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DU admission 2023 for all UG and PG programs will be based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) from this year onwards. Delhi University started taking admissions to UG courses through CUET from the previous year, while PG admissions were based on the Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET). Delhi University has now made CUET mandatory for all PG programs from the academic year 2023-24.

For UG admissions CUET UG scores will be considered and PG admissions will be based on CUET PG scores. Candidates seeking admission must appear for the respective examinations. Candidates who qualify the entrance examination will then be required to register on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for seat allocation. The seat allocation is done through the CSAS portal in multiple rounds. Seat allocation is based on multiple factors such as - the combination of college and program chosen, the position of the candidate on the merit list, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) of the candidate, and availability of seats. Check Delhi University Courses & Fees

DU PhD shall be done on the basis of the Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) followed by a personal interview conducted by the respective department. Delhi University has around 69, 554 seats out of which 3,291 seats are reserved for the sports quota. 85 percent of seats in Delhi University are reserved for Delhi candidates and the remaining 15 percent are reserved for candidates belongs to other states. Check Delhi University Affiliated Colleges

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DU UG Admission 2023

1.1 DU UG Eligibility & Selection Criteria

1.2 DU UG Cutoff

DU PG Admission 2023
DU PhD Admission 2023
DU Application Process 2023
DU FAQs

Delhi University (DU) Admission 2023 Important Dates

Event	Dates
MBA Business Analytics Application Last Date	March 31, 2023
Last date of PhD Phase 1 and Phase 2 admission	March 31, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Application Form	February 9, 2023
Last date for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form	March 30, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	April 1 – April 3, 2023
Reopening of CUET UG 2023 Application Forms	April 9 – April 11, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date	May 21 – 31, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Result	4th week of July 2023
CUET PG 2023 Applications Start Date	March 20, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Submission Last Date	May 5, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	May 6 – May 8, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date	June 1 – June 10, 2023

DU UG Admission 2023

Delhi University admission at the UG level is offered under various streams such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Pharmacy, Fine Arts, and Education. Delhi University offers multiple Honours (Hons.) and Programme (Prog.) courses at the UG level. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to UG courses is to pass 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate. DU admission 2023 to all UG courses will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) conducted by NTA followed by e-counselling. Check course wise eligibility, admission criteria, seats, Fees, and colleges by clicking on the courses mentioned below:

DU BA Admission 2023	DU BA (Hons.) Admission 2023	DU B.Com Admission 2023
DU B.Com (Hons.) Admission 2023	DU B.Sc Admission 2023	DU B.Sc (Hons.) Admission 2023
DU BBA Admission 2023	DU B.Voc Admission 2023	DU BFA Admission 2023
DU B.El.Ed Admission 2023	DU B.Lib.I.Sc Admission 2023	DU BBA FIA admission 2023

DU UG Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for admission to UG courses at Delhi University, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

The basic eligibility criteria for Delhi University admission 2023 to all UG courses is to pass 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized board of education.
For B.Tech (IT & Mathematical Innovation), candidates must have completed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects and have a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
For B.El.Ed admissions, candidates must have passed the Intermediate examination from any recognized board with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

DU UG Selection Criteria

DU admission 2023 to all UG programs will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) conducted by NTA. Candidates who clear the entrance examination will then be required to register on Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. During registrations, candidates are required to fill college and program choices for seat allocation. The seat allocation will be done through CSAS portal based on CUET UG scores, the combination of college and program chosen, the position of the candidate on the merit list, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) of the candidate, and availability of seats.

Candidates seeking admission through Sports and Extracurricular Activities (ECA) will have to appear for a performance test along with the CUET. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of combined score of CUET (25%) and performance test (75%). Certificates will also be considered for the same along with the CUET score. Check CUET Exam Pattern 2023

Note: For international students admission, Delhi University has appointed the ‘Foreign Students Advisor’ to handle all the queries of foreign students. Interested candidates can contact the Foreign Students Advisor’s office in working hours.

