School of Open Learning University of Delhi North Campus Answered Questions

Refund Policy:
If a student applies for admission and the admission is not granted, the University will refund the fee after deducting Rs. 500/-.
In case a student applies for admission and the admission is granted but the student does not join the course, the University will not refund the fee.
If a student joins the course but leaves it before the completion of the course, the University will not refund the fee.
In case a student applies for admission and the admission is granted but the student does not pay the fee, the University will cancel the admission and refund the fee after deducting Rs. 500/-.
The fee refund will be made through the same mode of payment through which the fee was paid.

The candidate needs to pay the following components for the M.A. in Political Science course at DU SOL:
1. Tuition Fee
2. University Student Welfare Fund
3. College Student Welfare Fund
4. University Development Fund
5. College Development Fund
6. University Facilities and Services Charges
7. College Facilities and Services Charges
8. Economically Weaker Section Support University Fund
9. Examination Fee

The Delhi University School of Open Learning (DU SOL) primarily conducts its semester exams in offline mode. The exams are typically held at designated exam centers, and students are required to write their answers on paper. Here's a breakdown of the typical exam format for DU SOL: Mode: Generally, exams are conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode.Duration: Each paper is usually 3 hours long.Question Types: Descriptive questions are the primary format, though some courses may include objective or short answer questions.Marking Scheme: Each paper is usually worth 100 marks.Semester Exams: Held in November-December and May-June for semester-based courses. Important Notes:Offline Mode: Unlike some other universities, DU SOL primarily uses offline mode for its semester exams.Time Management: Manage your time effectively during both preparation and the exam. 

Yes,  DU SOL MA admission is mainly entrance-based now. Earlier, the university accepted students on a merit basis, however, now, students need to provide valid scores obtained in CUET PG exam. However, merit-based MA admissions are also done in DU SOL. If seats are not filled in through entrance test scores, remaining seats will be filled with those candidates who applied based on graduation marks only.

Yes, private companies hire from M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL. Some potential job roles include:
| Job Role | Income in INR (Annually) |
| - | - |
| Political Analyst | 1.7 Lacs to 9.9 Lacs |
| Policy Researcher | 6.2 Lacs to 17.5 Lacs |
| Civil Servant | 5.8 Lacs to 30.5 Lacs |
| Consultant | 3.5 Lacs to 19.6 Lacs |
| Campaign Manager | 6.2 Lacs to 18.9 Lacs |
| Correspondent | 5.1 Lacs to 10.2 Lacs |

The college is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS Category, and 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Category.

BBA in Financial Investment Analysis graduates from DU SOL can work in various roles such as:- Financial Analysts- Research Analysts- Consultants- Investment Banking- Financial Planning and Analysis in fields like Banking and financial services, Investment and fund management, Corporate financial management, and Financial Risk Management.

To get admission to M.A. in Political Science at DU SOL, follow these steps:
1. Register online at the DU SOL official website.
2. Fill out personal information, educational qualifications, and other pertinent information during registration.
3. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria: more than 50% marks in graduation for General category and more than 45% marks for Reserved category.
4. Check the programme duration (Minimum: 2 Years, Maximum: 4 Years) and fees (₹12,000 Full Fee).
5. The examination pattern includes continuous evaluation and end-of-term tests.
6. Job roles after completing the course include Political Analyst, Policy Researcher, Civil Servant, Consultant, Campaign Manager, Correspondent, and Intelligence Officer, with annual incomes ranging from ₹1.7 Lacs to ₹30.5 lakhs.