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University of Delhi (DU) is a central university established in 1922 by an Act of Parliament. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. DU comprises 16 faculties, 86 academic departments, and 77 constituent colleges spread across Delhi, making it one of the largest university systems in the country.
As per NIRF Rankings 2025, the University of Delhi is ranked 6th in the University category and 15th in the Overall category in India.
DU operates across two primary campuses in Delhi. The North Campus near Vishwavidyalaya Metro houses the administrative headquarters, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and FMS Delhi. The South Campus in the Dhaula Kuan area hosts the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Studies South Extension, and several colleges.
- UG Programmes across 69 colleges offering 73 programmes and 71,624 seats:
- BA Hons in 30-plus subjects including Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
- B.Sc Hons in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, and Zoology
- B.Com and B.Com Hons
- BALLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons (5-year integrated law) at the Faculty of Law - 60 seats total
- PG Programmes:
- MA across 30-plus subjects offered by departments and colleges
- M.Sc in sciences and M.Com
- MBA at FMS Delhi - 289 seats, one of the most selective management programmes in India
- LLM, MPhil, and PhD across departments
UG fees at DU range from INR 15,000 to INR 1,49,238 for the full four-year programme, depending on the course. The FMS Delhi MBA total fee is INR 5,01,640 for the two-year programme. The BALLB Hons five-year total fee is INR 10,42,750.
DU students can access Central Sector Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship for reserved categories, and college-level merit awards throughout the programme.
FMS Delhi, the flagship management school within DU, recorded a highest placement of INR 1.1 CPA and an average placement of INR 32.27 LPA for the 2024-26 batch.
- UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com and others): Phase 3 allocation rounds concluded. 63,756 seats accepted as of July 28, 2026. Spot rounds are ongoing.
- FMS Delhi MBA (2026-28 batch): PI rounds concluded. Final admission deadline is August 31, 2026.
- PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com and others): CSAS-PG spot rounds are in progress. Next full PG cycle expected from December 2026.
Delhi University Admission Dates 2026
Delhi University admissions for the 2026-27 academic session run through three separate routes. UG and PG seats are allocated via CUET and the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). FMS Delhi MBA uses CAT, while integrated law seats at the Faculty of Law are allocated through CLAT. The UG spot round process and CSAS-PG spot rounds are both active as of August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET UG Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET UG Result | June 23, 2026 |
| CSAS Phase 1 Registration | June 26 to July 11, 2026 |
| CSAS Phase 3 Round 1 Allocation | July 16, 2026 |
| CSAS Phase 3 Round 2 Allocation | July 25, 2026 |
| UG Spot Rounds | Ongoing as of August 2026 |
| FMS Delhi MBA Final Admission Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| CSAS-PG Spot Rounds | Ongoing as of August 2026 |
| Next CUET PG Cycle (Tentative) | December 2026 |
The table below shows the entrance exams accepted across DU’s major programme families for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
| Programme Family | Entrance Exam | Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| BA Hons / B.Sc Hons / B.Com Hons | CUET UG | 71,624 |
| MBA (FMS Delhi) | CAT | 289 |
| BALLB Hons / BBA LLB Hons | CLAT | 60 |
| MA / M.Sc / M.Com | CUET PG | Multiple |
| PhD | CUET PG or UGC-NET (as applicable) | Multiple |
Delhi University Courses and Fees
Delhi University offers programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, law, and health sciences through its 16 faculties and 86 departments. The fee structure varies significantly by programme. Government-subsidised UG and PG fees are among the lowest for any central university in India.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons (Economics, English, Political Science, and others) | 4 years | Class 12 pass with valid CUET UG score in relevant subjects | INR 60,380 |
| B.Com Hons | 4 years | Class 12 with Mathematics and valid CUET UG score | INR 60,380 |
| B.Sc Hons (Computer Science) | 4 years | Class 12 with PCM and valid CUET UG score | INR 15,000 |
| B.Sc Hons (Physics) | 4 years | Class 12 with PCM and valid CUET UG score | INR 1,49,238 |
| BALLB Hons / BBA LLB Hons | 5 years | Class 12 with minimum 45% and valid CLAT score | INR 10,42,750 |
| MA (Economics) | 2 years | Graduation in relevant discipline with CUET PG score | INR 23,502 |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com or equivalent with CUET PG score | INR 53,388 |
| MBA (FMS Delhi) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% marks (General) and valid CAT score | INR 5,01,640 |
DU also offers B.Tech in Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations at one constituent college, along with B.El.Ed, BPE, B.Voc, and a range of certificate and diploma programmes in foreign languages through the Department of Germanic and Romance Studies.
Delhi University Admission Process
Delhi University admission varies by programme family. The dominant route for UG and PG is the CUET-driven CSAS process. FMS Delhi and the Faculty of Law run parallel tracks with separate exam requirements and selection formulae.
