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SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

BULLETIN OF INFORMATION

ADMISSION

TO

POSTGRADUATE / MASTER’S COURSES

(2020-2021)

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CONTENTS

Topic

Page No.

Important Information

1. Admission Procedure 4-5

1.1. Online Registration 4

1.2. Mode of admission and Seat availability: 4

1.3. Intimation regarding Admission 4

1.4. Admission procedure for SOL 5

2. Identity Cards 5

3. Span Period of Study 5

4. Office Hours 6

5. Essential Documents to be Submitted 6-7

5.1. At the Time of Registration for Entrance Test 6

5.2. At the time of Admission 6-7

6. Additional Information 7-8

7. List of Holidays 9

8. Contact Information 9

9. Course Eligibility 10

10. Requirements for Admission 10

11. Who can Apply 10

12. Age 10

12.1 Reservations Relaxations/Concessions 11-14

13. Reservations 15-17

14. Admission of Foreign Candidates at SOL 17

15. Procedure for Change in Name 17-18

16. Student Support Service 18

16.1 Method of Instructions 18

16.2 Academic Counselling Session 18

16.3 Library Facility 18-19

16.4 Book Bank 19

16.5 Student Counselling Facility 19

17. Fee Concession/Financial Assistance to Students 20

17.1 Fee Concession 20

17.2 Financial Assistance 20

17.3 Fee Waiver to the PWD Category students 20

17.4 Financial Assistance to SC/ST Students 20

17.5 Fee Concession to University/SOL Employee/Ward 20-21

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18. Syllabus and First Set of Lessons 21

18.1. Obtaining Degree Certificate 21

19. Filling the Admission Forms 21

19.1 Instructions for filling the Admission Form for the

eligible candidate for SOL

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19.2Course Medium 22

19.3 UGC/DEB Recognition 22

20. Fee Structure& Course Structure 22-37

20.1Mode of Payment of Fee 22

20.2 Change of Subject 22

20.3 Refund of Admission/ Examination Fee 23

20.4 Schedule of Payment of Fee and other Charges 23

20.5 Categories 23

20.6 Schedule of Fee/Charges – M.A. 24

20.7 Schedule of Fee/Charges – M.Com. 25-26

20.8 M.Com. Programme Structure 26-27

20.9 Programme Structure of M.A. Courses 27-29

21. Fee Payable on Promotion to Next Higher Class (II Year) 30

22. Failure and Ex-Student 30

23. Special Fee to be collected from Foreign Students 30

24. Students Availing Facility of Diplomatic Bag 31

25. Indian Nationals Residing Abroad 31

26. Examination Related Information 31

26.1 Scheme of Examination 31

26.2 Pass Percentage and Promotion criteria of M.Com.

Course

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26.3 Pass Percentage and Promotion Criteria of all M.A.

Courses

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26.4 Admission Ticket and Dates of Examination 34

26.5 Rechecking/Revaluation/Evaluation of Answer Script 34

26.6 Rules for revaluation Answer Script 34-35

26.7Rules for Supply of copy of Evaluated Answer Script 35-36

26.8 Examination Result 36

27. DISCLAIMER 36

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1. Admission Procedure

1.1. Online Registration

a) All the candidates seeking admission to the Postgraduate (PG)/master’s courses including course

offered by SOL are required to register online on PG admission web portal of University of Delhi.

b) There is a common Web Portal for the centralized registration of applicants and a common

registration form for admission to all the Postgraduate Courses in the University. Online

registration details are available on the PG admission portal of the University of Delhi.

c) The registered applicants can also provide preference for SOL (if seeking admission in SOL).

Applicant must pick options carefully as no modification is allowed after submission of the form

1.2. Mode of admission and Seat availability: -

a) In all the Faculties/Departments, except the ones offering interdisciplinary or professional

courses, there are two modes of admission for postgraduate courses:

i. Merit or Direct: 50% of the total intake shall be filled by direct admission of the students of

the University of Delhi only on the basis of merit. This mode is not available to students from

other Universities.

ii. Entrance Test: Remaining 50% of the seats shall be filled through entrance examination and

Interview/Group Discussion, if any.

b) It may again be noted that all the applicants seeking admission to the postgraduate courses

offered by SOL are also required to register online, irrespective of the mode of intake.

c) Reservation/ concession to the prescribed extent shall apply separately in both the modes (Direct

and Entrance) in compliance with the rules notified by the University from time to time. The

Departments will release the Admission lists in both modes, separately for all categories.

1.3. Intimation regarding Admission

a) Results of the Entrance Examination and Interviews/Group Discussion, if any, shall be notified

on the PG admission portal of the University of Delhi.

b) Selected applicants are required to furnish the necessary documents at the time of admission

and deposit the Admission fee.

c) For all the news and updates related to PG admissions, visit PG admission portal.

1.4 Admission procedure for SOL

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The applicants who wish to be considered for admission in School of Open Learning (SOL)

may opt for the same at the time of registration and no separate registration with SOL is required.

However, after declaration of the result of Entrance test/publishing of merit list by the University of

Delhi, all other procedure for admission will be done by the SOL and for that applicant has to apply

in SOL. Applicants desiring to take admission in SOL are advised to regularly visit SOL website

i.e. https://sol.du.ac.in (For Entrance Merit Based and Direct Merit Based merit list for admission).

The postgraduate programmes offered at

SOL

Master of Arts in Hindi, History, Political Science,

Sanskrit

Master of Commerce

2. Identity Cards

The SOL students will download their Identity Cards online from the SOL website

https://sol.du.ac.in latest by 31stDecember 2020. Every student is required to have an Identity Card of the

School. Students are advised to contact the concerned Admission Unit (Room No 19) at the SOL North

Campus, if he/she is not able to download his/her Identity Card. If this card is lost by the student a

duplicate can be issued on paying the requisite fee of Rs. 30/- only at SOL Counter.

S.NO. COURSE DATE OF REGISTRATION DATE OF ENT. EXAM.

1. M.A. Hindi

Registration commences

w.e.f. 20.06.2020 on D.U. Web

Portal

Will be notified on D.U. Web

Portal 2. M.A. History

3. M.A.Political Science

4. M.A. Sanskrit

5. M.Com

Last date of admission with condonation of delay by the Vice-Chancellor November 30, 2020

3. Span Period of Study

All Post Graduate Courses offered by the School have a Specified minimum and maximum

allowed span period for completing the same. These stipulations are to be strictly observed during the

course of study at the School.

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Span period of Study (in Years)

Course Minimum Maximum

M.A. Hindi

M.A. History

M.A. Political Science

M.A. Sanskrit

M.Com

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2

2

2

2

4

4

4

4

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4. Office Hours

The School remains open for interaction with students on all working days from 9.30 a.m. to

5.00 p.m. Office of the School remains closed on Saturdays, Sundays and other declared Holidays.

5. Essential Documents to be submitted

5.1. At the time of Online Registration for Entrance Test

For details visit the DU website www.du.ac.in for Post Graduate Registration.

5.2. At the Time of Admission

In all cases the required fees should be deposited in SOL with the Printed Copy of Online

Admission Form through Cash/Bank Draft drawn on State Bank of India/ any Nationalized Bank in

favor of The Principal, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, Payable at New Delhi.

Please ensure that the following documents are to be submitted along-with the Printed Copy of Online

Admission Form. In case the relevant documents are not enclosed, your Application for Admission will

not be considered.

(i) Duly filled Online Admission Form.

(ii) Cash/Bank Draft for Category ‘A; Rs. 4990/- Category ‘B’ Rs. 4490/- and Category ‘C’

Rs.13490/- for M.A. (History, Political Science, Sanskrit) and Category ‘A’ Rs. 5140/-, Category

‘B’ Rs. 4640/- and Category ‘C’ Rs.13640/-for M.A.(Hindi) and M.Com. The details are

available at Sr. No.20.5, 20.6 and 20.7.

(iii) Two recent passport size photographs.

(iv) Self-attested Photocopy of 10th Class Certificate.

(v) Self-attested Photocopy of 12th Class Passing Certificate.

(vi) Self-attested Photocopy of I, II and III year Marksheet.

(vii) Original Provisional Certificate of Graduation for current year students. However, other

Students will have to submit the photocopy of Degree Certificate.

(viii) Migration Certificate in original of the respective University if the candidate is studied from

other than Delhi University.

(ix) Self attested photocopy of Reserve Category Certificates of candidate only, if applicable (for

example SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS etc.) The certificate of the candidate must be released by the

Competent Authority before the date of admission.

