Delhi University

Delhi University, New Delhi

The University of Delhi, also known as Delhi University or DU, is public central university located in New Delhi, India. The then-Central Legislative Assembly established it as a unitary, teaching, and residential university in 1922, with 3 colleges and 750 students. Delhi University has developed to become one of India's major institutions, with 16 faculties, more than 80 academic departments, 91 associated colleges, and over 7 lakh students. The UGC recognises DU as a "Institute of Excellence" and the NAAC awards a 'A+' grade. 

Delhi University is well-known for its excellent academic standards, various educational programs, prominent teachers, illustrious alumni, various extracurricular activities, and modern structure. Delhi University has 2 campuses in North and South Delhi. 

University offers more than 500 programs, 209 of which are being considered for NAAC certification. The university also provides distant learning programs through its School of Open Learning (DU SOL). There is also a Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) for female students. From 2022, Delhi University's admission method will shift from 12th percentage mark to CUET UG for UG courses and DUET to CUET PG for graduate degrees.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

The university provides UG, PG, and doctoral studies in various subjects, including arts, science, commerce, management, law, and engineering. The most popular programs at Delhi University are BA (Hons), B.Com (Hons), and B.Sc (Hons). The eligibility criteria, seat intake for DU's popular courses are listed below.

Details of Other courses at University:

• Foreign national students will be given 10% of the temporary seats in each program.
• There is no minimum age requirement for admission to UG and PG programs until the respective regulatory bodies, such as the Medical Council of India (MCI), All India
• Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Bar Council of India (BCI), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Dental Council of India (DCI), etc., have specified it in their regulations.
• Candidates with a gap year are also able to apply for admission to DU's UG and graduate programs.
• 15% seats are designated for Scheduled Caste candidates.
• 7.5% seats are reserved for candidates from Scheduled Tribes.
• 27% seats are designated for candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non-Creamy Layer, Central List).
• The University Departments / Centres / Colleges have set aside 10% seats in each program for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs).
• Seats are also reserved for individuals with Sports Quotas and Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Admissions at University

Delhi University offers students to UG and graduate programs based on their entrance examination scores. Admissions process consider the entrance exam, registering for seat allocation on the admissions portal, and going through the seat allotment process. University admission is done through many-step process, which is as follows:

Step 1: Register for the Entrance Exam.

Admission to all courses at University's affiliated colleges, faculties, and departments is dependent on entrance examination scores. To apply for admission to University, students must register for the following entrance tests.

• Candidates registering for CUET UG must select Delhi University when filling out the application form, as well as the subjects in which they are currently enrolled or have completed Class 12th.
• If your subject of Class 12th is not mentioned in the CUET UG application form, the candidate must select the Language/Domain Specific subject that is similar/closely related to the subject studied in Class 12th. 
• Admission to PG courses at NCWEB are based on CUET PG results, but UG admissions are based on 12th grade grades.
• Admissions to the School of Open Learning (DU SOL) are based on performance in the qualifying exams.

Step 2: Take the entrance exam.

Candidates who completed the application form must appear for the entrance examination as scheduled. The following schedule shows when entrance tests are typically held each year:

Step 3: Register on the DU CSAS Portal and fill out the courses and college preferences.

Candidates who pass the entrance examination must register on Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Portal for seat allocation. Once registered, candidates will be asked to select their college and course options. The registration portals for admission to various degrees at Delhi University, as well as the registration fee, are listed below:

Note:

• Candidates applying for BFA will be charged an extra fee of INR 400 (non-refundable).
• Candidates applying for performance/audition/practical-based programs, such as
• B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.A. Music, and M.F.A, will be required to pay an extra fee of INR 400.00 per program.
• An extra fee of INR 100 is charged for each ECA and Sports supernumerary quota application.

