DU Admissions: Over 55% Opt for Four-Year UG Courses, VC Says As Per Expectation
According to DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, around 31,004 of around 71,000 eligible students have opted for the fourth year.
Over 55 per cent of Delhi University students have opted to continue with their fourth year under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) as the new academic session begins on August 1.
According to DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, approximately 31,004 out of around 71,000 eligible students have chosen to pursue the fourth year, indicating that more than 55 per cent have decided to take the optional final year.
'It is as per our expectations. We expected the same kind of numbers. We are all prepared for this new beginning," Singh told PTI.
The FYUP, introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, allows students to exit after one, two, or three years with a certificate, diploma, or degree, respectively. Those who complete the fourth year receive an 'Honours with Research' degree, emphasizing research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based learning.
Singh, who previously described the fourth year as a 'game changer," stated, 'This is the first time the focus is on research, entrepreneurship and skill." While the university views the continuation rate positively, some teachers' associations and educationists have voiced concerns about the programme's structure.
Addressing these concerns, the VC reassured, 'Don't worry. If facilities are not available, they will be created. It is in the interest of our students." He also assured students and parents that the university has made all necessary arrangements for both first-year students and those entering the fourth year, the PTI report added.
'It is a matter of happiness that one of the country's best higher education institutions is going to start another academic year. We will welcome our students with open arms," he added.
Meanwhile, following the first round of CSAS 2025 counselling, 62,565 UG seats at Delhi University were filled, accounting for nearly 88 per cent of the total UG capacity. Of these, 34,014 seats were secured by female candidates, while 28,551 were taken by male candidates. In total, 16,126 candidates had frozen their admission, while 43,741 have opted for an upgrade.
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