Delhi University's School of Open Learning (DU SOL) offers courses with varying levels of faculty engagement, with student-to-teacher ratios between 1:20 and 1:150. Faculty quality is inconsistent, though many are well-qualified, including PhD holders. Classes occur every Sunday, supplemented by online resources for independent study. Exams require a 40% pass rate, and the curriculum blends theoretical and practical knowledge. Despite some issues like crowded classrooms, faculty efforts include extra sessions and online materials to aid student success. Placement opportunities are limited, with companies like Wipro and Infosys involved, but few students secure jobs, typically with annual packages of 1 to 2 lakh INR. A new four-year course structure includes industry internships, with companies like Google and Microsoft participating, albeit with low stipends (5,000 to 10,000 INR). Internships are more accessible to female students, but inclusivity is improving. Classes on Sundays allow internships or jobs during weekdays. Scholarships and interview support are available for merit-based and needy students. Some graduates secure packages up to 4.5 to 7 lakh INR. The B.Com (Hons.) program has an affordable fee structure, ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 annually, totaling approximately ₹24,000 to ₹30,000 for three years. Limited financial aid and scholarships exist, mainly for economically weaker sections and merit-based candidates. Endowment and Rotary Club scholarships offer stipends for selected students. However, on-campus job placements and internships remain limited, with periodic fee increases due to inflation and institutional changes. Financial aid is available for reserved categories and low-income families, although overall scholarship options are limited.
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