DU UG Cutoff

Delhi University has removed the cutoff-based admissions from the academic year 2022-23. Delhi University admission 2023 to all UG programs is now based on CUET UG scores. Admissions to all UG programs at Delhi University Affiliated Colleges will be done through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. DU Cutoff or allocation list for extracurricular activities (ECA), sports, and children/widows of active-duty military personnel (CW) categories has been released for UG admissions. Candidates can check the same by clicking on the links given below:

Category	Cutoff
ECA	Round 1 Allocation List Round 2 Allocation List
Sports	Round 1 Allocation List Round 2 Allocation List
CW	Round 1 Allocation List Round 2 Allocation List

DU PG Admission 2023

DU admission to Postgraduate courses is offered in the streams of Arts, Commerce, Science, and other Faculties/Departments. MA, M.Com, M.Sc are most opted PG programs at Delhi University. The basic eligibility for PG admission at DU is to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Delhi University admission 2023 to PG courses will be based on CUET PG scores.

In addition to various PG courses, Delhi University also offers a one-year Postgraduate Diploma course in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL) under the ‘Institute of Cyber Security and Law’. Admission to the 100 seats for the Cyber Security Program shall be based on the merit drawn from the marks obtained in graduation and personal interview. The following are some key points regarding the PGDCSL program.

DU PG Eligibility Criteria

Course-wise eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table given below:

Course	Eligibility
PGDCSL	Graduates or above in Science (Physics& Chemistry), Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering in Technology (Computer science/ Electronics/Electronics and Communication, Information Technology), BCA, MCA, M.Tech or any other degree equivalent thereto
B.Ed	Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Science / Social Science /Humanities/ Commerce with minimum 50% marks OR Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks
B.Ed Spl. Ed.	Women Candidates with at least 50% marks either in the Bachelor's Degree and/or in the Master's degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities OR Women Candidate with Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks
B.P.Ed.	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in Inter College/Inter-zonal/District/ School competition in sports & Games OR Bachelor’s degree in physical education with 45% marks. OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as a compulsory elective subject.
LLM	3 years or 5 years LL.B. Degree with 50 % marks
MA	BA(Hons)/BA or any other equivalent degree in the relevant discipline
MCA	Bachelor degree with 60 % marks in aggregate
M.Com	B.Com (H), B.Com (Pass), B.Com (Degree) or any other equivalent degree
M.Sc	B.Sc. (H)/B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 50% marks
M.Tech in Microwave Electronics	Relevant bachelor's or masters degree with a minimum of 60% marks
B.Lib.I.Sc.	Bachelor’s Degree with 50% OR Master’s Degree II Division
M.Lib.I.Sc.	B.L.I.Sc. Degree with at least 50% marks
M.Ed	Relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks
M.P.Ed	Relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Masters in Physiotherapy	Relevant Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks

DU PG Selection Criteria

DU admission 2023 to PG courses is based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG). The selection will be based on CUET PG scores and a personal interview conducted by the respective department.

50% of the seats shall be filled through Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and Interview/ Group Discussion.
50% of the total intake shall be filled by direct admission of the students of Delhi University only, on the basis of merit.

DU PG Merit List

DU PG admission is based on the merit list released by the university. The table below lists all the final merit lists for academic year 2022-23 for DU PG courses:

Programs/ Courses	Sixth Merit List
B.Ed.	Entrance, CW/PwD Category
LLB	Entrance, CW/PwD Category
M.A. Buddhist Studies	Entrance
M.A. Political Science	Entrance
M.A. Sociology	Entrance
M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics	Entrance/Merit

DU Ph.D Admission 2023

In addition to various UG and PG courses, the university also offers a Ph.D course in various specializations. For admission to Ph.D., candidates must have obtained a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), and Persons with Physical Disability (PwD) are provided 5% relaxation in the minimum required eligibility for admission to Ph.D. courses. Online registration is mandatory for all the candidates applying for the Ph.D. courses.

Before applying for admission to Ph.D., candidates must check whether there is a requirement of Research Proposal for admission to their specialization/ department.

