DU Students Pursuing 4-year UG Programmes Can Now Graduate Early

NEW DELHI: The students who have enrolled for four-year undergraduate programmes University of Delhi (DU) can opt to exit after completing six semesters (three years), the university has said.

Candidates who plan to submit their intent will get a 3-year degree for multi-core discipline programmes or an Honours degree for single-core discipline programmes, as applicable.

Students interested in availing the option can log in to the University’s student portal at slc.uod.ac.in and submit their intent through the online process.

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The university, in a notification, mentioned that it encourages eligible students to evaluate their academic and career goals before making a decision and recommends consulting with their teachers and mentors to ensure informed decision-making.

This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises providing multiple entry and exit points in higher education, thereby offering students enhanced autonomy over their educational pathways.

Special exam for students affected by Operation Sindoor

Meanwhile, the university has on announced that a special examination will be conducted for the students who missed their semester exams in May 2025 due to disruptions caused during Operation Sindoor.

In an official statement, DU Controller of Examinations Professor Gurpreet Singh Tuteja said that affected undergraduate and postgraduate students from the 2024–25 academic year can reappear for their missed exams. The exams were originally scheduled on May 13, 14, and 15.

“All concerned students are informed that the last date to submit the Google Form for the special examinations is July 10, 2025 (Thursday), by 11:59 pm,” the university said in a notification.

The university has clarified that this provision is strictly for students who were unable to appear for their exams on the specified dates due to circumstances related to Operation Sindoor. Applicants must submit valid documentary proof showing they were unable to reach Delhi.