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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
DU allows more flexibility in choosing minor discipline under UGCF
New Delhi, The University of Delhi has eased its academic rules to allow students greater flexibility in selecting minor disciplines under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022, by doing away with the requirement of choosing specific generic elective papers. DU allows more flexibility in choosing minor discipline under UGCF 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 , 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. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DU issues guidelines for multiple entry-exit option in undergraduate courses under NEP
New Delhi, The University of Delhi has issued a detailed notification outlining the implementation of the Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit Scheme in its undergraduate programmes. DU issues guidelines for multiple entry-exit option in undergraduate courses under NEP The initiative is part of the National Education Policy 2020 and aligned with the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022. According to the notification, students pursuing undergraduate studies at the university will now have the flexibility to exit their programme after completing any even semester and re-enter within a stipulated period. 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. A total of 1200 learning hours per year is expected. Under the ME-ME system, students can exit with an undergraduate certificate after completing the first year with 44 credits. On completing two years and earning 88 credits, they can earn an undergraduate diploma. Students exiting after three years with 132 credits will be eligible for a bachelor's degree. Those who complete the full four-year course with 176 credits can graduate with a bachelor's degree with honours, honours with research, or honours with entrepreneurship, depending on their chosen academic path. The university has also laid down provisions for re-entry. Students who exit the programme can return to the same college and programme within a maximum period of seven years, subject to the validity of previously earned credits. The credit validity ranges from two to four years, depending on the qualification achieved before exiting. 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. Students are advised to apply well in advance if they plan to exit before the start of the next academic session. In case a student leaves mid-session, the qualification earned up to the last completed academic year will be considered for award. 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. This step is aimed at making higher education more student-centric and accessible, giving learners the flexibility to design their academic journey according to their personal and professional needs. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Best Colleges of India 2025: Commerce gets a new star
ATMA RAM SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE, New DelhiNo. 7 (2025) up from No. 12 (2020)A few years back, you would not have found the commerce department of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College among the most high profile in Delhi University. Today, however, the department has quietly evolved into one of the best centres for commerce education marked by a serious academic engagement and a close connect with the the heart of this turnaround lies the rapid implementation of Delhi University's Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF 22). The updated syllabus introduced cutting-edge subject areas such as business analytics, sustainability, ESG investing and advanced research methodologies into the classroom, creating a much more exciting learning environment for students. But the changes went beyond content. ARSD employed a research-oriented experiential learning model where students engage in research, surveying and analytical exercises under faculty mentorship. 'This made even tough commerce concepts easy for students to grasp. It also led to improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills,' says Prof. Vinita Tuli, ARSD spokesperson. Collaborative learning has also been fundamental to this shift. Real-world business situations, economic policy issues and financial strategies compel the students to engage at a deeper level for assignments. Meanwhile, training in contemporary teaching techniques, AI-based applications and case study pedagogy has empowered the faculty, which in turn has aided students' theory with practice, industry veterans are regularly invited for guest lectures, giving students professional insights. At the same time, the interesting work produced by student-led societies such as the Commerce Association, Finance and Investment Cell and Entrepreneurship Cell is enhancing the department's reputation in the outside world. The groups have organised academic festivals, competitions, panel discussions and presentations that put the students' talent on display and develop their soft skills and leadership abilities. 'This new focus on practical and professional preparedness has significantly increased placements. In fact, ARSD commerce graduates are now getting placed with top companies such as Deloitte, EY and KPMG,' adds Tuli. Proactive career guidance programmes, assistance with internships, career fairs, skill enrichment workshops and mock interviews have also done their bit in making graduates work-ready from day sustained strategic effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and overall student development is beginning to show results. ARSD's commerce department is now among the most exciting at Delhi University.- Ends
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Moving into a higher orbit Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
A sustained effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and student development has transformed the commerce department at ARSD College ATMA RAM SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE , New Delhi No. 7 (2025) up from No. 12 (2020) A few years back, you would not have found the commerce department of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College among the most high profile in Delhi University. Today, however, the department has quietly evolved into one of the best centres for commerce education marked by a serious academic engagement and a close connect with the industry. At the heart of this turnaround lies the rapid implementation of Delhi University's Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF 22). The updated syllabus introduced cutting-edge subject areas such as business analytics, sustainability, ESG investing and advanced research methodologies into the classroom, creating a much more exciting learning environment for students. But the changes went beyond content. ARSD employed a research-oriented experiential learning model where students engage in research, surveying and analytical exercises under faculty mentorship. 'This made even tough commerce concepts easy for students to grasp. It also led to improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills,' says Prof. Vinita Tuli, ARSD spokesperson. Collaborative learning has also been fundamental to this shift. Real-world business situations, economic policy issues and financial strategies compel the students to engage at a deeper level for assignments. Meanwhile, training in contemporary teaching techniques, AI-based applications and case study pedagogy has empowered the faculty, which in turn has aided students' learning. Combining theory with practice, industry veterans are regularly invited for guest lectures, giving students professional insights. At the same time, the interesting work produced by student-led societies such as the Commerce Association, Finance and Investment Cell and Entrepreneurship Cell is enhancing the department's reputation in the outside world. The groups have organised academic festivals, competitions, panel discussions and presentations that put the students' talent on display and develop their soft skills and leadership abilities. 'This new focus on practical and professional preparedness has significantly increased placements. In fact, ARSD commerce graduates are now getting placed with top companies such as Deloitte, EY and KPMG,' adds Tuli. Proactive career guidance programmes, assistance with internships, career fairs, skill enrichment workshops and mock interviews have also done their bit in making graduates work-ready from day one. This sustained strategic effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and overall student development is beginning to show results. ARSD's commerce department is now among the most exciting at Delhi University.
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.