Course	Specializations	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Ph.D	Arts, Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, Commerce & Business Studies, Education, Inter-Disciplinary & Applied Sciences, Music & Fine Arts, Law, Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, Science	Passed Masters degree/ M.Phil degree with minimum 55% marks	Entrance Test + Personal Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Ph.D. course on the basis of their performance in the entrance test and Personal interview round. The duration of the written examination shall be 120 minutes. The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), except for some of the foreign language courses including Persian which may have short-answer questions.

The qualifying marks for the Entrance Test is 50% aggregate. The list of shortlisted candidates and dates of the interview shall be notified on the Ph.D. admission portal. For detailed eligibility, seat intake, and selection criteria, candidates can check Delhi University Ph.D. Admission.

The candidates are required to apply online for the application process. The online registration fee for the admission is as follows:

Candidate Category	Online Registration Fee
EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 300 (each course)
Other categories	INR 750 (each course)

Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Admission Process 2023

Delhi University has introduced the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for admission to UG courses for all its affiliated colleges. The entire process is explained below:

Phase 1: CSAS Application Form

Aspirants are required to fill the CSAS application form on the centralized admission portal by paying a one-time non-refundable application fee.
ECA and sports quota candidates will have to pay an additional fee.

Phase 2: Selection of Courses and College Preferences

Second phase will start after the results of the CUET examination are declared.
After the CUET Result declaration, eligible candidates will have to select the courses and fill the preference of desired colleges on the centralised CSAS portal.

Phase 3: Seat Allocation and Final Admission

Merit list will be declared on the basis of CUET scores.
Multiple rounds of seat allotment will be conducted.
Candidates will have to check if they have been allotted a seat on the CSAS dashboard. If allotted, candidates must accept their seat on or before the given date for that particular round.
Seat allocation will be based on multiple factors such as - combination of college and program chosen, position of the candidate on the merit list, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) of the candidate, and availability of seats.
Upon acceptance of seat, the university will check eligibility, verify documents, and confirm admission after receiving the payment of fee.

DU Application Process 2023

Candidates seeking admission to more than 90 affiliated colleges of Delhi University must register for CUET examination first and then on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). The application process for Delhi University UG and PG programs is mentioned below:

DU Application Process Through CUET UG/PG

For UG admissions, candidates must visit the official CUET UG official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.
For PG admissions, visit the CUET PG official website – cuet.nta.nic.in.
Upon opening the website candidates will find the ‘Register’ tab, they must click on it.
After reading and understanding the information provided, candidates must hit the ‘Proceed’ button.
After this, candidates will be directed to the application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully.
After filling the necessary details candidates will have to upload important documents such as signature, photograph, marksheet, etc. Candidates must upload all the required documents.
Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submitting the form or else the Online Application Form will not be considered.
After submitting the fee, candidates print out the form and save a hard copy for future reference.

DU Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Application Process

Visit the official website of Delhi University – admission.uod.ac.in or CSAS portal – cuet.samarth.ac.in.
Click on “Register” in the menu bar.
Read all the information carefully and then click on “proceed”.
Enter your personal and academic details.
Submit the necessary documents such as photograph, signature, class X marksheet, category certificate.
Pay an application fee through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI/etc.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout of application form for future reference.

DU Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at DU?

Ans. Delhi University (DU) is a public central collegiate university that offers admission in multiple specializations under various undergraduate (UG) courses (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech) and postgraduate (PG) courses (MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Tech) on the basis of qualifying degree merit/ Entrance Examination marks.

Check: DU Courses

Ques. What is the basic eligibility criteria for admissions to BA(Hons) courses at DU?

Ans. The basic eligibility criteria for admissions to BA (Hons) are:

Passed HSC (10+2) examination with at least 45% marks
OR Passed with 40% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in the subject concerned

Know More: BA (Hons) Admission

Ques. What are the specialisations for BVoc courses at DU?

Ans. The specialisations for BVoc courses are Printing Technology, Web Designing, Health Care Management, Retail Management & IT, Banking Operations, Software Development.

Ques. What is the basic eligibility criteria for PG courses at DU?