(x) Latest Original Income Certificate, if applying for fee concession.

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(xi) Self attested photocopy of BPL Ration Card as well as Original Income Certificate if

applying for Financial Assistance.

(xii) Disability certificate, in case of Physical with Disability candidates issued by the competent

hospital/board.

(xii) Candidates are required to produce all the Original Certificates for verification at the time

of admission.

(xiii) The Enrolment number allocated by the College/University is essential to fill in the admission

form.

(xv) After qualifying the Entrance Test, the Delhi University rules will strictly be followed in respect

of Admission at SOL in all the Post Graduate Courses.

6. Additional Information

6.1 Students already pursuing the M.A./M.Com.course in SOL need not apply for admission afresh.

6.2 Any transaction made other than admission counters of SOL/DU or SOL Portal will solely be

at the risk and responsibility of the student.

6.3 Students are strictly advised to keep all the Fee Receipts quite intact with them till receipt of

their respective Degree Certificates.

6.4 A student enrolled with the School, is like any other regular student of the University of Delhi.

He/ She studies the same syllabi and curricular and is awarded the same degree by the

University.

6.5 Candidates are not permitted to pursue studies for two courses simultaneously either in Delhi

and /or some other University. Candidates are also not allowed to pursue the same course in

two different Universities.

6.6 There is no restriction on admission in any course for gap year students.

6.7 It is the basic responsibility of the student to submit the required certificates and documents in

support of his/her eligibility, as and when demanded. All admissions are provisional till the

verification of original certificates and confirmation by the University of Delhi. The School

reserves the right to cancel the admission and / or result of any part of the examination of the

concerned Degree Course of any student who fails to submit the required documents within

the stipulated time or any of the certificates is found to be false/invalid at any stage.

6.8 The students are advised to keep the copy of the Registration Form of Entrance Test after filling

all formalities on Web Portal of the University. The hard copy of this registration form is

required during admission process after qualifying for admission on the specified basis of

selection for individual courses. The merit list for the mode of admission shall be displayed on

SOL website https://sol.du.ac.in and in the concerned Admission Unit(Room No 19) of

SOL.

6.9 The students of University of Delhi who have appeared in final year examination in Annual-

2020 of any Under Graduate Course can get themselves registered to appear at the Entrance

Test of the respective courses in Post Graduate, but their eligibility of admission will only be

determined as per Delhi University rules.

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6.10. The Provisional Certificate of graduation and Migration Certificate are submitted in original to

the SOL at the time of admission and the same are not returned to the student in any circumstances.

6.11. No person who was convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude shall be admitted to

a course of study or permitted to take any examination of the University until a period of

two a years has elapsed from the date of expiry of the sentence imposed on him/her. However,

the Competent Authority of University of Delhi may, in special case, exempt any person from

the operation of this rule.

6.12 Aggregate marks in respect of examinations where the results shown in grades and

Standards attained in different subjects (such as the Pre-University/Pre-Degree

Examination etc.) the minimum percentage of the marks for subjects given in standards is

taken into account.

6.13 Candidates must ensure their eligibility to the course to which they apply. The School

reserves the right to cancel any admission at any stage, if found ineligible as per rules and

regulations prescribed by the University of Delhi from time to time. For any legal

proceedings, the jurisdiction shall be the Delhi Courts only.

6.14 The OBC status is to be determined on the basis of the central list of OBCs, notified by the

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on the recommendations of the National

Commission for Backward Classes available at the website of the commission.

(http://ncbc.nic.in/backwardclasses/index.html). The candidate to be considered must

hold a non-creamy layer certificate issued for OBC’s. The documents in evidence of the

OBC status will be required from the students at the time of registration as well as while on

granting admission. The OBC certificate of the candidate must be available at the time of

admission, otherwise the candidate will not be found eligible for any relaxation.

6.15 Rounding off a fraction of marks for purposes of admission to any course is not permitted.

6.16 Candidates are required to read all relevant instructions of the under-mentioned form quite

carefully and then fill in the same as per the instructions-

a) Registration Form for Entrance Test on Web Portal of the University of Delhi www.du.ac.in

b) Online Admission Form at SOL Web Portal.

6.17 Candidates who have passed their B.A (Pass)/B.A.(Prog.)/B.A.(Hons.)under10+2+3 scheme of

examination of Delhi University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto, if eligible

would be registered to Post Graduate Courses for the Academic Session-2020-21.

6.18 As per the University directives that for all those courses wherein admissions are based on the

rank in the entrance examination, the candidates will be eligible for admission only after the

result of the qualifying examination has been declared and candidates meet the minimum

eligibility criteria. Thus, candidates who are though eligible for admission on the basis of the

admission entrance test but they do not have the results of their qualifying degree examinations

shall not be allowed provisional admission. Such candidates will, however, be considered for

admission in the subsequent admission lists, as and when the results of the qualifying

examinations are declared provided the candidates submit the results to the concerned

department/faculty. The detailed modalities may be published in the respective information

bulletins and the websites”.

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7. List of Holidays

List of declared holidays for the year 2020 is provided below for the reference of students.

HOLIDAYS

Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) August 01, 2020 Saturday

Janmashtami August 12, 2020 Wednesday

Independence Day August 15, 2020 Saturday

Muharram August30, 2020 Sunday

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday October 02, 2020 Friday

Dussehra October 25, 2020 Sunday

Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad October 30, 2020 Friday

Diwali (Deepavali) November 14, 2020 Saturday

Guru Nanak’s Birthday November 30, 2020 Monday

Christmas day December 25, 2020 Friday

8. Contact Information

Complete details of contact information for both the School and its South Study Centre are provided

below. Students may contact the School in case of any requirements.

In addition, the School also has a website which provides essential information services related to

updating of student’s profile, Status of Degree, Marksheet, Exam, PCP, Old Question Papers, Study

Materials, Syllabus, Faculty members etc. to students. You can visit us at https://sol.du.ac.in

In addition, the School also has a website which provides

NORTH CAMPUS SOUTH STUDY CENTRE

SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING

University of Delhi,

5, Cavalry Lane,

Delhi-110007

https://sol.du.ac.in

Helpline:-27008300,27008301

SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING

South Study Centre

South Moti Bagh, (Old Moti Lal Nehru

College Building)

New Delhi-110021

https://sol.du.ac.in

PABX/Enquiries 27667600,27667581,

27667645,27666780,

PABX/Enquiries 24151600,26882897,

26879462

P.A.to Principal 27666776 Deputy Director 24104037

Fax 27667242 Fax 24104027

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9. Course Eligibility:

S.No. Course Eligibility

1. M.A. Hindi

For latest details please refer Information Bulletin of the

concerned Departments at www.du.ac.in

2. M.A. History

3. M.A. Political Science

4. M.A. Sanskrit

5. M.Com

10. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

10.1. The minimum requirement for admission to various Post-graduate courses offered by the School

are as per the eligibility decided by the respective University Departments. Various aspects such as

qualifying examinations, minimum marks required, age requirements and course specific requirements

are covered in the eligibility criteria. For details see the Information Bulletin of the respective

departments available on Web Portal www.du.ac.in/https://sol.du.ac.in

11. Who can Apply a. Admissions are open to candidates from all over India.

b. Admissions are also open to Indian nationals working in Indian missions abroad and also to

their dependents, subject to appear in the University Examination conducted at Delhi centers only.

c. Admissions are also open to Indian nationals settled abroad provided they are:

● Eligible

● They take the University examination at the Delhi Centre only

● They submit a duly attested photocopy of the passport.

On seeking admission to the School of Open Learning, Indian nationals settled abroad shall be

required to make an extra payment of Rs.1,500 per year towards postage charges. All payments from

such students will be accepted through Bank Draft of State Bank of India/ Nationalize Bank.

d. Foreign nationals residing in India are also eligible for admission in this School. Their cases will be

dealt with as per procedure laid down under special Provisions mentioned in section (14).

12. AGE As per Ordinance of the University, there is no minimum age bar for admission to the Post

Graduate courses in the University and its colleges except in courses where the respective regulatory

bodies (such as MCI, AICTE etc.) have prescribed the minimum age requirement in their regulations.

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12.1 RESERVATION AND RELAXATIONS/ CONCESSIONS

The University strictly adheres to Central Government Policies in matters of Reservation and Relaxation,

and in order to avail the same under EWS / OBC / SC / ST quota a candidate has to produce a valid

certificate issued by any of the following authorities:

A. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional

Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / 1st class Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-

Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner. B.

Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate. C.

Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. D. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the

Applicant and / or his family normally resides. E. Administrator / Secretary to the Administrator /

Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands).

(a) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: As per University guidelines, the minimum eligibility

requirement for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates will be that they must have passed the

qualifying school/degree examination. Provided that the minimum eligibility for admission to Post-

graduate courses be the minimum pass marks of the qualifying examination of the University of Delhi.

In the case of Scheduled Casts/Scheduled Tribes candidates who had passed last qualifying examination

from other Universities, they should have secured at least the same percentage of pass marks at the

qualifying examination as prescribed for the equivalent examination of Delhi University for purposes of

admission to the Post-graduate course of this University.

That where the admission is based on the screening/written test, the Scheduled Castes/Tribes candidates

would also be required to take the test, but their merit list be drawn separately and admissible as per the

reservation quota.

(b) Other Backward Classes: (Non-Creamy layer, Central List)

● 27% seats will be reserved for the applicants belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non-

creamy layer, central list).

● The OBC applicants shall be given a relaxation both in the minimum eligibility in the qualifying

examination as well as in the minimum eligibility (if any) in the Entrance Test to the extent of 10%

of the minimum eligibility marks prescribed for the unreserved category(UR) applicants. For example,

if the minimum eligibility for admission to a course for the unreserved category applicants is 50%,

the minimum eligibility for the OBC applicants will be 45%.

● The certificate must mention non-creamy layer status of the applicant (Non-creamy layer status issued

by an authority mentioned in DOPT Office Memorandum no. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated

15.11.1993).

● The OBC applicants who belong to the ‘Non-creamy Layer’ and whose caste appears in the Central

List of the OBCs (notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on the

recommendations of the National Commission for Backward Classes available at the website

http://ncbc.nic.in/backward classes/index.html.), shall be eligible to be considered for admission under

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the OBC category (Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of ‘non-creamy layer’ status of the

applicants as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. 36036/2/2013-Estt. (Res-I) dated 31 March 2016).

The validity of the non-creamy layer certificate shall be for the financial year 2019-2020, issued after

31st March, 2020.

● If the applicant does not have the OBC non-creamy layer certificate of the latest financial year 2019-

20 at the time of registration, the applicant may upload previously issued (older) OBC non-creamy

layer certificate/acknowledgement slip of OBC non-creamy layer certificate application. However, at

the time of admission, the applicant must produce the recent financial year’s (2019-20) OBC non-

creamy layer certificate issued by the same competent authority. This additional certificate must have

reference of his/her already issued original caste certificate.

(c) Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) Applicants

As per the University of Delhi notifications, Reference No. Aca. I / Reservation of EWSs / 2019 / 63

Dated 28th March 2019 and Reference No. Aca. I / Reservation of EWSs / 2019 / 101 Dated 15th May

2019, for the reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) Category, the University

Departments / Centres / Colleges have reserved 25% seats for admission for the same from this

Academic Year, 2020-21. The eligibility of such applicants will be decided on the basis of fulfilling

criteria prescribed in the above notifications. For further details applicants can visit:

http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/Notifications/04042019-Notification-EWS.pdf&

http://www.du.ac.in/du/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=23723&cntnt01ret

urnid=83

(d) Persons with Disabilities (PWD): As per the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,

2016, not less than 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. As per the said act,

a person with benchmark disability‖ means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified

disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person

with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the

certifying authority. It may be noted that the erstwhile Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities,

Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (No. 1 of 1996), under which reservation for

Persons with Disabilities in admissions was provided earlier has now been repealed. • The PWD

applicants shall be given a relaxation in the Minimum Eligibility in the Qualifying Examination to the

extent of 5%. • Relaxation in marks in Entrance Test (if applicable) will be provided till such point /

level that all the seats earmarked as reserved / available as reserved in a particular course, are filled up

or all the applicants with benchmark disabilities eligible for obtaining admission in a particular course,

have been accommodated, whichever is earlier. • The reservation for persons with benchmark

disabilities upto PG level will be on Supernumerary seats. Persons with benchmark disabilities falling

within any of the following specified categories of disabilities as mentioned in the Schedule to the

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 [See Clause (zc) of Section 2 of the said Act] are eligible

to get the benefit of the said reservation:

I. Physical disability A.Locomotor disability

1. Locomotor disability (a person's inability to execute distinctive activities associated with

movement of self and objects resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both),

including—

2. "leprosy cured person" means a person who has been cured of leprosy but is suffering from—

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(i) loss of sensation in hands or feet as well as loss of sensation and paresis in the eye and eye-lid

but with no manifestation of deformity;

(ii) manifest deformity and paresis but having sufficient mobility in their hands and feet to enable

them to engage in normal economic activity;

(iii) extreme physical deformity as well as advanced age which prevents him/her from undertaking

any gainful occupation, and the expression "leprosy cured" shall construed accordingly;

3. "cerebral palsy" means a Group of non-progressive neurological condition affecting body

movements and muscle coordination, caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain,

usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth;

4. "dwarfism" means a medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches

(147 centimeters) or less;

5. "muscular dystrophy" means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens the muscles

that move the human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have incorrect and missing

information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins they need for healthy

muscles. It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and

the death of muscle cells and tissue;

6. "acid attack victims" means a person disfigured due to violent assaults by throwing of acid or

similar corrosive substance.

B. Visual impairment

7. "blindness" means a condition where a person has any of the following conditions, after best

correction—

(i) total absence of sight; or

(ii) visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible

correction; or

(iii) limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree.

8. "low-vision" means a condition where a person has any of the following conditions, namely:

(i) visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 up to 3/60 or up to 10/200 (Snellen) in

the better eye with best possible corrections; or

(ii) limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10 degree.

C. Hearing impairment

9. "deaf" means persons having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears;

10. "hard of hearing" means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in

both ears;

11. "speech and language disability" means a permanent disability arising out of conditions such as

laryngectomy or aphasia affecting one or more components of speech and language due to organic

or neurological causes.

II. Intellectual disability, a condition characterized by significant limitation both in intellectual

functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior which covers a range of every

day, social and practical skills, including—

12. "specific learning disabilities" means a heterogeneous group of conditions wherein there is a deficit

in processing language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself as a difficulty to comprehend, speak,

read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual

disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia;

13. "autism spectrum disorder" means a neuro-developmental condition typically appearing in the first

three years of life that significantly affects a person's ability to communicate, understand relationships

and relate to others, and is frequently associated with unusual or stereotypical rituals or behaviors.

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III. Mental behavior:

14. "Mental illness" means a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory

that grossly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality or ability to meet the ordinary

demands of life, but does not include retardation which is a condition of arrested or incomplete

development of mind of a person, specially characterized by sub normality of intelligence.

IV. Disability caused due to –

(a) Chronic neurological conditions, such as—

15. "multiple sclerosis" means an inflammatory, nervous system disease in which the myelin sheaths

around the axons of nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and

affecting the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other;

16. "Parkinson’s disease" means a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor,

muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people

associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter

dopamine.

(b) Blood disorder—

17. "haemophilia" means an inheri1table disease, usually affecting only male but transmitted by women

to their male children, characterised by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood so

that a minor wound may result in fatal bleeding;

18. "Thalassemia" means a group of inherited disorders characterised by reduced or absent amounts of

haemoglobin.

19. "Sickle cell disease" means a haemolytic disorder characterised by chronic anemia, painful events,

and various complications due to associated tissue and organ damage; "haemolytic" refers to the

destruction of the cell membrane of red blood cells resulting in the release of haemoglobin.

V. Multiple Disabilities (more than one of the above specified disabilities)

20. Multiple disabilities including deaf blindness which means a condition in which a person may have

combination of hearing and visual impairments causing severe communication, developmental, and

educational problems.

VI. Any other category: 21. Any other category as may be notified by the Central Government

Applicants must furnish a valid disability certificate issued by a recognized Government hospital, bearing a photograph of the applicant.

(e) Children/Widows of the eligible Armed Forces Persons (CW): A concession of 5% marks in the

minimum eligibility requirements in the qualifying examinations.

The candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Physical

Disability shall be charged the admission form/entrance examination fee at concessional rates.

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13. RESERVATIONS

(a) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes

Reservations of seats in admission to various Post graduate courses, shall be in the following manner.

