A state institution, University offers advanced study in the humanities, arts, management, design, film studies, and performing arts. This public university offers UG and PG programs in the social sciences and humanities and has a multi-campus, unified organisation. It also conducts research.
The university offers Ph.D., MA, MBA, M.Des., M.Phil., BA History, BA English, and BS Hindi. The 3 campuses of University are located in Kashmere Gate, Lodhi Road, and Karampura. UG admissions are determined by the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), which takes past exam results into account. Aside from that, admission to university PG degrees requires both merit and results from entrance exams. For MBA admissions, the admission criteria include a written exam followed by an interview. Candidates from the NCT are eligible for 85% of the seats at the University of New Delhi.
Admissions 2024 for UG Program
Various UG courses are available at the university, such as BA, B.Com, BA LLB, B.Tech, BPA, B.Voc, BFA, and so on. Performing Arts, Law, Science, Agriculture, Medical Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management Studies, Science, and Environment and Sustainable Development, to name a few. The eligibility for the same varies with the type of course selected and is generally between 40% to 50%. The CUET scores that candidates receive determine which candidates are admitted to AUD's UG programs.
Eligibility Criteria
University course-wise eligibility criteria and respective subjects that the candidates need to select in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) are tabulated below:
Degree | Course offered | General Languages mapped to the Programmes | Eligibility for the program |
BBA | BBA | Section III: General Test | Class 12th examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. |
BA | Bachelor Of Arts (Global Studies) | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. |
Bachelor Of Arts (Sustainable Urbanism) | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
Bachelor Of Arts (Social Sciences And Humanities) | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) | BA (Honours) (Law And Politics) | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET SCORE obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. |
BA (Honours) Hindi | Section IA: Hindi Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) Economics | Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board with at least passing marks in Mathematics. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) History | Section III: General Test | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. | |
BA (Honours) Psychology | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) Social Sciences And Humanities | Section IA: Any one Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) English | Section IA: English Section II: Best of any three domain specific subjects | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/ DBSE or any recognized Board with at least 65% marks in English. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) Mathematics | Section II: Mathematics and Best of any three other subjects either from Section II or Section IA | lass XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board with at least 65% marks in Mathematics. ( 5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BA (Honours) Sociology | Section IA: Any One Language Section II: Best of any 3 domain specific subjects | Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in the mentioned combination of subjects. | |
BVoc | BVoc (Tourism And Hospitality) | Section III: General Test | Candidates must appear in CUET. Applicants need to have passed the class XII examination from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. ( 5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. |
BVoc (Retail Management) | Section III: General Test | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. (5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. | |
BVoc (Early Childhood Centre Management And Entrepreneurship) | Section III: General Test | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. ( 5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. | |
Bachelor Of Vocation (Accounting And Finance) | Section III: General Test | Candidates must appear in CUET. Class XII examination from CBSE/DBSE or any recognized Board. ( 5% Relaxation in marks for reserved candidates) Merit will be calculated by considering the CUET UG Score obtained in Section III. |
Selection Criteria
Admission to University UG programs will be granted based on CUET results. The University UG Admissions Process begins shortly after the CUET results are announced. Applicants who fulfil the eligibility requirements and cutoff point set by the university will be contacted for counselling and, in certain cases, interview rounds. The shortlisted students are able to select the University colleges that best suit their needs by registering for counselling rounds following the release of the CUET results.
Exam Pattern for UG Program
Section I: This portion is further divided down into Parts IA and IB. In Section IA, candidates have to select 1 language from a list of 13 available languages, and in Section IB, they must select one language from a list of 20 languages.
SEction II: Candidates must select at most 6 domains from a list of 27 domains in this domain-specific portion. Since the domains will determine their university of choice, candidates should carefully analyse their options.
Section III: Candidates will be evaluated on a broad range of topics, including general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, logical and analytical reasoning, and quantitative reasoning, in this general test.
Admissions 2024 for PG Program
The University PG entrance is contingent upon meeting the requirements for admission, eligibility, placement on the merit list, medical suitability, original document verification, and other factors. The NTA releases the CUET PG scores for each program, and these scores are used to determine University's PG admissions. The University will announce the counselling schedule and merit list based on the CUET PG score and the other University-specific criteria following the NTA's announcement of the CUET (PG) result.
Courses | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
MBA | Graduate with at least 50% in the qualifying examination (45% in the case of candidates from the reserved category) The final admission is offered by shortlisting through the weighted average of marks secured in the University Admission Test/ CMAT score with 70% weightage and PI having 30% weightage |
MA | Bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks or equivalent (5% relaxation in case of reserved category candidates) CUET- PG (75% weightage) followed by a Personal Interview (25% weightage) conducted by the University Delhi Admission will be offered based on scores obtained in the CUET PG examination |
M.Des | Bachelor's degree full time graduate degree/ diploma in design from any university or institute recognized with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation in case of reserved category candidates) Admission will be offered to the candidates based on their performance in a CUET PG entrance test, personal interview, allotment of seat, verification of document and fee payment process |
Admissions 2024 for Ph.D.
University offers a full-time Ph.D. program in 13 specialisations. The table below lists all the specializations offered by the university:
Comparative literature and Translation Studies | Human Ecology | Women and Gender Study |
English | Mathematics | Development Practice |
Hindi | Psychology | Film Studies |
History | Literary Art | Management |
Eligibility Criteria
At least 55% (without rounding off) in the necessary disciplines in their master's degree from colleges or universities recognised by the UGC, AICTE, or NCTE.
Selection Criteria
Steps to Apply for University
The application process at University Delhi is online. However, candidates can also fill the form by visiting the university campus. The application process consists of 2 steps: Registration and Application. The application form can also be filled by visiting University (Kashmere Gate) campus. Staps for online application are given below:
The application fee can be paid in the following ways:
1. Online: Fee can be paid through Credit/Debit card or Net-banking.
2. Payment by DD: Payment can be made by making a DD of the required amount in favor of “Ambedkar University Delhi”, payable at New Delhi.
3. Cash: Candidates can visit university campus and pay the fee by cash. They must enter fees receipt details in the online application form.
Note 1: In case of fee payment through cash or online mode, there is no need to send the hard copy of the application to the university.
Note 2: In the case of payment through DD, submit the hard copy of the duly filled form along with DD to AUD address.
The Dean, Student Services,
Ambedkar University Delhi Lothian Road,
Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110 006
Application Fees
Course | Category | Fees |
UG | General | INR 300/- |
SC/ST | INR 130/- | |
PG | General | INR 440/- |
SC/ST | INR 190/- | |
MBA | General | INR 1000/- |
SC/ST | INR 500/- | |
M.Phil | General | INR 650/- |
SC/ST | INR 320/- | |
Ph.D.. | General | INR 1050/- |
SC/ST | INR 525/- |
Courses at University
Courses | Fees |
Ph.D. 15 Courses | Rs 13,740 - 35,740 |
BA {Hons.} 10 Courses | Rs 61,000 |
MA 15 Courses | Rs 13,620 - 78,000 |
BBA | Rs 1.03 Lakhs |
MBA | Rs 1.82 Lakhs |