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DU SOL Online — Fees, Courses & Admission

Central University (Government) — Open Learning arm in New Delhi, Delhi. Established 1962, online since 2022. Compare fees and programs below, or get a free, honest assessment for your goal.

NAAC A+ (University of Delhi institutional accreditation) accreditation Entrance exam: No Intakes: July (primary annual cycle), January (for select online programmes — confirm) Degree valid for jobs & higher study

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1962Established
A+ (University of Delhi institutional accreditation)NAAC grade
2022Online since
NoEntrance exam
Overview

About DU SOL Online

The School of Open Learning (SOL), University of Delhi — established in 1962 as the School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education — is the open and distance learning arm of the University of Delhi, a premier central university. SOL is one of India’s oldest and largest distance-education institutions, serving lakhs of learners with degrees awarded by the University of Delhi itself. It has expanded into UGC-DEB-approved online programmes (via its Centre for Online & Distance Education) and offers the prestige of a Delhi University degree at very low cost, with direct (non-CUET) admission to most programmes.

Accreditation & Recognition

Is the DU SOL online degree recognised?

UGC-DEB

UGC-DEB approved ODL and Online programmes. Degrees are awarded by the University of Delhi (a statutory central university) and are equivalent to regular DU degrees per UGC norms.

NAAC A+ (University of Delhi institutional accreditation)

Institution-level NAAC accreditation (CGPA 3.28).

WES & validity

WES: Yes — supports overseas credential evaluation. The degree is valid for jobs, government exams and higher study per UGC norms.

SOL is not separately ranked in NIRF; its parent University of Delhi is consistently among India’s top-ranked universities in NIRF (top ‘University’ band). Verify any SOL-specific ranking.

Programs & Fees

DU SOL online programs & total fees

Total program fees (full course). Figures are indicative latest data — we confirm the exact current fee and EMI plan with the university before you enrol.

ProgramLevelDurationTotal Fee
MBAPG2 yr₹1,10,000
B.Com / B.Com (Hons.)UG3 yr₹Low (tuition ~₹1,500 + other charges)
BA / BA (Hons.)UG3 yr₹Low — confirm current fee
BBA / BMS / BBA (FIA)UG3 yr₹~₹6,000 (BBA) — confirm
MA / M.ComPG2 yr₹Low — confirm current fee

EMI: Given SOL’s very low fees, formal EMI is generally not offered/needed for UG programmes; for the MBA, confirm any installment/payment options on the official portal.

Specializations

Popular specializations

Available across DU SOL’s online programs (varies by degree).

General management (with electives) — confirm current specialization list with SOLCommerceProgramme/Honours across Arts disciplines (e.g., Economics, English, Political Science, History)Management; BBA (FIA) for finance/investmentM.Com; MA in disciplines such as Political Science, History, English, Economics
An Honest Look

DU SOL: strengths & trade-offs

Why students choose it

  • University of Delhi degree — exceptional brand value and recognition
  • Among the lowest fees of all 14 universities (UG extremely cheap; MBA ~₹1.1 lakh)
  • Direct admission — no CUET/entrance for most programmes
  • Central-university (DU, NAAC A+) recognition; valid for government jobs and abroad
  • One of India’s oldest, most established distance-education institutions (since 1962)
  • Wide UG/PG programme range incl. newer BMS, BBA (FIA), MBA

Things to weigh

  • Self-study heavy; limited interactive online LMS vs premium private universities
  • Minimal/decentralised placement support — no guaranteed placements
  • Largely Delhi-centric study centres; exams traditionally offline
  • Administrative processes can be slow at large scale
  • Online-mode specifics (LMS depth, online exams, specializations) need verification
Admission

How to take admission at DU SOL

Two intakes a year (July (primary annual cycle), January (for select online programmes — confirm)). No entrance exam at this university — admission is merit-based. We help you with every step, free.

Visit the SOL admission portal (sol.du.ac.in) during the admission window

Register and fill the online application form; pay the ~₹500 application fee

Upload required documents (marksheets, photo, signature, ID)

Admission is direct/merit-based (no CUET for most SOL programmes); for the MBA, selection is per SOL’s notified criteria (50% graduation aggregate)

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DU SOL FAQs

Common questions about DU SOL

Is the DU SOL degree valid and UGC recognized?

Yes — DU SOL degrees are awarded by the University of Delhi, a statutory central university, are UGC-recognized and DEB-approved, and are equivalent to regular DU degrees.

Whose degree do I actually get from SOL?

You receive a University of Delhi degree — the same degree-awarding body as DU’s regular colleges — carrying full DU brand value.

What is DU SOL’s NAAC grade?

The University of Delhi is NAAC A+ accredited (CGPA 3.28, 2018 cycle); SOL operates under this institutional accreditation.

How much does the DU SOL MBA cost?

Approximately ₹1.1 lakh in total (about ₹52,570 per year), plus a ~₹500 application fee — very affordable for a Delhi University MBA.

What is the eligibility for the SOL MBA?

A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate from any recognized university.

Is CUET required for DU SOL admission?

No — CUET is not mandatory for SOL. Admission to most SOL UG and PG programmes (including the MBA) is direct/merit-based unless officially notified otherwise.

What courses does DU SOL offer?

25+ UG and PG programmes — BA, BA (Hons), B.Com, B.Com (Hons), BBA, BMS, BBA (FIA), BA (Hons.) Economics, Library & Information Science, MA, M.Com and MBA.

How cheap are the UG programmes?

Very cheap — e.g., B.Com tuition can be around ₹1,500 and BBA around ₹6,000 (these may exclude exam and other University charges). Confirm exact current fees on sol.du.ac.in.

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