● Scheduled Caste = 15% of total intake in each course

● Scheduled Tribe = 7.5% of Total intake in each course

● Other Backward Classes = 27% of total intake in each course

The seats reserved for SC/ST shall be filled by the SC/ST candidates only. However, in case of non-

availability of the eligible candidates the reserved seats may be interchanged between the SC & ST, if still

any seat remains unfilled, the same shall remain vacant.

The seat reserved for the OBCs, the said seats shall be filled with the OBC students only, if OBC

candidates possessing the minimum eligibility marks are not available in the OBC category then the vacant

OBC seats shall be converted into General Category seats in accordance with the admission schedule

notified by the University.

(b) Supernumerary seats:

(i) Persons with Disabilities (PWD) = As per the provisions of Right of Persons with Disabilities Act,

2017, not less than five percent (5%) seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, where

“person with benchmark disability” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified

disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes person with

disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying

authority. It may be noted that the erstwhile Persons with Disability Act, 1995, under which reservation

for Persons with Disabilities in admissions was provided earlier has now been repealed.

The PWD applicants shall be given a relaxation in the minimum eligibility in the qualifying examination

and in the minimum eligibility (if any) in the admission entrance test to the extent of 5%.

(ii) Children/Widows of the eligible Armed Forces Personnel including Para Military Forces (CW

Category) = 5% of the seats in each course

1. All applicants seeking admission to various postgraduate programmes of the University of Delhi under

this category will also have to register online as per schedule notified by the University.

2. Five percent (5%) of seats are reserved for applicants under CW categories, programme-wise in all

colleges.

3. All the CW applicants have to upload the Educational Concession certificate in the enclosed format to

be issued by any of the following authorities on the proper letterhead.

(i) Secretary, KendriyaSainik Board, Delhi

(ii) Secretary, rajyaZilaSainik Board.

(iii) Officer-in-Charge, Record Office

(iv) Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate.

(v) Ministry of Home Affairs (For Police Personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards)

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Admission may be offered to the Children/Widows of Officers and Men of the Armed Forces

including Para-Military Personnel*, in the following order of preference:

(i) Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action;

(ii) Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in action and Boarded out from service with disability attributable to military service.

(iii) Widows/wards of Defence Personnel who died in peace time with death attributable to military service. (iv) Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in peace time and Boarded out with disability attributable to

military service. (v) (a) Wards of Ex-servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards;

a. ParamVir Chakra

b. Ashok Chakra c. SarvottamYudhSeva Medal d. MahaVir Chakra e. Kirti Chakra f. UttamYudhSeva Medal g. Vir Chakra h. Shaurya Chakra

i. YudhSeva Medal j. Sena, NauSena, Vayu Sena Medal k. Mention-in-Dispatches

(b) Wards of the Police personnel who are in receipt of President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, Police Medal for Gallantry.

(vi) Wards of Ex-Servicemen (vii) Wives of:

a. Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.

b. Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service. c. Ex-servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.

(viii) Wards of Serving Personnel. (ix) Wives of Serving Personnel.

Note: Admission in priority (v), v(a) above is as per the inter se priority of the gallantry Awards and

admission in v (b) will be considered after v(a).

*Benefit under CW category may extend to the wards of the Personnel of Para Militaryforces up to priority

(v) only.

(iii) Foreign National = 5% seats in first year of each course in colleges: The foreign nationals seeking

admission in the University/its colleges shall have to get themselves registered with the Foreign

Students Registry in compliance with the schedule notified by the FSR. No Foreign students will be

admitted directly by the Department/Colleges.

(iv) Sports/ECA Persons = up to 5% of total intake in each course. Admission under these categories

shall be made in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University from time to time.

(v) For admission to the courses which are governed by the Regulations of the regulatory bodies, like

Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, AICTE, etc. the minimum eligibility requirements

prescribed under their respective regulations shall be followed.

(vi) The merit list for the general category seats will comprise of all the candidates in the order of merit.

No one will be excluded from the same. In other words, it will also include SC/ST/OBC/EWS

candidates if they come in the general category merit list just because he/she belongs to

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SC/ST/OBC/EWS. Such a candidate is entitled to be considered under the general category, as well as

under the reserved category. Admission to open category seats will be str ictly in the order of merit

without excluding SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates.

(vii) As per University guidelines, no student of the University shall be permitted to pursue two degree

courses simultaneously either from the University of Delhi or from other University except the part-time

diplomas/certificates of the University of Delhi.

The colleges/Departments shall get the relevant certificates submitted for availing the benefit of

reservation verified from the issuing authorities.

14. Admission of Foreign Candidates at SOL

All foreign candidates residing in India and seeking admission to Post-Graduate Courses in the

School of Open Learning and fulfilling the course, marks are required to apply to the Deputy Dean,

Foreign Students Registry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007. No foreign student shall be admitted in

the School of Open Learning without prior approval of the Deputy Dean, Foreign Students Advisor,

University of Delhi.

As per the directions received from Dy. Dean (Foreign Students), Foreign Students Registry,

University of Delhi, the consideration of admission of foreign students in different courses of SOL will

be as follows: -

(i) Nepal and Bhutan nationals enjoy a visa free regime with India. Hence students from these

countries may be admitted in correspondence courses.

(ii) Tibetan students on “Special Entry Permit (SEP)” who come to India for education purpose only

cannot enroll for correspondence course. They must pursue regular course of study.

(iii) All other foreign students from any other country, holding a “Student Visa” are required to pursue

only regular/full time academic courses.

(iv) As per above information, the foreign students (from Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet) seeking admission to

School of Open Learning (SOL) course are advised to apply through FSR office, University of

Delhi and fill the Foreign Students Application Form.

15. Procedure for Change in Name

As per directions received from the University of Delhi, the following procedure strictly, for

change in names of students will be followed:

a. Woman student who wishes to change her surname on account of marriage be advised to apply on

the prescribed application form (obtainable from Academic Branch-ii) through University of Delhi the

Principal/Head of the College/Department to the Registrar, University of Delhi, during the same

academic session along-with an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper worth ₹ 10/- (in original) duly

attested by a 1st class Magistrate of Marriage Certificate issued by the Court along-with a fee of ₹ 50/

for necessary action at the University level.

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b. Student who wishes to change his/her name be advised to submit his/her application duly forwarded

by the Principal/Head of the concerned College/Department along-with a fee of ₹50/- along-with the

following documents, to the Registrar, University of Delhi for consideration, during the same academic

session:-

(i)Newspaper cuttings (in original) notifying change in name in two leading Indian daily English/Hindi

Newspaper.

(ii) Declaration (specimen enclosed) on a Non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs. 10/-(in original) attested

by the 1st class Magistrate.

(iii) Original copy of the Government of India Gazette, notifying the change in name.

(iv) An affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.10/- (in original) executed in the court and sworn

before 1st class Magistrate regarding change in name.

c. The change in the name/surname will come into effect only after the same has been approved by the

University.

d. The name after change will be read as changed name alia/nee earlier name.

e. No students will be allowed to change his/her name on any official document, including examination

forms, until the same has been approved by the University.

f. Request for change in name will not be entertained from a person who is not a student of the

University of Delhi at the time of making the application for change of name.

16. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

16.1 Method of Instructions

The syllabus for each paper is divided into suitable number of lessons. The study materials are

prepared by experienced teachers and cover the entire course prescribed by the University of Delhi.

The said study materials are provided to the students by hand.

16.2 Academic Counseling Secessions (ACS)

Academic Counseling Secessions (ACS) are conducted for a specified period ranging between

15 - 20 days in each semester. Generally, these sessions (ACS) are held on Saturday/Sunday/Holidays.

However, SOL is going to conduct these Academic Counseling Secessions 2020-2021 in online mode.

For the local students the SOL will facilitate in getting D.T.C. destination bus pass facility only during

ACS from their residence to School (North Campus).

16.3 Library Facility

The School provides library facility at Main Campus as well as at its South Study Centre at South

Moti Bagh to the students residing in Delhi and its adjacent areas. Library has a very good collection

of textbooks, general books, journals and magazines. Following services/facilities are provided in the

library:

• Registration & Renewal of Membership

• Lending service

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• Reference service

• Reading Room facility

• Book Bank facility

• Delnet

• N.List

• Enabling unit for visually impaired students.

The timings of the Library (Subject to change) are as follows:

Main Campus and South Study Centre

Library Hours

Library of the school remains open from 9.00 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. on working days both North

and South Study Centre. Main library of the School remains open during ACS as per schedule.

Both the libraries remain closed on Republic Day, Holi, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti and

Diwali.

Library registration will be available between 09.30 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. on all working days till 31 st

December 2020 at the both centers.

