Delhi University to Introduce One-Year PG Course From Session 2026; Details Here
Delhi University One-Year PG programme will enable students to earn 22 credits per semester, totalling 44 credits for the programme from the academic session 2026 onwards.
Delhi University will introduce a one-year postgraduate programme from the academic session 2026 onwards. The DU PG one-year programme will be in line with the National Education Policy. Reportedly, the draft proposal for the implementation of one-year PG courses will be discussed at the Academic Council meeting on December 27 as one of the agenda for the meeting.
Though the new framework will be as per the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, several stakeholders, including professors have criticised the proposal and considered it rushed for approval.
DU FYUP Underway
Delhi University's four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) is being implemented with students currently in the third semester. The FYUP have several benefits including:
- Eligibility to get a certificate once the first year is completed.
- Eligibility of getting a diploma after completion of two years.
- Eligibility of getting a degree after completion of three years.
- Eligibility of getting a degree with honours after completing the fourth year.
Provided that, students will be able to appear for a two-year PG programme after the completion of the three-year undergraduate programme while students, who will complete the four-year programme will be eligible for the one-year PG programme, as reported by News18.
Credit System
Students can understand the proportion of credit systems for one and two-year PG programmes from below. As per UGC standards, the one-year degree will be at level 7, while the two-year degree will be at level 6.5.
- One-Year PG Programme: Students will complete 22 credits per semester, for a total of 44 credits.
- Two-Year PG Programme: Students will complete 88 credits.
Reportedly, the university is planning to implement the one-year PG course system with separate curricula being prepared for one and two-year PG courses.
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Q: Can I take admission to DU with 60% in Class 12?
DU is considered one of the most competitive universities in India for Commerce, Science and Arts education at the undergraduate level. The university and its affiliated colleges was attracting the cream layer of crowd till the time admission was subject to Class 12 scores. While reserved category candidates still had minor chances of getting into a not-so-popular course of DU with 60% in Class 12, a General category student with 60% had no chance of getting into any good college or course at DU.
However, starting 2022, DU admission process has shifted to CUET-UG based admission process. Those with a valid score in CUET UG exam who have passed their Class 12 are eligible to take admission now. While the chances of getting into a good DU college are still low at this score, the chances of getting a seat have increased now (provided you score extremely well in CUET UG).
Q: Can I take admission in DU MBA without CAT?
No, aspirants wishing to apply for any of the MBA colleges under DU must pass CAT. DU colleges offering MBA provide maximum weightage to the CAT percentile. Check below the CAT weighate for admission at DU:
| DU Colleges | CAT Percentile Weightage |
|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | 50% |
| DBE | 70% |
| DSE | 80% |
Apart from CAT, the performance of the candidates in Class 10, Class 12, graduation will also be considered for MBA admission.
Q: Does DU offer 1 year LLM?
No, Delhi University offers a full-time LLM programme of two to three years duration at the PG level. This course is offered by Faculty of Law under DU. University of Delhi LLM admission is conducted in online mode and for final selection, candidates are required to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university. CUET PG exam is conducted by NTA and considered by DU for admission to LLM course. Candidates after completing graduation can apply for DU LLM programme.
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