St Stephen's College BA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Jul 26, 2026

St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, offers a four-year BA Multidisciplinary Studies programme under UGCF 2022, letting students combine major and minor disciplines from Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Hindi, and more. Admission is through CUET-UG and DU CSAS counselling, with an annual fee of INR 29,437 and a four-year total of INR 1,17,748. The college ranks 3rd nationally by NIRF 2024.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. College verification begins 27 July 2026.


Key Points

  • Choose from Economics, English, History, Philosophy as major or minor discipline
  • Urdu seats reserved for students who studied Urdu in Class X or XII
  • Access to cross-departmental Generic Electives and Skill Enhancement Courses
  • BA Multidisciplinary students can take DSE courses from Honours departments
  • Fourth-year Honours with Research track: dissertation or academic project

St. Stephen’s BA Programme Fees 2026

ComponentAmount (INR)
DU Academic Fee (per year)INR 11,615
College Fee (per year)INR 17,822
Total Fee (per year)INR 29,437
Total Fees (4 Years)INR 1,17,748
  • Fee figures are based on the 2025-26 official notification.
  • SC/ST/EWS candidates pay INR 29,257 per year.
  • Students with benchmark disabilities are charged INR 1,350 annually.

St. Stephen’s BA Programme Admission 2026

EventDate
CUET-UG Registration Opens3 January 2026
CUET-UG Registration Closes26 February 2026
CUET-UG Exam11 May to 31 May 2026
CUET-UG Result14 June 2026
DU CSAS Registration Opens26 June 2026
DU CSAS Phase 2 Registration Closes11 July 2026
First Seat Allotment16 July 2026
Second Seat Allotment25 July 2026
Round 2 College Verification27 July 2026
Round 2 Fee Payment Deadline28 July 2026
Class CommencementAugust 2026 (Tentative)
  • Christian minority candidates must additionally apply on the college’s own admission portal.
  • Christian candidates are assessed with 85% CUET weightage and 15% for interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pass in Class XII from a recognized board with relevant subjects for chosen disciplines
  • Minimum aggregate as per DU norms in the qualifying examination
  • Valid CUET-UG score in domain papers corresponding to chosen major disciplines

Admission Process

  • Register on the NTA website and appear in CUET-UG 2026 with relevant domain papers
  • Register on the DU CSAS portal and fill college-course preferences
  • Select the college for BA Programme in the CSAS preference list
  • Christian candidates must additionally apply on the college’s own admission portal
  • Accept the CSAS seat allotment and report for college document verification
  • Pay the admission fee within the prescribed deadline to confirm enrolment

✓ Opt for this if

  • Undecided on a single Honours discipline and want flexibility
  • Want to combine Economics with English or Philosophy as major and minor
  • Planning civil services, law, or media careers needing a broad education
  • Prefer an interdisciplinary degree from an elite DU college

✗ Skip if

  • Strongly committed to a single Honours discipline
  • Expecting direct campus placements after graduation
  • Need guaranteed on-campus hostel accommodation
  • Prefer a professional or technical degree programme

St. Stephen’s BA Programme Scholarships 2026

ScholarshipAmountEligibility
Merit-cum-Means Freeship (College)Tuition and college fee waiverMerit plus financial need
Post-Matric Scholarship (State Govt.)VariableSC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year
Central Sector Scholarship (Govt. of India)INR 10,000 to 20,000 per yearTop 20 percentile in boards with family income below INR 8 lakh
Named College Scholarships (Tiara, Singapore Stephenian, Vikas Dhaka)VariableMerit and financial need as assessed by the Principal
  • College scholarship applications are accepted after admission through the college office.
  • Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal.
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St Stephen's College Latest Updates and News

30 Jul, 2026 DU UG Admission 2026 is ongoing @ugadmission.uod.ac.in. Check latest updates below:

  • CSAS Round 3: Seat Allotment Result will be announced on Aug 8, 2026.
  • Round 2 Upgrade Window & Round 1 of Ward Quota: Allotment to release on Aug 1, 2026.
  • Mid-Entry and Correction Window: Fresh registrations for mid-entry and correction facility for registered candidates to be available from Aug 3 to 5, 2026.
  • Performance-Based Round 1: Allotment will be released on Aug 6, 2026.
  • Round 1 for CW/ ECA/ Sports: Allocation List will be out on Aug 9, 2026.
  • Round 2 of Ward Quota: Allotment on Aug 10, 2026. Read More.