All students are advised to get themselves registered with the Library with in TWENTY DAYS

OF THE ALLOTMENT of their SOL Roll No. Students will have to bring with them the fees receipt

along with their Identity Card for registration.

Students of M.A.’s and M.Com. courses will be issued four books from the library . Students shall carry

their Identity Card on every visit to be shown at the Library gate. If any book(s) issued is/are lost, the

students will be required to replace the book.

The book/books will be issued for a fortnight (15 days) only.

Reference books and magazines are not issued any circumstances.

16.4 Book Bank

The School has established the Students’ Aid Fund to help needy students in the form of text/books or

lump sum grant to defray the expenses of education. No stipend or scholarship shall be given out of this

fund. The criterion for availing books from the book bank is the same as in the case of fee concession.

16.5 Student Counseling Facility

Members of the teaching departments are available to solve the academic problems of the students on all

working days in the School at the Main Campus only. The details of availability of teachers are given in

the SOL website.

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17. Fee Concession/Financial Assistance to Students

17.1 Fee Concession

Fee Concession facility is granted to the students whose family income from all sources is below

Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum and who has studied in a government School will be considered for this facility.

(subject to submission of Income Certificate)

The unemployed students belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes category can be

granted exemption from payment of Tuition Fee after seeking admission on production of Caste and

Income Certificates from appropriate authority, provided that his/her parents do not pay Income Tax.

Students are required to apply afresh for fee concession every year on promotion to next class.

Apart from that other students who have not studied in Govt. School and who do not belong to

SC/ST category but whose family Income from all sources is below Rs. 2,50,000 per annum. can also

apply. For this purpose, they have to submit the Income Certificate as well as Tick in the column of the

Fee Concession in the Admission Form.

17.2 Financial Assistance

There is also a provision of Financial Assistance to the needy and poor student i.e. Rs. 2500/- in

addition to exemption of tuition fee subject to producing the following documents:

1. BPL Ration Card.

2. Affidavit from 1st class Magistrate regarding Income Certificate not more than Rs. 2,50,000/- per

annum.

Students Welfare Committee of SOL may consider the applications from other needy and poor

students (who are not covered under the categories mentioned above) for grant of financial aid. For

this purpose, students will have to submit an application to the Assistant Registrar (Admissions)

North along-with relevant documents which indicate that the student is bare need of financial aid.

17.3 Fee Waiver to the PWD Category Students

As per University guidelines, “Provided that the Persons with Physical Disabilities shall be waived off all

the fees payable including the Examination fee and other University fees, except Admission fee,

subscription towards and identity Card fee for pursuing Under graduate, Post-graduate of other courses in

the University or its Colleges wherever applicable.

17.4 Financial Assistance to SC/ST Students

Students belonging to scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are advised to apply to their respective State

Governments for financial assistance to defray the expenses of their education.

17.5 Fee Concession to University/SOL Employee/Ward

The University employees and the employees working in affiliated colleges of the University of Delhi on

permanent post can be granted exemption from payment of tuition fee. However, employee has to produce

documentary proof for the same. The ward/s of permanent employee of SOL are also exempted from

paying tuition fee. However, theapplication must be verified by the Establishment Branch of SOL.

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18. Syllabus and First Set of Lessons

Syllabus, Courses of Reading will be given along with the first set of lessons to all students admitted to

the course. Students will receive their first set of lessons for the course by hand/mail when admissions

have been completed. Those who do not receive the first set of lessons by September, may write or

contact to:

Assistant Registrar (Printing), School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 for

getting the material.

18.1 Obtaining Degree Certificate

The Degrees are generally provided to SOL approximately after 2 years of passing the final year

Examination by the University. The SOL has started the process of sending the degrees by Speed post to

the relevant students just after receiving from the University. The students can also check the status of

availability of their degree in the “Degree Request” on our website: https://sol.du.ac.in

In case the students do not receive any information within two years, they are advised to contact the

Section Officer (Degree Section) in the School of Open Learning and fill up the necessary forms for

release of Degree Certificate giving therein details regarding course, SOL Roll Number, year of passing

Roll No., Last Examination Roll No., Enrolment No. etc.

19. Filling the Admission Forms Students are required to fill online application form available at SOL Web Portal for admission to

the courses offered by the SOL. Students are advised to read the given below instructions carefully prior

to filling in the form to ensure that they choose all options correctly.

19.1 Instructions for filling the Admission Form for the eligible candidate for SOL

The Candidate should read the following instructions carefully before filling up the online

admission forms for M.A. and M. Com courses.

1. Application for admission should be filled online by the applicant.

2. The date of birth of the applicant entered in the online form for admission must be the same as recorded

in the Matriculation/Senior Secondary or equivalent examination certificate.

3. If the particulars furnished in the application form are found to be incorrect, defective or wrong, the

applicant is liable for disciplinary action including removal from the rolls.

4. The name and its spellings filled in theonline form for admission should be the same as given in the

certificate of the last examination passed, i.e. B.A./B.Com./M.A. examination or an examination

equivalent thereto.

5. Subject offered for the course should be properly chosen in column provided for the purpose.

6. Information with regard to the marks obtained and the maximum marks of the last examination passed

must be provided at the appropriate place in the online admission form.

7. The Enrolment Number allocated by the College/University is essential to fill in the appropriate place

in the online admission form.

19.2 Course Medium

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The Medium of instruction for M.A. Political Science, M. Com and M.A. History offering by the

School is in English. For M.A.Sanskrit and Hindi, the medium of instruction is in Hindi. The Question

papers may be answered however in Hindi or in English in the University of Delhi examination.

The applicant should clearly mention the choice of medium of instruction at the appropriate place

in his/her Application Form during Admission.

19.3 UGC/DEB Recognition

All the courses offered by SOL, University of Delhi are recognized by the UGC.

20. FEE STRUCTURE AND COURSE STRUCTURE

20.1 Mode of Payment of Fees: The Fees and other charges are to be paid in Indian Currency (Rs.)

along with the application form for admission online through debit/credit card.

(Any other mode of payment such as Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order or Cheques

will not be accepted.)

WARNING

Students are advised not to hand over their fees exclusively in cash/fees receipt to any students or

unauthorized persons. Fees submitted to SOL website through online process will be considered

authorized and valid payment to the School.

Students have to deposit their fees on Semester basis through online process only and download their

marksheet through the website of the University of Delhi http://duexam2.du.ac.in/RSLT

ND2017/Students/Combine GradeCard.aspx. The SOL will send the message for submission of the

requisite fees for the next ensuing Semester Examination.

Examination shall be conducted at the end of each Semester as per the Academic Calendar notified by

the University of Delhi.

Generally, odd Semester Examination I/III are started in the Month of Nov./Dec., however, Even

Semester Examination II/IV are started in the Month of April/May each year.

A Student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for Semester I/III do so only in the odd Semester

Examination to be held in November/December. A student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for

Semester II/IV may do so only in the even Semester Examination to be held in April/May.

Students enrolled afresh in 1st Semester examination in the current academic year are not required to

fill up the Examination Form.

All Failures/Promoted/Gap year students must fill up their examination form prior to 15 days before

the declaration of the date sheet for each Semester through online process only.

20.2 Change of Subject: There is no optional subject in the Post Graduate Courses no need to

change once opted.

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20.3 Refund of Admission / Examination fee

(i) Refund of Admission Fee

a)When a student applies for withdrawal of admission within

15 days of the date of his/her admission.

b)When a student applies for withdrawal of admission after 15

days but within a month of the dates of his/her admission.

c)When a student applies for withdrawal of admission after

one month.

(ii) Refund of Examination Fee

In the event of death of a candidate before commencement of

examination

In the event of student’s inability to continue his/her studies at

least one month before the commencement of the examination

duly certified by the Principal/Head of the Department/Dean of

the faculty

Quantum of fee to be refunded

Full fee after deduction

ofRs.500/-

Full fee after deduction of Rs. 1000/-

No Refund

Full fee will be refunded to the

parents of the student

Full fee after deduction of

Rs. 200/-

20.4 Schedule of Payment of Fee and other Charges: These fees/charges are applicable to the

students of all Post Graduate Courses. Students are categorized as per the following guidelines for the

purpose of determining the fee structure applicable to them.

20.5 Categories

➢ Category A – The Students who are residing in India.

➢ Category B- Students residing abroad and are getting mail through the diplomatic bag c/o Ministry

of External Affairs.

➢ Category C- The Indian Nationals who are residing abroad and the foreign nationals seeking

admission through Deputy Dean, Foreign Students, University of Delhi.

