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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
72% of DU students back fourth year under NEP 2020's FYUP, opt-out open till August 1
NEW DELHI: In an endorsement of Delhi University 's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under NEP 2020, nearly 72 per cent of eligible students have chosen to continue with the fourth year, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said on Thursday. The university has kept the option to opt-out of the fourth year open until the commencement of the new academic session on August 1. "As of now, 20,221 students out of over 72,000 students have opted out, which means more than 50,000 students are continuing. This is very encouraging and shows students see value in opting the fourth year," Singh told media. The fourth year will commence across all Delhi University colleges from August 1. The FYUP, implemented under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offers multiple exit points -- certificate after one year, diploma after two and a degree after three years. Students completing the fourth year are awarded an Honours with Research degree, with an added emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and skill-based learning. In an interview with PTI in May, Singh had called the fourth year a "game changer." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "This is the first time the focus is on research, entrepreneurship and skill... this fourth year will be a game changer," he had said. However, teachers' associations and educationists remain skeptical, with several pointing out that the restructured programme may lead to increased dropout rates, as students are unclear about the value and content of the fourth year. There are also concerns about overburdened faculty and limited funding for essential upgrades. Amid these infrastructure concerns, Singh said the university is committed to addressing them. "Don't worry. If facilities are not available, they will be created. It is in the interest of our students," he had said. With just a week remaining, Delhi University faces the challenge of addressing these logistical and academic gaps. The coming time will be crucial in determining whether the ambitious overhaul will fulfil its promise of transforming undergraduate education or falter under unpreparedness. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 70 per cent DU UG students continue with fourth year under FYUP, opt-out open till August 1
New Delhi, In an endorsement of Delhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under NEP 2020, nearly 72 per cent of eligible students have chosen to continue with the fourth year, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said on Thursday. Over 70 per cent DU UG students continue with fourth year under FYUP, opt-out open till August 1 The university has kept the option to opt-out of the fourth year open until the commencement of the new academic session on August 1. "As of now, 20,221 students out of over 72,000 students have opted out, which means more than 50,000 students are continuing. This is very encouraging and shows students see value in opting the fourth year," Singh told PTI. The fourth year will commence across all Delhi University colleges from August 1. The FYUP, implemented under the National Education Policy 2020, offers multiple exit points certificate after one year, diploma after two and a degree after three years. Students completing the fourth year are awarded an Honours with Research degree, with an added emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and skill-based learning. In an interview with PTI in May, Singh had called the fourth year a "game changer." "This is the first time the focus is on research, entrepreneurship and skill... this fourth year will be a game changer," he had said. However, teachers' associations and educationists remain skeptical, with several pointing out that the restructured programme may lead to increased dropout rates, as students are unclear about the value and content of the fourth year. There are also concerns about overburdened faculty and limited funding for essential upgrades. Amid these infrastructure concerns, Singh said the university is committed to addressing them. "Don't worry. If facilities are not available, they will be created. It is in the interest of our students," he had said. With just a week remaining, Delhi University faces the challenge of addressing these logistical and academic gaps. The coming time will be crucial in determining whether the ambitious overhaul will fulfil its promise of transforming undergraduate education or falter under unpreparedness. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
New Four-Year Undergraduate Programme marks big shift in degrees, says DU professor
India's new education policy is reshaping college degrees, and Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is amongst the first to put it into action. Introduced in 2022–23, the university's four-year undergraduate programme is now in its final year, with only about half the students choosing to continue into the seventh flagship courses like BA Psychology and Hindi have shown strong retention rates 87% and 78% respectively overall participation in the optional fourth year remains evenly split. This final year is designed to offer research-intensive training under the NEP framework, culminating in an honours university has described the transition into year four as a "significant milestone," suggesting that students are beginning to appreciate the deeper academic engagement and long-term value offered by the extended programme. Officials also point to fee waivers, scholarships, and a strengthened faculty as key factors enabling students to stay on. However, they acknowledged that some students exited early with a three-year degree or certificate, highlighting the need for better support systems. A student survey is in the works to better understand why some chose to exit—be it financial limitations, preparation for competitive exams, job prospects, or uncertainty about the benefits of a fourth WITH GLOBAL STANDARDSReflecting on this shift, Professor Rasal Singh, Principal of Ramanujan College, Delhi University, emphasised that the move towards a four-year undergraduate structure brings India in line with global models like those in the US and UK.'India's higher education ecosystem is evolving to enable seamless student mobility across borders,' he said. 'We're creating a framework where a student could complete an undergraduate programme here and go abroad for postgraduation or vice versa.'He further explained that the NEP embeds key features such as interdisciplinary flexibility and skills-based education, which are essential to building a globally competitive academic environment. 'This makes India an attractive study destination, especially for the global south, which includes Asia, Africa, and Latin America students who are looking for affordable, high-quality education,' he CAMPUSES, LOCAL IMPACTHighlighting the long-term vision of the NEP, Professor Singh pointed to the entry of prestigious foreign universities such as the University of Liverpool and MIT, which are setting up campuses in India. 'If these universities can offer four-year degrees locally and award their own certifications, it will reduce the outflow of talent and financial resources,' he policy allows up to top-ranked international universities to operate in India, opening doors to a more globalised and inclusive higher education sector, one that benefits both domestic and international IS THIS MODEL DIFFERENT FROM 2013?Professor Singh contrasted the current NEP-backed FYUP with the earlier attempt in 2013, which faced resistance and was eventually rolled back. 'The major difference is consultation,' he explained. 'Unlike 2013, these reforms are rooted in comprehensive stakeholder discussions at every level, from students and parents to policymakers and faculty.'advertisementHe stressed that while professional degrees like BTech and MBBS have always been four years long, this structural change is particularly transformative for traditional programmes in the sciences, humanities, and social AUD's pilot batch sets a precedent for other universities, the focus now shifts to student retention, academic readiness, and meaningful outcomes from the fourth year. With institutions and policymakers aligned toward a more globally integrated system, the four-year undergraduate journey is poised to become the new normal one that aims not only for academic excellence, but also international relevance. - EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amid debate over syllabus change, DU's History dept head quits, cites medical reasons
