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DU Admission 2025: Explore Courses, Key Dates, Eligibility & Scholarships

Delhi University (DU) provides high-quality education, research opportunities, and diverse extracurricular activities, making it one of the most sought-after institutions in the country.

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Admissions Overview

Latest Update: Delhi University has released the academic calendar recently for the 2025-26 session. The Autumn Break will begin from 19th October to 26th October 2025.  

Delhi University (DU), established 103 years ago in the year 1922, is a premier public university in India, recognized for its academic excellence and awarded an A++ accreditation by NAAC, which reflects its high standards in teaching, research, and overall institutional performance. 

University of Delhi course admission offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across disciplines such as arts, science, commerce, management courses, law (LLB, LLM), technology, education courses, Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences 

Each year, through DU Admission around 100,000 students enroll for various courses through entrance exams, like CUET for most undergraduate programs.  

 To know more about the institute, check out upGrad’s Delhi University Overview page. 

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

The DU Admission process varies by course or program level for UG, PG and PhD. However, all the students are admitted through the common entrance test that is Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG and PG.   For PhD, students are admitted through UGC- NET and other relevant exams.  

A Step-by-Step Delhi University Admission Process: 

  1. Check eligibility and prospectus for the course you want to pursue.   
  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (CUET-UG/PG/NET-JRF, etc.) 
  1. Download Admit Card from the respective portal.  
  1. Appear for the respective entrance test. (CUET, JEE Main, UGC-NET, etc,.) 
  1. Check the college wise cutoffs required for the DU Admission.   
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals (CSAS).   
  1. Participate in the program-specific assessments like interview/group discussion 
  1. Result and selection lists will be published on the official website.  
  1. Attend the Document Verification and Reporting on the given dates. 
  2. Pay admission fees online or offline as mentioned to confirm your seat.  
  3. Participate in the orientation program. 

Student Support

Support 

The university offers several Support Services to its students, from DU Admission to on-campus assistance for advanced learning. 

Orientation Services: DU conducts an induction event for the new students to inform them of all the facilities available on the campus.   

Academic Counselling & Wellness Support: The students can get the required academic counseling and mental well-being through Student Outreach & Support (SOS) for various needs. 

Career and Placement support: Delhi University provides top placements and strong career and internship support through Central Placement Cell (CPC).  

Mentorship programs: The Dean of Students Welfare (DSW) provides career guidance, health services, financial aid, grievance redressal.  

International Office: DU Admission is open to international students through DU’s Foreign Students’ Registry.  

Transportation Facilities: University Special (U-Special) buses connecting campuses and colleges.

Let’s Check Out Important Admission Dates

Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: 17th June 2025 (via CSAS)

    Application Deadline: 14th July 2025 (Phase 2)

    Accepted Exam(s): CUET-UG

Details

    Application Start: 25th April 2025 (via CSAS-PG)

    Application Deadline: 9 June 2025 (extended)

    Accepted Exam(s): JEE Main

Details

    Application Start: 25th April 2025

    Application Deadline: 9 June 2025 (extended)

    Accepted Exam(s): CUET-PG

Details

    Application Start: 3rd June 2025

    Application Deadline: 31st July 2025

    Accepted Exam(s): UG: Merit Based, PG: CUET-PG

Details

    Application Start: 1st July 2025

    Application Deadline: Not mentioned (cutoff based dates)

    Accepted Exam(s): UG: Merit Based, PG: CUET-PG

Details

    Application Start: 25th April 2025 (Phase II- 2024-25)

    Application Deadline: 9th May 2025

    Accepted Exam(s): UGC/CSIR-NET

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD)

Delhi University or DU Admission for undergraduate courses 2025 is facilitated through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) portal. The students need to appear for CUET-UG- 2025 and the national-level examinations such as JEE Main (B.Tech.). The selection is merit-based and depends on the entrance exam performance.

The most popular and sought-after UG course at Delhi University in 2025 is B.Com (Hons), with nearly 48,336 first-preference applications, followed by BA (Hons) Political Science and BSc (Hons) Zoology.

To understand the Delhi University top UG courses admission dates in detail. Please refer to the timeline given below.

B.A (Hons), B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Hons) Admission Timeline:

Event

Dates

CSAS-UG Registration Begins

17th June 2025

CUET-UG 2025 result declaration

~4th July 2025

Preference locking deadline

14th July 2025 (Phase 2)

Academic session Begins

From 1st August 2025

Mid-Entry/ Third round window

8th-10th August 2025

Spot Round I Registration

25th-27th August 2025

Spot Round Verification, payment deadlines

~28th -30th August 2025

Mop-Up Round

3rd September 2025

-This table is based on the DU Admission section.

