Admissions to DU in 2024 for over 500 courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are dependent on Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG/PG) scores. To get admitted to DU's premier institutions such as St. Stephens College, Miranda House, Hindu College, and others, students must obtain at least 700 to 800 points on the CUET exam. Admissions at University typically begin in May or June of each year. Last year, over 3 lakh students applied for UG courses, while over 11000 applications were received in the first round for PG admissions. University's acceptance rate is approximately 64%, as only top-scoring candidates are admitted.
Admissions Procedure 2024 at University
The university admissions procedure includes taking the entrance exam, registering for seat allocation on the university admissions portal, and going through the seat allotment process. Admission to DU is done through a multi-step process, which is as follows:
Step 1: Take the entrance examination.
Admission to all courses at University's affiliated colleges, faculties, and departments is dependent on entrance examination scores. The following table displays the admission exams recognised for various courses at Delhi University:
Delhi University Courses | Entrance Exam |
UG | CUET UG |
PG/PG Diploma | CUET PG |
B.Tech | JEE Main (Paper-1) |
BA LLB (Hons)/ BBA LLB (Hons) | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
MBA | CAT |
Ph.D. | Ph.D. Entrance Test |
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Seating Allocation
Seats will be allocated in various rounds for all programs. Seats are assigned based on scores acquired in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) or other national-level assessments, the combination of college and program chosen, the candidate's category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR), and available seats.
Step 4: Seat Blocking and Final Admission.
Candidates can view the seat assignment results by logging onto Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) dashboard. Following acceptance of a seat, the university will examine eligibility, verify papers, and confirm admission after receiving the admission payments.
Admissions 2024 to UG Program
University admissions at UG level is available in various fields, including arts, science, commerce, management, engineering, pharmacy, fine arts, and education. At UG level, Delhi University provides various Honours (Hons.) and Programme (Prog.) courses. University offers prominent courses such as BA, B.Sc, and B.Com. To be eligible for admission to UG courses, you must have completed 12th with at least 45% in aggregate. University UG admissions are based on CUET UG exam scores, which are then allocated using Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS UG) webpage.
UG Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
BA (Prog)/ BA (Hons) | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
B.Sc (Gen)/ BSc (Hons) | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
BCom/ BCom (Hons) | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
B.Tech | 12th with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects and have minimum 60% marks | JEE Main |
BA LLB (Hons)/ BBA LLB (Hons) | 12th from with 45% or more marks | CLAT UG |
BBA | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
B.El.Ed | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
BFA | 12th with at least 50% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
B.Lib.I.Sc | 12th with at least 45% marks | CUET UG + CSAS Counselling |
Admissions 2024 to PG Program
DU offers PG admission in the Arts, Commerce, Science, and other Faculties/Departments. MA, M.Com, and M.Sc are the most popular PG programs at Delhi University. The baseline requirement for PG admission at DU is a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from an accredited university. DU PG admissions are based on CUET PG scores, with seats allocated through Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS PG) webpage.
PG Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
MA | BA with 45%- 60% marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation/ Merit-Based |
M.Com | B.Com (Hons), BCom (Pass), BCom, or any other equivalent degree | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
M.Sc | B.Sc. (H)/B.Sc. Degree with minimum 50% marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
MBA | Bachelor's degree with 50% marks | CAT + GD + PI |
MCA | Bachelor degree with 60 % marks in aggregate | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
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 | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
LLB | UG/ PG degree with 50% marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
LLM | 3 years or 5 years LL.B. Degree with 50 %marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
M.Tech | Relevant bachelor's or masters degree with minimum 60% marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
M.Ed. | Relevant bachelor's or masters degree with minimum 60% marks | CUET PG + CSAS PG Seat Allocation |
Admissions 2024 to Ph.D. Program
The University provides full-time Ph.D. program at the Doctoral level. The DU Ph.D. program is offered in various faculties and departments. Candidates for the Ph.D. must hold a Master's degree with at least 55% grades. Admission to the university Ph.D. program is divided into 2 phases. In Phase I, qualifying results will be used to give admission to UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), AYUSH-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or comparable national level examination/fellowship (as determined by DRC), GATE/teacher fellowship holders, and other applicants.
In Phase 2 of Ph.D. admission, all eligible students must take an entrance exam. The ultimate selection of all Phase 1 and Phase 2 candidates will be based on a personal interview performed by the appropriate department.
Ph.D. Specialisations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
Arts, Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, Commerce & Business Studies, Education, Inter-Disciplinary & Applied Sciences, Music & Fine Arts, Law, Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, Science | Masters degree/ M.Phil degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks | Phase 1: UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders + Interview Phase 2: NTA PhD Entrance Test + Interview |
Application Procedure 2024
To apply for Delhi University's UG and PG programs, candidates must first register for the entrance exam and then use the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for seat allocation.
Steps to Apply for CUET UG/PG
For UG admissions, aspirants must go to the official CUET UG website at University
For PG admissions, go to the CUET PG official website .
When applicants visit the website, they will see the 'Register' tab and must click on it.
After reading and comprehending the information presented, candidates must click the 'Proceed' button.
Following this, candidates will be routed to the application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully.
After filling out the relevant information, candidates must upload important documents such as their signature, photograph, and marksheet. Candidates must upload all necessary documents.
Candidates must pay the application fee when submitting the form, or the Online Application Form will not be accepted.