Delhi University students are reportedly excited to receive one-year postgraduate courses in open and distance learning mode for students who have completed a four-year master’s program. This program will be implemented from the 2026-27 academic year. Initially, admissions will be available only in Commerce, Political Science, History, Hindi, and Sanskrit. The university administration stated that this initiative provides students with the opportunity to pursue higher education without any academic gap.
Professor Payal Mango, Director of the School of Open Learning, stated that the one-year master’s programs are currently being offered in five-year master’s programs, and only those students who have completed a four-year master’s program and meet the university’s prescribed eligibility criteria will be eligible for admission. The online registration process for these courses will begin soon, and detailed admission information and schedules will be released separately.
He also stated that this program will not impact existing two-year postgraduate programs. Both master’s courses will be offered concurrently, and the one-year course has been introduced as an additional option for graduate students.
The university administration states that due to limited seats in regular colleges, a large number of students are unable to enroll each year. Therefore, this program, launched through the open and distance learning mode, could prove to be a better option for students who wish to continue their studies. According to the School of Open Learning, this initiative will benefit students from both regular and open and distance learning programs, allowing eligible students to complete their master’s degree without any academic breaks.
In addition to the one-year postgraduate program, the School of Open Learning has introduced Data Analytics as a minor elective at the undergraduate level as of 2020. This subject will be offered to BA, BMC, BA Economics, and BCom students. The aim is to provide students with the opportunity to develop new technical and analytical capabilities alongside their core subject.