School of Open Learning, University of Delhi New Delhi (SOLDU DELHI) - Admission
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DU SOL Admission 2020: Courses, Eligibility, Application Process
Updated On - July 11 2020 by Aditya Anand
DU SOL Admission 2020 for UG courses is on the basis of as per the marks obtained in 10+2 examination. Admissions in PG courses are offered under two categories, i.e., Entrance and Merit-based. For PG Courses, 50% seats of the total are filled through merit and remaining 50% seats are filled based on entrance test, GD or PI. School of Open Learning (SOL) which is earlier known as The School of Correspondence Courses and Counting Education and affiliated to University of Delhi was established in 1962. It is a pioneer Institution providing education through the Distance Education in India. The School offers various UG and PG Courses in the field of Arts and Commerce. SOL offers to learn through distance education mode by which students demanding a flexible medium of instruction to attain higher education and vocational skills can attain degree.
Latest Update
- University has released Date sheet for PG II-IV Semester examination July 2020.
DU SOL Admission Highlights
Candidates can check the basic details related to admission at School of Open Learning, Delhi University, from the following table:
| Institute Name | School of Open Learning (SOL DU) |
|---|---|
| Institute Type | Central University (DU) |
| Basic Admission Criteria | UG Courses: Merit-based |
| PG Courses: Entrance-based and Merit-based | |
| Entrance Exam Mode | Offline |
| Application Mode | Online followed by submission at the designated centers: UG Courses |
| Offline: PG Courses |
SOL DU BA & B.Com Admission 2020
At UG level, school of open learing offers admission in BA, BA (Hons.), B.Com and B.Com (Hons.) courses in various disciplines. Candidate must have passed class 10+2 with the cognate subject and desired percentage of marks to be eligible for admission. The admission is completely merit-based. The candidates will be called for document verification and seat allotment as per the cut off lists published time to time during the admission cycle.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Hindi | General category candidates must have 40% aggregate (36% for OBC and 38% for PWD) in 10+2 in best five subjects. A pass in 10+2 is sufficient for SC/ST candidates | On the basis of marks in 10+2 |
| English | |||
| Punjabi | |||
| Tamil | |||
| Urdu | |||
| Sanskrit | |||
| Economics | |||
| Education | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Nutrition & Health Education | |||
| Political Science | |||
| History of India up to 8th Century | |||
| Culture in Indian Subcontinents | |||
| B.Com | |||
| B.A (Hons.) | English | 60% aggregate marks (54% for OBC and 57% for PWD)) in 10+2 with 70% marks (63% for OBC and 66.5% for PWD) in English OR 60% marks (54% for OBC and 57% for PWD) in English elective/ functional English provided a candidate has appeared in a paper in the subject of English carrying a credit of 100 marks along with one language + three academic subjects (vocational stream is not allowed) | |
| Political Science | 50% aggregate marks (45% for OBC and 47.5% for PWD) with one subject and three academic subjects, i.e. no vocational subject will be counted | ||
| B.Com (Hons) | - | 55% (49.5% for OBC and 52.25% for PWD) in best four without vocational subject or 60% with vocational subject. |
Note: University has not set any minimum qualifying marks criteria for SC/ST candidates. They have to pass class 10+2 in order to be eligible for admission to the UG courses.
SOL DU MA & M. Com Admission 2020
SOL Delhi University offers MA and M.Com courses at the postgraduate level. DU SOL offers admission to PG courses through the following two categories- Entrance-based and Merit-based. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria with respect to the categories before applying for the admission. Registration Process for Master’s programs offered under DU-SOL usually begins in the month of August-September every year. Candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s degree from the university other than DU need to take the entrance test conducted by the University of Delhi. Students who have Bachelor's degree from DU can apply for admission on the basis of their marks in qualifying exam.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility (For admission on basis of entrance) | Eligibility (For admission on basis of merit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Com | General | B.Com (Hons.) or B.A. (Hons.) Economics from DU or any other recognized university with 50% marks (45% for OBC, Sports, CW & PWD). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST. OR B.Com/ B.Com (Pass) from DU or any other recognized university with 55% marks (49.5% for OBC and 50% for Sports, CW & PWD). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST. OR BMS/ BBS/ BBA (FIA)/ BFIA or BBE from DU or any other recognized university with 60% marks (54% for OBC and 55% for Sports, CW & PWD). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST | B.Com (Hons.) from DU or any other recognized university with 65% marks (58.5% for OBC and 60% for Sports, CW & PWD). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST. OR B.Com/ B.Com (Pass) from DU or any other recognized university with 70% marks (63% for OBC and 65% for Sports, CW & PWD). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST. |
