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The Department of Distance and Continuing Education, School of Open Learning (Campus of Open Learning), University of Delhi, has officially opened its admissions for the academic session 2025. SOL offers students the opportunity to pursue UG and PG programs with the flexibility of distance education, while receiving a degree recognized at par with regular Delhi University programs.

Admission Dates

  • UG Admissions (B.A., B.Com, BMS, BBA) – 11 June 2025 to 15 September 2025
  • PG Admissions (M.A., M.Com, MBA, BLISc) – 06 July 2025 to 01 September 2025
  • Certificate Course on Patents – 02 August 2025 to 18 August 2025
  • Computer/IT PG Programme – 16 August 2025 to 28 August 2025
  • Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Programme – 16 August 2025 to 31 August 2025

Any change in the last date of admission will be notified only on the official website – sol.du.ac.in

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at the official admission portal: sol.du.ac.in. Ensure eligibility before applying and check the site for updates.

Courses Offered with Eligibility & Career Pathways

Undergraduate Programmes

  • B.A. (Hons.) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
    Eligibility:
    • Any Stream Passed in Class XII
    • Combination I: English from List A + Any three subjects from List B
    • OR Combination II: English and one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B
    • And 45% Aggregate in Class XII
    • SC/ST/PwBD: Passed Class XII
    • OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
    • Note: Any change in the last date of admission will be notified only on sol.du.ac.in
      Studies: Advanced humanities and social sciences.
      Career Pathways: Academics, civil services, media, cultural sectors.
  • General B.A. – Bachelor of Arts (Programme)
    Eligibility:
    • Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects from List B
    • OR Combination II: Any two Languages from List A + Any two subjects from List B
    • Candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
      Studies: Multi-disciplinary subjects in humanities & social sciences.
      Career Pathways: Teaching, journalism, NGOs, policy studies.
  • B.A. with Computer Applications
    Eligibility:
    • Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects from List B
    • OR Combination II: Any two Languages from List A + Any two subjects from List B (List A and B attached below)
    • And the candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
      Studies: Arts combined with IT and programming.
      Career Pathways: IT services, digital media, education technology.
  • B.A. Psychology
    Eligibility:
    • Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects from List B
    • OR Combination II: Any two Languages from List A + Any two subjects from List B
    • Candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
      Studies: Human psychology and behavioral sciences.
      Career Pathways: Counselling, HR, social work, psychology research.
  • B.Com Programme – Bachelor of Commerce
    Eligibility:
    • Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects from List B
    • And the candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
      Studies: Accounting, taxation, business studies.
      Career Pathways: Banking, auditing, finance, business operations.
  • B.Com (Hons.) – Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
    Eligibility:
    • Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from List B
    • OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects from List B
    • And 45% Aggregate in Class XII
    • SC/ST/PwBD: Passed Class XII
    • OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
      Studies: Advanced commerce, finance & economics.
      Career Pathways: Chartered Accountancy, company secretaryship, analytics.
  • BMS – Bachelor of Management Studies
    Eligibility:
    • Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (Passed)
    • And 45% Aggregate in Class XII
    • SC/ST/PwBD: Passed Class XII
    • OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
      Studies: Business management, organizational practices.
      Career Pathways: Corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship.
  • BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration
    Eligibility:
    • Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (Passed)
    • And 45% Aggregate in Class XII
    • SC/ST/PwBD: Passed Class XII
    • OBC: 40.5% Aggregate in Class XII
      Studies: Leadership, corporate management, business administration.
      Career Pathways: HR, marketing, business development, MBA progression.

Postgraduate Programmes

  • M.A. – Master of Arts (Hindi, History, Political Science, Sanskrit)
    Eligibility: Graduation in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
    Studies: Advanced specialisation in humanities/social sciences.
    Career Pathways: Academia, research, government services.
  • M.Com – Master of Commerce
    Eligibility: Graduation in commerce or equivalent discipline from a recognized university.
    Studies: Advanced commerce, accounting, and finance.
    Career Pathways: Banking, finance, auditing, teaching.
  • MBA – Master of Business Administration
    Eligibility: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
    Studies: Advanced management and corporate strategy.
    Career Pathways: Leadership roles, consulting, entrepreneurship.
  • BLISc – Bachelor of Library & Information Science
    Eligibility: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
    Studies: Information management, digital libraries, archiving.
    Career Pathways: Libraries, research institutions, digital archives.
  • Computer/IT PG Programme
    Eligibility:
    • Graduation or above in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Software Development/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
    • Minimum Eligibility:
      • UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category: 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
      • SC/ST/PwBD category: 45% aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
        Studies: Computing, software development, IT innovation.
        Career Pathways: IT services, data science, research, academia.

Certificate Programme

  • Certificate Course on Patents
    Eligibility: The required minimum qualification is graduation in any discipline (completed/pursuing) or 12th pass.
    Studies: Intellectual property rights and patent processes.
    Career Pathways: Legal consultancies, IPR firms, research bodies.

Doctoral Programme

  • Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Programme
    Eligibility:
    • A candidate interested in applying for admission to the Ph.D. program under this scheme must satisfy the minimum requirements:
      • M.Sc./MCA/M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline with CGPA equivalent to 55% marks (Unreserved Category) / 50% marks (SC/ST/PwBD/OBC/EWS Category)
      • OR B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with CGPA equivalent to 75% marks (Unreserved Category) / 70% marks (SC/ST/PwBD/OBC/EWS Category)
        Studies: Doctoral research in sciences, IT, and technology.
        Career Pathways: Academia, R&D institutions, advanced innovation roles.

Additional Information

  • Mode of Learning: Distance and continuing education, allowing students flexibility in learning.
  • Examinations & Evaluation: Conducted as per the University of Delhi guidelines.
  • Learning Support: Printed study material, online resources, contact classes, and access to digital library facilities.
  • Student Services: Dedicated grievance redressal, counseling, and placement support.
  • Medium of Instruction: Primarily English and Hindi (depending on the course).
  • Fee Payment: Online through the university admission portal.

Closing Note

Admissions for 2025–26 are now open, offering students a chance to be part of one of India’s most respected open learning institutions. Whether you aim to pursue undergraduate studies, advance your career with postgraduate degrees, or specialize through certificate and doctoral programmes, SOL, University of Delhi, provides pathways to growth and success.

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