New Session Starts at DU: First-Ever Full Launch of Four Year Undergraduate Course

By Aakanksha Singh

Aug 01, 2025

Aakanksha Singh

The University of Delhi on Friday, August 1, 2025, began its new academic session, welcoming both first-year students and those entering the fourth year under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), which is being implemented in full for the first time.

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For the first time, DU is fully implementing the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), adding an optional fourth year to its degree courses.

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More than 55% of eligible students have chosen to continue into the new fourth year under FYUP.

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Out of around 71,000 students eligible for the final year, 31,004 have opted out, with the majority embracing the extended programme.

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This academic year, Delhi University offers 71,624 undergraduate seats across 79 programmes in 69 colleges.

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The university has ensured comprehensive preparations to facilitate smooth teaching and learning experiences for both new students and those advancing into the newly introduced fourth year.

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Delhi University embarks on a transformative path with the full implementation of FYUP, promising enriched learning, greater opportunities, and a vibrant campus life.

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