DU SOL Foreign Language Admissions 2026 Open for Certificate & Diploma Courses; Apply by July 10
The School of Open Learning (SOL), Department of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE), and Open Learning Development Centre (OLDC) at the University of Delhi (DU) have started accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session.
The School of Open Learning (SOL), Department of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE), and Open Learning Development Centre (OLDC) at the University of Delhi (DU) have started accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session. The announcement includes one-year certificate and diploma courses in foreign languages. Candidates can apply online through the Centre for Indian and Foreign Languages (CIFL) portal at cifl.oldcdu.ac.in. The application process began on June 11, 2026, and will end on July 10, 2026. These courses are available to university students and working professionals from across the country. The OLDC is providing these courses online to make them accessible beyond Delhi.
Languages and Departments Offered
Nine foreign languages are available this session. Russian has been introduced recently in partnership with the Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies.
| Language | Conducting Department |
|---|---|
| German | Department of Germanic and Romance Studies |
| French | Department of Germanic and Romance Studies |
| Spanish | Department of Germanic and Romance Studies |
| Italian | Department of Germanic and Romance Studies |
| Portuguese | Department of Germanic and Romance Studies |
| Chinese | Department of East Asian Studies |
| Japanese | Department of East Asian Studies |
| Korean | Department of East Asian Studies |
| Russian | Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies |
Each language is offered at two levels in the same session. Learners can pick the one-year certificate or the one-year diploma based on prior exposure.
Source: @sol.du.ac.in
DU SOL Foreign Language Admission 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens | June 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 10, 2026 |
Programmes Beyond Foreign Languages
The same admission cycle also offers entry to several professional courses. These are available through SOL and DDCE via distance and online modes.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media Leadership (PGDADLM)
- Applicants interested in these courses should check the eligibility notice on the main SOL portal at sol.du.ac.in.
How to Apply for the DU SOL Foreign Language Courses 2026-27?
The application process is entirely online. Candidates should have their identity proof, academic certificates, and a recent photograph ready before starting the application.
- Visit the official CIFL portal at cifl.oldcdu.ac.in.
- Click on the link for certificate or diploma admission for 2026-27.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and language preference details.
- Upload the scanned documents in the required format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Whom to Contact for Admission Queries?
Applicants can contact the SOL helpdesk on working days for assistance with the application form.The helpdesk is open from Monday to Friday, between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The contact numbers are 011-65213030 and 011-35663474.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official portal at cifl.oldcdu.ac.in.
- Choose one language and decide between a certificate or diploma course
- Read the eligibility notice and document checklist carefully
- Have the application fee ready in a digital payment mode.
- Submit the form well before the July 10, 2026 deadline.