DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING, CAMPUS OF OPEN LEARNING
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25
Programs Offered
v M.A. Hindi v M.A. History v M.A. Political Science
v M.A. Sanskrit v M.Com.
, VISION & MISSION
VISION
To be a global leader in the field of open, distance and online education promoting
life-long learning using cutting-edge technology across geographical regions.
MISSION
Our mission is to be an internationally acclaimed premier institution of open,
distance, and online education to influence the direction of learning in the future
and make a real impact in the fields of research and education. To empower the
learners by providing 21st-century skill sets through a wide array of professional,
academic, and skill-based courses. To enable a dynamic learning behaviour
amongst learners across society reaching the masses at their doorstep. Our
commitment towards excellence and inclusivity drives us to equip our lifelong
learners to thrive in a global landscape shaping a bright future.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 1
, PREAMBLE
In 2022, the University of Delhi established the Department of Distance and Continuing
Education (DDCE), Faculty of Open Learning, and the Open Learning Development Centre
(OLDC) under the auspices of the Campus of Open Learning (COL). The DDCE encompasses a
variety of disciplines, offering distance learning programs in fields such as Commerce,
Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, History, Hindi, Mathematics, Political
Science, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Management, Financial Studies, Library and Information
Science, Computer Science, and Psychology.
The School of Open Learning under the aegis of COL, established in 1962, initially provided
conventional programs in humanities and commerce. Its first batch had around 900 students.
Over the years, it has expanded significantly and now serves over four lakh students across
various disciplines. This growth has been paralleled by the establishment of regional centers: the
South Study Centre at Moti Bagh (1990), the West Regional Centre at Keshav Puram (2007), and
an upcoming center at Tahirpur, East Delhi. In 2022, the DDCE launched six new professional
courses, including MBA, Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLISc), B.A. (Hons.)
Economics, Bachelor of Management Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration (FIA), and
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISc). The B.A. (Hons.) Psychology program
was introduced in 2023.
The School of Open Learning provides higher education opportunities particularly for those who
are employed or unable to attend regular college due to various constraints. The flexible distance
education mode is designed to help students achieve higher education and vocational skills
through well-structured course materials provided at admission, supplemented with video
lectures and academic counseling sessions at various Learning Support Centres. Experienced
faculty members are available for mentoring and counseling at the main campus. Admission
criteria and examinations adhere to the norms of the University of Delhi, which confers degrees
upon DDCE students as it does for those in its constituent colleges. Beginning in the 2022-23
academic session, the University of Delhi adopted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
and introduced the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 2
, VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Greetings to all!
It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you for the upcoming
academic year 2024–25 at the Department of Distance & Continuing Education (DDCE),
School of Open Learning (SOL), under the auspices of the Campus of Open Learning,
University of Delhi. The Department has continuously demonstrated excellence in
addressing the educational needs of students nationwide, providing affordable and
accessible education. Through its unwavering dedication to academic inclusivity, it has
greatly influenced the lives of students from various cultural and social backgrounds.
The year 2022 marked a significant renaissance in Distance Education and Open Learning
with the launch of six new job-oriented professional programs. These programs were
meticulously designed to address various global challenges through the holistic
development of students, preparing them to become competent professionals, service
providers, policymakers, managers, librarians, and entrepreneurs. In today's
interconnected world, it is imperative for individuals to be global citizens, and I am
confident that these programs will harness the nation’s human resources to produce future
leaders and nation-builders.
I warmly welcome the incoming batch to this esteemed institution and wish them success in
their academic and professional endeavors. Best wishes to the Department for a promising
new beginning. I am assured of the enthusiastic participation of all stakeholders at the
Department of Distance & Continuing Education, School of Open Learning, under the aegis
of the Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi.
Best Wishes!!
Prof. Yogesh Singh
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 3
SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING, CAMPUS OF OPEN LEARNING
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25
Programs Offered
v M.A. Hindi v M.A. History v M.A. Political Science
v M.A. Sanskrit v M.Com.
, VISION & MISSION
VISION
To be a global leader in the field of open, distance and online education promoting
life-long learning using cutting-edge technology across geographical regions.
MISSION
Our mission is to be an internationally acclaimed premier institution of open,
distance, and online education to influence the direction of learning in the future
and make a real impact in the fields of research and education. To empower the
learners by providing 21st-century skill sets through a wide array of professional,
academic, and skill-based courses. To enable a dynamic learning behaviour
amongst learners across society reaching the masses at their doorstep. Our
commitment towards excellence and inclusivity drives us to equip our lifelong
learners to thrive in a global landscape shaping a bright future.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 1
, PREAMBLE
In 2022, the University of Delhi established the Department of Distance and Continuing
Education (DDCE), Faculty of Open Learning, and the Open Learning Development Centre
(OLDC) under the auspices of the Campus of Open Learning (COL). The DDCE encompasses a
variety of disciplines, offering distance learning programs in fields such as Commerce,
Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, History, Hindi, Mathematics, Political
Science, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Management, Financial Studies, Library and Information
Science, Computer Science, and Psychology.
The School of Open Learning under the aegis of COL, established in 1962, initially provided
conventional programs in humanities and commerce. Its first batch had around 900 students.
Over the years, it has expanded significantly and now serves over four lakh students across
various disciplines. This growth has been paralleled by the establishment of regional centers: the
South Study Centre at Moti Bagh (1990), the West Regional Centre at Keshav Puram (2007), and
an upcoming center at Tahirpur, East Delhi. In 2022, the DDCE launched six new professional
courses, including MBA, Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLISc), B.A. (Hons.)
Economics, Bachelor of Management Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration (FIA), and
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISc). The B.A. (Hons.) Psychology program
was introduced in 2023.
The School of Open Learning provides higher education opportunities particularly for those who
are employed or unable to attend regular college due to various constraints. The flexible distance
education mode is designed to help students achieve higher education and vocational skills
through well-structured course materials provided at admission, supplemented with video
lectures and academic counseling sessions at various Learning Support Centres. Experienced
faculty members are available for mentoring and counseling at the main campus. Admission
criteria and examinations adhere to the norms of the University of Delhi, which confers degrees
upon DDCE students as it does for those in its constituent colleges. Beginning in the 2022-23
academic session, the University of Delhi adopted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
and introduced the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 2
, VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Greetings to all!
It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you for the upcoming
academic year 2024–25 at the Department of Distance & Continuing Education (DDCE),
School of Open Learning (SOL), under the auspices of the Campus of Open Learning,
University of Delhi. The Department has continuously demonstrated excellence in
addressing the educational needs of students nationwide, providing affordable and
accessible education. Through its unwavering dedication to academic inclusivity, it has
greatly influenced the lives of students from various cultural and social backgrounds.
The year 2022 marked a significant renaissance in Distance Education and Open Learning
with the launch of six new job-oriented professional programs. These programs were
meticulously designed to address various global challenges through the holistic
development of students, preparing them to become competent professionals, service
providers, policymakers, managers, librarians, and entrepreneurs. In today's
interconnected world, it is imperative for individuals to be global citizens, and I am
confident that these programs will harness the nation’s human resources to produce future
leaders and nation-builders.
I warmly welcome the incoming batch to this esteemed institution and wish them success in
their academic and professional endeavors. Best wishes to the Department for a promising
new beginning. I am assured of the enthusiastic participation of all stakeholders at the
Department of Distance & Continuing Education, School of Open Learning, under the aegis
of the Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi.
Best Wishes!!
Prof. Yogesh Singh
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024-25 (REVISED) 3
