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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DU nod to course on Sikh martyrdom
New Delhi: 's academic council on Friday approved a new general elective course on Sikh martyrdom, draft guidelines for undergraduate research, and several new skill-based courses, including one on radio jockeying. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A proposal to allow students to earn a portion of their course credits online through the govt's SWAYAM platform drew objections from some teachers and was referred to a committee for further review. The new general elective, "Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (c.1500–1765)", developed by the Centre for Independence and Partition Studies, seeks to familiarise students with Sikh resistance movements and episodes of religious persecution. It includes field visits, archival sources, and documentary screenings. Among the Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs) approved were modules in radio jockeying, vacuum technology, eco-printing on textiles, medical diagnostics, digital tools for interior design, and methods in epidemiological data analysis. The council also passed guidelines for implementing the fourth-year dissertation component under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) from the upcoming academic session. Three academic tracks — research dissertation, academic project, and entrepreneurship — have been outlined, with clarity on supervisor eligibility, committee structures, and evaluation. However, several teachers voiced strong objections, calling the proposed framework "unrealistic" and "unsustainable" in its current form. They argued that the guidelines place undue pressure on students and faculty without any realignment of teaching hours or infrastructure support. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The outcomes listed are not based on any study of current outputs," one faculty member said, adding that a student–teacher ratio of up to 10:1 for dissertation supervision is "unmanageable" and that the maximum load should not exceed three to four students per teacher. Faculty also criticised the suggestion to fund lab and project infrastructure through student fees and HEFA loans, warning that this could raise student costs and overburden non-teaching staff. Meanwhile, the proposal to allow students to earn up to 5% of their total programme credits through SWAYAM and MOOCs—8 credits for UG and 4 for PG students—was not passed and will be examined by a committee. Some academic council members raised concerns that even a 5% cap could create academic inconsistencies and dilute classroom engagement, despite the UGC's 2021 regulations allowing up to 40% credits from such platforms. The council also approved an extension of two years for students from the 2016–17 batch to complete their degrees and clear backlogs, citing transitional disruptions due to changes in curriculum frameworks. Several new UG and PG programmes based on UGCF 2022 and PGCF 2024 were also approved by the council.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Delhi University Now Allows Exit After 3 Years In Four-Year UG Course
Delhi University has officially notified that students enrolled in the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) can now exit the course after completing three years and still be awarded a degree, reports PTI. This development marks a key milestone in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to the notification issued on Thursday, students who have successfully completed six semesters (i.e., three years) under the UG Curriculum Framework 2022 are eligible for the exit option. They will receive a general degree for multi-core discipline programmes or an Honours degree for single-core disciplines. The notification reads: "Students interested in availing the above option can log in to the university's student portal at https: and submit their intent through the designated online process," The university has advised students to "carefully evaluate their academic and career goals" and consult teachers or mentors before choosing the early exit route. The update comes as DU prepares to launch the fourth and final year of the FYUP in August. Introduced under NEP 2020, the programme extends undergraduate study to four years with multiple entry and exit options. Based on the number of years completed, students can earn a certificate (1 year), diploma (2 years), or degree (3 or 4 years). The fourth year includes an option for research specialisation. The new structure aims to offer flexibility and enhance academic engagement, but it has raised concerns about infrastructure deficiencies, incomplete curriculum, and colleges' and faculty members' lack of preparedness. Addressing such concerns in a previous PTI interview, Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh had said, "Facilities will be created. This is the first time the focus is on research, entrepreneurship and skill... this fourth year will be a game changer." With the transition underway, the university's latest exit option notification aims to empower students with greater autonomy and clarity as they navigate their academic journeys in the new higher education landscape. As the university moves forward with the transition, the latest exit option notification is expected to offer students greater autonomy and clarity in navigating their academic paths under the evolving framework of higher education.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi University activates 3-year degree exit from FYUP
PTI file photo NEW DELHI: Delhi University has issued a notification allowing students enrolled under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) to exit the course after completing the third year with a degree, marking a major step in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The official notification issued on Thursday states that students who have successfully completed six semesters (three years) under the UG Curriculum Framework 2022 are eligible to exit with a three-year degree - a general degree for multi-core discipline programmes or an Honours degree for single-core disciplines. "Students interested in availing the above option can log in to the university's student portal at https: and submit their intent through the designated online process," the notification reads. It further advised students to "carefully evaluate their academic and career goals" and consult teachers and mentors before opting for the early exit. The move comes as Delhi University prepares to launch the fourth and final year of the FYUP this August. Introduced under NEP 2020, the FYUP extends undergraduate courses from three to four years and offers multiple entry and exit options, allowing students to receive a certificate, diploma or degree after completing one, two or three years, respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Family Photos Are So Funny You Can't Miss Them HouseCultures Undo The fourth year provides an opportunity for research specialisation. While the new structure is intended to provide flexibility and deepen academic engagement, it has also sparked concerns over infrastructure gaps, incomplete curriculum, and a lack of preparedness among colleges and faculty. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, in an interview with PTI in May, acknowledged these concerns but asserted, "Facilities will be created. This is the first time the focus is on research, entrepreneurship and skill... this fourth year will be a game changer." As the university moves forward with the transition, the latest exit option notification is expected to offer students greater autonomy and clarity in navigating their academic paths under the evolving framework of higher education.
