Education news
DU Increases One-Year PG Program Seats; SOL Seats Raised to 2500
· Source: Amar Ujala
Delhi University has increased seats for its one-year postgraduate program across regular colleges and the School of Open Learning (SOL). In SOL, the seats have been revised from 1,500 to 2,500 for the 2026-27 academic session.
DU Increases Seats for One-Year PG Programs
Delhi University has announced an increase in seats for its one-year postgraduate (PG) program for students who complete a four-year undergraduate degree. DU Dean of Admissions Prof. Haneet Gandhi stated that the total number of seats for the one-year program across regular colleges has increased from 1,063 to 2,320. This one-year PG program has been introduced for the first time under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, alongside the already existing two-year PG program. The first batch of students who enrolled in undergraduate courses in 2022 will be eligible to take admission to this one-year PG program.
SOL One-Year PG Seats and Admission Details
The School of Open Learning (SOL), Delhi University, has also increased its one-year PG seats for five subjects for the 2026-27 academic session. Admission to SOL will begin after the undergraduate results are declared, with admissions likely to start by next week.
Seat Increment Breakdown
| Institution / Category | Previous Seats | Updated Seats |
|---|---|---|
| DU One-Year PG Program | 1,063 | 2,320 |
| SOL One-Year PG Program (5 Subjects) | 1,500 | 2,500 |
JNU PG Admissions Third Merit List
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will release its third merit list for PG admissions on 5 August. Candidates will be able to check the admission list on jnuee.jnu.ac and claim admissions for vacant seats.
AI Classroom Tool at DTU
Delhi Technological University (DTU) has approved the use of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) classroom tool for recording student attendance, evaluation, and other activities. Following successful trials across all departments, DTU has issued a circular regarding this system. Under the new process, attendance will be recorded via QR codes through the AI classroom platform.
Questions
Who is eligible for DU's one-year PG program?
Students completing the four-year undergraduate program introduced under NEP 2020, starting with the batch that took undergraduate admission in 2022, are eligible.
How many seats are now available in SOL's one-year PG program?
SOL has increased its one-year PG seats across five subjects from 1,500 to 2,500 for the 2026-27 session.
When will SOL PG admissions begin?
Admissions for SOL are expected to begin by next week, after the declaration of undergraduate results.
When will JNU release its third PG merit list?
Jawaharlal Nehru University will release the third merit list on 5 August on jnuee.jnu.ac.
How will DTU record student attendance under the new system?
DTU will record attendance through QR codes using an AI classroom platform.
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.
Not sure what this news means for your exams or admission? Talk it through with a Disha Stars counsellor.
Book a free session