School of Opening Learning, Delhi University, popularly known as DU SOL or SOL DU, is one of the largest distance education institutes in India. Established in 1962 by Delhi University, DU SOL has an enrollment of more than 5 lakh students. It is recognised by the DEB-UGC and has 4 regional centers in the North, South, West, and East districts of Delhi.

DU SOL offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs through 14 departments in the streams of Arts, Commerce, and Management. The School of Opening Learning has added 6 new programs, namely BMS, BBA (FIA), BA (Hons.) Economics, Library and Information Science, and MBA. DU SOL offers direct admission to UG & PG courses based on their marks secured in the qualifying examinations. Check: DU SOL Admission 2024 

DU SOL has also started online classes for various programs in the form of live-streaming and video lectures. DU SOL placement rate is around 60% and the average salary package received by students ranges from INR 5 - 6 LPA. Some of the renowned companies that participate in the recruitment drives are NIIT Ltd, Dalmia Group, ICICI Bank, HDB Financial Services, ISA Global etc.

DU SOL Courses & Fees

Course  Details Total Fees
B.A (Hons.)

Eligibility: Pass in 10+2

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 10,290
B.A

Eligibility: Pass in 10+2

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 10,290
B.Com 

Eligibility: Pass in 10+2

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 10,590
B.Com (Hons.)

Eligibility: Pass in 10+2

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 10,590
BBA (FIA)

Eligibility: 10+2 with 65% Marks

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 15200
BMS

Eligibility: 10+2 with 65% Marks

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based 

 INR 15200
M.A

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based

 INR 9,980
M.Com

Eligibility: B.Com (Hons.) or B.A. (Hons.) Economics from DU or any other recognized university with 50% marks

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based

 INR 10,280
MBA

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marks

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based +Work Experience

 INR 47,500
BLISc

Eligibility: Graduation

Selection: Merit-Based

 INR 8020
MLISc

Eligibility: BLISc degree with 50% marks

Selection: Merit-Based

 INR 8920

DU SOL Admission

DU SOL admission process is completely online. Aspirants can apply online for all courses on the official website of DU SOL. Admission of eligible candidates to all the UG and PG courses is done on the basis of the merit of the qualifying examination. CUET scores are not required for admission to any courses.

How to Apply at DU SOL?

DU Sol admission to all courses is done through online mode. Candidates seeking admission can follow the below-mentioned steps in order to apply for admission at DU SOL:

  • Visit the official website of DU SOL – sol.du.ac.in
  • Select the programs and click on “Apply Now” to fill the application form
  • Fill in all the relevant information on the course details page/personal details page
  • Upload all scanned copies of the relevant documents
  • Pay the application and submit the application form
  • Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference

DU SOL UG Merit List 2023

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DU SOL PG Merit List 2023

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MA Hindi (1A and 1B) Check Here Check Here Check Here
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MA History (1A and 1B) Check Here Check Here Check Here
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DU SOL MBA Merit List 2023

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DU SOL Result

DU SOL results for all UG and PG courses are published online on the official website of the institute. The examinations for all the courses are usually conducted in the month of May/June every year by Delhi University. Results of the term-end examinations are declared in the month of August to September. DU SOL also provides the opportunity for the revaluation of answer keys. In case, students are not satisfied with their marks can apply for rechecking of their answer key by paying the required fee.

How To Check DU SOL Result?

Step 1: Log on to the official DU SOL website @ web.sol.du.ac.in

Step 2: Under the “Students” section, click on results (Eg. B.Com Part-1,2,3)

Step 3: Next, the candidate should enter his/her SOL Roll Number, Exam Roll No, Year of Exam, Part, Course

Step 4: Upon submitting all the details, the result will be displayed

Step 5: Download and save the Result/Marksheet for future correspondence

Check More: DU SOL Results

DU SOL Study Material

The School of Open Learning, Delhi University (SOL DU) or DU SOL releases courses-wise study material on its official website. Students who have enrolled in any of the UG and PG programs can access and download the study material of respective courses in PDF format through the official website – sol.du.ac.in. Students can download the DU SOL study material in many languages such as English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Punjab, etc. 

