Deogiri College Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are merit-based across all programmes, anchored to Maharashtra’s HSC and UG results declared in May 2026. No entrance exam is required for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, or B.Voc programmes.

The table below lists the exam requirements and application windows across all major programme families at Deogiri College for the 2026-27 cycle.

Deogiri College Courses and Fees

Deogiri College offers over 56 courses across Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, IT, Design, and Performing Arts. Arts and traditional science programmes have some of the lowest fees for degree programmes in Maharashtra; applied technology and biotechnology courses carry higher fees aligned with their lab infrastructure. The table below covers headline fees per programme family.

Distinctive offerings include the B.Voc in Jewellery Design and Gemology — rare at the undergraduate level in Marathwada — and applied B.Sc specialisations in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology backed by dedicated research labs. Hostel charges (INR 22,000 – 33,000 per year) are separate from the course fee.

Deogiri College Admission Process

All UG and PG admissions at Deogiri College are offline and merit-based. There is no entrance exam for arts, science, commerce, or management programmes. The entire process — from merit list to admission confirmation — runs at the college campus.

UG Programmes (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Voc)

• BA / B.Com / BBA: Class 12 pass from any recognised board; no minimum aggregate stated; all streams eligible
• B.Voc: Class 12 pass from any stream; minimum 40% aggregate
• B.Sc / B.Sc Hons: Class 12 Science (PCM or PCB depending on specialisation); minimum 45% aggregate
• BCA: Class 12 with Mathematics mandatory; minimum 45% aggregate
• Selection stages: Merit list published in June 2026 ? Document verification at campus ? Admission fee payment ? Confirmation; classes start August 2026

Admissions are strictly on Class 12 merit. There are no management or NRI quotas for general programmes.

PG Programmes (MA, M.Sc, M.Com)

• MA: Bachelor’s in a relevant Humanities or Social Science subject; minimum 50% aggregate
• M.Sc: B.Sc in the relevant specialisation; minimum 50% aggregate; subject match is mandatory for science-specific courses like Biotechnology and Microbiology
• M.Com: B.Com with minimum 50% aggregate
• Timeline: Merit list in June 2026; admission closes July 2026; classes start August 2026

Ph.D Programmes

Ph.D admission requires a Master’s degree with minimum 55%. Candidates holding UGC-NET or SLET qualifications are given preference. The selection process involves evaluation of a written research proposal followed by an interview conducted in July 2026. Admitted candidates begin their programme in September 2026. The college offers Ph.D supervision across 12 disciplines spanning natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Deogiri College Placements

Deogiri College placement outcomes reflect the profile of an arts and science degree college — the cell is active across IT, pharma, banking, and research sectors. In 2023-24, 143 UG graduates were placed with a median package of INR 2.52 LPA and a highest package of INR 2.8 LPA. Among PG graduates, 64 students were placed in the same year with a median package of INR 2.108 LPA.

Confirmed recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL, Wipro Eco-Energy from IT and services; Lupin, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Cipla, Baxter, Embio from pharma and manufacturing; and Vodafone, HDB Financial Services, Reliance, UAE Exchange, MBT from banking and other sectors. BCA, BBA, and B.Sc (IT) students typically record the highest placement rates; B.Sc graduates in traditional sciences largely pursue PG admissions or government competitive examinations rather than campus placements.

Deogiri College Scholarships

Deogiri College facilitates several Central Government and Maharashtra State Government scholarship schemes. Given the very low base fees for arts and traditional science programmes, eligible candidates from reserved categories can substantially reduce their annual cost of study.

Deogiri College Campus and Infrastructure

Deogiri College occupies a 10-acre campus on Station Road in central Aurangabad, within commuting distance for students across the Marathwada region. All classrooms are fitted with digital projectors, and departmental laboratories are available for every stream. The campus is consistently cited as among the best-equipped for an arts and science college in the city.

The central library holds over 1,26,352 books and 1,34,72,570 e-books, with subscriptions to 110 print periodicals and more than 52,353 e-journals. Science departments operate specialised research laboratories with instruments including herbaria, plant museums, MIPS trinocular microscopes, and dedicated computer labs with internet connectivity. Wi-Fi access is available for staff and in designated student areas.

Separate hostel facilities are available for both genders. The Girls’ Hostel (Sharadabai Govindrao Pawar) is on-campus at INR 33,000 per year; the Boys’ Hostel is off-campus at INR 22,000 per year. Both are reported to be well maintained. The campus also includes canteen, sports, and gym facilities. Faculty are experienced and widely praised for academic support; however, some students note that instruction in certain arts departments can shift to Marathi even for English-medium sections.

Deogiri College vs Maulana Azad College vs Vivekanand College

All three colleges are BAMU-affiliated, government-aided arts and science institutions in Aurangabad catering to the same Marathwada student pool. The comparison below focuses on parameters most relevant to aspirants choosing among them for UG and PG programmes.

Deogiri College leads on programme depth — it is the only one of the three offering Ph.D programmes, B.Voc in Jewellery Design and Gemology, and applied B.Sc specialisations in IT and Biotechnology. Maulana Azad College carries a strong Arts and Social Sciences tradition with a distinctively designed campus. Vivekanand College is the more competitive option for students targeting BMS or commerce-oriented vocational programmes.