for national leaders, including Arun Jaitley and Ajay Maken. Political parties closely watch the polls as a measure of youth sentiment and as a platform to test outreach strategies. This year, the prominence of women candidates from top academic institutions may signal a broader shift in student leadership dynamics, emphasizing education, representation, and inclusive governance.

Official schedule for DUSU elections 2025–26

As campaigning enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on September 18, when students will choose their next leaders.