DU SOL Date Sheet

DU SOL releases date sheet for its semester and centenary chance examinations online on its official website – sol.du.ac.in. DU SOL date sheet is usually released one month prior to the examination. Students who have enrolled or filled examination forms can check the respective examination dates. Date Sheets for the Assignment Based Evaluation can also be found on the official website of DU SOL. DU SOL date sheet includes data relevant to program names, exam date, timings and subject paper code. Students can find the individual exam date sheet for all the SOL DU courses offered. 

DU SOL Admit Card

DU SOL admit card for all UG and PG semester examinations is released online on the official website. Students who have filled the examination form must download their admit cards in order to appear for the respective examination. DU SOL admit card contains details like the name of the candidate, registration details, course, specialisation, and examination date and timing.

How To Download DU SOL Admit Card?

Students must follow the below mentioned steps in order to download the DU SOL Admit Card.

  • Go to the official DU SOL portal, sol.du.ac.in/student-login, and log in with your SOL Roll number and Bar Code.
  • The Bar Code is printed on your SOL ID card.
  • After logging in, students can download the admit card in the form of a PDF document.
  • The admit card contains important details like the examination roll number which is needed to register for the OBE exams.
  • To appear for the exam students will have to do a one-time registration which will provide them their login details to appear for the OBE mode examination.

​DU SOL Placement

DU SOL has a placement cell that works hard to get the aspirants the best kind of jobs and make them skillful, efficient, and experts about their respective fields. Numerous recruiters participate in the presentation, talks and workshops organised by DU SOL. As per the research, approximately 20% of the candidates got placed in TCS, 15% HCL and 10% Infosys.

  • Highest salary package offered is INR 14 LPA 
  • Average salary package offered is INR 4.8 LPA.
  • Lowest salary package offered is INR 2.4 LPA.

Some of the top companies who participated in the placement drive are listed in the table below: 

Infosys Samsung
HCL Wipro
TCS Amazon
ICICI Bank NIIT Technology
Accenture

Read More: DU SOL Placement

DU SOL Scholarships

DU SOL offers various scholarship schemes like India Post Graduate Scholarships (AIPGS), University PostGraduate Scholarships (UPGS), National Scholarship (Economics) and DSE Merit (Economics).

Some of the scholarship details are given below: 

  • South Campus Endowment Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to the South Campus students based on merit and it is worth INR 250 per month for a time span of 10 months
  • Three Rotary Club Scholarships: This scholarship is granted for the Postgraduate students of South Campus and the amount is INR 1000 per month for a year.

Read more: DU SOL Scholarship

DU SOL Facilities 

  • Library: The library comprises a Digital Library consisting of E-Books & E-Journals, E-Pustakdwar, Resource Sharing networks, E-Resources, Web Catalogues, Sugamya Pustakalaya Online etc. SOL library has print and digital expedients which are relevant to the courses offered by the university. 
  • Faculty: All the faculties of the university are highly qualified in their respective fields. The professors teach well and provide knowledgeable inputs which help every student to understand the subjects in a better way. 
  • Infrastructure: The medium of instruction at SOL DU is essentially through the well-researched study material which is distributed via email to all the enrolled students. DU SOL provides distance education programs even though audio-visual amenities. Such facilities are highly beneficial for students aiming for higher studies.
  • Reading Room: The reading room has 205 seats along with the South Study Centre, which facilitates the students with a peaceful location for studying. 
  • Book Bank: Students who are underprivileged and deprived of books can freely carry books from Book Bank.

Also Check: DU SOL Hostel

DU SOL FAQs 

Ques. I’m a SC student, what is the application fee I need to pay at DU SOL?