UG Admission (BA, B.Sc, B.Com)
All UG admissions at DU require a valid CUET UG score. Class 12 marks are used only to verify eligibility and are not part of the merit formula. The selection process runs in three phases:
- Eligibility: Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Programme-specific subject rules apply. Candidates must attempt CUET UG only in their Class 12 subjects.
- Phase 1: DU registration and programme preference locking on the CSAS UG portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in
- Phase 2: College and programme preference filling
- Phase 3: Seat allocation in two rounds, followed by spot rounds for remaining seats
High-demand programmes such as B.Com Hons at top colleges attract intense competition each cycle. No specific percentile floor is published by DU. Final allotment depends on the total applicant pool and the preference order submitted by each candidate.
FMS Delhi MBA Admission
FMS Delhi shortlists candidates using a composite CAT score formula: VARC at 40%, DILR at 30%, and QA at 30%. Female candidates receive 5 bonus marks at the shortlisting stage. For the 2026-28 batch, the General Category CAT percentile floor was 99 percentile and above. Shortlisted candidates attend a SOP discussion, an Extempore, and a Personal Interview on the FMS Delhi campus. Final selection formula: CAT score (50%), Class 10 marks (10%), Class 12 marks (10%), SOP (10%), Extempore (5%), and Personal Interview (15%).
Law Admission (BALLB Hons / BBA LLB Hons)
The Faculty of Law offers only 60 integrated law seats across two programmes. Admission is based entirely on CLAT UG score. Minimum eligibility is Class 12 with 45% marks (40% for SC, ST, and PwBD). Candidates apply separately at law.uod.ac.in. The CSAS portal is not used for these seats. For the 2026-27 cycle, admissions concluded in May 2026. The next cycle opens in April 2027.
PG Admission (MA, M.Sc, M.Com)
PG admissions require a valid CUET PG score. Graduation marks are not used for merit ranking. Candidates register on the CSAS-PG portal at pgadmission.uod.ac.in after CUET PG results. Central government reservation norms apply across all programmes.
PhD Admission
PhD admission at DU departments requires a valid CUET PG score or UGC-NET qualification depending on the faculty. Individual department notifications govern the research entrance test and interview process each year.
Delhi University Placements
Placement outcomes at Delhi University vary significantly across its 77 constituent colleges and programme families. FMS Delhi, DU’s flagship MBA programme, publishes consolidated placement data. UG colleges such as SRCC, Hindu College, Miranda House, and Lady Shri Ram College run independent placement cells and publish their own data.
FMS Delhi placements for the 2024-26 batch recorded a highest offer of INR 1.1 CPA. The average placement package stood at INR 32.27 LPA across 289 graduating students. The 2023-25 batch recorded a highest offer of INR 101 LPA and an average of INR 30.1 LPA, with 271 out of 294 participating students placed.
| Batch | Highest Package | Average Package | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26 (FMS) | INR 1.1 CPA | INR 32.27 LPA | 289 (100%) |
| 2023-25 (FMS) | INR 101 LPA | INR 30.1 LPA | 271 out of 294 |
FMS Delhi placements draw recruiters from consulting, finance, FMCG, and technology sectors. Confirmed recurring recruiters include McKinsey, Bain, BCG, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, Amazon, and leading FMCG names. Summer internship stipends for FMS Delhi students averaged INR 2.41 Lakhs for the two-month period, with the highest reaching INR 5 Lakhs.
DU UG colleges place students across banking, financial services, media, public services, and private sector firms. SRCC and Lady Shri Ram College alumni networks are active in banking, consulting, and civil services. Placement figures for individual DU constituent colleges are published separately by each college.
Delhi University Rankings
Delhi University holds strong rankings in the national university category. NIRF 2025 placed DU sixth among universities and 15th in the Overall category across all institution types in India. FMS Delhi, as a faculty under DU, does not independently participate in NIRF Management rankings but is consistently listed among India’s top government B-schools by other ranking bodies.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 6 |
| NIRF | Overall (All Institutions) | 15 |
Delhi University Scholarships
Delhi University students can access multiple government and institution-level scholarship schemes. Eligibility criteria and application portals vary by scheme.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | 80th percentile or above in Class 12 board exams, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum | INR 10,000 per year (UG). Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC) | Enrolled in any recognised programme, belongs to SC, ST, or OBC category | Tuition fees and maintenance allowance as per central government norms |
| FMS Academic Excellence Award | MBA students at FMS Delhi achieving top academic results in each year | Scholarship amount varies by year |
| DU College Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers each year at individual constituent colleges | Amount and criteria vary by college |
Students should apply for central government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. College-level merit scholarships are announced by each constituent college at the start of each academic year.
Delhi University Campus and Infrastructure
Delhi University operates across two main campuses and multiple satellite locations within Delhi. The North Campus, near Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station on the Yellow Line, houses the Vice Chancellor’s office, the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, FMS Delhi, and several iconic colleges including Miranda House, Hindu College, St. Stephen’s College, and Kirori Mal College.
