DU SOL Admission 2026-27: Dates, Fees, Eligibility and How to Apply
Delhi University's School of Open Learning has kicked off admissions for the 2026-27 session across its UG and PG distance learning programmes. Registrations are open on the official portal, sol.du.ac.in.
One thing worth flagging upfront: the deadline isn't the same for every course. UG, PG, MBA and the library science programmes each run on their own timeline, so it's worth checking your specific course notification on the website rather than going by a single date you saw somewhere.
Key Dates
Admissions for UG courses (BA, BCom, BBA, BMS) opened in mid-June 2026. The no-late-fee deadline fell around 30 June, but applications with a late fee are still being accepted until 31 July 2026. PG courses like MA and MCom follow roughly the same window.
MBA, MLISc, BLISc and the PGDADLM diploma all close on 31 July 2026. The foreign language certificate and diploma courses under CIFL run through a separate portal (cifl.oldcdu.ac.in) and tend to close earlier than the UG/PG cycle.
Given how often these dates get revised, treat this as a general guide and confirm the exact date for your course before you sit down to fill the form.
How to Apply
Start by registering on sol.du.ac.in with an active email ID and phone number. Once you're logged in, fill in your personal details, address, and academic record — Class 10 and 12 marks for UG applicants, graduation details as well if you're applying for a PG course.
Next comes document upload. Keep your scans ready in the exact format and size the portal asks for — blurry or mislabeled files are one of the most common reasons applications get rejected.
Then pay the registration fee: around ₹500 for General/UR candidates and ₹100–₹250 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, depending on the course. UPI, net banking, and debit/credit cards all work. Once you submit, save the acknowledgment receipt — you'll need it later.
Eligibility
For UG courses (BA, BCom, BBA, BMS, BLISc), you need a Class 12 pass from a recognised board. General/UR candidates need 45% aggregate, OBC candidates need 40.5%, and SC/ST candidates don't have a minimum percentage requirement at all — just passing is enough.
For PG courses, you'll need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (General/UR/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST). Final-year students can apply provisionally for MA, MCom and MBA, with admission confirmed once the final marksheet comes in. CUET PG scores are given preference where applicable, alongside merit-based selection.
None of the UG courses require an entrance exam — admission runs purely on merit from your qualifying exam marks.
Programmes on Offer
Undergraduate: BA (Programme and Honours, across specialisations like English, Political Science, History, Psychology, Sociology and Economics), BCom (Programme and Honours), BMS, BBA, and BLISc.
Postgraduate: MA (Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, among others), MCom, MBA, MLISc, and a one-year PG diploma in Advanced Digital Library Management (PGDADLM).
There's also a set of certificate and diploma courses in foreign languages through CIFL.
Fees
The registration fee sits around ₹500 for General/UR and ₹100-250 for reserved categories — this is separate from your actual course fee and non-refundable. Annual UG course fees range roughly from ₹5,000 to ₹22,500 depending on the programme and specialisation. These numbers shift a bit year to year, so it's worth pulling up the current prospectus before you commit to a course.
Financial Support
Students from EWS families (household income under ₹75,000/year) can get a fee waiver. SC/ST students get government concessions, and PG students can apply for AIPGS, UPGS, or the National Scholarship in Economics. There's also a book bank for students who need it.
Support Resources
The Student Service Center handles general queries and application troubleshooting, and Regional/Study Centres across the country give students a place to meet faculty and attend extra classes when needed. Study material comes both online through the Pragyan portal and in print, with a DAISY audio format available for visually impaired students.
Checking Your Status
Once you've submitted your form, you can log back into the portal to track where your application stands. For anything specific, it's best to check the current prospectus or the website directly for helpline numbers, since these tend to change from year to year.
Is a DU SOL Degree Valid?
Yes. SOL is part of the University of Delhi and is recognised by the UGC and the Distance Education Bureau, so a degree from here carries the same weight as a regular DU degree for jobs and further study.
Admission dates, fees and eligibility criteria are subject to change. Always cross-check the latest notification and prospectus on sol.du.ac.in before applying.