B.Tech. Admission Timeline (Via JEE Main):

Event

Dates

Registration Begins

17th May 2025

Registration Closes

9th June 2025 (extended)

-This table is based on the DU Admission section.

Appearing for CUET-UG 2025, is the mandatory entrance test for all DU undergraduate programs (except SOL, NCWEB, and foreign national categories). Now, let’s check the important dates related to it.

NTA CUET-UG- 2025 Dates:

Event

Dates

Online submission of Application Form Begins

1st March 2025

Application Deadline

22nd March 2025

Last date of exam fee payment

23rd March 2025

Corrections in Particulars

24th-26th March 2025

Announcements of the City of Examination

7th May 2025

Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website

May-June 2025

Date of Examination

8th May-1st June 2025

-This table is based on the DU admission section.

Now, have a look at the top 3 colleges for B.A (Hons) in Delhi University, along with its ranking and cutoff.

College

NIRF 2024 Rank

BA (Hons.) Specialization

Cut-off (General)

Hindu College

1

BA (Hons.) Political Science

950.58

Miranda House

2

BA (Hons.) English

926.93

St. Stephen’s

3

BA (Hons.) Political Science

925.98

In the same way, now let us see another popular course, BCom. (Hons) offered by the top 3 colleges in Delhi University, which are consistently preferred by aspirants in 2025, based on rankings, popularity, and admissions trends.

B.Com (Hons)- Top Colleges, Ranking and Round One Cutoffs:

College

NIRF 2024 Rank

Cut-off (General)

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)

7

917.43

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR)

5

906.37

Hansraj College

6

901.71

If you're aiming for a B.Sc. (Hons) seat at Delhi University, here are the top three colleges based on their overall reputation, NIRF rankings, and academic outcomes.

College

NIRF 2024 Rank

B.Sc. (Hons.) Specialization

Cut-off (General)

Hindu College

1

B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology- popular

678.43

B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics- highest cutoff

848.34

Miranda College

2

B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics

758.14

Hansraj College

12

B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology

643.62

For students interested in Law courses at Delhi University, here is the minimum CLAT score required in 2025.

Minimum CLAT 2025 score in Round 3 of Seat Allocation

Programme

Category

Minimum CLAT Score

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Unreserved (UR)

86.75

ST

61.50

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Unreserved (UR)

85.75

OBC

76.00

SC

66.75

ST

57.50

EWS

80.00

PwBD

39.50

Now, let us see the minimum Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE 2025 cut-off for the University of Delhi’s B.Tech Third Round of Allocation and Admission:

Program

Category

Minimum CRL

B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)

Unreserved

No Allocation

OBC

No Allocation

SC

No Allocation

ST

No Allocation

EWS

No Allocation

PWD

470,094

B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering)

Unreserved

102,218

OBC

158,474

SC

423,439

ST

1,469,687

EWS

126,905

PWD

1,125,423

B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering)

Unreserved

78,339

OBC

93,004

SC

248,796

ST

622,245

EWS

108,968

PWD

565,249

Note: No new seats were allocated in these categories during the Third Round of Admissions

Why Choose Delhi University for a Bachelor’s?

  1. The students at DU will be able to enjoy the strong cultural and extracurricular ecosystem (NSS, NCC, dramatics, debating, etc.)
  1. After DU admission, students get the opportunity to study the top bachelor's program from reputed college with renowned faculties.
  1. Undergraduate students can learn and get quality education from the well- equipped labs, comprising advanced and interdisciplinary centers like Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC).
  1. Delhi University provides research centers (e.g., Delhi School of Economics, CIC, IoE-funded projects) which will be beneficial for career and opportunities for higher studies.
  1. Delhi University fees are reasonable as compared to private universities considering the quality of education it provides.
  1. The DU students are able to secure admission to top universities for further studies because of its research culture and worldwide collaborations through international MoUs and Student Exchange Programs.

Visual Representation of advantages of choosing Delhi University for bachelor’s degree.


What Are the Admission Requirements and Eligibility for the Delhi University Bachelor's Degree?

Read the following points to understand the Indian Institution of Information Technology admission criteria. Some of these eligibility criteria are based on the qualifying exam for entrance to these courses.

  • For all courses student should have cleared 12th grade in the relevant subject from a recognized board.
  • The minimum marks required for admission in the UG program are 45%-50% marks depending on the UG program.
  • A candidate must clear Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for UG conducted by NTA.
  • Only for Delhi University B.Tech admission at Faculty of Technology, JEE Main score is required.

