Delhi University - [ DU New Delhi ]

Delhi University Overview

Delhi University, also known as DU, is a Public Central University established in 1922. DU has offered 91 affiliated colleges with over 80 departments. DU is recognised as an “Institute of Excellence” by UGC and accredited with an ‘A++’ NAAC grade. It has been ranked 5th among universities and 15th in the overall category in the NIRF 2025 rankings. Additionally, 10 affiliated colleges of Delhi University are among the top 20 colleges in India according to the NIRF 2025 rankings

B.Com (Hons.) and BA (Hons) are the popular courses offered by Delhi University. To get admission in UG courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggerated marks + CUET UG followed by CSAS Counselling. For PG Courses, Candidates must pass Graduation with CUET PG + CSAS Counselling.Delhi University offers a Distance Learning Program apart from its Regular program. Students who want to get admission while they are working can join the Distance Learning program through its School of Open Learning (DU SOL).

Apart from that, DU has a Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) for female students who won't be able to join regular classes.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from Jan 21 to 30, 2026

Delhi University Highlights

Delhi University Courses

Delhi University offers more than 391 courses. The courses are offered in disciplines like Engineering, Management, Arts,and Science. Delhi University courses include M.A, B.Com (Hons.), MBA, M.Sc., BA (Hons.}. Delhi University offers B.Com (Hons.), BA (Hons.) as its popular courses. The Fee for B.Com (Hons) is INR 7,134 for First Year.

Delhi University offers a wide range of programmes at different academic levels. The courses are designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to prepare students for professional careers and higher studies.

Delhi University Admission

Admission in Delhi University is done based on the Entrance Exams such as CUET UG, CUET PG, CAT, CLAT, GATE and JEE Main, along with CSAS Counselling.

CUET PG 2026 Registration is open, candidates can apply @exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg till Jan 14, 2026.

Delhi University offers admission to major streams such as Arts, Commerce, Science and Management. Delhi University is known for its affordable and cheap prices with high-quality education and highly qualified faculty. For UG and PG courses, admission is done based on the CUET Score along with the CSAS Counselling.

Delhi University UG Admission

Delhi University Admission is based on CUET examination for UG courses, JEE Main for B.Tech, and CLAT for BA/BBA LLB, respectively.

Delhi University Admission Process

Step 1: Register for the Entrance Examination

Delhi University admissions for all courses at affiliated colleges, faculties, and departments are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. To apply for admission at Delhi University, candidates must register for the following entrance examinations:

Step 2: Appear for the Entrance Exam

Candidates who filled out the application form must appear for the entrance examination as per the schedule.

Step 3: Registration on DU CSAS Portal and Filling of Courses and College Preferences

Candidates who qualify in the entrance examination must register on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Portal of Delhi University for seat allotment. Once the registration is done, candidates have to fill out their college and course preferences. Registration portals for admission to various courses along with the registration fee of Delhi University are as follows:

Step 4: Blocking of Seats and Final Admission

After the declaration of the merit list, candidates must log into the CSAS dashboard and accept the allocated seats. If multiple seats are offered in one round, candidates can accept only one.

• Once the candidate accepts the provisionally Allocated Seat, the concerned Department/ Centre/ College will approve the seat allotment by checking eligibility and documents uploaded by the candidate.
• Upon approval of the seat allotment by the concerned Department/ Centre/ College, candidates will have to pay the admission fee to confirm the admission.

Delhi University CUET UG 2026

Delhi University CUET PG 2026

Delhi University Placement

Delhi University Placement 2025 report has not been released yet. However, according to the latest NIRF overall report, the median package offered was INR 5.50 LPA to the 3-year UG program. Some of the top recruiters during Delhi University 2025 were Deloitte, PwC, TCS, Dell, Accenture, Lenskart, Paytm, Zomato, Infosys, AMEX, and many more.

