School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

Yes, the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi offers a three-year full-time BA course at the undergraduate level. Apart from the BA programme, SOL DU also offers BA (Hons) courses at the UG level. DU SOL admission to both BA and BA (Hons) courses is based on candidates' performance in their last qualifying examination (Class 12). Candidates can apply for DU SOL by visiting the official website of the university.

SOL DU degree is valuable as it is recognised by the UGC and is a pioneer institution in the field of distance education in India. Moreover, the school also has a South Study Centre at South Moti Bagh, New Delhi. SOL DU provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the subjects of Arts/ Humanities and Commerce. Therefore, candidates can apply for SOL DU admission without giving it a second thought as it is valid.

SOL DU has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty are PhD and masters degree holders. At present, there are more than 30 faculty members. With such experienced faculty, students will be able to face modern-day challenges and get the overall exposure.

DU SOL placement cell helps the students to find the right career opportunity after completion of the course. Some of the top recruiters that have visited SOL DU for placements are as follows:

• Amazon
• Wipro
• Flipkart

For MCom course, candidates must have pursued BCom with a minimum 50% aggregate. MCom from DU SOL admission is both merit and entrance-based depending upon the availability of seats. 50% seats of the total are filled by direct admission with the students of Delhi University only.

The remaining 50% of the seats are filled through the entrance examination and Interview/ Group Discussion with students who are outside Delhi University.

Yes, a degree from DU SOL is valid for the UPSC exam. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in order to appear for the UPSC exam. There are many UPSC toppers who have graduated from DU SOL. For example, Tina Dabi, the first woman to top the UPSC exam twice, graduated from DU SOL with a degree in BA (Hons. ) in Political Science. Therefore, if a DU SOL student is planning to appear for the UPSC exam, they must go ahead. They are just as eligible as any other candidate.