Archive · 25 Jul 2025
DU: Majority of Students Continue Fourth Year of FYUP
Delhi University is running a new four-year program called FYUP.
Most students are choosing to continue with the fourth year, which is focused on things like research and starting your own business.
The university allows students to leave at different points with different degrees.
Some teachers have concerns about whether the program will work well, but the university is working to solve any problems.
Approximately 72% of eligible Delhi University students are continuing with the fourth year of the FYUP.
The option to opt-out of the fourth year remains open until August 1.
The FYUP, under NEP 2020, offers multiple exit points with varying degree options.
The fourth year of the FYUP emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based learning.
Teachers' associations and education experts express caution regarding the program's implementation.
- Who
- Delhi University students and faculty.
- What
- Approximately 72% of Delhi University students are continuing the fourth year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).
- When
- The deadline to opt-out of the fourth year is August 1.
- Where
- Delhi University.
- Why
- To align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based learning.
Concerns from Teachers and Education Experts
University Administration View
Concerns over Program Impact
Concerns from Teachers and Education Experts
Teachers are concerned about potential rises in dropout rates, faculty burden, and insufficient infrastructure funding.
University Administration View
Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh views the fourth year as a 'game changer' with a focus on research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based learning.
- Program
- Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP)
- University
- Delhi University
- Students Continuing
- Approximately 72%
- Opt-out Deadline
- August 1
- Fourth Year Focus
- Research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based learning
- Degree After Four Years
- Honours with Research
