DU UG Admissions 2025: What Is FYUP? What Does A Four-Year Degree Mean To Students? – News18

Last Updated:April 03, 2025, 19:33 IST

Those finishing the four-year programme are eligible for the one-year PG course. FYUP allows greater flexibility with multiple entry and exit options within the programme

Delhi University (DU) admissions for the academic year 2025 are about to commence. Apart from the three-year undergraduate programmes, the varsity offers a Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) implemented under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and introduced in 2022.

What is FYUP?

FYUP allows greater flexibility with multiple entry and exit options within the programme, according to the draft ‘Curriculum and Credit Framework for the Undergraduate Programme’ document prepared by the UGC. It focusses on skill-based education and a multi-disciplinary approach along with a graded exit plan for UG students.

The main difference between regular three-year courses and FYUP is students who complete the three-year undergraduate programme can opt for a two-year PG course, while those finishing the four-year programme are eligible for the one-year PG course.

Multiple entry/exit options

FYUP divides each year into two semesters. Students who exit after one year (with 40 credits) will receive a UG certificate. Those leaving after two years (with 80 credits) will get a UG diploma, and those after three years (with 120 credits) will earn a Bachelor’s degree.

Students exiting before three years can rejoin within three years of their exit and must complete their degree within seven years. Only after completing four years will students be eligible for a Bachelor’s degree with honours or research.

Students can major in two subjects along with a minor

The major discipline is the core subject for the degree, accounting for 50% of the academic credits. A minor discipline allows students to gain broader knowledge beyond their major. For example, a student majoring in economics who earns at least 12 credits in statistics courses will receive a BA degree in economics with a minor in statistics. Students can pursue two majors simultaneously, with one potentially being online, and will be awarded two degrees. This reform has already been implemented starting this year.

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What happens during postgraduation?

One-Year PG Programme after FYUP: DU plans to introduce a one-year postgraduate (PG) programme starting in 2026. Students will complete 22 credits per semester, for a total of 44 credits.

Two-Year PG Programme: Students will complete 88 credits. According to UGC standards, the one-year degree will be at level 7, while the two-year degree will be at level 6.5.