Step 4: Seating Allocation

Seat allocation for all courses will be done in several rounds. University will publish merit lists in 2 categories: Common Merit List and Category 2 Merit List (only for PG courses). All candidates will be considered for the Common Merit List (CML). Only Graduated from delhi university students  will be considered for admission to PG programs based on their performance in the qualifying test. 

• A merit list based on a particular program.
• Social category (UR/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS).
• Availability of seats

Step 5: Seat Blocking and Final Admission.

Candidates can verify the merit list by logging into their CSAS dashboard for accept the allocated seat. Once a seat has been allotted in specific round, the applicant must 'Accept' the allotted Seat before due date/time provided for that allotment round.

• Once the candidate clicks "Accept" on the provisionally allocated seat, the responsible Department/ Centre/College will approve the seat allotment after reviewing the candidate's eligibility .
• To confirm admission, candidates must pay the admission fee after the seat allotment is approved by the relevant Department/ Centre/College.

Placements to University

The University Placement 2024 Report for Top Colleges is currently available. The highest and average wage packages, including internship stipends, awarded at university linked universities during the 2024 placement drive are as follows:

• DU students received more than 2000 job offers during the 2022-23 placement session.
• During Hanraj College 2023 placements, the Commerce Stream dominated Arts and Science by 74%.

Here are some employment profiles that are available to DU students:

• Relationship and Wealth Management
• Research Consulting & Strategy
• Operations
• Brand/ Product Management
• Human Resources
• Graphics and Digital Marketing
• Finance and Investment Banking Education
• Content Writing and Curation
• Business Development & Sales
• IT

Some main companies that took part in the placement drives are listed below:

•  EY
• Deloitte
• Accenture
• Citi Bank
• Bain & Co.
• KPMG
• JSW
• Google
• IBM
• Jaypee 
• McKinsey
• Bridge

Scholarships for Students

The university offers financial supports to deserving and financially disadvantaged students. University, scholarships are provided in the form of fee exemptions, prizes, monthly/annual stipends, one-time awards, and so on. The scholarship amount at University ranges from INR 100 per month to INR 25,000 one-time. Students can fill out the scholarship application form online on the official website and submit it with the needed documentation by last date. Some  University's scholarships are as follows:

DU Merit Scholarship:   University provides merit-based scholarships to those who have achieved a better CGPA in previous academic years. Candidates will receive INR 3000 per month.
DU Sports Scholarship:     Candidates who represent University in inter-university athletic tournaments are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates for this scholarship will get maximum INR 2,000 per month.
DU Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scholarship:     The Scholarship is offered to candidates who fall into the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. Candidates for this scholarship will get maximum INR 1500 per month.

Ranking of University

Facilities at University

The university is organised into 2 campuses: North and South Campus. The institution is also developing 2 new campuses: East and West. University provides all necessary services to its students, including transportation, banking, a health centre, a guest house, cafeterias, a library, and various other facilities. The university has about 30 libraries spread throughout all Delhi campuses. There are 20 Delhi University dormitories for male and female students on the north and south campuses.

Affiliated Colleges & Departments at University

The university comprises 91 associated colleges, 86 departments, and 16 faculties that offer various UG, graduate, PG, diploma, and certificate programs. Delhi University's affiliated institutions are organised into 2 main campuses: the North Campus and the South Campus. The institution also has off-campus colleges that are not near the administration buildings. Because of the higher cut-offs, off-campus universities are a more accessible option for those applying to university UG programs. Off-campus institutions have a higher chance of admission than North and South Campus colleges since they receive a higher volume of applications. The table below some campus-specific colleges at University:

Top Collages of University

Alumni of University

Alumni: Designation

Amitabh Bachchan: Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician

Kiran Bedi: Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry

Shah Rukh Khan: Indian actor and film producer

Arun Jaitley:   Former Minister of Finance of India

Subramanian Swamy: Indian politician, economist and statistician

Pawan Sehrawat: Pawan Sehrawat

Rishabh Pant: Indian cricketer