Semester-wise Course Structure
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Last Updated: 04 Jun 2026
# Semester-wise Course Structure
The following outlines the semester-wise course structure for undergraduate programmes at DCH College under the **Choice-Based Credit Framework (CCF)** of the University of Calcutta.
## Overview
| Year | Semesters | Exit Award |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester I & II | Certificate |
| Year 2 | Semester III & IV | Diploma |
| Year 3 | Semester V & VI | UG Degree |
| Year 4 (optional) | Semester VII & VIII | UG Degree with Honours / Research |
## Semester I
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major (Core) | Major Discipline Paper 1 |
| Minor | Minor Discipline Paper 1 |
| MDC | Multidisciplinary Course 1 |
| AEC | Ability Enhancement Course (Language) |
| VAC | Value-Added Course 1 |
## Semester II
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major (Core) | Major Discipline Paper 2 |
| Minor | Minor Discipline Paper 2 |
| MDC | Multidisciplinary Course 2 |
| AEC | Ability Enhancement Course (Language / EVS) |
| VAC | Value-Added Course 2 |
## Semester III
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major | Major Discipline Papers 3 & 4 |
| Minor | Minor Discipline Paper 3 |
| SEC | Skill Enhancement Course 1 |
## Semester IV
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major | Major Discipline Papers 5 & 6 |
| Minor | Minor Discipline Paper 4 |
| SEC | Skill Enhancement Course 2 |
## Semester V
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major | Major Discipline Papers 7 & 8 |
| Research / Project | Dissertation / Project (optional) |
## Semester VI
| Course Type | Courses |
|---|---|
| Major | Major Discipline Paper 9 |
| Internship / Project | Compulsory Internship / Field Project |
| Comprehensive Viva | End-of-programme assessment |
> Semester VII & VIII (Year 4) are available for students opting for the **Honours with Research** track.
For subject-specific course details, contact the respective department or refer to the University of Calcutta CCF regulations.