DFS Delhi Admission 2024: Fees, Course, Cutoff, Selection, Application, Dates

DFS DU Admission for MBA has begun and the last date to apply is January 8, 2024.

DFS DU MBA Admission 2023

DFS DU offers a 2-year duration MBA programme in Finance and Business Economics with an intake capacity of 110. Candidates who have bachelor’s degrees with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply in the MBA course. The selection in the MBA course is based on the CAT entrance exam scorecard.

DFS DU MBA Eligibility criteria

Candidate should complete graduation or in the final year of graduation (10+2+3) in B. Com. (Hons.); B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics); B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics); BBS/BMS and BFIA/BBA(FIA) discipline, securing at least 50% marks, from any recognized university.
Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply. Read more about: DFS Course & Fees 2023

DFS DU Shortlist Criteria for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI):

Short-listing will be done on the basis of candidates’ CAT percentile
Candidates that hold a B. Com. (Hons.); B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics); B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics); BBS/BMS and BFIA/BBA(FIA) receive additional weightage.
Female candidates are given some extra weightage.

Shortlisting for GD/PI	Weightage (%)
CAT Percentile	70
Marks obtained in class X	10
Marks obtained in class XII	10
Marks obtained in Math/Business Maths in Class XII	2.5
Female candidates	2.5
Above mentioned Graduate degrees	5

DFS DU Final selection

DFS offers admission to its full-time two-year program through Common Admission Test, followed by group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI).
The final selection is based on CAT Scores, Marks scored in GD and PI, and Marks Scored in Class X and Class XII Examinations; and Weightage to female candidates.
Candidates that holds a B. Com (Hons.), B. A. (Hons.) (Economics), B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics), BBE, BBS/BMS or BFIA/BBA (FIA) receive additional weightage.

Shortlisting for Final selection	Weightage (%)
CAT Percentile	60
Marks obtained in class X	5
Marks obtained in class XII	5
Marks obtained in PI	25
Female candidates	2.5
Above mentioned Graduate degrees	2.5

DFS DU Application MBA form 2023

Only Online applications are approved, and no hard copy application form will be available.
Apply on the official website of DFS.
Candidates will be allowed to register on the website by submitting the required information, and then obtain a login Id and password.
Fill the application form with all the required details such as personal, academic, contact and work experience details.
You can apply for two programs i.e. MBA in Business Economics offered by the Department of Business Economics (DBE), Delhi University, and MBA in Finance offered by the Department of Financial Studies (DFS), Delhi University. But the selection processes are independent.
Payment of application form is INR 700 for ST, SC, PWD category students and INR 1000 for other candidates for one program.
Payment of application form for two program is INR 1200 for ST, SC, PWD category students INR 2000 for other candidates.
Submit the application form and take a print. Read more about: DFS Scholarship 2023

DFS Delhi CAT Cutoff 2023

Category	Cutoff (percentile)
General	95
OBC	80
SC	80
ST	80
PH	75

How to apply for CAT?

Register on the official website of CAT.
Fill the online application form with personal details, educational details, contact details, medium of language, program preference and exam center preference.
The process of uploading scanned photographs, the signature of the candidate and required documents.
Payment of application fees, for students belonging to general/OBC category INR 1900 and INR 950 for PWD/ST/SC candidates.
Print the confirmation page.
Without the CAT admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

DFS DU Admission Procedure 2023

Apply for the DFS Application form on the official website of DFS, Delhi.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the final selection post their CAT examination results, considering other aspects too.
After attending the last session, the candidate will confirm the admission and pay the admission fees.

DFS DU PhD Admission 2023

DFS, Delhi offers a 3-year duration Ph.D. course in the fields of Finance and Accounting / Control and related interdisciplinary fields. Candidates who have a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks are eligible to apply in the PhD. course. The selection in the course is based on the DUET entrance exam with qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/AYUSH-NET/GATE scores.

DFS DU PhD Eligibility Criteria

A post-graduate degree in commerce field like Accountancy, Mathematics or Economics from a recognized university.
A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the same for general category candidates and a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Candidates should qualify for the DUET entrance exam and UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/AYUSH-NET/GATE exam.