20.6 Schedule of Fees/Charges:(i) Basic Fees and Charges payable by students seeking admission to

M.A. (Ist&IIIrd Semester) courses on yearly basis are indicated below. Please note that the fee structure is

different for various categories of students. Please read the notes carefully to know if any extra charges

are payable depending on your choice of course.

(ii) Examination Fee: Examination Fee are charges to the student’s semester wise.

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Schedule of Basic Annual Fees and Charges-

Schedule of Fees / Charges (Rs.)

S.No. Fee Head Category

A

Category

B

Category

C

Category- D

(PWD)

1. School Fee

and Other

Charges*

3430 2930 11930 75

2. University

Fee and Other

Charges

i. Enrollment

Fees*

150 150 150 -

ii. University

Development

Fees

600 600 600 -

iii. Examination

Fees (Each

Semester)

M.A.(Hindi) 960 960 960 -

M.A.(History) 810 810 810 -

M.A. (Political

Sci.)

810 810 810 -

M.A.(Sanskrit) 810 810 810 -

Total Fees for Post-graduate Courses

S.No. Course Category

A Category

B Category

C Category-D

(PWD)

1. M.A. (Hindi) 5140 4640 13640 75

2. M.A. (History) 4990 4490 13490 75

3. M.A. (Political Science) 4990 4490 13490 75

4. M.A.(Sanskrit) 4990 4490 13490 75

*Students promoted to 2nd and 4th semester will be charged semester examination fee of Rs. 810/- only.

Notes: -

1. N.A. means Not Applicable.

2. An additional amount of Rs 1,500/- per year towards postage charges will have to be paid by overseas

students except those who are getting mail through Diplomatic Bag.

3. The fees and other charges are to be paid in Indian currency (Rupees) along with the online application

form for admission by pay Order/Bank Draft in favor of the Principal, School of Open Learning,

University of Delhi.

4. The PWD category students will have to pay online only Rs.75/- at the time of admission. The PWD

category students have to pay Rs.15/- only for appearing in each semester examination.

5. The University Examination Fees are charges to the students semester-wise, however, basic fees are

changed twice for Semester I/II and III/IV from beginning of the each academic session.

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6. Original receipt must be produced by a student for claiming refund of Library Security within three

years after he/she ceases to be a student or becomes an ex-student. Library security will be treated as

lapsed thereafter.

7. Examination fee for Reappear/Improvement papers will be charged Rs.600/- upto 4 papers for the

student appearing in M.A.(Hindi,/Political Science/History/Sanskrit) and additional Rs.150/- for each

subject will be charged beyond 4 papers/subject for the student appearing in M.A. Examination.

8. Library security Fees Rs.500/- is refundable.

*(Includes Tuition fees, Admission fees, Student Aid Fund, Identity Card, PCP fees, Library Security

(refundable), Magazine fees, General Amenities Fund, College Development fees, Student Support

Services fees.

9.*The students who have already enrolled in the University of Delhi will not be charged enrollment fee

Rs.150/-.

20.7 Schedule of Fees/Charges Payable: Basic Fees and Charges payable by students seeking admission

to M.Com previous year (1st slot) course on yearly basis are indicated below. Please note that the fee

structure is different for various categories of students. Please read the notes carefully to know if any extra

charges are payable depending on your choice of course.

Schedule of Basic Annual Fees and Charges-

Schedule of Fees / Charges (Rs.)

S.No. Fee Head Category A

Category B

Category CC

Category-D (PWD)

1. School Fee and Other Charges*

3430 2930 11930 75

2. University Fee and Other Charges

i. Enrollment Fees* 150 150 150 -

ii. University Development Fees

600 600 600 -

iii. Examination Fees 960 960 960 -

M.Com (Each Semester)

Total Fees for Post-graduate Courses

S.No. Course Category A

Category B

Category C Category D (PWD)

1. Master of Commerce 5140 4640 13640 75

*Students promoted to 2nd and 4th semester will be charged semester examination fee of Rs. 960/- only.

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Notes

1. N.A. means Not Applicable.

2. An additional amount of Rs 1,500/- per year towards postage charges will have to be paid by overseas

students except those who are getting mail through Diplomatic Bag.

3. The fees and other charges are to be paid in Indian currency (Rupees) along with the online

application form for admission by pay Order/Bank Draft in favor of the Principal, School of Open

Learning, University of Delhi.

4. The PWD category students will have to pay online only Rs. 75/- at the time of admission. The

PWD category students have to pay Rs.15/- only for appearing in each semester examination.

5. The University Examination Fee of semester 1st only is included in it and those who will be

promoted/eligible for 2nd semester will have to pay the examination fees separately.

6. Original receipt must be produced by a student for claiming refund of Library Security within three

years after he/she ceases to be a student or becomes an ex-student. Library security will be treated as

lapsed thereafter.

7. Examination fee for Reappear/Improvement papers will be charged Rs.600/- upto 4 papers/subject

and additional Rs.150/- for each subject will be charged beyond 4 papers/subject for the student

appearing in M.Com. Examination.

8. Library security Fees Rs.500/- is refundable.

*(Includes Tuition fees, Admission fees, Student Aid Fund, Identity Card, PCP fees, Library Security

(refundable), Magazine fees, General Amenities Fund, College Development fees, Student Support

services fees.

9.*The students who have already enrolled in the University of Delhi will not be charged enrollment

fee Rs.150/-.

20.8 M.Com. Programme Structure

The schedule of papers prescribed for various semesters shall be as follows:-

M.Com

PART-I: Semester-I

Paper Code Title of papers

324101101 Business Statistics

324101102 Advanced Management

324101103 Managerial Economics

324101104 Financial Planning

324101105 Organization

PART-I: Semester-II

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Teaching

The Department of Commerce, SOL is primarily responsible for organizing lecture work for M.Com.

Faculty from Department of Commerce, SOL, Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics

and experienced faculty from other Colleges associated with Post-graduate teaching are engaged for

M.Com PCP. Classes are organized on Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays.

20.9 M.A. Programme Structure

हिन्दी

Semester

Core Course (70 Credits)

Examination Code

Title of papers No. of papers

Credits (L+ T )

I

120501101 101-हिन्दीसाहित्यकाइहििास (आहिकाल से रीहिकाल िक)

05

4+1

120501102 102-आहिकलीनहिन्दीकाव्य 4+1

120501103 103-भक्तिकलीनहिन्दीकाव्य 4+1

120501104 104-हिन्दीकथा-साहित्य 4+1

120501105 105-भारिीय काव्यशास्त्र 4+1

II

120501201 201-रीहिकालीन हिन्दीकाव्य

04

4+1

120501202 202-आधुहनक हिन्दीकाव्य-I 4+1

120501203 203-हिन्दी–नाटक 4+1

120501204 204- सामान्यभाषाहिज्ञान 4+1

Open Elective IDC-204 121303201

Outline of Culture & Civilization as depicted in Sanskrit Literature

Sanskrit

PART-I: Semester I

Core 101 121301101 Vaidikavanmaya :rksamhita&Nirukta 4+1

Core 102 121301102 Poeties :Sahityadarpana 4+1

Core 103 121301103 Sahitya :Naisadha& in Mreehakatika 4+1

Paper Code Title of papers

324101201 Operations Research

324101202 International Business

324101203 Marketing Management

324101204 Advanced Financial Management and Policy

324101205 Ethics, Corporate Governance and sustainability

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Core 104 121301104 Outline of Culture & Civilization as depicted in Sanskrit Literature

4+1

PART- I: Semester II

Core 201 121301201 Darsana : Nyaya & Vedanta 4+1

Core 202 121301202 Vyakarana :Laghusiddhantakaumudi 4+1

Core 203 121301203 Sahitya :Meghaduta&Uttararamacarita 4+1

Open Elective 204

IDC

Outline of Culture & Civilization as depicted in Sanskrit Literature

This course is meant only for the students of other

Departments.

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Open Elective 204

IDC

120503201

120503202

(क) हिन्दीसर्जनात्मकलेखन

अथिा

(ख)प्रयोर्न्मुलकहिन्दी

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Political science

PART-I: Semester -I

Number of

Course

Credits in each course

Course Examination Code Paper (Theory)

PS-C-101 123201101 Debates in Polital Theory

PS-C-102 123201102 Theories of International Relations

PS-C-103 123201103 Politics in India

PS-C-104 123201104 Themes in Indian Political Thought

Core course ‘n’ (total number )

4

PART-I: Semester -II

Core PS-C-201 123201201 Comparative Political Analysis

Core PS-C-202 123201202 Administrative Theory

Open Elective 1:PS-OE-01

123203201 Ethics and Governance OR

PS-OE-02 123203202 Understanding the International

Open Elective 2: PS-OE-03

123203203 Political Institutions and Processes in India OR

PS-OE-07 123203207 Environment 4

M.A. History Programme Structure:

The M.A. History programme in Delhi University is a two-year course divided into four-semesters. A

Student is required to complete 80 credits for the completion of course and the award of degree.

