Delhi University introduces dual degree option with regular and ODL programmes

Delhi University now allows students to pursue two degrees simultaneously, with one in regular mode and the other via Open and Distance Learning (ODL). This new policy offers flexibility for students to enhance their academic qualifications.

In Short

• DU allows students to pursue two degrees simultaneously
• One degree through regular mode, second via ODL
• Dual degrees cannot be similar, like BCom (Hons) and BCom (Pass)

The University of Delhi (DU) has officially announced that students can now pursue two degree programmes simultaneously within the university. According to a recent notification, students can enroll in one degree through the regular mode at any DU college or department, while the second degree can be pursued via Open and Distance Learning (ODL) through the School of Open Learning.

This new policy allows both current and prospective DU students to opt for dual degrees. However, students are not allowed to pursue two similar degrees, such as BCom (Hons) and BCom (Pass), even if one is in ODL mode.

Students pursuing dual degrees are required to meet the academic requirements for each programme separately. This includes attending classes, completing assignments, giving presentations, passing assessments, and meeting promotion criteria for each programme.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

To avoid duplicating mandatory courses, students must complete the compulsory courses for the programme they enroll in first, whether it's in the regular or ODL mode. The corresponding courses in the second programme will be substituted with appropriate alternatives.

For example, if a student first enrolls in a regular programme, they must complete the required courses for that program, and vice versa for ODL enrollment.

For undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete mandatory courses such as Environmental Science (EVS) and Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) as part of the first program they enroll in. If these courses are also required in the second degree, they will be replaced with relevant alternatives.

For instance, students enrolled in two undergraduate degrees will take AEC language and EVS courses for their regular program, while they can choose a different AEC language or opt for Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) or Value Addition Courses (VAC) for the ODL degree.

Similarly, if a student is pursuing two BA degrees, they may select courses from the Generic Elective (GE) pool instead of repeating a Generic Elective (Language) course.

For students completing a research theme or project in their fourth year, each degree's project or theme must be unique. Additionally, credits earned from the two programmes cannot be combined to obtain a major or minor in any discipline.

(With PTI inputs)