Delhi University body sets up panel to look at ‘semester away programme’
Delhi University's executive council has formed a committee to examine a proposal for a 'Semester Away Programme' that would allow undergraduate students to study at foreign institutions for one semester. The council also approved several other academic and infrastructure initiatives, including funding for a new building and revisions to course credit policies. These decisions were made during a meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, focusing on enhancing global exposure and academic flexibility.
- ▪The Semester Away Programme is part of the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 and aims to provide global exposure to undergraduate students.
- ▪A committee headed by Dean of Colleges Balram Pani will consult stakeholders on the implementation of the programme.
- ▪The executive council approved ₹174.20 crore for constructing a new building at Maurice Nagar for the Institute of Nano Medical Sciences.
- ▪Students can earn up to 5% of their total credits through approved online platforms like SWAYAM and other MOOCs, with credit limits varying by programme level.
- ▪The council approved restructuring of BA programme combinations for 2026–27, allowing colleges to merge low-demand subjects without changing intake capacity.
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Delhi University body sets up panel to look at ‘semester away programme’The council also approved an allocation of ₹174.20 crore for the construction of a new building at Maurice Nagar for the Institute of Nano Medical Sciences.Published on: Apr 30, 2026 7:41 AM ISTBy Gargi ShuklaShare viaCopy link Delhi University’s executive council (EC) on Wednesday decided to set up a committee to examine a proposal for introducing a “Semester Away Programme” (SAP), which would allow students to spend one semester of their degree at a Foreign Higher Education Institution.The SAP programme, aimed at providing undergraduate students with global exposure, is part of the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022, approved by the academic council earlier this month.
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