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Course Credit Scheme

Semester Core Courses Elective Courses Open Elective Courses Total

Credits No. of

papers

Credits

(L & T)

Total

Credits

No. of

papers

Credits

(L & T)

Total

Credits

No. of

papers

Credits

(L & T)

Total

Credits

I 1 5 5 3 5 15 20

II 4 5 20 20

III 4 5 20 1 4 4 20+4

IV 1 5 5 3 5 15 1 4 4 20+4

The School of Open Learning also offers Post Graduation in History which is of two year’s duration.

The eligibility for admission to M.A. programme is the same as given in the programme brochure available on

the DU Website (www.du.ac.in). Each academic year is divided into two semester. The course wise details for

the said programme can also be looked up on the website. However, the courses to be offered in each semester

by the SOL will be decided in discussion with the students during the orientation programme for the students

which is conducted at the beginning of each semester.

As per the terms and conditions laid down by the University Grants Commission the Post Graduation

programme in History in School of Open Learning is organically linked in its course structure, teaching

methodology, mode of examination and evaluation, to the Post Graduation programme run by the Department

of History in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi. In short, for the students enrolled both in the

formal and the non-formal streams, the Post Graduation programme in History remains essentially the same.

Admission to the programme is from the merit list prepared through the combined entrance test

conducted by the University at the start of the academic session. The last date for admission to the programme

is decided by the University. Interactive session with the students to equip them for the forthcoming semester

examination begins immediately thereafter. Keeping the interest, inclination and time availability of the

students of the non-formal stream in mind (some of whom are working professional or are engaged in some

other pursuit), academic counseling sessions are organized on Saturdays and Sundays.

In Post Graduation the academic horizon is considerably widened. For a deeper understanding of the

subject the students are expected to go through area specific books, journals, articles, research monographs and

even primary sources, for example in the lessons on Numismatics, Epigraphy or Archives.

However, concise subject specific learning material will be provided to the students enrolled in the School

of Open Learning on a wide range of topics to help them prepare for the examination. The teaching faculty is

drawn from different colleges of the University of Delhi. Guest lectures on various topics by the Professor of

the Department of History are also periodically organized. Every effort is taken to make the programme a

wholesome experience.

Semester

Part-I First Year Semester I Semester II

Part-II Second Year Semester III Semester IV

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: IMPORTANT NOTE:

Admission to different Post Graduate Course (M.Com./M.A. Hindi/Sanskrit/History/Pol. Sci) in SOL

are done on the basis of Entrance Examination conducted by respective Departments of University of Delhi.

Although the syllabus taught at SOL is imparity with regular stream in the semester mode. Examinations

are also conducted by University of Delhi for SOL and regular students, whereas, the result of P.G. Courses

(M.Com./M.A. Hindi/Sanskrit/History/Pol. Sc.) are declared late than regular stream students by

University of Delhi as per the past practice followed so far. Therefore, student is advised to take appropriate

decision and informed accordingly in their interest.

21. Fees Payable on Promotion to Next Higher Class (II year)

All the process for the submission of the examination form are processed through online whether

Ex/Current.

22. Failure and Ex-Students

Submission of the examination forms and fees are processed through student dashboard. SOL is not

sending any demand letter or any information in mail box. SOL is sending only message in the registered

mobile number or information at the website i.e.https://sol.du.ac.in.

23. Special Fee to be collected from Foreign Students

Foreign students residing in India admitted through FSR are required to pay registration fee in Indian

Rupees equivalent to US $ 400 for Post-graduate Courses as per the Executive Council’s decision dated

08-04-2002 from the academic year 2002-2003 on-wards. As per letter Ref. No. FSR/6312, dated 24,

Jan. 2013 of Dy. Dean, (Foreign Students) University of Delhi, the School will charge Rs. 6,000/- as

registration fee for the School of Open Learning. In addition, a total fee of Rs. 14,300/- will have to be

paid in favor of the Principal, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, as per details above.

24. Students Availing Facility of Diplomatic Bag

Students residing abroad and availing facility of Diplomatic Bag C/o Ministry of External Affairs

do not come under the category of Foreign Students and hence they are not required to deposit Rs.

10,000/- for Post graduate courses. However, they will pay fees as per Category ‘A’ excepting Library

Security.

25. Indian Nationals Residing Abroad

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Indian Students residing abroad and falling under Category C as per Section 8.4.1 will have to pay

Rs. 14,300/- for Post-graduate Courses in the form of Demand Draft in favoring or (in the name of) the

Principal, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. This would include Tuition Fee and other

charges.

26. EXAMINATION RELATED INFORMATION

26.1 Scheme of Examination

1 Span period of

the Course

The span period for completion of the Course is 4 (Four) year, no student will

be given even a single chance to clear any paper beyond the period of 4 years.

2 Declaration of

Datesheet

Finalizing the datesheet (M.Com/M.A.(Hindi)/Sanskrit/History) for the

semester examination is the part and parcel of the department concerned of

University of Delhi, However, datesheet of M.A.(Political Science) are

prepared by the University of Delhi Examination Branch, for approval and

finalizing. As and when Final datesheet received in the SOL and informed the

student accordingly through SMS.

3 Filling of Optional

Subject

Optional Subject for the Post-Graduate courses are filled within 25-30 days

after the completing/ over of 2nd semester and 3rdsemester Examination or

subject to the providing list of the concerned Teacher-in-Charge, SOL, D.U.

4 Procedure of

filling papers

The procedure of the giving paper of remained absent/ER/failed remained

absent/ER/failed depends upon Semester basis. Like odd semester I/III

examination are given in odd semester, however, even Semester II/IV are

given in even semester only. The Odd Semester Examination held in

Nov/Dec, whereas, Even Semester Examination held in April/May every year,

immediately, subsequent of the examination.

5 The

procedure of

improvement

Improvement of papers depends upon Semester basis. Like odd

Semester I/III examination are given in odd semester, however, Even

Semester II/IV are given in even semester only. The Odd Semester

Examination held in Nov/Dec, Whereas, Even Semester Examination

held in April/May every year, immediately, subsequent of the

examination.

6 Declaration of

Result

Conduct of the examination to declaration of the result comes in the

jurisdiction of the Examination Branch, University of Delhi, as the result

prepared same will the sent to the SOL and uploaded it on the website of the

SOL, however, marksheet can be downloaded from the website of the

University of Delhi.

7 How to download

marksheet

Download the marksheet for each semester from D.U. website Portal link

provided http://duexam1.du.ac.in/RSLT_ND2017/Students/Home.aspx within

prescribed period. Downloading process of marksheet is available only for the

current semester.

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26.2 Promotion Criteria & Pass Percentage

PASS PERCENTAGE & PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR POST-GRADUATE

STUDENTS OF M.COM

English shall be the medium of instruction and examinations.

A The minimum marks required to pass any paper in a semester shall be 40% in each

paper and 40% in aggregate of a semester.

B However, a candidate who has secured the minimum marks to pass in each paper

but has not secured the minimum marks to pass in aggregate may reappear in any

of the paper/s of his choice in the concerned semester in order to be able to secure

the minimum marks prescribed to pass the semester in aggregate.

C No student would be allowed to avail of more than 3 chances to pass any paper

inclusive of first attempt.

SEMESTER TO SEMESTER PROMOTION

A Semester to Semester Promotion: Student shall be required to fulfill the part to

Part promotion criteria. Within the same Part, students shall be allowed to be

promoted form a semester to the next semester, provided he/she has passed at least

half of the courses of the current semester

B Part – I to Part – II Promotions: Admission to Part – II of the Programme shall

be open to only those students who have successfully passed at least 75% papers

offered for the Part – I courses of I and II semester taken together. However,

he/she will have to clear the remaining papers while studying in the 2nd year of the

programme.

C Students who do not fulfill the promotion criteria shall be declared failed in the

concerned part. However, they shall have the option to retain the marks in the

papers in which they have secured Pass marks as per clause (a) above.

