During a recent meeting, the Academic Council of Delhi University (DU) approved several significant changes, including one-year postgraduate programs across various departments, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The council also endorsed a Semester Away Program (SAP), enabling students to study for one semester at foreign higher education institutions, with credits earned counting towards their degrees. Despite this progress, there were concerns about the program's funding, which may rely on student fees, and dissent from academics regarding the implications of allowing up to 5 percent of total credits to come from online courses offered through platforms like SWAYAM. The meeting also faced criticism for how dissenting opinions were handled, with members expressing frustration over the abrupt conclusion of discussions. Additionally, the council approved various new courses, including a two-year MA Philosophy program and super-speciality medical programs at local medical colleges. The vice chancellor has requested departments to identify top academic journals to support researchers in publishing their work. Overall, these developments reflect DU's efforts to expand educational offerings while navigating internal challenges.