The Department of Business Economics at the University of Delhi offers a two-year, full-time MBA in Business Economics on its North Campus. The department has taught this course since 1973 and stands #49 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. The full course fee is INR 1.01 Lakhs, one of the lowest for a Delhi MBA. Admission is through CAT, followed by a group discussion and an interview on campus. The intake is 130 seats. The Class of 2025 was placed at a mean pay of INR 15.12 LPA, and 96% of the batch got a job.
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 1.79 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 1.01 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 50,420 a year. You pay it once a year, at the start of each year. The University of Delhi fixes this fee, so it is the same for every student. A hostel room and mess are extra, and you pay for them only if you get a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Course fee
INR 1.01 Lakhs
INR 50,420 a year, 2 years
Application fee
INR 1,200
One time, when you apply
Hostel and mess
INR 78,226
Full course, as published
Total, no hostel
INR 1.01 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 1.79 Lakhs
Full course
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Admission Dates
CAT 2026 registration is open till 15 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The department form for the 2027 batch is expected between Nov 2026 and Jan 2027. The department then reads your CAT score with your Class 10 and 12 marks. Classes for the new batch start in Jul 2027.
Event
Date
Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 admit card
4 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
Department admission form, last date to apply
Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
Tentative
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist for group discussion and interview
Feb 2027
Tentative
Group discussion and interview
Apr 2027 to May 2027
Tentative
Final merit list and seat offer
May 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, last date
Jun 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree of three years or more with 50% marks, and Maths at Class 12. You also need a CAT score at 90 percentile or above. Students in their final year can apply. If you did not study Maths or Business Maths at Class 12, the department does not read your form.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree of three years or more
Degree marks
50% in the degree
Class 12 subject
Maths or Business Maths
Entrance exam
CAT score at 90 percentile or above
Final year students
Can apply while the degree is not finished
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Admission Process
You sit the CAT exam and then fill the department form online. The department makes its shortlist from your CAT score and your Class 10 and 12 marks. You then face a group discussion and an interview on campus. The final merit list adds all three together. You pay the admission fee by the date on your offer letter, or you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Sit the CAT exam
Your CAT score carries most of the shortlist weight
2. Fill the department form
Apply online to the department and pay the form fee
3. Wait for the shortlist
The department adds your Class 10 and 12 marks to the CAT score
4. Group discussion and interview
Held on campus, in the months after the CAT result
5. Take the seat
Pay the admission fee by the last date on your offer letter
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Cutoff
The CAT cutoff is 90 percentile and it is the same for every category. It has stayed at that line since 2021. The 90 percentile mark only gets your form read. The interview call is decided by your CAT score together with your Class 10 and 12 marks.
Category
Cutoff percentile
Round and year
General
90 percentile
Round 1, 2025
OBC-NCL
90 percentile
Round 1, 2025
SC
90 percentile
Round 1, 2025
ST
90 percentile
Round 1, 2025
EWS
90 percentile
Round 1, 2025
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Placements
The Class of 2025 was placed at a mean pay of INR 15.12 LPA, with a median of INR 12.95 LPA. The highest offer was INR 30.25 LPA and 96% of the batch got a job. Deloitte, KPMG, EY, American Express, Axis Bank and Cognizant hire from this course. Most students go into analytics, banking, consulting, sales and marketing work.
Metric
Value
Mean pay
INR 15.12 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 12.95 LPA
Highest offer
INR 30.25 LPA
Batch placed
96%
Top recruiters
Deloitte, KPMG, EY, American Express, Axis Bank, Cognizant
Where students go
Analytics, banking, consulting, sales and marketing
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Scholarships
The schemes here take between INR 23,040 and INR 1.01 Lakhs off the course fee. The Delhi post-matric scholarship gives the most, because it pays the whole course fee for SC and ST students. The central scheme pays INR 20,000 a year and asks for an income paper. You apply on the national portal in the first weeks of the course.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship for SC and ST students, Delhi
SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.01 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships
Any category, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12
INR 40,000 over the course
Merit scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and minority students, Delhi
SC, ST, OBC-NCL or minority student in a PG course
INR 23,040 over the course
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Ranking
Collegedunia puts the department at #49 in its MBA ranking 2026. The University of Delhi holds a NAAC A++ grade. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC grades the whole university, not this course on its own.
Ranking body
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking 2026
#49
NAAC grade, University of Delhi
A++
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Course Structure
Year 1 covers statistics, economics, finance, marketing and corporate law. Year 2 adds elective papers and a research project. The course has four semesters in all. You pick electives inside the department, so there is no separate specialisation to apply for.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Statistics, economics, finance, marketing and corporate law
Year 2
Elective papers and a research project
Should you pick MBA Business Economics at DBE Delhi?
This course suits students who like economics and numbers and want a finance, analytics or consulting job.
Pick it if:
You want a finance or analytics job: Deloitte, KPMG, EY, American Express and Axis Bank hire from this course every year.
