In 2026, Delhi University (DU) will start a new one-year postgraduate program as part of the National Education Policy. The idea will be discussed at an important meeting on December 27. Although the plan has some improvements, a few teachers think it’s being rushed.
DU has already switched to a four-year undergraduate program. Right now, students are in their third semester. Under this system, if students complete one year, they get a certificate. If they finish two years, they earn a diploma, while those who complete three years get a degree. If a student finishes all four years, they receive a degree with honors.
Now, after completing three years, students can choose to join a two-year postgraduate program, but those who finish four years can directly enroll in the new one-year postgraduate program.
DU is getting ready for this change, working on different courses for both the one-year and two-year postgraduate programs. In the one-year program, students will earn 22 credits every semester, totaling 44 credits for the degree. For the two-year program, students will gather 88 credits. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), the two-year degree will be rated at level 6.5, while the one-year degree will be at level 7.
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