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.
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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
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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.