However, the highest and average salary packages, including internship stipend, offered at the affiliated colleges during the Delhi University Placement drive are as follows:

Delhi University Scholarship 2025

Delhi University provides financial aid to meritorious and financially weak students. Delhi University Scholarships are awarded in terms of fee waivers, rewards, monthly/yearly stipends, one-time grants, etc. DU scholarship amounts range from INR 100 per month to a one-time amount of INR 25,000. Students can fill out the scholarship application form online on the official website and submit it along with the required documents on or before the last date. The details for Delhi University Scholarship are as follows:

• DU Merit Scholarship: The university offers Merit-Based Scholarships to Candidates who get a higher CGPA in their previous academic years. Candidates will receive an amount of INR 3000 per month.
• DU Sports Scholarship: Candidates who represent Delhi University in their inter-university sports competitions are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates under this scholarship will receive a maximum amount of INR 2,000 per month.
• DU EWS Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to candidates belonging to the EWS category. Candidates under this scholarship will receive a maximum amount of INR 1500 per month.
• Delhi University Financial Support Scheme: Delhi University offers a Financial Support Scheme for the Meritious Students.

Delhi University FAQS

Ques. Can I apply for a revaluation of my exam paper at Delhi University?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for the revaluation of the exam paper at Delhi University. Revelation is allowed only in theory papers for non-professional courses, which have not been jointly valued. The application form for revaluation is available on the university website, www.du.ac.in. The application must be submitted within 15 days of the date of publication of the results. The application fee for revaluation at Delhi University is INR 1000 per paper to be submitted along with a copy of the student’s recent scorecard.

Ques. Does Delhi University offer any vocational courses?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University offers B.Voc courses through Ramanujan College, Kalindi College (W), and College of Vocational Studies. B.Voc is offered in six specialisations, which include Printing Technology, Web Designing, Health Care Management, Retail Management, IT, Banking Operations, and Software Development. The fee for B.Voc courses at Delhi University colleges ranges from INR 10,150 - INR 25,000. Admission to Delhi University B.Voc courses is done through the CUET UG examination.

Ques. Are there any provisions for lateral entry admissions at Delhi University?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University provides lateral entry admission to the BTech program. To be eligible for DU BTech lateral entry admission, candidates must have completed a three-year Diploma exam in engineering or technology from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates applying for BTech lateral entry admissions at Delhi University must appear for the CUET UG examination, conducted by NTA.

Ques. Does Delhi University offer any online degree programs?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University offers various short-term certificate courses in association with various industry training partners through the Campus of Open Learning of the University of Delhi (COL-DU).

Ques. Does DU offer Distance Education?

Ans. Yes, along with regular, campus-based full-time programs, DU offers the Distance Education program at UG and PG curricula too. Courses like B.A, B.Com, M.A., M.Com, and others are provided under Distance Education.

Ques. Does DU provide any reservation favour?

Ans. DU provides a total of 22.5% seats to the reservation categories. Among them, 15% of the students belong to the SC category and 7.5% to the ST category.

Ques. Does DU have any international collaborations?

Ans. Yes, DU has an international partnership for change with the University of Edinburgh. Both Edinburgh and Delhi universities have well-versed lecturers, inviting eminent speakers to share their expertise.

Ques. What are the specialisations offered by DU for BA courses?

Ans. DU offers a range of specialisations under its BA programme. They are Vocational Studies, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Hindi Patrakarita, and Journalism.

Ques. Are there any entrance exams for DU admissions?

Ans. Yes, DU conducts entrance exams for admission to M.Phil. and PhD degree programs. However, admission to UG and PG courses is based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by NTA.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for students at the UG level at DU?

Ans. The following are scholarships offered to UG students -

• Dr V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant
• Sh. Prem Prakash Award
• Shri Uggersain Memorial Education Endowment Book-Grant
• Ganga Sant Book-Grant

Ques.Which is the best college at DU?

Ans. According to NIRF 2025, the Top colleges of DU are Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Stephen’s College, Hindu College, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Hansraj College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, and many more.

Ques. Are there any reservations at Delhi University for Delhi Students?

Ans. Yes, the University of Delhi provides 85% of the seats reserved for Delhi residents, while 15% are reserved for candidates outside Delhi.