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Delhi University allows direct PhD entry for FYUP students
Delhi University has announced that the first batch of its Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) students will be eligible to apply directly for PhD programmes from the 2026-27 academic session, without requiring a…
Delhi University has announced that the first batch of its Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) students will be eligible to apply directly for PhD programmes from the 2026-27 academic session, without requiring a master's degree. Students with a CGPA of 7.5 or above (7.0 for SC/ST students) can apply directly.
The FYUP was introduced under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, starting from the 2022-23 academic year. A total of 75,948 students enrolled in FYUP in 2022-23, of which 40,005 exited after three years in 2025, while 35,943 opted for the fourth year.
Of the 35,943 students continuing into the fourth year, 12,111 applied for DU's one-year postgraduate programmes for 2026-27, accounting for 34.27%. The university has amended its ordinances with approval from the Academic Council and Executive Council to allow the direct PhD pathway.
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This move aligns with NEP 2020's goal of reducing the duration to a PhD and increasing research output. The FYUP pathway bypasses the traditional two-year master's programme, potentially saving students one to two years. However, only 35,943 of the original 75,948 FYUP entrants continued to the fourth year, meaning a significant majority exited earlier. The 7.5 CGPA threshold for direct PhD entry is higher than many postgraduate admission criteria, which could limit applicants. Watch for the number of PhD applicants from this batch in 2026-27 to gauge actual uptake, and whether other central universities follow DU's lead.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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