Scholarships for UG Students in Delhi University

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Dr.V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book Grant

First-year students enrolled in B.A. (Program) or B.Sc. (Program) at any DU college.

Book grant to support academic resources.

NSP Central Sector Scholarship

All SC/ST/PwD, minority students

Family income limit.

  • Covers tuition fee
  • Living expenses as per the government NSP schemes


Pt.Udho Ram Rampal Charitable trust Scholarship

First-year students pursuing B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology, English, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Hindi, or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Anthropology.

Financial assistance for academic expenses.

Balak Ram Scholarship

For 1st students enrolled in B.A. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics at any DU college.

Provides financial assistance for academic expenses.

Note - Scholarship availability, eligibility, and benefits are subject to periodic revision as per funding body.

To know about the institute’s placements, check out upGrad’s Delhi University Placements’ page.

The DU admission for postgraduate degree depends on the CUET-PG scores, which is followed by seat allotment through the CSAS (PG) portal. DU offers postgraduate programs in different departments and courses like MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LL.M,  M.Tech, etc.  

Out of which the top three PG courses at DU are M.A. Political Science, M.Com, and M.Sc. (Sciences like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science). 

First let us look at the Delhi University PG admission timelines given below.  

 DU PG Programs Dates (via CSAS-PG): 

Event 

Tentative Dates  

Registration Begins  

April 2025 

Registration Closes 

9th June 2025 

1st Allocation & Acceptance  

17th-20th June 2025 

2nd Allocation & Acceptance  

24th June-27th June 

Mid-Entry Window  

2nd-4th July 2025 

3rd Allocation  

8th -11th July 2025 

Spot Admission Round IV Begins 

2nd September  

-Data based on the official website of the DU Admission section.   

Now, let’s check the NTA CUET-PG dates in detail. 

Event 

Dates 

Registration Begins  

2nd January 2025 

Application Deadline 

8th February 2025 

Corrections Window Opens 

10th-12th February 2025 

Date of Examination 

From 13th March- 1st April 2025 

-This table is based on the DU admission section. 

To get more details for Delhi University PG admission in Humanities, have a look at the top 3 colleges for M.A (Hons) in Delhi University, along with its ranking and Round 1 CUET-PG cutoff.  

College 

NIRF 2024 Rank  

MA (Hons.) Specialization 

Cut-off (General) 

Hindu College  

1 

M.A. English 

249 

M.A. Political Science 

244 

Miranda House

2 

M.A. English 

M.A Hindi 

235 

168 

St. Stephen’s College 

3 

M.A. English 

Political Science 

249 

244 

Data based on the official website of the DU Admission section. 

Let us see another famous course that is M Com. (Hons) offered by the top 3 colleges in Delhi University.  

M.Com (Hons)- Top Colleges and Round One Cutoffs  

College 

Cut-off (General) 

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) 

203 

Hindu College

179 

Department of Commerce

179 

-Data based on the official website of the DU Admission section.  

If you are seeking for admission in M.Sc. (Hons) at Delhi University, then here are the top three colleges based on their overall reputation, NIRF rankings, and academic outcomes.  

College 

NIRF 2024 Rank  

M.Sc. (Hons.) Specialization 

Cut-off (General) 

Hindu College  

1 

M.Sc. Mathematics 

156 

Miranda House 

2 

M.Sc. Botany 

183 

St. Stephen’s College

3 

M.Sc. Physics  

174 

-Data based on the official website of the DU Admission section. 

What Are the Admission Requirements and Eligibility for Delhi University Master’s Program?  

Now, take a look at the requirements or eligibility, and selection process for DU Admission in Postgraduate programs. 

  • For PG admission the students should have a relevant degree with 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.  
  • A 5% mark or 0.5 CPI relaxation is given for SC/ST/PwD candidates.  
  • Admission in most PG programs requires the CUET PG scores. 
  • Some of the PG programs also include Group Discussion and Personal Interview. 
  • The final selection is done through academic record and entrance test scores, and/ interview. 

Scholarships for PG Students in Delhi University 

Scholarship Name 

Description 

Delhi University & All India Post-Graduate Scholarship 

  • For first-year PG students across all DU colleges 
  • provides financial assistance to support education.  
  • ₹400/month for up to 3 years. 

Hamdard Educational Scholarship 

  • For students in Persian language programs.  Based on academic merit and financial need 
  • Provides monthly stipend or financial aid for tuition. 

Datia Darbar Endowment Scholarship 

  • For Economics students at PG level 
  • Merit-based selection in Economics 
  • Offers financial aid for tuition and study expenses. 

Financial Support Scheme (FSS) 

  • Support to verified financial need.  
  • Tuition fee waiver or financial aid for studies. 

