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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DU allows to pause degrees, rejoin college in new scheme for UG courses
New Delhi: Delhi University has issued a notification outlining the implementation of the multiple entry and exit scheme in its undergraduate courses. This move is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligns with the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. The scheme aims to provide academic flexibility by allowing students to pause and resume their studies at defined stages without losing their earned credits. As per new guidelines, students can exit their UG programme after completing any even-numbered semester and may rejoin later within a specified time. The system operates on a credit-based model, where one credit equates to one hour of classroom instruction or two hours of practical or fieldwork per week. Each academic year includes an expected 1,200 hours of learning. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Students can earn different qualifications based on the stage at which they exit the programme. Those completing one year (Semester II) with 44 credits will be awarded an UG certificate. After two years (Semester IV) and 88 credits, students will receive a UG diploma. Students exiting after three years (Semester VI) with 132 credits will be eligible for a bachelor's degree, while those who complete the full four-year course (Semester VIII) with 176 credits can graduate with a bachelor's degree with honours, honours with research or honours with entrepreneurship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senior Living Homes in Demangan May Surprise You Senior Living | Search Ads Undo It adds that students can re-enter the same programme and college within seven years, subject to the validity of their previously earned credits. The credit validity ranges from two to four years depending on the level of qualification achieved at the time of exit. Students who intend to exit the programme are advised to submit their application in advance, preferably before the start of the next academic session. In cases where a student exits mid-session, the qualification awarded will be based on the last fully completed academic year.
Indian Express
31-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
DU allows more flexibility in choosing minor discipline under UGCF
The University of Delhi has eased its academic rules to allow students greater flexibility in selecting minor disciplines under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022, by doing away with the requirement of choosing specific generic elective (GE) papers. In a notification issued on Tuesday, the university said that students will no longer be required to opt for particular GE papers in order to pursue a discipline as a minor for the purpose of postgraduate admissions. 'In supersession of all previous notifications regarding the provisions of mandatory GEs, it is notified that there shall not be any mandatory requirement for the students to choose any particular general electives to make such discipline a minor for the purpose of seeking admission in the postgraduate programme in that discipline in the university,' the notification read. Earlier, the university had mandated that students must take at least three GE papers from a list specified by each department to qualify a subject as a minor, along with the option to choose four additional GE papers from a wider pool. A senior university official said this structure was initially introduced to maintain academic standards and ensure subject familiarity for postgraduate applicants. 'After UGCF was implemented, each department had a set list of GEs that students had to follow in order to pursue that subject as a minor and later apply for PG in the same,' the official said. However, with postgraduate admissions now conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), the university has decided to discontinue the mandatory GE requirement. 'Since PG admissions are through entrance exams, students are being assessed independently. There's no need to restrict their GE choices anymore,' the official added. The revised rule now allows students to select any GE from the available pool of the particular department, and still be eligible to pursue that discipline for postgraduate studies.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi University allows students to pause and resume UG degrees: Here's how the new NEP rule works
The University of Delhi has rolled out a new academic framework that allows undergraduate students to pause and resume their degree programmes, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit (ME-ME) scheme, students can now exit after completing any even semester, and re-enter within a stipulated period to complete their degree, without losing previously earned credits. This shift, implemented through the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022, aims to make higher education more flexible and student-friendly, particularly for learners who may need to take time off due to financial, personal or career-related reasons. What does the ME-ME system mean for students? At its core, the ME-ME framework gives students the autonomy to plan their academic journey. Those enrolled in a full-time undergraduate programme at DU now have the option to: Exit after Year 1 (Semester II) with an Undergraduate Certificate, if they have earned at least 44 credits. Exit after Year 2 (Semester IV) with an Undergraduate Diploma, upon earning 88 credits. Exit after Year 3 (Semester VI) with a Bachelor's Degree, after completing 132 credits. Continue till Year 4 (Semester VIII) to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree with Honours, Honours with Research, or Honours with Entrepreneurship, subject to earning 176 credits. Credits are calculated based on contact hours, one credit typically equates to one hour of classroom teaching or two hours of lab/field work per week. A full academic year is structured around 1200 learning hours. What happens if a student takes a break? Students who choose to pause their studies can rejoin the same programme in the same college within a maximum of seven years, provided their previously earned credits are still valid. The credit validity depends on the level at which the student exited: For students exiting after the first year, credits remain valid for up to three years. For those who exit after the second or third year, credit validity may extend up to four