DU SOL offers admission to more than 25 courses at the UG and PG levels. Delhi University, School of Opening Learning (DU SOL) offers direct admission to all programs, candidates are not required to appear for the CUET examination. The institute has added 6 new programs, namely BMS, BBA (FIA), BA (Hons.) Economics, Library and Information Science, and MBA. Apart from these new courses, it offers various UG and PG courses including BA, BA (Hons), B.Com (Hons.), MA, and M.Com in various specializations. The basic eligibility criteria for admission at the college is to pass 10+2 for UG courses and a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field for PG admissions.
DU SOL admission process usually begins in the month of June or July, every year. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for DU SOL courses by visiting the official website – DU SOL.
DU SOL Admission 2025 Highlights
Here are the key highlights of Delhi University, School of Open Learning Admission highlights for 2025-
Particulars | Details |
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Name of Institute | School of Open Learning, Delhi University |
Course Offered | UG, PG |
Flagship Course | BA(Hons.) |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Scholarship Offered | Yes |
Official Website | DU SOL |
DU SOL UG Admission 2025
School of Open Learning, Delhi University offers various courses at UG level through 21 departments. It offers UG courses in 19 different specializations in the disciplines of Arts, Commerce, Management, etc., with BA(Hons.) in Political Science as the most preferred course by students. Admission to these programs is based on scores in the 10+2 exam. Students can find more details about the UG Courses below-
Course | Specilizations | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BA(Hons.) | Political Science | INR 9,370 | Any Stream Passed in XII Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any One subject from either List B1 or List B2 with at least 45% marks |
English | Any Stream Passed in XII. English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 with at least 45% marks | ||
Economics | Any one Language from List A + Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (Passed)+ Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1, with at least 45% marks | ||
Psychology | INR 22,520 | Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any One subject from either List B1 or List B2 with at least 45% marks | |
BA | INR (8,870-11,870) | Passed 10+2 | |
B.Com | NA | INR 8,870 | Passed 10+2 with any one Language from List A + any two subjects from List B1 + any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
B.Com(Hons.) | NA | INR 9,370 | Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics (Passed)+ Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/ Book Keeping (Passed) + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1, with at least 45% marks |
BMS | NA | INR 19,520 | Passed 10+2 with any one Language from List A+ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics with at least 45% marks. |
BBA(FIA) | NA |
List A: Languages
Arabic | Gujarati | Manipuri | Sindhi |
Assamese | Hindi | Marathi | Spanish |
Bengali | Italian | Nepali | Tamil |
Bodo | Japanese | Odia | Telugu |
Chinese | Kannada | Persian | Tibetan |
Dogri | Kashmiri | Punjabi | Urdu |
English | Konkani | Russian | |
French | Maithili | Sanskrit | |
German | Malayalam | Santhali |
List B1 | |
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Accountancy | Geography/ Geology |
Anthropology | History |
Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry | Home Science |
Business Studies | Legal Studies |
Chemistry | Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Book Keeping |
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Physics |
Economics/ Business Economics | Political Science |
Environmental Studies | Psychology |
Sociology | Sanskrit |
List B2 | |
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Agriculture | Knowledge, Tradition, and Practices of India |
Engineering Graphics | Mass Media/ Mass Communication |
Entrepreneurship | Performing Arts |
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting/ Commercial Arts) | Physical Education / NCC/ Yoga |
Teaching Aptitude |
DU SOL PG Admission 2025
Delhi University, School of Open Learning, offers various courses at the PG level. It offers 8 different courses in the disciplines of Arts, Management, and Library Science. Admission to these programs is based on scores in past qualifying examinations. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to DU SOL PG courses is graduation in the relevant discipline. Students can find more details about the PG courses in the table below-
Courses | Specializations | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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MA | Political Science | INR 9,070 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, OR Master's Degree from a recognized University, OR B.A. (Hons.) Political Science from University of Delhi with at least 50% marks. |
Hindi | INR 9,370 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two (02) Courses in Hindi, OR Master's Degree from a recognized University in any of the following: Sanskrit, English, Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi), Linguistics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Buddhist studies, Journalism/ Mass Communication, OR B.A. (Hons) Hindi from University of Delhi with at least 50% marks |
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Sanskrit | INR 9,070 | Bachelor's Degree with at least two (02) Courses in Sanskrit from a recognized University, OR Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with Diploma in Sanskrit from University of Delhi, OR Shastri/Acharya (Sanskrit) examination from a recognized University/Deemed University, OR B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit from University of Delhi |
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History | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, OR Master's Degree from a recognized University, OR B.A. (Hons.) History from University of Delhi with at least 50% marks. |
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M.Com | INR 9,370 | B.Com. (Hons.) / B.Com. (Pass / Program) / bachelor’s degree in commerce/ BMS/ BBS/ BBA / BBA(FIA) /BFIA / BBE/ B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics from a recognized University with at least 50% marks | |
MBA | INR 52,570 | Graduation with at least 50% marks in any stream. |
DU SOL PG Admission Process-
Students can register with CUET (PG) 2024 score as well as without CUET score (based on
marks of graduation). The merit lists for admission will be made based on marks scored in CUET (PG). If seats are not filled by CUET (PG) score, the remaining seats will be filled with those students who applied based on the marks of graduation only. Admission in both categories will be based on merit.