Note - Scholarship availability, eligibility, and benefits are subject to periodic revision as per funding body.

At Delhi University PhD admission is offered in different faculties like Humanities & Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Education, Law, Sciences, Arts, Music, Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences. The University of Delhi course admissions for PhD are done online in two phases.

Now, let’s explore an approximate timeline for the Delhi University PhD Admission. (Phase-II)

Events

Tentative Dates

PhD Registration Begins

25th April 2025

Registration Closes

9th May 2025

Interview Dates (Department/ Centre wise)

13th May- 6th June 2025

Recommendation of DRC and BRS

Till 13th June 2025

Last Date of Payment of Fees

Till 15th June 2025

-Note: Data based on the 2025-25 session as 2025-26 is not available on the official website.

PhD Admission Requirements and Eligibility Criteria at Delhi University

Read the following points carefully to understand the DU Admission general requirements for doctoral programs.

  • For DU PhD admission, an applicant must have scored 55% marks or Grade B on the UGC-7 point scale in the qualifying examination.
  • A 5% relaxation (i.e., 50% marks) is provided for applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), differently-abled.
  • A Master's or other relevant degree is needed to apply for DU PhD admission from a recognized university.
  • An applicant should have a proper research proposal before appearing for the interview.

PhD Requirements:

PhD Category

Test Accepted

Selection Process

All PhD Programs

UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET, DST-INSPIRE, GATE

Entrance test/exam score+ Research Proposal Review+ Interview

Note: Data based on the official website of the DU Admission section.

PhD Scholarships

All PhD scholars admitted under the regular mode are eligible for institutional or government fellowships.

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Benefit

UGC Non-NET/Non-JRF Fellowship

For PhD scholars without UGC-NET/JRF qualification

Monthly fellowship as per DU norms.

Government Fellowship (CSIR-JRF/ UGC NET-JRF)

Students selected based on these fellowship criteria

Stipend as per the government. norms (31-37k per month)

Note - Scholarship availability, eligibility, and benefits are subject to periodic revision as per funding body.

FAQs for Admissions

1. How to get admission in Delhi University?

If you want to get admission in Delhi University, then you need to apply online through the official Delhi University portal, either for merit-based admission (graduation marks) or entrance exam-based programs like Common University Entrance Test (CUET- UG/PG), followed by seat allotment through CSAS.

2. What is the last date for DU admission 2025?

The last date for applying to all Undergraduate programs for the academic session 2025-26 was 14th July 2025, which is through CUET UG 2025. The last date for CUET PG 2025 registration was February 8, 2025, as per the official notice from the NTA.

3. Can I get DU admission without CUET?

Yes, you can get DU Sol admission without the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. CUET is not required in the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB). However, for regular UG and PG programs, you are required to clear CUET.

4. Is the DU CSAS portal open in 2025?

No, the DU CSAS portal is no longer open in 2025 for DU Admission. The CSAS (UG) 2025 portal closed on July 14, 2025, marking the end of the Common Seat Allocation System for undergraduate admissions. The CSAS (PG) 2025 portal also closed on June 6, 2025, for postgraduate admissions.

5. Is DU Cut Off 2025 released?

Yes, the DU Cut Off 2025 has been released. The first cutoff list for undergraduate admissions was announced on July 15, 2025, as per the official DU admission schedule. Currently, the Mop-up Admission Round is open for undergraduate programs, but only for candidates who were not registered on the CSAS portal.

6. How to get admission in Delhi University for BBA?

For DU admission in the BBA program, you need to register and appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2025. Admissions are based on your CUET score and the cutoff marks set by the respective DU colleges offering the BBA program 

7. How to join DU without JEE for B.Tech?

You cannot join B.Tech at Delhi University without JEE, as DU does not offer B.Tech programs directly. However, you can pursue B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science, Electronics, or related courses, where admission is based on CUET UG scores and Class 12 marks, not JEE. 

8. Is DU government or private?

Delhi University (DU) is a public (government) university established by an Act of the Parliament of India in 1922. It is fully funded and managed by the Government of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

9. What is the Delhi University NIRF Ranking?

As of the NIRF 2025 rankings, Delhi University (DU) has been ranked 5th in the Engineering category, following institutions like the Indian Institute of Science and Jawaharlal Nehru University. In the University category, DU holds the 7th position, and in the Research category, it is ranked 8th.

10. What are the documents required during the DU Admission?

For DU Admission, the commonly required documents are Class 10, 12, graduation, postgraduation marksheets, valid entrance exam scorecards, Identity proof, Migration and Character Certificates, along with Category certificate if applicable.

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