You want an old Delhi University name: the department has taught this MBA on North Campus since 1973, so the alumni base is large and old.
You want the fee back fast: the mean pay of the last batch is close to fifteen times the whole course fee, as the ROI tile shows.
You are short of a 99 percentile score: the department holds its CAT line at 90 percentile, so your Class 10 and 12 marks decide the call.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a top offer: the mean pay was INR 15.12 LPA while the highest offer was INR 30.25 LPA, so most students sit near the mean.
You want a residential campus: the department teaches from one North Campus building and hostel rooms come from the university, not from it.
You did not study Maths at Class 12: the form is closed to you, whatever your CAT percentile is.
You want to apply after the CAT result: the department form closes in the first half of January, only days after the scorecard.
Counsellor's advice
If you clear 90 percentile and want a finance or analytics job in Delhi, put this seat high on your list. If you need a top offer, keep a bigger B-school above it.
MBA Business Economics Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% or more in a bachelor's degree of three years or more.
Class 12 subject: Maths or Business Maths at Class 12 is a must for every student.
Exam needed: A CAT score. The department takes 90 percentile and above.
Final year students: You can apply while your degree is not finished.
Any stream: Arts, commerce, science and engineering graduates all apply on the same form.
MBA Business Economics Admission Process▾
Sit CAT: CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026. Your percentile carries most of the weight.
Fill the department form: Apply online to the department, not through the CAT website.
Wait for the shortlist: Your Class 10 and 12 marks are added to your CAT score.
Group discussion and interview: Held on campus, in the months after the CAT result.
Take the seat: Pay the admission fee by the date on the offer or you lose the seat.
MBA Business Economics Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the dates for the 2027-29 Batch. Tap 2028-30 Batch for the expected dates of the batch after it.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply is 15 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
You download it from the CAT website with your own login.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One paper in three slots. Your percentile decides the shortlist.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
Department admission form, last date to apply
Last year the form was open from 5 Nov 2025 to 11 Jan 2026.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Your percentile comes with the scorecard. The department asks for 90 percentile.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist for group discussion and interview
The department reads your CAT score with your Class 10 and 12 marks.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
Group discussion and interview
Held on campus. In 2026 the department held them from 4 May 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Final merit list and seat offer
The offer letter names the last date to pay for the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the first year fee is not paid by the date on the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree, mark sheets and category paper in original.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The first term starts on North Campus, with four terms in all.
Tentative
Aug 2027 to Sep 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on a Sunday at the end of the month.
Tentative
Dec 2027 to Jan 2028
Department admission form, last date to apply
Expected to close in the first half of January.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Shortlist for group discussion and interview
Expected about a month after the scorecard.
Tentative
Apr 2028 to May 2028
Group discussion, interview and seat offer
Expected in the same weeks as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Admission fee, last date
Expected within days of the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: CAT 2026 notification and the University of Delhi MBA admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Course fee
Per year × 2, INR 50,420 a year
INR 1.01 Lakhs
Add hostel and mess
Hostel and mess
Full course, as published
INR 78,226
Total course fee
INR 1.01 Lakhs
2 years · course fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.79 Lakhs
2 years · course fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,703
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1497%
mean pay INR 15.12 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,022
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
844%
mean pay INR 15.12 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your CAT score get you a seat at DBE Delhi?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are the published CAT percentile line and last year's interview call range.
Category
General
96.41 percentile and above: you are inside last year's call range. Keep this seat high on your list.
90 to 96.40 percentile: you clear the cutoff. Your Class 10 and 12 marks then decide the call.
Below 90 percentile: not this year. The department has not gone under 90 percentile since 2021.
OBC-NCL
96.41 percentile and above: you are inside last year's call range. Keep this seat high on your list.
90 to 96.40 percentile: you clear the cutoff. Your Class 10 and 12 marks then decide the call.
Below 90 percentile: not this year. The department has not gone under 90 percentile since 2021.
SC
96.41 percentile and above: you are inside last year's call range. Keep this seat high on your list.
90 to 96.40 percentile: you clear the cutoff. Your Class 10 and 12 marks then decide the call.
Below 90 percentile: not this year. The department has not gone under 90 percentile since 2021.
ST
96.41 percentile and above: you are inside last year's call range. Keep this seat high on your list.
90 to 96.40 percentile: you clear the cutoff. Your Class 10 and 12 marks then decide the call.
Below 90 percentile: not this year. The department has not gone under 90 percentile since 2021.
EWS
96.41 percentile and above: you are inside last year's call range. Keep this seat high on your list.
90 to 96.40 percentile: you clear the cutoff. Your Class 10 and 12 marks then decide the call.
Below 90 percentile: not this year. The department has not gone under 90 percentile since 2021.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 90 percentile line is the same for every category here, so it does not sort students. The shortlist adds your Class 10 and 12 marks to the CAT score, and the interview carries a quarter of the final list.
