DU SOL passing marks 2026 depend on the programme, paper type and examination scheme. The 2026–27 PG, MBA and MBA Healthcare Administration prospectuses generally use a 70-mark semester examination and 30-mark internal assessment pattern, but their passing conditions are not the same.
This guide explains the available programme-wise rules, the meaning of 40% marks, internal assessment requirements and promotion conditions. UG students should verify their own examination scheme instead of applying a PG or MBA rule to every paper.
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📌 DU SOL Passing Marks 2026: Quick Overview
| Programme | Marks pattern | Passing requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UG programmes | Depends on the applicable course scheme | Check the programme prospectus, syllabus and current examination notice |
| M.A. Hindi, History, Political Science and Sanskrit | 70 exam + 30 IA | 40% in each paper and 40% in the end-semester examination |
| M.Com | 70 exam + 30 IA | 40% in each paper and 40% aggregate in the semester |
| MBA | 70 exam + 30 IA | 40% in each paper after combining both components, plus 45% semester aggregate |
| MBA Healthcare Administration | 70 exam + 30 IA | 40% separately in the exam and IA of each paper, plus 45% semester aggregate |
🧮 How Are DU SOL Marks Divided?
For the PG, MBA and MBA Healthcare Administration programmes reviewed here, a standard theory paper carries 100 marks:
DU SOL generally conducts online MCQ-based internal assessments for the programmes covered by these prospectuses. Practical, project, seminar and internship papers may follow a different structure. Read the DU SOL Internal Assessment 2026 guide for the assessment process.
✅ DU SOL Passing Marks Out of 100
For example, MBA uses a combined paper-level requirement. A student who receives 30/70 in the semester examination and 12/30 in IA has 42/100 and clears the 40% paper requirement, subject to the semester aggregate rule.
MBA Healthcare Administration requires the two components to be cleared separately. Under that rule, at least 28/70 is required in the examination and 12/30 in IA. A high combined total cannot compensate for failing a component that must be passed separately.
🎓 DU SOL Passing Criteria for UG
The UG prospectus covers several programmes under different course structures. A single pass-mark number should not be applied to every UG paper without checking its examination scheme. Theory, practical, skill-enhancement and value-addition papers may not carry identical components.
- Check the marks distribution in the relevant syllabus or examination scheme.
- Verify whether theory and internal assessment must be cleared separately.
- Check the rule for practical, project, SEC, VAC, AEC and other course types.
- Follow the current DU SOL notice applicable to your admission batch.
Your programme, semester and paper details can be checked through the DU SOL Medha Setu Portal 2026 guide.
📚 DU SOL Passing Marks for PG
M.A. Programmes
For M.A. Hindi, History, Political Science and Sanskrit, the minimum required to pass a paper is 40%. The student must also secure 40% in the end-semester examination. In a 70-mark semester examination, 40% equals 28 marks.
M.Com
M.Com students need at least 40% in each paper and 40% aggregate in the semester. A student who passes individual papers but does not achieve the required semester aggregate may reappear in selected papers to improve the aggregate.
💼 DU SOL Passing Marks for MBA
MBA papers generally carry 70 marks for the semester examination and 30 marks for internal assessment. A student needs:
- At least 40% in each paper after combining IA and semester-end examination marks.
- At least 45% aggregate in each semester.
If an MBA student does not appear in IA, the prospectus says the student receives zero out of 30 and cannot reappear for that IA. It also states that the student must obtain 40% in the semester-end examination. Because the general MBA rule separately mentions 40% after combining IA and examination marks, students should not assume that 28/70 alone guarantees a pass when IA is zero. Follow the final result and any clarification issued by DU SOL.
🏥 MBA Healthcare Administration Passing Criteria
MBA Healthcare Administration applies separate component requirements:
Programme-specific project, seminar or practical papers should be checked separately in the applicable prospectus.
