Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Over 70% of DU Students Opt for Fourth Year in FYUP
Many students at Delhi University are choosing to stay in the fourth year of the new college program, which focuses on research and job skills.
The program lets students leave with a certificate, diploma, or degree.
Completing the fourth year gets you an honors degree.
Some teachers and experts worry about how well it's working, since it may lack resources and time to adjust.
Over 70% of eligible Delhi University (DU) students chose to continue with the fourth year of the FYUP.
The option to opt-out of the fourth year remains open until the new academic session begins August 1.
The FYUP, under NEP 2020, offers multiple exit points including certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
Students completing the fourth year get an Honours with Research degree, focused on research and skills.
Teachers and educationists express skepticism regarding the program's implementation and resources.
- Who
- Over 70% of eligible students at Delhi University.
- What
- Student participation in the fourth year of DU's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).
- When
- The new academic session for the fourth year begins August 1, with current decisions made by eligible students.
- Where
- Delhi University (DU).
- Why
- The fourth year is designed to offer specialized skills, research experience, and multiple degree options.
Concerns about FYUP
Benefits of FYUP
Programme Focus
Concerns about FYUP
Increased dropout rates and unpreparedness among students.
Benefits of FYUP
Focus on research, skill development and entrepreneurship for students.
Value and Content
Concerns about FYUP
Uncertainty about the value and content of the fourth year.
Benefits of FYUP
Offers Honours with Research Degree with specialization.
Infrastructure
Concerns about FYUP
Concerns about overburdened faculty and limited funding.
Benefits of FYUP
Commitment to provide facilities for the students
- Program Name
- FYUP
- University
- Delhi University (DU)
- Policy
- NEP 2020
- Students Opting In
- 72%
- Focus
- Research, Entrepreneurship
