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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
Dharmashastra, Vedic studies in Delhi University BA curriculum from this year
Delhi University's School of Open Learning (SOL) has introduced new courses in Dharmashastra and the Vedas as part of its Bachelor of Arts (BA) curriculum, starting this academic year. The update, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022, aims to deepen students' understanding of India's cultural and philosophical CURRICULUM EXPANSIONFrom the fourth semester onwards, BA students will be able to choose from two newly added Sanskrit papers:advertisementSanskrit: Dharmashastra Studies (Minor) Sanskrit: Readings from the Vedas (Major)These papers will be delivered through Self Learning Material (SLM), in keeping with SOL's distance learning model. The introduction of these subjects is part of a larger curricular expansion, with the university's executive council approving 38 new papers across multiple CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTSIn addition to the Sanskrit offerings, SOL has rolled out a range of new courses designed to provide value-added learning and skill development opportunities. These include:Value-Added Courses (VACs) such as Sanskrit: Yoga—Philosophy and Practice and Sanskrit: Panchkosha—Holistic Development of PersonalityA variety of General and Discipline-Specific ElectivesAbility Enhancement Courses (AECs) focused on practical skill-buildingWith these updates, Delhi University's School of Open Learning seeks to offer a more comprehensive and culturally grounded academic experience for its distance education Watch
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
2 die, 3 injured in West Delhi as car hits cyclist, rams into hut
Two individuals died and three others were injured in West Delhi after a speeding car allegedly driven by a 19-year-old hit a cyclist and then crashed into a makeshift hut on the roadside early on Thursday, the police said. The accident occurred on Pankha Road around 3.30 am and was reported via a PCR call to the Janakpuri police station, the police said. The driver has been apprehended, and legal proceedings are underway, said an officer. Emergency services and the local police promptly reached the scene and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save them, two individuals succumbed to injuries, while three others remain under medical treatment and their condition is currently being monitored, said the police. The police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or speeding at the time of the incident. In March, a Delhi University student who was delivering newspapers early in the morning was struck by a speeding car and killed in Rohini. Investigations led to the arrest of two suspects — Saurabh Gupta, 26, and his uncle Pankaj Gupta, 41, who allegedly attempted to conceal their involvement by repairing their vehicle in Panipat. CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspects, said the police. The victim, Rishal Singh, was a resident of Budh Vihar and was pursuing a BA degree through the School of Open Learning. To support his education and family, he worked as a newspaper vendor, earning approximately Rs 12,000 per month.
Time of India
5 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
After 3-year-wait, School Of Open Learning opens Tahirpur campus
New Delhi: The School of Open Learning (SOL) at Delhi University has turned a long-held vision into reality. After more than three years of planning, construction and overcoming challenges, the much-awaited Tahirpur campus in east Delhi has finally opened its doors to regular classes for the new academic session are set to commence in July, the campus is already buzzing with activity as it hosts exams. Students arriving for their exams were welcomed with the traditional gesture of tilak and sweets. This new facility promises to offer students a state-of-the-art learning environment and significantly enhance the educational experience for thousands of learners across the the campus faced several hurdles, including delays in obtaining necessary no-objection certificates. "The delay in NOCs was because the construction got delayed due to various factors like the pandemic, Grap IV closures, and heavy rain once. It was supposed to be completed in two years, but it took an extra year to finally open it for students," said SOL director Payal new seven-floor building is set to have modern infrastructure and facilities designed to meet the needs of today's learners. "All classrooms on the premises are equipped with smart technology, and the facility can accommodate up to 2,000 students at a time. It also features an auditorium, dedicated studio facilities, and an in-house packaging unit for our materials. Additionally, the centre will include an examination hall and a fully equipped psychology lab," said addition to the labs, the campus also features a spacious computer lab with 500 systems. This is especially important given the growing number of students in the SOL system—anywhere between 1,20,000 to 1,50,000 students enrol each year. Only about 30% of the students attend physical in Tahirpur, the new campus is strategically placed to serve students from various parts of Delhi, including east, northeast and south Delhi, along with NCR locations. The campus will also run personal contact programme classes seven days a week, offering two shifts each day. This ensures that a large number of students—up to 2,000 students daily—will have the opportunity to attend classes conveniently. The new campus will also host activities related to exams and evaluations, further streamlining the academic process for students..
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
DU SOL admit card 2025 for UG and PG students at sol.du.ac.in: Direct link
DU SOL admit card 2025: The School of Open Learning (SOL), University of Delhi, has officially released the admit cards for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the academic session 2024–25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per the notification issued on May 10, 2025, students enrolled in Part 1, 2, and 3 (Semester II, IV, and VI) can now download their hall tickets for the upcoming term-end examinations. The released admit cards cover a broad range of courses under both the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) and NEP (National Education Policy) frameworks. The programs for which admit cards have been issued include: • (CBCS and NEP) • (Hons.) (CBCS) • BA (Hons.) in Psychology, English, Economics, and Political Science (NEP) • MA in History, Political Science, Hindi, and Sanskrit (CBCS) • BBA/BMS (NEP) • and PGDADLM (NEP) However, the notice also clarifies that the admit cards for BA Programme (CBCS/NEP) and (Hons.) – NEP for Part 1, 2, and 3 (Sem II/IV/VI) are yet to be issued. The administration assured students that these will be released shortly. Furthermore, the SOL administration has noted that some students had downloaded their hall tickets during the trial run phase. These students are advised to re-download their revised admit cards to ensure accuracy and validity during the exams. Students can access their admit cards through the official SOL website. It is essential to carry the revised admit card on the day of examination, as outdated versions may not be accepted. For more updates, students are encouraged to regularly check the official SOL portal or contact the administration directly.
