DU SOL has released detailed information on 3rd and 5th semester course structures for the academic year 2025. It is designed following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022.
This article is very important for students who are passing 2nd and 4th semesters and especially those students who have admitted under the NEP batches of 2023 and 2024. We will discuss the subjects, elective choices, and semester-wise academic requirements.
DU SOL NEP-Based Curriculum for 3rd and 5th Semesters SOL
This change in DU SOL’s curriculum aims for flexible, skill-oriented education that focuses on theoretical plus employability skills.
The 3rd and 5th semesters are very crucial semesters for students as they need to select their DSE (Discipline-specific electives) and generic electives. Apart from they have to choose their core subjects like in every semester.
3rd Semester Subject Structure
Students who have BA Programme will have the same major and minor subjects but their syllabus and textbooks will be updated. In 3rd semester, there are two minor subjects and one major subject. Students can choose from the following subjects:
- History, Political Science, Computer Systems
- Intermediate Microeconomics, Plural Society (Education)
- Romantic Literature (English), Hindi Literature
- Medieval Indian Political Thought (Political Science)
- Understanding Mental Disorder (Psychology)
- Sanskrit Theatre, Study of Urdu Fiction
Students also need to select generic elective subjects like English or Hindi. There is also Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) such as Environmental Science or Hindi.
There are also Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and Value Added Courses (VAC). You have to choose a different subject under these in every semester to increase your knowledge.
For students having Bcom Programme, their 3rd semester will have compulsory subjects like Business Statistics, Financial Management, and Principles of Management. Generic Elective subjects will include language courses and environmental students. SEC and VAC subject options are same as in BA Programme.
There is same pattern in honors and professional courses like Bcom Hons, BA Hons English, BA Hons Economics, BBA, etc. Just like the programme courses there are compulsory core subjects along with elective and skill-based courses.
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DU SOL 5th Semester Subject Structure
In 5h semester, there are some updated subject syllabus and some structural changes. The changes are done to reduce student workload and focus on practical aspects. For example:
- Education majors study “Teacher and Teacher Education”
- History majors explore new historical periods
- AECC subjects are removed to streamline the curriculum
Students will be encouraged to take new subjects in each semester for their skill development. Talking about the number of subjects, there will be 6 subjects including core and elective courses.
Key Features of DU SOL NEP-Aligned Curriculum
- Flexibility: Students can choose from a variety of electives and skill courses related to their interests and career goals.
- Skill Development: More focus will be on practical and vocational skills alongside theoretical knowledge.
- Updated Syllabus: Syllabus will be udpated with more focus on practical aspect.
- Reduced Academic Load: Some compulsory courses will be removed in higher semesters to ease student burden.
- Inclusive Education: It is designed to support students from diverse backgrounds with accessible study materials, video lectures, and counseling.
Conclusion
DU SOL 3rd and 5th semester course structures tells about NEP 2020 principles, focusing on holistic education, skill development, and student-centric flexibility. Keep in mind to carefully review your subject choices, ensuring they meet the new curriculum requirements and helps you in your career.
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