DU SOL BA Fee Triples in 5 Years: Students Hit Hard by ₹10,230 Fee for 2025

Delhi University’s School of Open Learning (DU SOL) has released fee structure for academic year 2025-26, and BA programme now costs ₹10,230 for General category students, nearly three times higher than 2020.

From ₹3,500 in 2020 to ₹10,230 in 2025, Delhi University’s School of Open Learning (DU SOL) has increased the BA programme fee by nearly 200%, raising serious concerns over affordability, especially for disadvantaged students.

DU SOL Fee Structure 2025-26 Out: Steep Hike for BA Students

Delhi University’s School of Open Learning (DU SOL) has released fee structure for academic year 2025-26, BA programme now costs ₹10,230 for General category students, which is three times higher than it did in 2020.

According to DU SOL website, category-wise BA programme fees are:

Category	Fee (₹)
General (Category A)	10,230
SC/ST/PwD (Category B)	6,480

Revised structure includes tuition fees, examination charges, university development funds, and service charges, in compliance with UGC guidelines.

Breakdown of the New Fee for General Category

Component	Fee (₹)
Tuition Fee	2,000
University Student Welfare Fund	150
University Development Fund	600
College Development Fund	500
Examination Fee	1,000
College Facilities and Services Charges	1,500
Reappear Section Support + University Fund	1,480
Total	10,230

Fee Trends: From ₹3,500 in 2020 to ₹10,230 in 2025-26

DU SOL’s BA programme fee was just ₹3,500 in 2020. Based on available trends, the 2024-25 fee is estimated to have been between ₹9,000 and ₹9,500. Hike reflects a steady annual increase, likely averaging ₹1,300 per year, pushing 2025-26 fee to ₹10,230.

Reportedly, fee hike follows Delhi University’s plan to generate over ₹246 crore from student fees in 2025-26, reflecting a growing reliance on student contributions as government subsidies shrink.

UGC Guidelines and Transparency Questions

While the University Grants Commission (UGC) updated its norms for fee refunds in 2025, it has not issued specific caps or guidance regarding steep fee hikes for open learning institutions like DU SOL. This has triggered concerns about the transparency and regulation of distance education pricing.

Students and educators have voiced strong reactions to hike, one student wrote on social media, “This fee hike is a shock. Many of us come from families where even ₹3,500 was a stretch. Now it feels like education is no longer a right.”

A DU faculty member added, “Universities certainly need funds, but abrupt hikes without clear explanation alienate those who need these courses the most. Accessibility must be protected.”

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