- Delhi University starts Multiple Entry and Exit Scheme for UG courses under NEP 2020.
- Students can earn certificate, diploma, degree, or honours based on credits and semesters completed.
- Credits remain valid up to seven years, allowing flexible re-entry into programmes.
Delhi University has started the Multiple Entry and Exit Scheme for Undergraduate Courses following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. This scheme offers much-needed flexibility for students pursuing undergraduate studies, letting you pause and resume your education while keeping your earned credits intact. Below, we explain who can apply, the benefits, and how this scheme works.
Who Can Apply and Benefits of the Multiple Entry and Exit Scheme
If you are enrolled or planning to enroll in any undergraduate programme at Delhi University, this scheme gives you a flexible path. It helps students who may need breaks because of personal or work reasons without worrying about losing their academic progress. You can leave after certain semesters and come back within a set time to finish your degree.
Qualification Levels Based on When You Exit
The scheme gives different qualifications depending on how many semesters and credits you complete before leaving:
- After 1 year (Semester II) and earning 44 credits, you get a Undergraduate (UG) Certificate.
- After 2 years (Semester IV) with 88 credits, you get a UG Diploma.
- After 3 years (Semester VI) and 132 credits, you earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
- After 4 years (Semester VIII) with 176 credits, you get a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours, which may include research or entrepreneurship specialisations.
How Credits and Academic Hours Work
The scheme uses a credit system where one credit equals one hour of classroom teaching or two hours of practical/fieldwork weekly. Each academic year has about 1,200 hours of learning activities. This helps keep standards consistent while giving flexibility for when you can enter or leave the course.
How to Pause and Resume UG Courses
If you need to pause your studies, the scheme lets you leave after any even-numbered semester. You can re-enroll in the same programme and college later without losing your credits, as long as you come back within the allowed time. This makes it easy to continue without repeating courses unnecessarily.
How Long Credits Last and Re-entry Rules
Your earned credits last for different periods depending on when you leave, ranging from two to four years. But you can come back and continue your studies within a maximum period of seven years from when you left. This protects your academic progress during long breaks and gives you plenty of time to finish your degree.
How to Apply for Leaving the Programme
If you want to leave, you should submit your exit application beforehand, preferably before the new academic session starts. If you leave in the middle of a session, your qualification will reflect the last fully completed academic year, making sure assessments are fair. Following the right application process helps keep your academic record clear and well-organized.
This Multiple Entry and Exit Scheme under NEP 2020 at Delhi University aims to meet different student needs, giving you flexible learning paths that fit your life. For more official details, visit Delhi University official website.