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the department.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Post-matric scholarship for SC and ST students
INR 1.01 Lakhs
Delhi social welfare department
It pays the whole course fee, so no other fee scholarship is left for you to claim.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through the national portal
It pays INR 20,000 a year for both years of the course.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and minority students
INR 23,040
Delhi government
It pays INR 960 a month for 24 months, straight to your bank account.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, OBC-NCL or minority student in a PG courseApply by Nov 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the department about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 61,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.01 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 23,040
Your net course fee: INR 77,960
Estimated total waiver
INR 63,040
Your net course fee: INR 37,960
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.01 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to DBE Delhi. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
New Delhi
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Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
Delhi School of Management, DTU
New Delhi
Compared with
Faculty of Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.01 Lakhs
course fee, no hostel
INR 2.43 Lakhs
INR 1.42 Lakhs more
INR 97,000
INR 4,000 less
INR 4.83 Lakhs
INR 3.82 Lakhs more
INR 53,750
INR 47,250 less
Average paylatest batch, mean
INR 15.12 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 32.27 LPA
INR 17.15 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 15.50 LPA
INR 0.38 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 7.74 LPA
INR 7.38 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 10.8 LPA
INR 4.32 LPA less, Class of 2025
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
96%
Class of 2025
100%
4 points higher, Class of 2026
Not published
Not published
Not published
CAT cutoffCAT percentile, General
90
Round 1, 2025
98
8 more, so it is tougher
95
5 more, so it is tougher
85
5 fewer, so it is easier
Not published
SeatsMBA seats on offer
130
one MBA course
251
121 more
69
61 fewer
271
141 more, all MBA courses
60
70 fewer
ROImean pay against the full fee
1497%
on INR 15.12 LPA
1328%
169 points lower
1598%
101 points higher
160%
1,337 points lower
2009%
512 points higher
In short
FMS Delhi pays about twice this mean and asks for a CAT percentile eight points higher. If your score clears both, take FMS Delhi; if it clears only this seat, the fee here is still among the lowest in the city.
In short
DFS Delhi costs a little less and pays about the same, but it takes only 69 seats against 130 here. If finance is your goal, apply to both, because the two forms open in the same weeks.
In short
DSM DTU asks for a lower CAT percentile but charges close to five times the fee and pays about half. Take it only if your percentile misses this seat and you want to stay in Delhi.
In short
Jamia Millia charges the lowest fee here and takes 60 students. If you want the cheapest Delhi MBA, keep Jamia Millia as your backup and this seat as your first pick.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on DBE Delhi MBA Business Economics
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You need a CAT score at 90 percentile or above and a degree with 50% marks. Fill the department form online, then wait for the shortlist. Shortlisted students face a group discussion and an interview on campus. The final list adds your CAT score, the interview and your Class 10 and 12 marks.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.01 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.79 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Do I need Maths at Class 12 to apply?▾
Yes. You must have studied Maths or Business Maths at Class 12. Without it the department does not take your form, whatever your CAT score is.
What CAT percentile do I need?▾
The published cutoff is 90 percentile and it is the same for every category. Students called for the interview last year had between 92.85 and 96.41 percentile. The checker above shows the ranges for your category.
How many seats does the course have?▾
The course takes 130 students, with seats kept for reserved categories under University of Delhi rules. Seats are given from the final merit list only.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
Three schemes take between INR 23,040 and INR 1.01 Lakhs off the fee. The calculator above asks your category and your family income and then shows your waiver and your net fee.
What jobs do students get after this MBA?▾
The Class of 2025 was placed at a mean pay of INR 15.12 LPA. Most students go into analytics, banking, consulting, sales and marketing roles. Deloitte, KPMG, EY, American Express and Axis Bank hire from this course.
The Department of Business Economics (DBE) at Delhi University offers a comprehensive MBA program with a focus on economics, marketing, finance, and analytics. Admission requires a CAT score, with prior years' cutoffs ranging from 92.85 to 96.41 percentile, alongside academic records and a selection process involving group discussions and interviews. The program spans two years over four semesters, including a final-year research project. Course fees are affordable, approximately Rs. 49,850 per year for General and NC-OBC candidates, with a total fee around Rs. 1,00,000.
Additional costs include a student body fund of Rs. 40,000 annually for placement activities. Scholarships are available through Delhi University based on income and category, with concessions for EWS and PwD students. DBE ranks third in return on investment among Delhi University institutions, offering strong placement opportunities with over 96% of students securing jobs annually. Top recruiters include American Express, Barclays, and ICICI Bank, offering roles in analytics, BFSI, marketing, and finance.
The highest package recorded is 28 LPA, with average salaries between 12 to 15 LPA. Internships start from the first semester with stipends ranging from 50,000 to 120,000. The placement process spans nine months, actively supported by the student body. The program is known for its rigorous yet manageable curriculum, benefits from experienced faculty, guest lecturers, and a high faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
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