School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

DUSOL follows the scholarship schemes offered by the University of Delhi. The university offers scholarships as financial aid to deserving students. Several scholarships such as All India Post Graduate Scholarships (AIPGS), University Post Graduate Scholarships (UPGS), National Scholarship (Economics) and DSE Merit (Economics) can be availed by the students of SOLDU.

Students participate in various internship programmes during winter and summer vacations to gain hands-on experience in their respective fields of study.

Both DU SOL and IGNOU are popular among students for distance programmes. Candidates can consider factors like course fee, ranking, degree acceptance, and more, while making a choice. The minimum eligibility criteria for MA at both the open learning universities/platforms is a valid bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised board. 

Below table showcases the MA course fee at IGNOU and DU SOL:

NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

School of Open Learning (SOL), DU offers various scholarships such as All India Post Graduate Scholarships, University Post Graduate Scholarships,  National Scholarship (Economics) and DSE Merit (Economics). The scholarships at DU SOL can be availed by the students who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the scheme. Students participate in various internship programmes during winter and summer vacations to gain hands-on experience in their respective fields of study. For further details, candidates can contact the admission cell of SOL DU.

No, DU SOL does not offer B.Pharma courses. DU SOL offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including BA, BA (Hons), B.Com (Hons.), BBA (FIA), and BMS, but B.Pharma is not among them.

DU SOL offers a wide-range of UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses through distance learning mode. This enables students to pursue education even if they are in a remote place or are working professionals. ODL courses can be pursued through both online and offline modes. Interested candidates can refer to the below-mentioned list to know more about similar institutes that provide ODL courses:

• IIMTS
• Amity University Online
• Hike Mumbai
• Parul University
• Veranda HigherEd
• Hike Education
• Amity University Online

Admissions to DU SOL for the year 2023 are now closed. The first wave of admission for 2024 is probably going to start in June. The university will open its application window in the same month for all of its UG and PG courses, in accordance with the admission calendar from the previous year. The application forms can be completed online via DU SOL's official website. Candidates may submit an application for the course of their choosing as soon as the institution opens the admissions site.

Process for an MA course at DU SOL (School of Open Learning, Delhi University):

You must have completed your graduation in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Selection Process:

DU SOL follows a merit-based and/or entrance exam-based selection process for admissions, depending on the specific program. For some programs, selection is based solely on your graduation marks. Other programs might require you to appear for an entrance exam conducted by DU SOL.

Admissions in DU SOL MA is divided into two halves, 50 percent of seats are reserved for merit based admission (only for DU students ) and the other 50 percent seats are alloted through entrance test basis. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria and entrance test details through the official website of DU .

To know more about the examination, candidates can refer to the official website or Shiksha.