years, depending on the qualification level and course requirements. For example, a student who earns an undergraduate certificate after Year 1 and re-enters within three years can resume from Year 2 and eventually complete the full four-year honours degree, provided they meet the cumulative credit requirement. Planning ahead: What students should keep in mind DU has advised students to apply before the start of the next academic session if they intend to exit. In cases where a student leaves mid-session, only the qualification corresponding to the last completed academic year will be considered. The university has also clarified that any disputes or issues related to implementation will be addressed by the Vice Chancellor, whose decision will be final. Separate guidelines for lateral entry from other institutions are expected to be released in future updates. Why this matters in 2025 For many undergraduate students in 2025, education is no longer a straight line. Internships, competitive exams, entrepreneurial ventures, family responsibilities, or health concerns often require temporary academic breaks. In this context, the ME-ME system brings a structured pathway for students to step out without derailing their long-term academic goals. By building flexibility into the system, the policy aims to reduce dropout rates, support interdisciplinary learning, and recognise partial academic achievement, all while aligning Indian higher education with global standards. For students weighing options after school or mid-degree, DU's latest guidelines mark a significant shift towards a more modular, inclusive model of undergraduate education. (with inputs from PTI) TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DU scraps mandatory Generic Electives for minor subjects
Delhi University (DU), in a recent move, has scrapped the provisions that required students to take certain mandatory Generic Electives (GE) subjects if they wanted to pursue a particular discipline as their minor. The university had come up with the provision of mandatory GEs to 'raise the academic standard'. (HT Archive) A notification, dated Tuesday, mentions, '...Regarding the provisions of mandatory Generic Electives (GEs), it is notified that there shall not be any mandatory requirement for the students to choose any particular GEs to make such discipline a minor for the purpose of seeking admission in the postgraduate programme in that discipline in the university.' A senior official told HT that while under the provision of Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF 2022) students can choose a discipline as their major along with a simultaneous discipline as their minor, the university had come up with the provision of mandatory GEs to 'raise the academic standard'. 'Following implementation of UGCF, the university decided that each department will have a list of mandatory GEs. Students would have to choose at least three from this list and they could choose four more papers from anywhere in the list of GEs, to get a minor in that discipline and be able to pursue their post graduation in that later,' said the senior official. The official added, 'This has been done away with because admission through CUET does not mandate such a thing and students are anyway sitting for an entrance test.' The notification reiterated the same and mentioned, '…students who wish to make himself/herself eligible to apply for a postgraduate programme in the 'Minor' discipline…, may choose any GE out of the pool of GEs offered to them.'
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DU lays out rules for multiple exits in UG courses
Delhi University (DU), on Tuesday, issued a detailed notification laying out the modalities for implementation of the Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit scheme (ME-ME) in the undergraduate programmes of the university. The scheme comes under the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. The scheme comes under the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. (HT Photo) The notification outlines that students pursuing undergraduate studies at DU have the flexibility to exit their programme after completing any even semester and re-enter within a stipulated period. DU registrar, Vikas Gupta, said, 'This comes under the UGCF implemented in 2022. The university has given certificates to students who exit in a year. However, with the first batch of UG fourth year set to start this academic session, the university wanted to lay out the modalities once more to avoid any confusion.' The scheme is based on an academic credit system, where one credit corresponds to one hour of teaching or two hours of practical or field work per week. 'The total national learning hours for one year of education/ learning shall be 1,200 hours per year,' the notification mentioned. Under the ME-ME system, students will be eligible to get an undergraduate certificate after completing the first year (Semester II) with 44 credits. On completing two years (Semester IV), they will get 88 credits and can earn an undergraduate diploma. Students exiting after three years (Semester VI) with 132 credits will be eligible for a bachelor's degree and those who complete the full four-year course (Semester VIII) with 176 credits can graduate with a bachelor's degree with honours, honours with research, or honours with entrepreneurship, depending upon the programme and choice of the student. The provisions also allow re-entry in the same college and same programme as well. 'Credits earned shall be valid for redemption for a maximum duration of seven years,' the notification mentions. The notification includes detailed tables outlining scenarios for re-entry after exiting in the first, second, or third year. For instance, a student exiting after the first year and returning within three years can rejoin in the second year and eventually earn a four-year honours degree, provided the total required credits are earned. A student who exited after the second year can re-enter in the third year with a gap of up to four years. A student can earn honours degree or honours with research or honours with entrepreneurship (as applicable) for gap years of up to three years, students with four years of gap can earn up to degree or honours degree. The university has clarified that any disputes or interpretation issues regarding these rules will be resolved by the vice chancellor, whose decision will be final. A separate guideline for lateral entries from other universities is expected to be issued later.
