Student Organization Criticizes Delhi Universitys Profit-Driven Courses

New Delhi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The Revolutionary Youth Organization (KYS) has strongly criticized the School of Open Learning (SOL) at Delhi University for introducing vocational courses such as nail art and air conditioning repair. They labeled these offerings as "profit-driven" and detrimental to students from underprivileged backgrounds.KYS coordinator Bhim Kumar stated that launching new courses under the Center for Innovative Skill-Based Courses (CISBC) appears to restrict educational and professional opportunities for these students. He emphasized that the ongoing shortage of seats and the failure to adequately expand the infrastructure of regular colleges push students toward SOL, which should not limit their access to comprehensive academic and career opportunities. The organization pointed out that the lack of access to regular college education for SOL students cannot justify institutionalized disparities in academic and career prospects.This inequality is particularly evident at the Keshavpuram campus of SOL, where facilities for air conditioning repair, nail art, and RO repair are openly advertised. In contrast, more academically robust courses, such as Python programming, which have broader applications, seem to be conspicuously absent from the campus offerings. The KYS highlighted that students are often charged substantial fees for these vocational courses, raising serious concerns about their accessibility and the university's priorities.The organization has voiced its opposition to limiting the educational potential of disadvantaged students to high-fee, short-term certificates, while denying them the academic support, internships, placement opportunities, and institutional resources they deserve. KYS advocates for a university that invests in its students' education, recognizes their potential, and broadens their horizons. They insist that distance education should not equate to a lack of quality education and equal opportunities.The KYS demands an immediate halt to these courses and the dissolution of the CISBC, urging a renewed focus on ensuring quality education for all.