❓ Must Theory and Internal Assessment Be Passed Separately?
| Programme | What the current prospectus states |
|---|---|
| MBA Healthcare Administration | 40% separately in the semester examination and IA |
| MBA | 40% after combining IA and semester examination marks |
| M.A. | 40% in each paper and 40% in the end-semester examination |
| M.Com | 40% in each paper and 40% aggregate in the semester |
| UG | Check the applicable programme and paper scheme |
📄 DU SOL Result Status and Grades
| Status | What it generally means |
|---|---|
| Passed | The applicable paper and aggregate requirements have been met |
| Failed | One or more required conditions have not been met |
| Absent | The student was recorded absent from the examination or assessment |
| ER | Commonly used for Essential Repeat; the concerned paper must be cleared under the applicable rules |
| IA missing | Assessment marks may be absent, pending or recorded as zero; students who appeared should use the official grievance route |
Grade and SGPA/CGPA calculations differ across programmes. Treat the scheme printed in your programme prospectus and marksheet as final.
⬆️ DU SOL Promotion Rules
| Programme | Promotion requirement |
|---|---|
| MBA | Clear at least 12 of the 16 first-year papers and complete the required summer training for promotion to the second year |
| MBA Healthcare Administration | Clear at least 10 of the 14 first-year papers for second-year promotion |
| M.A. and M.Com | Generally pass at least 50% of the papers offered in Semesters I and II taken together for Part I to Part II promotion |
| UG | Follow the promotion rule applicable to the programme structure and admission batch |
Failed, promoted and gap-year students may need to submit an examination form for pending papers. See the DU SOL Examination Form 2026 guide for the process.
🛠️ What to Do If You Fail a DU SOL Paper
Check the Detailed Marksheet
Identify whether the issue is theory, IA, practical, absence or semester aggregate.
Read Your Programme Rules
Confirm the passing, reappearance and promotion rules for your exact programme and batch.
Check the Next Examination Window
Read the official notice for the next examination-form or reappearance schedule.
Use the Correct Remedy
Apply for rechecking or revaluation only if eligible. Report missing marks through the official grievance channel.
For result-specific help, read DU SOL Result 2026 Semester 2 and DU SOL Result 2026 Semester 6.
🧾 Examples of Common Cases
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the DU SOL passing marks in 2026?
The required marks depend on the programme. Current PG and MBA prospectuses commonly mention 40% at paper or component level, but their exact conditions differ. UG students should check their programme-specific scheme.
What are the DU SOL passing marks out of 100?
Forty per cent of 100 is 40 marks. Your programme decides whether this applies to the combined paper total or whether the examination and IA must be passed separately.
How many marks are required in a 70-mark DU SOL theory paper?
Where a programme requires 40% separately in the semester examination, the minimum is 28 out of 70. A combined 100-mark rule must include the IA marks as well.
Is it compulsory to pass internal assessment separately?
It depends on the programme. MBA Healthcare Administration specifies separate passing requirements for IA and the semester examination, while MBA uses a combined paper-level requirement.
What happens if I miss the DU SOL internal assessment?
The MBA prospectus states that an absent student receives zero in IA and cannot reappear for that assessment. Students in other programmes should check the current notice applicable to them.
Can I be promoted with a failed paper?
Some programmes allow promotion when the required minimum number of papers has been cleared. The remaining papers must still be cleared within the permitted span period.
What does ER mean in a DU SOL result?
ER is commonly used for Essential Repeat. It indicates that the concerned paper must be cleared according to the applicable examination rules.
Where can I verify the official passing criteria?
Check the latest prospectus, examination scheme and notices issued for your programme and admission batch on the official DU SOL website.
✅ Final Advice
DU SOL passing marks must be understood programme by programme. M.A., M.Com, MBA and MBA Healthcare Administration use a 70+30 pattern in the current prospectuses, but their paper, component and aggregate conditions are not identical. Check your marksheet first and verify the rule through the applicable official prospectus before deciding whether a paper is passed or must be repeated.