Amid debates over syllabus changes in Delhi University's (DU) History Department, its head, Professor Shalini Shah, has resigned citing medical reasons. This comes days before the new academic session is set to begin at DU and before the university steps into its fourth-year for the first time under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. The university on Tuesday announced that the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Sanjoy Roy, will take over the History department's charge for two months starting July 22. Speaking to The Indian Express on Wednesday, Shah said, 'I am unwell. I resigned on medical grounds.' The History Department has been navigating contentious syllabus negotiations as well as allegations of procedural violations in PhD admissions over the past few months. The friction over syllabus changes has deepened in the wake of DU's shift to the FYUP (Four-Year Undergraduate Programme) under NEP. History faculty members have alleged that the syllabus reforms required for the new structure were met with resistance at higher levels, and that courses approved at the departmental level were frequently delayed, altered, or blocked when they reached academic and executive councils. In March, The Indian Express had reported that Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh was opposed to the inclusion of Manusmriti and Tuzuk-i-Baburi (Baburnama) in the revised History (Honours) syllabus (undergraduate). Manusmriti was dropped from the syllabus. A senior faculty member in the department said, 'It has become difficult to clear courses and modifications. Many long-standing papers, taught by the faculty for decades, were either modified or not cleared at all for teaching. Often, there was no meaningful discussion about these in the statutory bodies.' Shah, however, said her concerns were personal. 'I was advised to get some tests done even before this whole thing started. As HOD, I had no time, so I had no choice but to resign to take care of myself,' she said. Concern over the resignation has been compounded by DU's decision to assign charge of the department to the Dean (Social Sciences), rather than the next senior-most professor in the History department. 'They should have given the responsibility, even if temporarily, to the next seniormost faculty member within the department,' said a professor. 'This is a rare case… It sends a message that the administration is not willing to trust or empower the department's own leadership.' V-C Yogesh Singh, however, said the resignation was not related to the syllabus revamp. 'There was no issue or any pressure… or anything related to the syllabus revamp. We, in fact, tried to convince Professor Shah to stay on until October so that she could take a call in a more stabilised environment once the new session began. But she cited health reasons and requested that she be allowed to step down.' On why the department's charge was given to the Dean (Social Sciences), Singh acknowledged that the move was 'unusual'. He, however, added, 'There was a paucity of time. Since the head resigned immediately, we needed some time to figure out who to appoint. Giving the charge to the dean seemed like the best move. If it had been given to a faculty member on a temporary basis, it could have hurt the member's emotions if he or she is not chosen as the permanent head later. Since it is easier to transfer the charge from the dean to another faculty member, I had suggested that the Dean of Social Sciences take over for the time being.' 'An effort will definitely be made to appoint a permanent HOD in the next two months,' Dean Sanjoy Roy said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Half full or half empty? As FYUP hits Year 4, Ambedkar University retains 50% students
New Delhi: As the National Education Policy's flagship reform — the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) — enters its crucial final year, data from Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) shows that only about half of its first FYUP batch has chosen to continue into the seventh semester, offering a first look at how students are responding to the new system. AUD was the first institution in Delhi to roll out FYUP in 2022–23, making it an early test case for the policy's reception on the ground. According to the data obtained from the university, while the BA Psychology programme leads with an 87% opt-in rate and Hindi follows at 78%, the overall continuation average remains around 50%. That means nearly half the students walked away — either with a three-year degree or an exit certificate — in what was supposed to be a "research-intensive" honours year under the NEP framework. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Terming it a "significant milestone" in its NEP implementation journey, the university said the continuation into the final year reflects a growing interest among students in deeper academic engagement. "The strong response to the fourth year of the undergraduate programme is a testament to the confidence our students have in our academic offerings and faculty," vice-chancellor Prof Anu Singh Lather told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flights, Rentals & Accommodations Hotel Deals | Search Ads Browse Now Undo "It also reflects a maturing academic environment where students are seeking deeper engagement with their disciplines and preparing themselves for research and higher education." According to AUD, the decision to continue into the final year was observed across all undergraduate programmes, with most of the "conventionally established" courses showing higher acceptance. However, full programme-wise opt-in data for the fourth year beyond Psychology and Hindi could not be obtained. The university did not provide data on the full strength of its FYUP batch. Meanwhile, responding to a query on its preparedness to handle the increased workload in an additional academic year, AUD said "physical and human infrastructure has been adequately augmented to support the expanded curriculum". AUD also pointed to its existing financial support mechanisms as a key enabler for students opting in, stating: "The university is already providing various fee waivers, including almost no fee for SC, ST and PwD students. A strong merit scholarship component is also in place." To better understand student choices in the coming years, the university said it plans to conduct a survey to identify the key factors influencing decisions to opt out of the fourth year. These may include financial challenges, academic fatigue, job preparation, entrance exam coaching or lack of clarity about the benefits of continuing. The aim, officials said, is to ensure better retention and stronger support systems going forward.
