Delhi University Admissions 2025: UG, PG & PhD

Delhi University (DU) offers admissions for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs based on entrance examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Admission to UG courses requires candidates to qualify for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), while PG admissions are based on CUET-PG. Candidates seeking admission to DU-affiliated colleges must register for CUET and subsequently apply through Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal.

DU Admission Process 2025

1. Entrance Exam: Register and appear for CUET (UG or PG, as applicable).
2. CSAS Registration: Candidates qualifying for the entrance exam must apply through DU’s
3. CSAS portal.
4. Seat Allocation: Seats are allotted based on merit, course preferences, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR), and availability.
5. Final Admission: Document verification and fee payment.

DU offers over 50 courses in Management, Arts, Science, and other streams through its affiliated colleges. The School of Open Learning (SOL) also provides UG and PG courses via distance learning.

Undergraduate Courses

BA Admissions 2025

• Specializations: 29 Honors programs + BA Programme with multiple subject combinations.

  • Admission Basis: CUET (Conducted by NTA)
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 540 - INR 1.5 lakh
  • Average Package: INR 2.5 lakh - INR 8 lakh
  • Seat Intake: 49,714
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with at least 40% aggregate.
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, DUET, CTET

BSc Admissions 2025

• Duration: 3 years
  • Admission Basis: CUET-UG
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 540 - INR 2.4 lakh
  • Seat Intake: 21,684
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% aggregate.
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, NEET

BCom Admissions 2025

• Course Duration: 3-4 years
  • Admission Basis: CUET-UG
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 540 - INR 1 lakh
  • Seat Intake: 17,290
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate.
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

BCom (Hons) Admissions 2025

• Course Duration: 3 years
  • Admission Basis: CUET
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 540 - INR 87,700
  • Seat Intake: 1,316
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate.
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

• Duration: 4 years
  • Seat Intake: 360
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹4.3L
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% aggregate (PCM)
  • Entrance Exams: JEE Main, CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

• Duration: 66 months
  • Seat Intake: 660
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹7.4K - ₹1.4L
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exam: NEET

Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed)

• Duration: 2 years
  • Seat Intake: 132
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹432
  • Entrance Exam: CUET-PG

Bachelor of Business Management/ Bachelor of Management Studies (BBM/BMS)

• Duration: 3 - 4 years
  • Seat Intake: 827
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹540 - ₹1.6L
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom & BCom Hons.)

• Duration: 3 - 4 years
  • Seat Intake: 17,290 (BCom), 1,316 (BCom Hons.)
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹540 - ₹1L
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

Bachelor of Vocational Studies (B.Voc)

• Duration: 3 years
  • Seat Intake: 426
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹540 - ₹93.1K
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 40% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th

Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)

• Duration: 4 years
  • Seat Intake: 582
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹720 - ₹1.2L
  • Entrance Exam: CUET

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

• Duration: 5 years
  • Seat Intake: 50
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exam: NEET

Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS)

• Duration: 66 months
  • Seat Intake: 60
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹10.7K
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: NEET, AYUSH

Postgraduate Courses

MA Admissions 2025

• Course Duration: 2 years
• Admission Basis: CUET-PG
• Total Tuition Fee: INR 360 - INR 55,000
• Seat Intake: 6,891
• Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate.
• Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, CUET

MSc Admissions 2025

• Course Duration: 2-5 years
  • Admission Basis: CUET-PG, DUET
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 432 - INR 2.3 lakh
  • Seat Intake: 3,256
  • Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

MBA Admissions 2025

Institutes: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Department of Finance & Business Economics (DBE), Delhi School of Economics, DU SOL, and others.

• Admission Basis: CAT
• Total Tuition Fee: INR 2,000 - INR 2 lakh
• Seat Intake: 1,647
• Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate.

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

• Duration: 2 years
  • Seat Intake: 571
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹360 - ₹74.1K
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exam: CUET-PG

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

• Duration: 2 years
  • Seat Intake: 76
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹480
  • Entrance Exam: CUET-PG

Master of Science (M.Sc)

• Duration: 2 - 5 years
  • Seat Intake: 3,256
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹432 - ₹2.3L
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET-PG, DUET

Master of Law (LLM)

• Duration: 2 - 3 years
  • Seat Intake: 1,365
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹12K - ₹18.1K
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET-PG, DUET

Master of Surgery (MS)

• Duration: 3 years
  • Seat Intake: 157
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹39K - ₹1.7L
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exam: NEET PG

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• Duration: 3 years
  • Seat Intake: 560
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹39K - ₹1.7L
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: NEET PG, AIAPGET

Executive MBA/PGDM

• Duration: 15 months - 2 years
  • Seat Intake: 800
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹21K - ₹2L
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Duration: 2 years
  • Seat Intake: 1,647
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹2K - ₹2L
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exam: CAT

Doctoral & Professional Courses

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Duration: 3 - 5 years
  • Seat Intake: 172
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET-PG, CAT, UGC NET

Certificate Courses

• Duration: 0 - 24 months
  • Seat Intake: 3,673
  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹0 - ₹50K
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate OR 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Entrance Exams: CUET, DUET, CBSE 12th, ISC

Alternative Options

Candidates who do not get into their preferred DU college or program can consider other universities:

University Name	NIRF Ranking 2024	Course Fee (BA)	Average Package
DU	6	INR 540 - INR 1.5 lakh	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 8 lakh
Christ University	60	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh	INR 4.2 lakh - INR 4.5 lakh
BHU	5	INR 5,900 - INR 11,900	INR 8 lakh
JNU	2	NA	INR 8 lakh

Conclusion

Delhi University remains one of the most prestigious institutions in India, offering a diverse range of courses across disciplines. Admissions for UG and PG programs are primarily through CUET, while specialized programs like MBBS, BTech, and MBA require specific entrance tests such as NEET, JEE Main, and CAT. Candidates are advised to check the official DU website for detailed eligibility criteria, important dates, and application procedures.