Ans. DU offers admission to the PG courses under various disciplines. For admission to these courses, the applicant must have a graduation degree in the relevant field. Selection Criteria will include the CUET PG entrance exam conducted by NTA.

Ques. What is the selection procedure used at DU for PhD admissions?

Ans. Candidates will be shortlisted for the PhD course on the basis of their performance in the entrance test and Personal interview round. The duration of the written examination shall be 120 minutes. The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), except for some of the foreign language courses including Persian which may have short-answer questions.

Ques. How to apply through ECA or Sports Quota in DU?

Ans. You will have to fill an additional online application for DU Admissions if applying through ECA and Sports quota.

Ques. How much percentage is required for UG admission at DU?

Ans. For applying in UG courses at Delhi University, the minimum qualification is 12th passed/appearing with 75% aggregate of best four including 85% in English for the general category. A general candidate should have a minimum of 60% in four subjects (including mathematics), 54% for OBC, and passing marks are required for SC/ST.

Ques. Are there any offline forms for admission to DU?

Ans. No, there is no offline application form or process. You will have to fill up the online application form through the university’s official website.

Ques. Can a student apply to multiple programs/courses in the DU online form?

Ans. Yes, you may select all programs/ courses of your interest through a single online registration form. It is important to note that you can apply in all merit-based as well as entrance based courses through the same online application.

Ques. Is it possible to change/update the information provided in the application form once the fee is submitted to DU?

Ans. No, the applicant can’t change/update the information once the fee is submitted to DU. All the information should be correct while filling the application form.

Ques. What is the application fee for the PG Diploma in Cyber Security and Law at DU?

Ans. The application fee for PGDSL at DU is:

SC, ST, PwBD, and EWS: INR 1500/-
UR, OBC and Other: INR 2000/-

Ques. What is the intake capacity for a 5-year integrated program in Journalism at DU? Is the admission entrance-based?

Ans. The 5-year integrated program for journalism is offered by the Delhi School of Journalism. The intake capacity for the same is as follows:

Category	Seats
General	54
SC	16
ST	8
OBC	30
EWS	12

Yes, admission to the program is entrance-based.

Ques. What will be the DU entrance test syllabus for BMS, BA (Business Economics), and BBA (FIA)?

Ans. The entrance test syllabus for BMS, BA (Business Economics), and BBA (FIA) include Quantitative questions, reasoning & analytical ability, General English, Business, and General Awareness.

Ques. What is the fees for UG online registration at DU?

Ans. The fees for the UG online registration at DU is as follows:

Category	Amount
The registration fee for Merit-based courses for UR/OBC	INR 250
The registration fee for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS	INR 100
The additional Registration fee for ECA/Sports	INR 100
The additional Registration fee for each Entrance-based course for UR/OBC	INR 750
The additional Registration fee for each Entrance-based course for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS	INR 300
Admission Cancellation fee	INR 1000

Ques. Does Delhi University accept CUET?

Ans. Admissions to the University of Delhi (DU) can only be done through CUET exam scores for all the undergraduate courses and from the 2023-24 academic year onwards, PG admissions will also be done only through CUET PG.

Ques. Which DU Colleges are under CUET?

Ans. 54 colleges under DU will accept CUET exam scores however there are 91 colleges under the University of Delhi. Some of the colleges under DU that will accept CUET scores are Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hansraj College, Sri Venkateswara College, Miranda House, Kirori Mal, Ramjas College, etc.

Ques. Is CUET compulsory for DU Admission?

Ans. Yes, from 2022 onwards, admissions to undergraduate programs will be done solely on the basis of the CUET exam. So it is mandatory to give the CUET exam for DU admissions.Also, CUET PG will be considered from the 2023-24 academic year instead of DUET.

Ques. How to take admission to DU through CUET?

Ans. Delhi University admissions to UG, and PG programs are done solely through the CUET exam and through Common Seat Allocation System(CSAS). So students have to register on the DU CSAS portal. After qualifying for the exam, they need to fill in preferences for programs and colleges. Then, the Final admission list will be released course-wise for various programs.

Ques. What is the DU selection process for a Ph.D. program?

