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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
SOL to implement sports policy from this session
N ew Delhi: Delhi University's School of Open Learning (SOL) is set to implement its new sports policy for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions from this academic session. Under this policy, SOL will categorise students into three tiers based on the level of sports events. Students who participated in the Olympic, Asian, or Commonwealth Games will receive a full fee waiver. Additionally, students who participated in national and zonal-level games will also get a 75% fee waiver. Students in the third tier (likely zonal or lower-level events) may get benefits depending on performance. In addition to fee concessions, SOL will also provide special rewards to students who win medals in these competitions. Payal Mago, director of the campus of open learning, stated that this initiative is an opportunity for learners to pursue their dreams and contribute to their country's success in the sports arena. "It will help students pursue sports alongside their studies and will help promote sports culture," she added. Until now, there was no such sports policy in place for SOL students. "With this policy, deserving sportspersons will receive due recognition, encouragement, and support. This move will benefit thousands of students," an official said. At present, over 35% of SOL students come from underprivileged backgrounds. Officials stated that this initiative will provide a valuable opportunity for both education and sports for such students. "Sports play a crucial role in society, contributing not only to physical health but also to mental and psychological well-being. However, many students passionate about sports often face the difficult choice of prioritising their athletic careers over their academic ones. SOL seeks to address this issue by offering an opportunity for students to pursue their education while also striving for success in sports," said the official.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Dharmashastra, Vedas In BA Programme Of Delhi University's School Of Open Learning: Report
New Delhi: Starting this academic session, Delhi University's School of Open Learning (SOL) has integrated studies of Dharmashastra and the Vedas into its Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme, according to a report in Times of India. This initiative aligns with the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF 2022) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), aiming to provide a holistic education that encompasses India's rich cultural and philosophical heritage. New Sanskrit Courses Introduced In the fourth semester, second-year BA students will have the opportunity to study two new Sanskrit papers: Sanskrit: Dharmashastra Studies (Minor) Sanskrit: Readings from the Vedas (Major) These courses will be taught through Self Learning Material (SLM), consistent with SOL's distance education format. The inclusion of these subjects is part of a broader academic expansion, with the university's executive council approving 38 new papers across various disciplines, the outlet further said. "This is in the Sanskrit curriculum and the approved syllabus of University of Delhi. We have not introduced anything specially. These papers are already running in the choice-based credit system and annual mode too," Payal Mago, director, SOL, told Times of India. These courses are designed to enrich students' academic experience by connecting them with foundational texts that have shaped Indian thought and society. Additional Curriculum Enhancements Beyond the Sanskrit papers, SOL has approved several other courses to broaden academic options for distance education students, including: Value-Added Courses (VACs) like Sanskrit: Yoga: Philosophy and Practice and Sanskrit: Panchkosha: Holistic Development of Personality. General and Discipline-Specific Electives across various subjects. Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs) aimed at skill development.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
At DU's SOL, Dharmashastra & Vedas find space in BA course
New Delhi: Starting this academic session, students enrolled in the BA programme at Delhi University 's School of Open Learning (SOL) will study Dharmashastra and the Vedas, a collection of ancient sacred texts revered in Hinduism, as a part of their main curriculum. The university has introduced two new Sanskrit papers — one minor and one major — that will be offered in the fourth semester to second-year undergraduate students. The minor paper, titled Sanskrit: Dharmashastra Studies, and the major paper, titled Sanskrit: Readings from the Vedas, will be taught through Self Learning Material (SLM), a format commonly used by the School of Open Learning. Vedas comprise of four texts considered sacred — Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. These additions were among the 38 new papers approved by the university's executive council — the highest statutory decision-making body — in its meeting held last week. The move comes under the implementation of the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF 2022), which is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). These curriculum changes have been recommended by the department of distance and continuing education (SOL/COL) and will be applicable across all six semesters of undergraduate courses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo When asked about the rationale behind including religious texts in the main curriculum of a public university, the SOL director clarified that these papers are not newly created but have been extended to SOL students from existing programmes in Delhi University. "This is in the Sanskrit curriculum and the approved syllabus of University of Delhi. We have not introduced anything specially. These papers are already running in the choice-based credit system and annual mode too," said Payal Mago, director, SOL. Apart from the two papers, the Executive Council also approved SLMs for 36 other papers, including general electives, discipline-specific electives, value added courses (VAC), and ability enhancement courses (AECs) across various semesters and disciplines. These will expand academic options for students pursuing distance education in DU. In another significant move, SOL has also extended some of Delhi University's popular VACs to all its undergraduate programmes. This includes courses like Sanskrit: Yoga: Philosophy and Practice and Sanskrit: Panchkosha: Holistic Development of Personality, which have seen growing interest among students in recent years. With a total of 38 curriculum-related proposals cleared by the executive council, the changes mark a major academic expansion for the School of Open Learning aligning with the broader goals of NEP 2020.