REAPPEARANCE IN PASSED PAPERS

A A student may reappear in any paper prescribed for a semester, on foregoing in

writing her/his previous performance in the paper/s concerned. This can be done

in the immediate subsequent semester examination only (for example, a students

reappearing in a paper prescribed for semester I/II examination, may do so along

with subsequent semester III/IV)

B A candidate who has cleared the papers of Part – II (III & IV Semesters) may

reappear in any paper of III or IV Semester only once, at the immediate subsequent

examination on foregoing in writing her/his previous performance in the paper/s

concerned, within the prescribed span period.

(Note: The candidate of this category will not be allowed to join any

postgraduate courses )

C In the case of reappearance in a paper, the result will be prepared on the basis of

candidate’s current performance in the examination.

D In the case of a candidate, who opts to re-appear in any paper/s under the aforesaid

provisions, on surrendering her/his earlier performance but fails to reappear in the

paper/s concerned, the marks previously secured by the candidate in the paper/s in

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which she/he has failed to re-appear shall be taken into account while determining

her/his result of the examination held currently.

DIVISION CRITERIA

A student who passes all the papers prescribed for Semester I to Semester IV

examination would be eligible for the degree. Such a student shall be categorized

on the basis of the combined result of Semester I to Semester IV examination as

follows:-

60% or more First Division

50% or more but less than 60% Second Division

40% or more but less than 50% Third Division

26.3 Promotion Criteria & Pass Percentage

PASS PERCENTAGE & PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR POST-GRUADUATE

STUDENTS OF M.A. (POL. SCI./HINDI/HISTORY/SANSKRIT)

A The minimum marks required to pass any paper in a semester shall be 40% . The

students must secure 40% in the End Semester Examination.

B A student shall be eligible for promotion from 1st year to 2nd year of the course

provided she/he has passed 50% papers of I and II semester taken together.

C Student who do not fulfill the promotion criteria (2) above shall be declared fail in

the part concerned. However, they shall have the option to retain the marks in the

papers in which they have secured pass marks.

D A student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for semester I/III may do so

only in the odd semester examinations to be held in November/December. A

student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for Semester II/IV may do so

only in the even examination to be held in April/May.

REAPPEARANCE IN PASSED PAPERS

A A student may reappear in any paper prescribed for a semester, on foregoing in

writing her/his previous performance in the paper/s concerned. This can be done

in the immediate subsequent semester examination only (for example, a students

reappearing in a paper prescribed for semester I/II examination, may do so along

with subsequent semester III/IV)

B A candidate who has cleared the papers of Part – II (III & IV Semesters) may

reappear in any paper of III or IV Semester only once, at the immediate subsequent

examination on foregoing in writing her/his previous performance in the paper/s

concerned, within the prescribed span period.

(Note: The candidate of this category will not be allowed to join any

postgraduate courses )

C In the case of reappearance in a paper, the result will be prepared on the basis of

candidate’s current performance in the examination.

D In the case of a candidate, who opts to re-appear in any paper/s under the aforesaid

provisions, on surrendering her/his earlier performance but fails to reappear in the

paper/s concern ed, the marks previously secured by the candidate in the paper/s in

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which she/he has failed to re-appear shall be taken into account while determining

her/his result of the examination held currently.

DIVISION CRITERIA

A student who passes all the papers prescribed for Semester I to Semester IV

examination would be eligible for the degree. Such a student shall be categorized on

the basis of the combined result of Semester I to Semester IV examination as follows:-

60% or more First Division

50% or more but less than 60% Second Division

40% or more but less than 50% Third Division

26.4 Admission Ticket and Dates of Examination

SOL is not sending any admit card in mailbox. Admit card can be downloaded from the student

dashboard.

26.5 Rechecking/ Revaluation/ Evaluation of Answer Script

Semester-wise Marksheet can be downloaded from the website of the D.U. link provided for a specific

period fortimehttp://duexam1.du.ac.in/RSLT_ND2017/Students/Home.aspx.The tabulated result

can checked in the website of the SOL.

26.6 Rules for Revaluation of Answer Script

(Candidate seeking revaluation are advised to go through these rules and regulations before applying

for the revaluation).

1. Revaluation is allowed only in theory papers of non-professionals courses, which have not been

jointly valued.

2. Select the papers carefully in which you wish to seek revaluation. No second application for

additional papers shall be accepted and summarily rejected.

3. Revaluation is to be applied for with 15 days of the date of uploading of result of University website.

4. The candidate is required to produce a photocopy of his/her current Admission Ticket and/or

statement of marks for verification of Roll No., Marks etc., at the time of submission of Application

for revaluation and also to attach self-addressed envelope of 9’’ 4”size with postal stamp worth ₹ 5

affixed, for sending revaluation result.

5. Entries filled by the candidate be got verified from the principal of the College concerned.

Please Note That

1. When you apply for revaluation, you surrender your original performance and will now accept the

revised performance in which: -

a) There can be NO CHANGE,

b) There can be INCREASE in marks,

c) There can be DECREASE in marks,

2. The application is to be made by the candidate in his/her own hand writing and under his/her own

signature and not by anyone else on his/her behalf.

3. Prescribed fee:

Rs.1000/- per paper to be deposited in the miscellaneous payment account of D.U. link provided

http://misconlinefee.du.ac.in . The print out of the receipt along-withprescribed form dully filled in by

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the candidate itself will be forward from SOL and same will be deposited by the candidate itself in

D.U. Examination Branch counter no.6.

4. (a) If the award of the Revaluation varies from the Original award upto and including +5% of the

maximum marks, the original award will stand.

(b) If the award of the first Revaluator is beyond + 10%, the average of the marks of original examiner

and the first Revaluator will be taken.

(c) If the award of the Revaluator varies from the original award by more than + 10% of the minimum

marks, the answer script will be examined by a Second Revaluator (other than original and first) and

the average of the two nearest award out of the three awards thus available (including the original

award) shall be taken as final.

26.7 Rules for Supply of copy of Evaluated Answer Script

1. Select the paper carefully in which the candidate seeks copy of evaluated answer script.

2. Application should be submitted within 61st day and 75th day of declaration of result on University

Web-site.

3. The Candidate is required to produce a photocopy of his/her current Admission Ticket and/or

statement of marks for verifications of Roll No., marks etc., at the time of submission of Application

Form.

4. Entries made by the candidate be got verified from the Principals of the College/Head of the

Department concerned.

5. The application is to be made by the candidate in his/her own signature and not by anyone else on

his/her behalf.

6. Examination office will endeavor to provide copy of Answer-Script within 30 days of submission of

application. The student is required to collect the copy of the evaluated answer script within a period

of 15 days of the date of intimation of availability of the script on the University website.

7. If a student finds any error in totaling of marks or finds that any question has not been evaluated,

then he/she should communicate to the Examination office in the prescribed Performa within a period

of 10 days of the collection of the evaluated answer script.

8. Any representation other than relating to totaling error or unmarked question shall not be

admissible.

9. Prescribed Fee: Rs. 750/- per paper is to be deposited in the miscellaneous payment account of D.U.

link provided http://misconlinefee.du.ac.in . The print out of the receipt along-with prescribed form

dully filled in by the candidate itself will be forward from SOL and same will be deposited by the

candidate itself in D.U. Examination Branch counter no.6.

26.8 Examinations/Results

As per the direction received from the University, students are hereby informed, that examinations

and results for SOL are conducted as per a schedule distinct from other

Undergraduate/Postgraduate regular courses of the University of Delhi.”

Note:

Admission Tickets and Demand Letter –Cum- Examination forms will be available on SOL website and student dash board. The SOL will send the SMS’s to the student informing about the same.

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IMPORTANT For any disputes pertaining to Admissions, Examination and any other matter etc., and involving the School of Open Learning, the jurisdiction for legal purpose will be Delhi Courts only.

DISCLAIMER This Prospectus is a compendium of inputs assembled and collated from various Sections, Branches, Faculties, Departments, other DU Institutions and the related sources, Due care has been taken to reproduce the authentic official version of rules and regulations and other relevant information in this Bulletin, to the extent possible.

It should in no case, be construed as a warranty, express or implied, regarding completeness and accuracy of the information so provided, as a ready reference.

The School of Open Learning, University of Delhi disclaims any liability towards any individual for any loss or damage caused to him/her arising out of any action taken on the basis of this information, which may be due to inadvertent omissions, clerical errors or for any other reason whatsoever. The School of Open Learning, University of Delhi reserves the right to suitably modify, update or delete any part of the Bulletin without any prior notice.