Delhi University stakeholders have sought changes in the rollout of National Education Policy 2020-linked degree structures. The concerns centre on the feasibility of four-year undergraduate programmes and one-year postgraduate admissions, both of which raise questions about demand, staffing, and seat planning.
What happened
The Delhi University Principals’ Association asked Delhi University to rationalise the rollout of four-year undergraduate programmes. In a letter to the Dean of Colleges, the association said about 30% of students opted for the fourth year in 2025–26 and that student interest was even lower in the subsequent year.
The principals said it may not be viable for every college to offer every course. They recommended identifying select colleges or cluster colleges on the basis of faculty availability and student demand.
Separately, academics from the Academics for Action and Development Teachers Association raised concerns about one-year postgraduate admissions. They warned that students in two-year postgraduate programmes may shift to one-year programmes, which could leave seats vacant.
The academics urged reopening admissions after the one-year admission lists are prepared so that available seats can be filled.
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