Academicians urge DU & UGC to end FYUP impasse, moot measures

The group also suggested that to validate awarding an Honours degree in three years, the “main honours courses could be increased to 17”. “The number of Foundation courses can be reduced and offered only in first year. A choice can be built into the format of these courses,” Choudhary added.

Regarding BTech courses, Choudhary said they may be left untouched apart from reducing the number of Foundation courses. The group has also recommended removing Foundation courses for those studying under FYUP, replacing them instead with Discipline I courses.

In line with DU’s resolution passed in the recent academic council meeting, the group has also suggested an optional fourth year of study”. “DU may wish to offer a fourth year of study. This can be easily done by creating an Honours by Research programme within an overall credit based system, with the approval of the regulatory bodies,” the recommendation issued by the group reads.

The group, comprising 21 academicians from different colleges and universities, included Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha (GGSIP) University Vice-Chancellor Anil Tyagi, Punjab University V-C Arun Grover, St Stephen’s principal Valson Thampu and Professor Vijay Choudhary.

The proposal was submitted to Delhi University V-C Dinesh Singh, with university officials also holding meetings to discuss it”.
“DU has received a document today from some eminent citizens, outlining concrete suggestions to solve the current situation on FYUP. While welcoming this initiative, the university is examining the document in detail with the expectation that the admission process can commence soon,” DU Registrar Alka Sharma said.