However, they cannot pursue two similar degrees, such as B.Com (Hons.) and B.Com (Pass), even if one is in ODL mode. Students pursuing dual degrees must fulfill the academic requirements for each program separately, including attending classes, completing assessments, assignments, presentations, and meeting promotion criteria. To avoid studying mandatory courses twice, the students are required to complete the compulsory courses for the program they enrolled in first – whether it’s regular or ODL Mode.
The corresponding mandatory courses in the second program will be replaced with appropriate alternatives. For example, if a student first enrolls in a regular program, they will have to complete the mandatory courses for that program. If enrolled in an ODL program first, the compulsory courses for that program will take precedence. For undergraduate programs, the students must complete mandatory courses such as Environmental Science (EVS) or Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) for the program they enroll in first.
If these courses are also required in the second-degree program, they will be replaced with suitable alternative courses. For instance, a student pursuing two undergraduate degrees will study the AEC language and EVS courses as part of their regular program, while for the second ODL degree, they can either choose a different AEC language or opt for a Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) or a Value Addition Course (VAC).
Similarly, if a student is pursuing two B.A. programs, instead of repeating a Generic Elective (Language) course, they may select courses from the open Generic Elective (GE) pool to avoid duplication. The research theme or project work required in the fourth year of the UG program will need to be different for each degree pursued. Furthermore, the students will not be allowed to combine credits earned from the two different programs to obtain a major or minor in any discipline.
