For Manju Mittal, 50, getting a chance to return to her alma mater – Delhi University – after a gap of over 28 years and complete her education was like a dream come true.
After completing B.Com from DU’s Lakshmibai College in 1998, Ms. Mittal wished to pursue M.Com. But she got married in 2000, became a mother, and post-graduation remained a dream.
Her ambitions took flight again in 2023 when DU announced the Competence Enhancement Scheme (CES), allowing individuals of any age group to enrol in the courses offered by the university and earn a certificate. The CES scheme was envisioned under the National Education Policy 2020.
Ms. Mittal was a part of the first batch under the CES and got enrolled in the Financial Management course offered by the Department of Commerce.
Initial hiccups
