DU Grants 2-Year Relief to 2016 Students to Clear Backlogs Under New UGCF Rules

According to university regulations, students are normally required to complete undergraduate programs in three years and graduate programs in two. However, many students from the 2016-17 academic year were delayed a year or more due to academic restructuring and disruptions during the pandemic.

In a major relief to thousands of students, the University of Delhi has approved a two-year extension for those who were admitted in the 2016-17 academic session but were unable to complete their degree programs within the stipulated duration due to the ongoing transition from the CBCS curriculum to the UGCF curriculum.

The decision was made after a detailed debate within the Academic Council, which acknowledged the academic setbacks caused by the systemic and curricular changes. Many students in the Class of 2016, especially those in their final year, struggled to pass one or two exams, preventing them from graduating.

Now, according to the approved resolution, these students will have up to two additional years beyond the standard duration to complete their undergraduate or graduate studies. The extension will give them until the 2025-26 academic year to take the exams and overcome any delays.

“We recognized the real difficulties these students face due to the transition from CBCS to UGCF. This decision protects their academic future,” a board member stated.

According to university regulations, students are normally required to complete undergraduate programs in three years and graduate programs in two. However, many students from the 2016-17 academic year were delayed a year or more due to academic restructuring and disruptions during the pandemic. This measure gives them a final opportunity to complete their studies without being forced to abandon them.

The university clarified that this is a one-time academic exemption and will not set a precedent for future classes. It applies strictly to students from the 2016-17 cohort who have not met the credit requirements or passed core courses.

The measure is expected to benefit a significant number of students who have been left in limbo, especially those preparing for government jobs or higher education requiring a degree.