About VAC

In pursuance of the objectives outlined in the National Education Policy 2020, the Value Addition Courses (VACs) seek to fulfil the mandate of providing holistic education to the students. As the NEP elucidates, "the purpose of the education system is to develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action, possessing compassion and empathy, courage and resilience, scientific temper and creative imagination, with sound ethical moorings and values." The Value Addition Courses will introduce students to the rich heritage of the nation as well as to important social concerns of the current times, helping them to make connections between what they learn and how they live. The courses have a sound theoretical base as well as appropriate hands-on components. At the same time, they clearly set out measurable and attainable Learning Outcomes. Knowledge, in essence, being integrated, these courses are essentially multidisciplinary in nature. Designed to ignite the intellectual curiosity of the learners, the Value Addition courses will inspire and guide them in their journey of personal and professional development making them thoughtful, well-rounded, and creative individuals, with a sense of service and responsibility towards the Nation.

By aligning with the NEP and implementing the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022, Delhi University aims to modernize its educational offerings, enhance the quality of education, and better prepare students for the challenges of the future. This initiative signifies a significant step towards transforming higher education in India in line with the goals set forth by the National Education Policy 2020.The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a comprehensive policy aimed at transforming the education system in India to align with the needs of the 21st century. It emphasizes holistic development, flexibility in learning pathways, multidisciplinary education, skill development, and promoting innovation and employability. The NEP envisions a learner-centric approach that enables students to explore diverse disciplines, engage in research, and develop critical thinking skills.

In fulfilment of the objectives of the NEP 2020 to provide value based education, the University of Delhi under its Undergraduate Curriculum Framework decided to offer Value Addition Courses as part of the undergraduate Programme. To quote from the UGCF 2022 “VAC courses are common pool of courses offered by different disciplines and aimed towards personality building; embedding ethical, cultural and constitutional values; promote critical thinking, Indian Knowledge Systems, scientific temperament, communication skills, creative writing, presentation skills, sports & physical education and teamwork which will help in all round development of students.”

The Value Addition courses embody the multi-disciplinary and holistic vision of education envisaged in the National Education Policy. This is the first time that the inculcation of values has been integrated into the curriculum of a University system. In Delhi University, a total of 30 value addition courses have been launched so far. These courses cover a wide range of topics and are coordinated by experienced faculty members. Some of the key value addition courses in Delhi University include:

  1. The Art of Being Happy
  2. Ayurveda and Nutrition
  3. Constitutional Values and Fundamental Duties
  4. Culture and Communication
  5. Emotional Intelligence
  6. Ethics and Culture
  7. Ethics and Values in Ancient Indian Tradition
  8. Financial Literacy
  9. Gandhi and Education
  10. Ecology and Literature
  11. National Cadet Corps-I
  12. National Cadet Corps-II
  13. National Cadet Corps-III
  14. National Cadet Corps-IV
  15. Panchkosha: Holistic Development of Personality
  16. Reading Indian Fiction in English
  17. Science and Society
  18. Social and Emotional Learning
  19. Swachh Bharat
  20. Tribes of India
  21. Vedic Mathematics- I
  22. Vedic Mathematics- II
  23. Vedic Mathematics- III
  24. Vedic Mathematics- IV
  25. Yoga: Philosophy and Practices
  26. भारतीय भक्तत परपरा और मानवमल्य
  27. साहित्य सस्कतत और ससनमा
  28. सजनात्मक लखन क आयाम
  29. Digital Empowerment
  30. Fit India
  31. Indigenous Sports
  32. Sports - Diversity and lnclusivity
  33. Sports for life