New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Delhi University is in full political mode as student union (DUSU) elections, scheduled for next week has set the stage for a contest among major student groups, including ABVP, NSUI, SFI and AISA.

The polling for the 2026-27 academic session will be held on September 18, and the counting of votes will take place on the same day, according to a notification issued by the university.

The last date for filing nomination papers has been fixed as September 10. Candidates can submit their papers, along with a Rs.500 demand draft and affidavits, till 3 pm that day. Scrutiny will be held at 3:15 pm, followed by publication of the list of duly nominated candidates by 6 pm.

Candidates can withdraw their nominations till no...