Delhi University will launch Competence Enhancement Scheme in the Centenary Year
Students of other
institutions will also be able to study various courses in DU
University of Delhi, in its Centenary Year, is going to
launch a unique scheme called the Competence
Enhancement Scheme (CES).
Along with implementing the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) from the
academic year 2022-23, the University will also launch the Competence Enhancement Scheme (CES) to fulfil the objectives of the
NEP. This scheme has also got approval in the Academic Council Meeting of the
University today. The scheme will be launched early next year (2023) as a part
of the Centenary Celebrations of the University.
The Competition Enhancement Scheme is a scheme that gives an
opportunity to individuals from different fields to study in DU to enhance
their knowledge and understanding in any subject being taught at Delhi
University. This scheme will also provide an opportunity to the students of
other universities/institutions to study in some of the DU courses. The scheme
is open for courses being run at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Plan goals:
According to DU Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh, the
purpose of this scheme is to increase efficiency of individuals by providing
them with new information. He said that under this scheme, entrepreneurs will
be able to increase their business by acquiring new skills/technology.
Likewise, the study of management courses will improve the managerial skills of
the lower/middle level management personnel. Those who could not acquire the
requisite qualification earlier due to socio-economic conditions or any
shortage during that time, they will be able to fulfil their dreams of getting
higher education from this scheme.
According to The Vice Chancellor, under this scheme, senior
citizens would continue to play important roles by enhancing their
qualifications/knowledge/skills. Traditional artisans, craftsmen or workers
will improve their skills by learning to use latest technology/machines under
this scheme and will upgrade themselves in using modern tools instead of
traditional system. Learning with young and energetic students will instil
confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of purpose in them. This scheme will lead to
effective utilization of the resources of the University for the benefit of the
people in a big way.
The objective of this scheme is also to increase the mobility
of the students by giving opportunity to the students admitted in other
Universities/Institutions to study one to two courses in a semester without
enrolling in any course of DU. He said that the objective of this scheme is to
enable the society at large to meet the ever-evolving needs of the
business/workplace.
These will be the
eligibility criteria:
DU Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh said that any person
who fulfils the specified minimum eligibility criteria and essential
conditions, if any, for an existing course can register for that course.
However, admission will be based on the availability of seats and on the basis
of merit. The number of seats in a course available for this scheme will be up
to a maximum of 10% of the total strength of the class in that course. There
will be a supernumerary provision of these 10% seats in the course.
Registration and its validity for the course:
The registration for any course will be done on the basis of
merit. A candidate who is already enrolled as a regular student or an employed
personnel in any other University/Institution will have to take NOC from the
parent University/Institution or his/her employer, as the case may be, and
submit it at the time of registration in DU. The registration of candidates for
the specific course will be valid for that semester only. Students who fail to
pass/complete a course will have to re-register in the course if they want to
earn credits from such course and obtain the relevant certificate. A candidate
will be allowed to register for a maximum of two courses or eight credits in a
semester. The teaching or instruction will be provided in the same mode and
medium as available to the regular students and the evaluation pattern for
these candidates will also be the same as that of the regular students.
Fees and
Certificates:
The fee payable to the candidates who register for such
course(s) shall be determined by the University from time to time in line with
the operational and functional requirements. The candidates registered for 1-2
courses will be awarded a certificate after the completion of the course as per
the prescribed norms of the University and his earned credit will be
transferred to his/her account in the Academic Bank of Credit.