The School of Open Learning [a part of the Campus of Open Learning] formerly  known as The School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education, established under the University of Delhi in 1962, is a pioneer Institution in the field of Distance Education in India.

The School of Open Learning [SOL] offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in various streams of Humanities, Commerce and Vocational subjects. The medium of instruction is primarily through well prepared printed course material which is distributed by mail to all the enrolled students. This is also supplemented through Personal Contact Program conducted for the benefit of students at various study centers run by the School.

In addition, the School maintains a well-stocked library to facilitate wide exposure to contemporary developments in streams of courses offered. The School also has a South Study Centre at South Moti Bagh, New Delhi. A well appointed faculty is always available at the main campus for academic interaction with students. The School offers learning through the distance education mode which is a viable alternative for students who need a flexible medium of instruction to attain higher education and vocational skills. Last academic year saw a total enrolment of close to 150,000 students at the School.