Delhi University’s School of Open Learning has introduced a new class schedule, according to which students will now have classes on regular weekdays along with already existing weekend classes. This new system aims to accommodate the large number of SOL students.
The School of Open Learning at Delhi University, which previously held classes only on Sundays, has now decided to extend the number of classes for its students. Students at SOL will now attend classes on regular weekdays from Mondays to Saturdays, starting from the first week of September in the 2025–2026 session. The reason behind this big step, according to SOL officials, is to accommodate the rising number of students enrolling in SOL courses every year, which leads to overcrowded classrooms, commotion, and limitation of resources. To rectify this very concern, a new two-shift system is going to be introduced, running from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, followed by an afternoon shift which will be held from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
An official, in conversation with The Times of India, said,
The addition of weekday sessions offers greater flexibility to students. They can choose to attend classes on weekdays, Sundays, or both, according to their preference.” This majorly becomes relevant after the enrolment of 1.3 lakh students at SOL yearly, with increasing admission rates.”
Another addition to managing the rising number of students is the construction of a new four-storey building at the Tahirpur site, which is inclusive of a lift and 30 classrooms, also allowing 40 more classrooms to be constructed with it soon. The Tahirpur campus is the major campus for SOL examinations, and it will now also be utilised for regular classes. This new development is keen on better education and enhancement of SOL students. However, students enrolling in SOL for balancing work and education or other responsibilities might face challenges after the new regulation. “Having weekday classes will fundamentally change the aim of SOL, which was to provide education to people who are working,” said a professor from Delhi University.
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