Ans. SOL Du has decided on the application fee for the students. Students who are from unreserved categories have to pay INR 500 and reserved category students have to pay INR 250. Reserved category includes SC, ST, and PH. Check DU SOL Courses & Fees

Ques. How is the placement packages at DU SOL?

Ans. DU SOL does not conduct placement drives but as per the report of students, the highest package stood at INR 14 lakhs a year while the average placement package at SOL DU is INR 5 lakhs to INR 6 lakhs. 65% of students got placed in different companies. Check DU SOL Placement

Ques. I want to live in the hostel; does DU SOL provide any hostel facility?

Ans. DU SOL does not provide any hostel facility to students as it is an open learning university where students can learn flexibly. This university has no hostel so students have to find a hostel outside the university. Check DU SOL Hostel

Ques. How to submit the application fee at DU SOL?

Ans. Students are required to pay the application fee through DD in the favour of ‘The executive director, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi’ payable at New Delhi. Check DU SOL admission process

Ques. Does DU SOL conduct an entrance exam to enroll?

Ans. DU SOL does not conduct any entrance exams to enroll students on the campus. Admission for all courses is done based on merit-based selection. Check DU SOL Admission

Ques. Does DU SOL offer online courses?

Ans. DU SOL offers online courses to students. It includes BA program, political science (H), B. Com, B. Com (H) and English (H). 

Ques. Does DU SOL provide any reservation criteria?

Ans. Yes, DU SOL provides reservation provision for reservation categories as per Govt. Regulations: 

Category Seats
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
Other Backward Class  27%
PWD 5%
Children/Widows/Armed Forces Personnel 5%

Read More: DU SOL Reservation

Ques. Is there any fee concession for DU SOL Admissions?

Ans. Yes, students who belong to Economically Weaker Sections of society or whose family income is below INR 1 lakh, are offered concession in admission fee after the submission of Income certificate.

Ques. Is DU Sol Degree valuable?

Ans. Yes, a degree from DU SOL is equivalent to a degree from any other institution of Delhi University because they have the same syllabus and examination body. As a result, the DU SOL degree is equivalent to all other programs offered by Delhi University.

Ques. Is it compulsory to attend classes in DU SOL?

Ans.  No, class attendance is not required and is entirely voluntary at DU SOL. If they like, DU SOL students can attend weekend classes at their allocated study centers.

Ques. Does DU SOL offer placements?

Ans.Yes, DU SOL has a placement cell for placing students in the best jobs. As per the research, 20% of students got placed in TCS,15% in HCLand 10% in Infosys. Also, the highest salary package offered stood at INR 14 LPA with the average package offered being INR 4.8 LPA.

Ques. What is the fee structure of DU SOL?

Ans. Fees for the BA program and B.COm at DU SOL are INR 5,000 for 1st year while for M.COM, fees are INR 5,140 for 1st year.

Ques. Does DU SOL offer scholarships?

Ans. DU SOL offers various scholarships such as India Post Graduate Scholarships (AIPGSP, National Scholarship (Economics), University postgraduate Scholarships (UPGS), and DSE Merit (Economics).

Ques. What UG courses are available at DU SOL?

Ans.  At the undergraduate level, DU SOL offers the BA course, BA(Hons) English, BA(Hons) Political Science, B.Com, and B.Com (Hons).

Ques. What is the mode of study at DU SOL?

Ans. DU SOL offers distance learning courses, which means the mode of study is self-paced and classes are organized on weekends at DU SOL Study centres.

Ques. Is DU SOL a private or a government college?

Ans.DU SOL is a government college affiliated with Delhi University

Ques. Is DU SOL recognized by UGC?

Ans. Yes, DU SOL is recognized by the UGC and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and is a constituent college of the University of Delhi.

Ques. How are the exams conducted at DU SOL?

Ans. Exams at DU SOL are conducted twice a year, in November and May. The exams are conducted at designated centers across the country and students can choose the center nearest to their location.