School of Open Learning [SOL], Delhi University, New Delhi

School of Open Learning [SOL] was established in the year 1962. It is a part of the Campus of Open Learning and was previously known as The School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education. The institute was established by the University of Delhi. SOL, Delhi University has grown up to be a pioneer Institution in the field of Distance Education in India, it has 2 campuses functioning in the North and South of Delhi.

The Programmes offered are Undergraduate and Postgraduate in fields of Arts and Commerce where the medium of instruction is study materials and online content. Students Degree is issued by The University of Delhi. Initially, The school had 900 admissions, by the year 2006-2007 school had enrolled more than two lakh students. Quality education is being delivered in the field of Commerce, Education, Humanities and Arts. Simplified School of Open Learning, Delhi University Admission procedure can be followed online.

SOL, Delhi University is in the process of opening new study centre in Eastern and Western NCR of Delhi to reach out to more students. Faculties are always available at the main campus for academic and study interactions with the students. SOL DU offers Distance Education mode for the students who are in requirement of flexible learning. It has a very good library to facilitate wide area of exposure to the Courses offered, The school also has its South Study Centre at South Moti Bagh, New Delhi.

School of Open Learning, Delhi University Quick Links:

• Departments
• Highlights
• School of Open Learning, Delhi University Courses
• SOL, Delhi University Placements
• Infrastructure Facilities
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions Procedure

Departments:

SOL, Delhi University has departments teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses in Arts and Commerce. It is an Open learning education system, so students are mailed the course material. The various departments at School of Open Learning are:

• English
• Hindi
• History
• Mathematics
• Political Science
• Sanskrit
• Commerce
• Economics
• Education
• Nutrition and Health Education
• Punjabi
• Urdu
• Tamil

Highlights:

School of Open Learning, Delhi University offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses through distance education where the materials are made available through online for its students. The school is recognised by the international council for open and distant education and also by International Association for Distance Education.

School of Open Learning, Delhi University Courses:

SOL, Delhi University courses are offered on approval by the Delhi University and with guidance from the Distance Learning Council of India. The courses are offered similar to the other colleges under Delhi University. Course material is well printed and mailed to the students.

SOL, Delhi University Placements:

SOL, Delhi University Placement is carried out in its dedicated placement cell. The cell was established at the DU campus on September 4, 2018 for the benefit of SOL students. The Cell was formed to address the need of students to find a suitable placement after completion of their studies at SOL. 

• Interaction of students with the recruiters is possible with a placement cell.
• Frequent placement drives are carried out to help the students.
• 300 of the 2000 students participated are placed in the companies.
• Placement drives are held in collaboration with many organisations like Dalmia and Axis Bank.
• The major recruiters are: Dalmia Group, HDB Financial Services, ISA Global, NIIT Ltd.

Infrastructure Facilities:

DU SOL Infrastructure Facilities in the North and South campus are great, and they cater to the need of students. Even though it is a distance learning program, provisions for study material to the students are done so that they can make use of it.

• A huge study room with seating capacity for over 200 students help students to study in peace and concentrate on the course work.
• Students can use the Computer and Online facilities and the E- Resources (E-Books & E-Journals).
• Books, Periodicals, Journals, magazines, newspapers are all present in the library and online content will be available 24/7.
• The course materials are mailed to the student and are updated time to time so that the students are up to with the latest knowledge.
• The faculty are very experienced and at least one senior faculty will always be in college to help the students with any doubts.

FAQs:

1. How can I apply for a UG/ PG course online at DU SOL?
   - Aspirants seeking admission for UG/ PG courses can apply online by visiting the official website of SOL, DU. 
2. How can I get a fee concession, being a BPL/ PWD student?
   - All BPL students having a valid BPL Card are required to apply for the Fee Concession separately after taking the Admission in the SOL. PWD candidates are given on the spot Fee Concession while taking admission.
3. How can I change my Medium of Study?
   - Student can contact in the Concerned Admission Section of SOL along with his/ her Fee-Receipt to get medium of study changed.
4. What is the time period of applying for Subject change after my Admission?
   - Generally, there is a fixed last date for applying for Change of Subject after the closure of admissions in SOL.

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