27 Jul, 2026 St Stephen's College CUET UG Cutoff 2026 has been released. Check course-wise St Stephen's College CUET Cutoff 2026 here.

27 Jul, 2026

  • For BA, Round 2 CUET UG Cutoff 2026 is 746.18-922.44 for the General Category.

St Stephen's College Important Events

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St Stephen's College: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 8 Reviews

This Delhi University college provides a high standard of education, thanks to its experienced faculty who have over a decade of teaching experience. The college's semester-based system results in a very low failure rate of 0.1%. Affordability is a key aspect, with tuition fees approximately Rs. 17,500 per semester and around Rs. 1 lakh for the entire course, excluding hostel accommodations. Hostel residents pay Rs. 1,20,000 per year, while day scholars incur Rs.

40,000 annually. The college offers various scholarships, such as the MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Scholarships, aimed at financially needy and meritorious students, including additional support for those from economically weaker sections and PWD students. Placement opportunities are robust, with notable companies like McKinsey, Bain & Co, and EY offering packages between INR 14 to 24 lakhs per annum. The highest package is INR 35-40 lakhs, with an average ranging from INR 6 to 10.19 lakhs per annum.

Approximately 70-75% of students secure placements, mainly in the private sector. Students can participate in placements from the fifth term, with opportunities in fields such as banking and consulting. While students from Maths, Economics, and Physics often receive higher packages, those from History and Philosophy also have notable placements. The Campus Placement Cell collaborates with top companies for internships and jobs, providing paid internships as well. The college is renowned within Delhi University for its strong placement record and is situated in the North Campus.

It actively supports students pursuing higher studies and offers numerous internship opportunities, including with startups and NGOs.

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St. Stephen’s BA Programme FAQs

Ques. What is the BA Multidisciplinary Studies programme at St. Stephen’s?

Ans. The BA Programme at St. Stephen’s is the Multidisciplinary Studies programme under UGCF 2022, where students choose a major discipline and a minor from available departments including Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Hindi, and others. Unlike Honours programmes, it allows cross-disciplinary learning and breadth across subjects over four years.

Ques. Which CUET-UG papers are required for BA admission at St. Stephen’s?

Ans. Candidates must appear in CUET-UG domain papers corresponding to the disciplines they intend to choose as major or minor. For example, students planning Economics as a major should appear in the Economics paper. The exact combination depends on the chosen disciplines and DU’s programme-specific eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the total fee for the BA Programme at St. Stephen’s?

Ans. The annual fee for general category students is INR 29,437, comprising a DU academic fee of INR 11,615 and a college fee of INR 17,822. The total four-year fee is INR 1,17,748. SC/ST/EWS candidates pay INR 29,257 per year. These figures are based on the 2025-26 fee notification.

Ques. Can BA Programme students access the same electives as Honours students?

Ans. Yes. BA Multidisciplinary students in their third and fourth years can take Discipline Specific Elective courses offered by Honours departments, subject to satisfying course pre-requisites. For example, students with Economics as a major may access DSE courses from the Economics Honours programme. Cross-departmental Generic Electives are open to all students from the first year.

Ques. Are there reserved Urdu seats in the BA Programme at St. Stephen’s?

Ans. Yes. A limited number of seats in the BA Multidisciplinary programme are reserved for students who studied Urdu in Class X or XII and wish to pursue Urdu as a major or minor discipline. These are separate from the general merit seats and are allocated as per the college’s admission policy.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BA Programme students at St. Stephen’s?

Ans. The college provides on-campus residential accommodation to roughly one-third of its students across all programmes. Allocation is competitive and not guaranteed. Students from outside Delhi are advised to arrange alternative housing in advance, as on-campus hostel seats are limited.

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