The Delhi University (DU) has finally scrapped the controversial Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).
Following a long tug of war with the University Grants Commission (UGC), DU has decided to revert to the three-year degree format.
The decision has paved the way for the commencement of the stalled admission process, which was scheduled to begin Tuesday (June 24).
Recognising "the need of the hour", DU vice-chancellor Dinesh Singh issued a statement, a copy of which was uploaded on the university's website, and said, "In line with the directive of the UGC the University has decided to roll back the FYUP. Consequently the admission process shall be conducted under the scheme of courses that were in force in the academic session 2012-13…"
Earlier, amid the stand-off between the UGC and DU, 57 of the 64 colleges under the university had agreed to revert to the three-year degree format, as instructed by the regulatory body.
DU registrar Alka Sharma sent a letter to the UGC on Friday morning, indicating the university was ready to draft a response "in accordance with the spirit of" the regulatory body's directives to begin the admission process.
TV channels reported that UGC shot off a reply soon after, asking DU to clarify its stand. Later in the day, the V-C's letter was uploaded on the website.
The FYUP controversy erupted a few days ago after the UGC asked the university to admit students only under three-year degree programmes and scrap the FYUP.
The UGC even warned the university against strict action if the order was flouted.
According to the the regulatory body, the FYUP is not in accordance with the 10+2+3 system enshrined in the National Policy on Education, 1986.
Over 2.7 lakh students have applied for admissions to more than 54,000 seats in the 64 colleges.
DU had sent a proposal to UGC on Thursday to end the stalemate, but it was turned down.
Source: hindustantimes.com