There will be separate lists to be prepared based on merit, given as follows-
- The student who registers via CUET score.
- Students who have passed their graduation/bachelor’s degree from University of Delhi.
- Students who have passed their graduation/bachelor’s degree from a recognized University, including University of Delhi.
- The Merit List for Unreserved Category seats will include all candidates in order of merit, without any exclusions. This means that SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may also appear on the Unreserved Category Merit List if their scores warrant it, as they are entitled to be considered in both the Unreserved and Reserved Categories.
- Admission to open category seats will be strictly based on merit, inclusive of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WQ Category Candidates
- 50% of the seats will be allocated from each of the mentioned categories. Both lists will be prepared in accordance with the Reservation/concession policy, directly adhering to the rules notified by the University periodically.
DU SOL Reservation Policy 2025
Delhi University, School of Open Learning strictly adheres to Central Government Policies in matters of Reservation and Relaxation, and to avail the same under SC / ST / OBC / EWS quota, a candidate has to submit a valid certificate at the time of admission. The reservation criteria at the institute are as follows-
Category | Reservations |
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SC/ST | 15% for SC, 7.5% FOR ST of the total seat intake |
OBC(Non- Creamy layer) | 27% of the total intake |
EWS | 10% of the total intake |
PWDs | 5% of the total intake |
DU SOL Application Process 2025
DU Sol admission to all courses is done through the online mode. Candidates seeking admission can follow the steps to apply for admission at DU SOL:
- Visit the official website of DU SOL – DU SOL
- Select the programs and click on “Apply Now” to fill out the application form
- Fill in all the relevant information on the course details page/personal details page
- Upload all scanned copies of the relevant documents
- Pay the application fee of INR 500/- and submit the application form
- Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference
Documents Required for UG Admission
- Duly filled application form
- Bank draft of the admission confirmation fee
- Two recent passport-size photographs (one for the application and another for the 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 a photocopy of the degree certificate)
- Migration Certificate in original
- Self-attested photocopy of Reserve Category Certificates of the candidate only
- Original Income Certificate (BPL Ration Card)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Documents Required for PG Admission
- Duly filled Online Admission Form.
- One recent passport-size photograph (1st required).
- Self-attested Photocopy of Class 10th Passing Certificate (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format)
- Self-attested Photocopy of Class 12th Passing Certificate (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Self-attested Photocopies of UG-I, II- & III-Year Mark-sheet/ Semester I to VI(10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Students are required to upload a self-attested photocopy of the UG-Degree Certificate. If the same is not available. Upload the Original Provisional Certificate of Graduation (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Migration Certificate of the concerned University (if the candidate is a graduate from other than Delhi University). The DU student who has obtained the Migration Certificate issued by DU for any other University has to surrender his / her Migration Certificate in DU(10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Self-attested photocopy of Reserve Category Certificates issued in the name of the concerned candidate only, if eligible for admission under any of the Reserve Categories (like SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/EWS/WQ, etc.)
- Latest Original Income Certificate, if applied for Fee Concession (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Self-attested photocopy of BPL Ration Card as well as Original Income Certificate, if applied for Financial Assistance (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
- Disability Certificate, in case of Physical Disability candidates, issued by the Competent Hospital / Board (10 KB to 200 KB, PDF/JPEG Format).
DU SOL Admission 2025 FAQs
Ques. How to get admission to UG courses at DU SOL?
Ans. DU SOL offers UG courses that are done by merit-based selection. After the selection, candidates will be called for verification of documents, and seats will be allotted according to the cutoff lists that are published from time to time during the admission period.
Ques. What is the eligibility criterion for SC/ST candidates at DU SOL?
Ans. DU SOL offers all courses for SC/ ST candidates. Students who belong to this reserved category are required to clear only the 10+2 standard.
Ques. When does registration for the master’s start at DU SOL?
Ans. DU SOL starts its registration for a master’s degree in August or September every year. Students who have qualified for their undergraduate degree can get admission to this university.
Ques. How to get study material at DU SOL?
Ans. DU SOL provides both online and offline study material. If the candidate wants online study material, then he/she can visit the official website to download the books. If candidate wants to collect offline study material, then he/she can visit the main north campus or the south campus for it.
Ques. How can students fill out the DU SOL Application Form?
Ans. Application form cum prospectus can be obtained either from the Main Center at North Delhi Campus or from the South Study Center at South Moti Bagh, New Delhi. For UG courses, the application form can also be filled out online through the official SOL website, followed by document verification.
Ques. Is CUET needed for DU SOL Admissions?
Ans. No, Admissions to DU SOL are merit-based, as for UG admissions, 12th marks are considered, while for PG programs, entry is based on Graduation marks and entrance exams. Seats for the PG programs will be allotted based on CUET PG scores, and if seat remains vacant, then it will be allotted to students who have applied through Graduation marks only.
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DU SOL has closed the admission process for the 2022-23 academic session. You are eligible to apply for admission in the MA courses if you have completed a BA program in the relevant field. The minimum mark requirement differ from one program to another.
No, you cannot get admission directly in the third year of the BA courses of DU SOL. To get admission in the BA courses of DU SOL, you must apply for admission from the first year.