Ans. For the Ph.D. program at Delhi University, Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the DUET exam and Personal interview Round.

Ques. What are the courses offered by Delhi University?

Ans.The University of Delhi offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses. DU offers more than 500 courses, including BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BTech, B.Voc, and others at the undergraduate level, as well as B.Ed, LLB, LLM, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, and other programs at the postgraduate level. At DU, there are Ph.D. programs offered in a variety of disciplines.

Ques. How to apply at DU through ECA or Sports Quota?

Ans. For ECA and sports quota admission, each college has a unique form that must be completed. Students who are interested may apply to up to 3 ECA categories, but will only be given admission to 1 of those categories. Physical trials will receive 60 of the total 75 ECA points for all categories other than NCC and NSS all categories, physical trials will receive 60 of the total 75 ECA points. The remaining 15 are based on certifications from the previous five years. All 75 points will be awarded to students in the NCC and NSS categories based on their certificates.

Ques. Can I apply for the University of Delhi (DU) in offline mode?

Ans. No, you cannot apply for the University of Delhi (DU) in offline mode. You can only apply online for admissions after registering for CUET through the Centralised Online Admission Portal.

Ques. Is there any age limit to apply for DU for CUET?

Ans. No, there is no upper limit of age to apply for Delhi University through CUET but the minimum age should be 18 years to be eligible for admission.

Ques. What are the application fees for the DU CUET exam?

Ans. Students are required to pay an application fee of INR 650 for the General category, INR 600 for OBC/EWS category, and INR 550 for SC/ST/PWD category for the DU CUET UG exam.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for PG admission?

Ans. 50% of the total seats will be allocated based on the candidate’s merit in the qualifying examination. This merit-based option is only for those candidates who hold their bachelor’s degree from Delhi University. The remaining 50% of the total seats are allocated based on the candidate’s rank in the CUET PG examination.

Ques. Is it necessary for all candidates applying for PG Admission to register online?

Ans. YES, all candidates applying for Postgraduate Courses at the University of Delhi must register online.

Ques. What documents are required for DU admissions?

Ans. The following documents are necessary for admission to DU:

Mark sheets of qualifying examination

Scorecard for the entrance exam (if applicable)

Transfer certificate from the previous institution attended

Character certificate from the most recent institution attended

Caste certificate (if applicable)

Passport size photographs

Ques. Does DU have an entrance exam?

Ans. Yes, for UG programs, CUET UG is mandatory for admissions at DU, while for PG admissions, CUET PG is considered.

Ques. How much percentage is required for DU?

Ans. The basic eligibility criteria for Delhi University admission to all UG courses is to pass 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognized board of education. However, admissions will be based on CUET scores.

Ques. Can a student take admitted to Delhi university after passing 12th from a different state?

Ans. Yes, any student from any state is eligible for admission to Delhi University as long as he or she meets the eligibility criteria for the course.

Ques. What is the fee structure for Delhi University courses?

Ans. The cost of courses at Delhi University varies depending on the program and college. Undergraduate courses in the arts, commerce, and science typically have cheaper fees than professional courses in engineering, law, or management. The fees for these courses might range from a few thousand rupees to several lakhs of rupees per year.

Ques. is Delhi University hard to get into?

Ans. Because Delhi University receives a significant number of applications each year, admissions can be competitive and difficult. It is also a difficult race because the number of candidates obtaining the 100 percentile in CUET is higher.

Ques. Is Delhi University good for pursuing engineering?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University is a well-known university that offers a variety of engineering programs through its associated colleges. Some of the engineering colleges affiliated with DU are Miranda House College, St. Stephen’s College, Sri Venkateswara College, and many more

Ques. What is the admission process for international students at Delhi University?

Ans. The admission process for Delhi University for international students is as follows:

Step1: New User Sign Up on the FSR website

Step 2: Log in to the admission portal to fill out the application form.

Step 3: Fill out the application form with all necessary details and documents.

Step 4: After submitting the application form, same shall be printed and must get it attested from Indian Diplomatic Representarive or any authorizes government body.

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