{
  "id": 2519763,
  "title": "DU allows FYUP grads direct entry to PhD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/du-allows-fyup-grads-direct-entry-to-phd",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:17:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/exams-results/delhi-university-opens-direct-phd-route-for-first-fyup-batch-as-one-time-measure/articleshow/133418819.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi University has introduced a one-time direct admission route to PhD programs for students who completed the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) in 2026, as reported by the Times of India. This special measure aims to address challenges faced by the inaugural batch of FYUP graduates. Eligible students must have secured a CGPA of 7.5 or above (7 CGPA for SC/ST students) in their FYUP to be considered for direct admission to PhD programs for the academic session 2026-27. However, all eligible students will still need to take an entrance examination, with dates to be announced later, and will not be required to appear for an interview. The decision was made at a meeting of the university's Executive Council on July 30 and is restricted to the 2026-27 session only. The university amended its PhD ordinance to allow FYUP graduates meeting the academic criteria to apply directly for doctoral programs. However, some members of the Executive Council raised concerns about potential complications for students in career pathways and eligibility for the National Eligibility Test (NET).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}