Quick Facts
- DU launched its first One-Year PG Programme for the 2026-27 session under NEP 2020.
- Only Delhi University four-year FYUP graduates under UGCF 2022 can apply, based on merit.
- Selection uses four programme priority tracks (P1 to P4); no separate entrance test is required.
In This Article
The DU One Year PG 2026 is a new merit-based master’s route that lets Delhi University four-year undergraduate graduates finish a postgraduate degree in a single year.
The University of Delhi introduced this pathway for the 2026-27 academic session, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It runs alongside the older two-year master’s route. The one-year option is open only to DU students who complete a four-year Bachelor’s degree under UGCF 2022, according to the official DU Bulletin of Information for One-Year PG Programmes.
Key Takeaways
- The one-year PG is a fresh NEP 2020 route, so this is DU’s first admission cycle for it.
- Eligibility is narrow: only DU’s own four-year FYUP graduates under UGCF 2022 can apply this year.
- Merit follows four subject tracks (P1 to P4), and subject continuity between your UG and PG is required.
CampusFeed Take
The most useful signal here is not the one-year duration, it is who is locked out. By restricting the DU One Year PG 2026 to its own UGCF 2022 graduates, Delhi University is testing whether the four-year degree can carry real postgraduate depth before it opens the route wider. FYUP students in their final semesters should watch this closest, because their eight-semester CGPA now decides direct PG entry. Expect the eligibility net and subject list to widen only after DU studies this first cohort’s academic readiness through the 2026-27 year. By Avinash.
DU One Year PG 2026: Key Eligibility Tracks
The DU One Year PG 2026 admits candidates through four programme-specific priority tracks, labelled P1 to P4. DU fills seats in this priority order using merit, per the official Bulletin of Information. Each track sets a different degree type and marks threshold, and each subject follows the same track pattern.
| Track | Degree Type | Minimum Marks (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) | Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 4-year Honours with Research/Entrepreneurship | 60% | 55% |
| P2 | 4-year Bachelor’s with a Major | 60% | 55% |
| P3 | 4-year Honours with Research/Entrepreneurship | 55% | 50% |
| P4 | 4-year Bachelor’s with a Major | 55% | 50% |
The pattern rewards the research or entrepreneurship exit at higher marks first. If P1 seats remain vacant, DU moves down to P2, then P3, then P4, based on eight-semester CGPA.
About the University of Delhi
The University of Delhi (DU) is a central university established in 1922 and funded through the University Grants Commission (UGC). It runs teaching departments and dozens of affiliated colleges across Delhi, serving several lakh students each year. DU is among India’s most applied-to universities and rolled out the four-year undergraduate structure under NEP 2020, which now feeds directly into its one-year PG route.
Who can apply for the DU One Year PG 2026?
The DU One Year PG 2026 applies only to Delhi University students who complete a four-year Bachelor’s degree under UGCF 2022. Candidates from other universities cannot apply in this first cycle, even with strong records. Graduates from DU’s School of Open Learning (SOL) and the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), under the same framework, are also eligible.
“From the academic session 2026-27, the University will offer two types of PG programmes, as mandated by NEP: One-Year Masters and Two-Year Masters Degree Programmes.” Delhi University Press Release on Admission 2026.
The rule also requires subject continuity. Your intended master’s subject must match your undergraduate discipline. General and OBC-NCL and EWS candidates need at least 50% aggregate, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need at least 45%, as stated in the official DU admission press release. Equivalent CGPA is accepted in place of percentage marks.
What This Means For You
If you are a student
If you are finishing a four-year FYUP degree at DU, the DU One Year PG 2026 lets you enter a master’s without a separate entrance test. Your eight-semester CGPA now carries real weight, so protect your final-year marks. Confirm your subject matches your target PG programme, since subject continuity is mandatory this year.
If you are a parent
This route can shorten your child’s master’s by a full year, which lowers cost and speeds entry into work or research. Check that your child studied under UGCF 2022 at DU, because only that cohort qualifies right now. Keep UG mark sheets, ID proof, and category certificates ready before registration closes.
If you work in policy or media
The one-year PG is an early, real-world test of whether India’s four-year degree can support genuine postgraduate depth. Watch DU’s first cohort closely through 2026-27. How this group performs will shape whether other central universities open similar fast-track routes, and how UGC frames future PG norms.
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What Is Next
DU will process merit lists programme-wise after it declares eighth-semester results, then move to seat allocation. Registered candidates should watch the official DU one-year PG portal for the merit list and allocation schedule. The bigger question stays open: will DU widen eligibility beyond its own FYUP graduates once this first cohort settles in?
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Last updated: August 10, 2026 at 12:30 IST
Last verified: August 10, 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on publicly available information at the time of publishing. Exam dates, cutoffs, fees, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and scholarship details can change without notice. Always verify the latest information from the official portal of the University of Delhi (admission.uod.ac.in) and the UGC before taking any action. CampusFeed and its authors are not responsible for decisions made based on this article. This is not legal, financial, or career advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual guidance.
Written by Avinash. Published: August 10, 2026. Updated: August 10, 2026. Have a tip or correction? Write to us at editorial@campusfeed.in.
