School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

Yes, as it is an Open School and there is no limit for seat intake, you can certainly get direct admission in DU SOL. The college offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, admissions to which are entirely merit-based. However, students should note that even though admissions are accepted directly for the UG courses, they must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria prior to applying. Interested students can visit the official website of School of Open Learning, DU to apply for the desired course.

Yes, DU SOL admission is open and ongoing. Intersted students can visit the official website of SOL at and register themselves by filling out the application form. Hence, students must hurry and register themselves before the deadline. Students should note that the above mentioned date is for those seeking to apply for the undergraduate and the BLISc, MLISc, PGDADLAM programmes.

To be eligible for MA in Political Science at University of Delhi, a candidate must have passed Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University, or candidate must have passed B.A. (Hons.) Political Science from University of Delhi. Candidate passed with Master's Degree from a recognized University, are also eligible. For admission, CUET PG exam is accepted. To get the cutoff details, visit the Shiksha website.

Candidates seeking admission to the SOL DU MA course,  must have graduated with a minimum of 60% to 65% aggregate or equivalent with the relevant subject from the University of Delhi or any other recognised institute/university.

So you are elligible.

The duration of the BA programme is three-years. Candidates have to pass all the semester examinations within the course duration to get awarded with the degree. It is a distance/ correspondence course. Hence, candidates have to register each time to appear for the examinations.

For DU SOL BCom admission, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. The students must also hold academic certificates at the time of admission.

Yes, DU SOL offers a BCom programme for a minimum of three and a maximum of five years duration. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board are eligible to apply for the SOL BCom course. This course is offered in distance/correspondence mode. 

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.