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DAV UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2023 - 2024
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Academic Academic Year Multiple entry and exit options.

system with Starting in July and ending in June the following year. Multiple Entry and Exit Options allow students to exit the program and
An academic year has two semesters, each consisting of
receive an Undergraduate Certificate (44 credits), Undergraduate
at least 90 days of instruction and two weeks of exams.
NEP-2020 Semester 1: July to December Diploma (80 credits), or Bachelor's Degree (120 credits). Honours
students completing 160 credits earn a Bachelor's Degree (Honours),
while those with research obtain a Bachelor's Degree (Honours with
Semester 2: January to June
advantage. Research).
Modular Credits Exit 1 Exit 2

Undergraduate Certificate Undergraduate Diploma
Each module usually counts for 4 Modular Credits (Mcs).
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On average, DAV University students take 20 MCs each
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program after attaining a
program after earning a
d e v e l semester. Students who choose to exit the Students who decide to exit the
minimum of 40 credits will be
minimum of 80 credits will be
One MC represents 2.5 hours of study and preparation
n NATIONAL per week, including lectures, tutorials and assignments. granted an Undergraduate awarded an Undergraduate
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Certificate in the relevant Diploma in the relevant
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u discipline/subject. In order to be discipline/subject. Additionally,
c POLICY eligible, they must also obtain at they must earn an additional 4
2020
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F least 4 credits in work-based credits in skill-based vocational
vocational courses offered during courses offered either during the
DAV University is dedicated to implementing the rigour, the summer term or through an first year or the second year's
depth, and flexibility principles advocated by the internship/apprenticeship. This summer term.
National Higher Educational Qualification Framework, as totals 44 credits.
outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP – 2020).
Modules
Exit 3 Exit 4
Academic modules refer to individual units or
components of a course or programme of study. Each Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree (Honours) /
module is designed to provide structured learning
experiences and cover specific topics or subject areas (Honours) with Research
within a broader curriculum. They provide a structured Students who successfully
framework for learning and facilitate a comprehensive complete the entire 3-year Upon earning a total of 160 credits, they
educational experience by offering a diverse range of undergraduate program by will be awarded a Bachelor's Degree
earning a total of 120 credits will
topics, skills, and approaches within a specific course or be granted a Bachelor's Degree (Honours/ Honours with Research) in the
programme. Modules may include lectures, seminars, relevant discipline. Students who
practical sessions, research projects, assignments, in the relevant discipline/ subject. maintain minimum 7.5 CGPA in three
assessments, and examinations to assess student’s years will be enrolled in a Bachelor’s
understanding and progress. Modules provide flexibility Degree (Honours with Research) in the
and customization options for students. They allow relevant discipline and shall be offered a 12
students to focus on specific areas of interest, tailor their credit research project in the 8th
learning experience, and build a well-rounded semester. For 4-year Honours programme,
understanding of their subject. instead of a 12-credit research project/
dissertation, student must complete
minimum three courses having 12 credits.
Degree Classification

The degree classification is based on the student’s Multiple Entry
overall academic performance throughout their
undergraduate programme. It takes into account their The programmes allow students to enter at different stages, providing flexibility in their
grades, credits earned and the fulfillment of programme academic journey. Students can rejoin the programme and begin their studies at various
requirements. The classification is typically represented points, based on their individual requirements.
by a specific grade or grade point average (GPA) range.