Delhi University To Conduct Entrance Tests For 13 Programmes; Check Details

New Delhi: The Delhi University (DU) has increased the number of courses for which entrance tests will be conducted from nine to 13, according to the officials.

Besides the nine programmes, four new courses — Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Masters of Physiotherapy — for which entrances will be conducted from this year.

“From the academic year 2021-22 onwards, admissions to Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics, and Masters of Physiotherapy will be done through Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET).

“This is an effort in line with the National Education Policy motive of one university one examination,” chairperson, DU Admissions, Rajiv Gupta was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

According to Gupta, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold DUET-2021 for all PG programmes, selected undergraduate programmes and M.Phil and PhD courses the dates of which will be declared soon.

He also informed that the number of test centres will also be increased for admissions this year. “This year, the University of Delhi is planning to increase the number of test centres for DUET. This was one of the prominent demands of candidates,” he said.

“Non-NET candidates who are desirous of seeking admissions to PhD and MPhil programmes will have to appear for DUET-2021,” said a statement from the varsity issued later in the day.

The statement also added that all entrance tests will be held via NTA’s computer-based mode.

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