If you are a student of Delhi University School of Open Learning or any program under University of Delhi, this update is important.
A major change has been introduced regarding digital degrees and marksheets. Here is a clear, factual breakdown without confusion.
1. Big Update: Digital Degree is Now Free
Earlier:
Get:
- Exam & assignment alerts
- Result and notice updates
- Study guides & PDFs
- Important student information
- Students had to pay a fee (around ₹700) to get a digital degree
Now:
- Digital degree is available free of cost
- Applicable to:
- DU SOL students
- Regular college students
- NCWEB students
This applies only if your course is completed.
2. Who Can Download the Free Digital Degree?
Eligible students:
- CBCS mode students (semester system)
- NEP mode students
- UG and PG graduates
- Passing years:
- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Condition:
- Your graduation must be completed
- Convocation process should be completed
3. Important Exception (Annual Mode Students)
Not everyone is included.
If you are:
- From annual mode (old system before CBCS)
- Typically admitted before 2019
Then:
- Free digital degree may not be available
- You may still need to pay to get your degree
4. How to Download DU Digital Degree
Use the official government platform DigiLocker.
Steps:
- Download DigiLocker from Play Store
- Sign up using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Go to “Search Documents”
- Search: University of Delhi
- Select “Degree Certificate”
- Enter:
- Your name
- Exam roll number
- Passing year
- Your digital degree will be available instantly
5. Marksheets Also Available
Along with degree:
- Digital marksheets are also available
- Same process via DigiLocker
- Fully valid for:
- Jobs
- Higher studies
- Verification
6. Is Digital Degree Valid?
Yes.
- DigiLocker documents are officially valid
- Accepted across:
- Government institutions
- Private sector
- Universities
7. Important Points to Remember
- New students cannot download immediately
- Degree becomes available after course completion + convocation
- Annual mode students are not fully covered under this free system
- Original (physical) degree is separate and follows different rules
8. Key Takeaways
- DU has made digital degrees free for CBCS & NEP students
- Available via DigiLocker
- Marksheets also accessible
- Annual mode students may need to pay separately
Bottom Line
This update removes unnecessary cost and makes access to documents easier. If you have already graduated, you should download your degree immediately and keep it ready for future use.
Sushant Kumar
Founder
As a current B.Com (Hons) student at DU SOL and an active Chartered Accountancy (CA) aspirant, I understand the exact pressure, syllabus confusion, and administrative hurdles students face daily. TheSushant.in was built to provide first-hand, stress-tested guidance. Every DU SOL update, exam strategy, and CA study note shared here comes directly from my personal academic journey, official notifications, and real-time student experience. No generic advice: practical, student-to-student blueprints to help you clear your exams and level up.
