India, July 15 -- Like every year, the Delhi University(DU) admissions have seen lakhs of aspirants submitting their preferences for the college and course they wish to seek admission in under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). But, unlike in past years, when the top spots in the preferred college list were usually occupied by the likes of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), St Stephen's College and Miranda House, this time the aspirants' dream college list includes Dyal Singh College at number six after Kirori Mal College, Hansraj College, Hindu College, Sri Venkateswara College and Ramjas College. Dyal Singh Principal, VK Paliwal isn't surprised. He says the college had been quietly making efforts in that direction. Without shying away from the fact that the college's reputation was starkly different in the past, Paliwal says, "Earlier, the challenge for our college was a lack of public recognition and student awareness. Recently, however, there has been a shift in that perspective as not just students but even their parents have started realising the quality of the facilities and the high standard of education we provide." Paliwal also credits the college faculty's persistent efforts in this direction, "It was gratifying to see the hard work of our staff finally being recognised," he says, adding, "Our administration has been working to enhance the standard of education as well as extracurricular activities. What has guided us throughout is our philosophy to always go beyond academics and focus on the overall personality development of students." While the college's drama society is known for their past accomplishments, Paliwal shares, "The college has numerous societies including music and arts, which provide students with freedom and resources to excel in these areas."...