DFS DU PhD Selection Process

Candidates qualify the DUET an online entrance exam conducted by the National testing agency (NTA).
The Entrance Test consists of two sections: Research Aptitude/Methodology and Subject specific knowledge (Finance). Both the sections carry equal weightage.
Research Aptitude/Methodology contains Math, Basic Statistics & Econometrics, Data interpretation and Subject specific knowledge (Finance) contains Corporate finance, Investment Management, Financial Accounting and Analysis, Financial Institutions and services and Current Financial Affairs.
There is possibility of personal interviews (at the discretion of the department).
It is purely on Merit basis of the scores in DUET and personal interview if conducted any.

How to apply for DUET?

The DUET application process is completely online.
Registration on the official website of DUET.
Fill the application form with personal, academic, qualification details, you will have to choose the preferred course.
The process of uploading documents like photographs, signature, and required documents.
Fee payment of INR 750 for general category/OBC students and INR 300 for reserved category students must be done.
Submission of the application form and take a print.

How to apply for DUET?

The DUET application process is completely online.
Registration on the official website of DUET.
Fill the application form with personal, academic, qualification details, you will have to choose the preferred course.
The process of uploading documents like photographs, signature, and required documents.
Fee payment of INR 750 for general category/OBC students and INR 300 for reserved category students must be done.
Submission of the application form and take a print.

DFS DU Scholarships

Students from the economically weaker sections are eligible for availing the state-sponsored scholarships.
Students with excellent academic records are awarded a relaxation in the fee.
Numerous other scholarships and prizes are awarded based on sports or academic achievement.

Visit the official website of Delhi University to know more about the scholarship programs offered. Read more about: DFS Cutoff 2023

FAQs

Ques. What is the cut-off CAT score required for admission to DFS DU?

Ans. The cut-off CAT score is a minimum of 98% at DFS. The competition is extremely high as it is one of the best options for students in Delhi.

Ques. What is the procedure of admission in DFS DU after the declaration of cut-off and declaration of CAT results?

Ans. The merit list of the admission for the course in DFS is prepared as per the CAT percentile. 75% weightage for CAT score, 10% for class 10 marks, 10% weightage for class 12 marks, 2.50% weightage for Mathematics/Business Mathematics in Class 12, 2.50 for Female Candidates and lastly 5% for B. Com. (Hons.); B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics); B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics); BBS/BMS and BFIA/BBA(FIA) Degree.

Ques. What is the intake capacity of the MBA(Finance) course from DFS DU?

Ans. The seat intake capacity of the MBA(Finance) course from DFS, Delhi University is 110.

Ques. What documents are required for the admission process at DFS DU?

Ans. The document that required during the admission process are :

10+2 mark sheet
CAT scorecard
Self-attested caste certificates
Passport size photograph

Ques. Which course is more preferred by the students for admission in DFS DU?

Ans. MBA is highly opted for by the students after giving CAT. Students also prefer a Ph.D. in finance studies from DFS as the course module is well designed for research purposes.

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Answered Questions

University of Delhi, Department of Financial Studies - [DFS]: 6 answered questions

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How good is the department of financial studies MBA (FM), Delhi University?

● Top Answer By Shekhar Mukharjee on 25 May 22

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Department of Financial Studies, Delhi University is a good option for students interested in hard-core finance studies. The MBA (FM) is a sought-after degree. If you aren’t getting admission into major league colleges, DFS can be a good alternative. It is CFA affiliated and you can get scholarships for pursuing CFA degree. It offers good ROI. DFS Delhi MBA fees are only INR 26,000. While the average CTC is 13 LPA.

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Is it worth doing MBA from Delhi university- MBE and DFS colleges? What are the average packages?

● Top Answer By Gaurav Sinha on 26 Apr 22

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Faculty of Management Studies, North Campus is the best place for pursuing an MBA at DU. FMS Delhi fees are only INR 1.92 Lakhs. So, the ROI is huge. FMS Delhi placements 2022 witnessed an average CTC of INR 32 LPA. It is one of the top-tier B-Schools in the country. Naturally, admission to the institute is coveted and hence highly competitive.

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Which is better, an MBA from Delhi School of Economics, or an MBA from the Department of Financial Studies?