| MA | Hindi | BA (Hons.) Hindi from DU with 40% or above OR BA (Hons.) Hindi from the university other than DU with 40% or above OR BA/ BA (Pass)/ B.Com. (Pass)/ B.Com. from the university other than DU with 45% marks in aggregate with 50% marks in Hindi Individually. OR MA (Sanskrit) from DU or other university with 50% marks in aggregate with 50% marks in Hindi Individually or BA equivalent grade. OR MA (English/ Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi)/ Linguistics/ Sociology/ History/ Philosophy/ Psychology/ Political Science/ Buddhist Studies/ Journalism/Mass communication with 50% marks in aggregate with 50% marks in Hindi Individually or Graduation equivalent grade. OR Graduation in any discipline from DU other university with 55% marks in aggregate with 50% marks in Hindi. OR Graduation in any discipline from DU or other university along with one-year advanced diploma in Hindi from DU with 65% marks in aggregate | BA (Hons.) Hindi from DU with 65% marks (58.5% for OBC). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST/ PWD and Sports categories |
| History | BA (Hons.) History from DU with 50% or above OR BA (Hons.) History from the university other than DU with 55% or above OR BA/ BA (Pass) in History from DU with 55% marks in aggregate. OR BA/ BA (Pass) without History from DU with 60% marks in aggregate. OR BA/ BA (Pass) from the university other than DU with 60% marks. OR B.Com. (Pass/Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Gen./Hons.) from any university with 60% marks. OR Master’s degree in any discipline other than History from DU with 60% marks in M.Sc./M.Com or 55% marks in Humanities & Social Sciences or equivalent. OR UG degree from any university except for BA (Pass/Prog./Hons.) / B.Com. (Pass/Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Gen./Hons.)/MA/ M. Com./M.Sc/ B.Tech/ MBBS etc. with 60% marks. OR BA (Hons.) in any subject except for History from DU with 55% marks. OR BA (Hons.) in any subject except for History from the university other than DU with 55% marks | BA (Hons.) in History with 60% marks in aggregate | |
| Sanskrit | BA (Hons.) Sanskrit with 45% marks (40.5% for OBC) from any university. SC/ST & PWD candidate must have secured passing marks. OR BA (Pass)/ BA (Hons.) in Hindi from any university with at least two papers in Sanskrit with 50% marks (45% for OBC). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST/PWD. OR Acharya/Shastri (Sanskrit) with 50% marks (45% for OBC). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST/PWD. OR BA (Hons.) in any subject from DU with 50% marks (45% for OBC). Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST/PWD along with Sanskrit as one of the main subjects with 60% marks individually (54% for OBC). OR MA in Arts or Humanities except for Sanskrit from DU with 50% marks (45% for OBC). OR Master’s degree from any university with Diploma in Sanskrit from DU with 50% marks (45% for OBC). OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Diploma in Sanskrit with 50% marks (45% for OBC). OR Shastri (Sanskrit) examination with 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PH | BA (Hons.) Sanskrit with 60% marks in aggregate (54% for OBC) | |
| Political Science | BA (Hons.)/ BA (Pass) or BA from any university with 50% marks in aggregate. OR Any graduation degree with 60% marks in aggregate | BA (Hons.) in Political Science from DU with 60% marks in aggregate |
Important Points:
- For M.Com course, university offers direct admission after normalizing the marks of eligible B.Com or B.Com (Program) / B.Com (Pass) candidates.
- In case of M.Com, Marks are normalized by deducting 5% and preparing the merit list on the basis of combined merit of B.Com (Hons). and B.Com or B.Com (Program) / B.Com (Pass) after deduction.
- For MA (Sanskrit), candidates with at least 45% (OBC candidates must have 40% marks and SC/ST/PH must have 35%) in university admission test for admission. University will prepare a merit list as per the merit list on the basis of seats available.
- The candidates with score less than the above percentage in admission test can apply for admission in SOL/ Non-Collegiate on the basis of seats available.
- Admissions are also open to Indian nationals settled abroad provided they are eligible and take the University examination at the Delhi Centre.
- Foreign nationals residing in India can also apply for admission.
SOL DU Application Process 2020
Candidates have to go through the following points in order to apply for admission at School of Open Learning of Delhi University:
For UG Programme:
- Register on the DU SOL official website.
- Log in and fill the application form after entering all the necessary details.
- Upload the required documents and then click on submit.
- Pay the registration fees online and save the final Application form.
- Print the fee receipt and print the ID Card.
- Visit the designated SOL center and get your document verified.
For PG Programme:
Candidates can collect application form cum prospectus either from the Main Center at North Delhi Campus or from the South Study Center at South Moti Bagh, New Delhi after paying the fees of Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC/ST/PH) In the form of DD drawn in favor of ‘The Executive Director, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi’ Payable at New Delhi, as the application fee. Fill all the details asked in the application form and submit it to the center along with desired documents.
Documents required to be enclosed with the application form:
- Duly filled application form
- Bank draft of admission confirmation fee
- Two recent passport size photographs (one for the application and another for identity card)
- Self-attested photocopy of Class X & XII Certificate
- Self-attested copy of graduation marks sheet (all years)
- Original Provisional Certificate of Graduation for current year students (other students will have to submit the photocopy of degree certificate)
- Migration Certificate in original
- Self-attested photocopy of Reserve Category Certificates of candidate only
- Original Income Certificate (BPL Ration Card
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Reservation Criteria
Candidates can check the reservations of seats for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes for various courses are tabulated below:
| Category | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
| Children/Widows Armed Forces Personnel | 5% |
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