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DU New Degree Format: Student Photo, Major-Minor, and Research Details Added
· Source: Amar Ujala
Delhi University has introduced a new format and naming system for degrees awarded under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework-2022 (UGCF-2022), which will feature the student's photo. The first batch will receive these degrees at the university's convocation ceremony on 20 November.
New Format and Key Changes in DU Degrees
Delhi University degrees are getting a new identity this year for students completing four-year undergraduate programmes under UGCF-2022. For the first time, degrees will include the student's photograph. The new name of the degree will be determined based on the subject of study, major-minor subjects, and the chosen research or entrepreneurship option. These changes will apply not only to the final degree certificate but also to digital degrees, provisional certificates, marksheets, transcripts, and migration certificates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DU 103rd Convocation Ceremony | 20 November |
Changes Across BA, BCom, BSc, and Other Courses
In single-core discipline courses, BA, BCom, and BSc degrees will show the relevant major and minor subjects. Depending on the path chosen, students will receive an 'Honours with Research' or 'Honours with Entrepreneurship' degree.
- In courses with two main subjects, the Bachelor of Arts degree will mention Honours with Research.
- In multi-core courses, Physical Science, Life Science, and Commerce degrees will follow the new format, with Commerce recorded as a major for commerce students.
- Specialisations will be mentioned on degrees, such as Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry in Applied Physical Science, Agro-Chemical and Pest Management in Applied Life Science, and Food and Nutrition or Human Development in Home Science.
- Bachelor of Vocational Studies (BVoc) students will also be awarded Honours with Research or Honours with Entrepreneurship degrees in fields like Health Care Management, Retail Management, Banking Operations, Software Development, and Web Designing.
Mandatory Credit Requirements
Major and minor subjects will be recorded on the degree only if the student completes the required credits prescribed under UGCF-2022. Simply choosing a subject will not entitle a student to have it listed; meeting the academic criteria is mandatory. DU Controller of Examinations Dr. Gurpreet Singh Tuteja confirmed that the first batch admitted under UGCF in 2022 will receive their degrees in this new format.
Questions
Will the student's photograph be printed on the Delhi University degree?
Yes, DU will now print the student's photo on the degree certificate.
When will the first batch receive the new DU degrees?
The first batch admitted under UGCF-2022 will receive these degrees on 20 November during the university's 103rd convocation ceremony.
Which documents will reflect these new changes?
The changes will apply to the degree certificate, digital degree, provisional certificate, marksheet, transcript, and migration certificate.
What is required to have major and minor subjects mentioned on the degree?
Students must complete the prescribed credits specified under UGCF-2022 to have their major and minor subjects listed on the degree.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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