● Top Answer By Sampriti Poddar on 21 Jan 21

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The choice of MBA from Delhi School of Economics or Department of Financial Studies entirely depends upon the interest of the student. If you are interested in finance, then definitely Department of Financial Studies will be a better option than Delhi School of Economics. Though, if you are confused about the stream, then you can opt for Delhi School of Economics. In Delhi School of Economics, companies hire students irrespective of their profiles such as finance, operations, marketing, etc. Both being part of Delhi University, so the brand, infrastructure, etc are kind of the same. Categories Delhi School of Economics Department of Financial Studies Total Fees Rs. 34,000 Rs. 26,000 Placement Percentage 90% 100% Highest CTC 22 LPA 25 LPA Average CTC 11 LPA 11-12 LPA Lowest CTC 6 LPA 7 LPA Top Recruiting Companies ICICI, Deloitte, D E Shaw, Trident and Reliance. Bank of India, E&Y, Bank of America, HP, Coca Cola, ICICI Bank, KPMG. Recruiting Companies The most offered jobs in Delhi School of Economics is in sales and marketing. Though, few big companies like KPMG, Emerson, Janlaxmi, etc. also visit every year and it is the same case for other profiles. Faculty The faculty of MBA in Delhi School of Economics is average. The faculties are mostly M.Com students passed out from B-school. There are indeed also some experienced teachers. The faculties of MBA in Department of Financial Studies are top-notch in finance and are at par with IIMs. Most of the faculties are Ph.D. holders having a vast teaching experience. The faculties also have industrial expertise.

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Where does Delhi School of economics stand in comparison to DFS, DBE, IIMs, SRCC GBO and Ambedkar University?

● Top Answer By Abhilasha Roy on 19 Jan 21

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Delhi School of Economics is one of the best institutes in India, reputed for its MA (Economics), MBA (IB), and MBA (HRM). DSE has a brand value that helps you in the industry. Students of DSE are working in the top managerial posts in the corporate world. Other colleges DFS, DBE, IIM, SRCC GBO are known for the different flagship courses they offer. DSE: MBA is not the flagship program at the Delhi School of Economics. However, it has good faculty and nice placements. In DSE for the batch of 2020 the highest package offered was 18 LPA and the average package offered was 10.57 LPA. DSE has distinguished alumni like Dr. Amartya Sen, Pranoy Roy (Founder & Executive Chairperson, NDTV), Prof. Kaushik Basu (Chief Economist). DFS: DFS is known for its flagship offering MBA (Finance). The college boasts of experienced faculty and provides better placement opportunities for its students. In DFS for the batch of 2020 the highest package offered was 21 LPA and the average package offered was 10.5 LPA. DBE: DBE is known for its specialized offering of MBA in Business Economics. The course is offered by experienced faculty and provides a good opportunity for the students. In DBE for the batch of 2020 the highest package offered was 21.5 LPA and the average package offered was 10.5 LPA. IIMs: IIMs are the best in the country when it comes to management education in India. IIM A, B, C consistently feature in the top 100 colleges to do MBA in the world. They have experienced faculty, world-class facilities, an internationally accepted curriculum, and a rich alumni base. They offer the best placement opportunities for the students and research facilities if they wish to continue so. SRCC: At SRCC, GBO is a specialized course offered by the institute. SRCC has a huge reputation, brand value, and has highly experienced faculty. In SRCC, GBO received the highest package of 18.81 LPA and the average package offered was 10.16 LPA for 2020. Ambedkar University is a good college but cannot be compared with the colleges mentioned above. The selection of the institute depends on your choice of specialization. If you are interested in Mathematics or Economics, then DSE will be the best choice. For an MBA in Finance, IIM C/I/A/B will be the best option. DFS is also good for Finance. For MBA Marketing, FMS/IIM-A/IIM-B is better. IIMs are also best for HR or IT. For fields like Tread, Research, International Marketing, or Sales DSE will be best.

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DU DFS vs IMI New Delhi? Which is better for MBA?

● Top Answer By Sanya Malik on 14 Mar 23

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While choosing between DU DFS and IMI New Delhi for MBA, it is important to weigh various parameters such as courses offered, faculty, opportunities, exposure, location, and more and compare them. IMI Delhi, located in the heart of the city, has established a strong legacy over the past 42 years. IMI offers a comprehensive academic program that is renowned for being student-driven. With more than 25 functioning student bodies, the college provides students with a multitude of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and develop their leadership skills. In addition to its NBA and AICTE accreditation, IMI also has received Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation, making it one of only 12 colleges in India to have earned this prestigious recognition. IMI Delhi has a strong track record of placing students with top-tier companies, including Reliance Industries Limited, TATA, RPG, Adani, Shell, Deloitte, EY, and Gartner, among others. By attending IMI Delhi, you can benefit from its established reputation, strong academic program, and valuable industry connections.

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