The South Campus, accessible from Dhaula Kuan, houses the Faculty of Law, the South Delhi constituent colleges including Lady Shri Ram College, Gargi College, and Kamala Nehru College, and the South Extension block of FMS Delhi. DU maintains hostels for men and women at both campuses. Hostel allocation is limited relative to the total student strength, and most students arrange private accommodation in nearby areas.
The DU library system includes the Central Reference Library on North Campus and college libraries at each of the 77 constituent colleges. The Delhi University Sports Complex on North Campus hosts inter-college athletic meets. ECA and cultural festivals at individual colleges, including Miranda House’s Tempest, Hindu College’s Mecca, and SRCC’s Crossroads, draw significant national participation each year.
Delhi University vs JNU vs BHU
For aspirants considering central universities with strong programmes in humanities, social sciences, and sciences, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Banaras Hindu University are the most commonly compared options. All three are UGC-recognised central universities with CUET-based admission.
| Parameter | Delhi University (DU) | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1922 | 1969 | 1916 |
| NIRF 2025 (University) | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Location | Delhi (NCR) | New Delhi | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Colleges | 77 constituent + 11 affiliated | Single campus, 11 schools | Multiple institutes and colleges on single large campus |
| UG Seats (approx.) | 71,624 seats across 69 colleges | Very limited UG intake | Large UG intake across faculties |
| Flagship Programmes | BA Hons, B.Com Hons, MBA (FMS), BALLB | MA (Social Sciences), MPhil, PhD | BA, B.Sc, LLB, MBBS, B.Tech (IIT-BHU) |
| BA Hons Fee (approx.) | INR 60,380 (4 years) | Comparable central university fee structure | Comparable central university fee structure |
| Management Programme | FMS Delhi MBA - INR 5,01,640, avg. INR 32.27 LPA | No dedicated MBA | Faculty of Management Studies BHU |
DU offers the widest UG programme portfolio in India, making it the best fit for aspirants seeking undergraduate education in Delhi with access to the capital’s internship and career ecosystem. JNU leads in postgraduate social sciences, research, and doctoral programmes. BHU offers a broader discipline mix on a single residential campus in Varanasi, including a strong engineering faculty through IIT-BHU and medical education through IMS-BHU.
Delhi University FAQs
Ques. Is CUET UG mandatory for Delhi University 2026 UG admission?
Ans. Yes. All UG admissions at Delhi University for the 2026-27 academic session require a valid CUET UG 2026 score. There is no direct or board-merit route. Candidates must also register separately on the CSAS UG portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in after CUET results are declared.
Ques. What is the FMS Delhi MBA average package in 2025-26?
Ans. FMS Delhi recorded an average placement package of INR 32.27 LPA for the 2024-26 batch, with the highest offer at INR 1.1 CPA. The 2023-25 batch recorded an average of INR 30.1 LPA and a highest of INR 101 LPA, with 271 out of 294 participating students placed.
Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for FMS Delhi MBA?
Ans. For the 2026-28 batch, the General Category CAT percentile floor for the FMS Delhi shortlist was 99 percentile and above. OBC-NCL and EWS candidates needed 91 percentile. SC candidates needed 75 percentile, and ST candidates needed 60 percentile. FMS Delhi shortlists candidates using a composite score: VARC at 40%, DILR at 30%, and QA at 30%.
Ques. What is the total fee for FMS Delhi MBA?
Ans. The total FMS Delhi MBA programme fee is INR 5,01,640 for the two-year full-time programme. This is among the lowest total fees for any top-ranked MBA programme in India, making FMS Delhi the highest ROI B-school in the country by most estimates.
Ques. Does Delhi University have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. Delhi University maintains hostels for men and women at both North Campus and South Campus. Hostel seats are limited relative to the total student strength of over 3 lakh students. Most students arrange private accommodation in areas adjacent to the campuses. Hostel allocation is typically done by individual colleges based on distance from home and academic merit.
Ques. How many BALLB seats does Delhi University offer?
Ans. The Faculty of Law at Delhi University offers only 60 integrated law seats for 2026-27 - 30 seats for BALLB Hons and 30 seats for BBA LLB Hons. Admission is based entirely on CLAT UG score. The minimum eligibility is Class 12 with 45% marks (40% for SC, ST, and PwBD). Applications are submitted at law.uod.ac.in, not through CSAS.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of Delhi University?
Ans. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, the University of Delhi is ranked 6th in the University category and 15th in the Overall category across all institution types in India. This makes DU the highest-ranked multi-discipline central university in the National Capital Region.
Ques. What scholarships are available at Delhi University?
Ans. DU students can access the Central Sector Scholarship (INR 10,000 per year for students scoring at the 80th percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum), Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, and the FMS Academic Excellence Award for MBA students at FMS Delhi. College-level merit scholarships are awarded by individual constituent colleges each year. Applications for central government schemes go through scholarships.gov.in.
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