Delhi University (DU)

DelhiPublic / GovernmentHumanities & social sciences

NAAC A++UGC approvedNCTE approvedNMC approved

894programs
NIRF#3(2025)
Est.1922
4.0(27,583 reviews)
₹5.5LPA median

About DU

The University of Delhi, also known as DU, was established in 1922 under the Central Legislative Assembly Act. The UGC has recognised it as an Institute of Excellence. Over 6 lakh students are enrolled in its UG, PG, certificate, diploma, PG diploma and distance programmes.

Courses are taught at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in law, arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, medicine, commerce and education. Other areas include computer application and IT, management, media and journalism, engineering and pharmacy. Distance courses are also offered.

Undergraduate admission is through CUET-UG, and postgraduate and PhD admission is through the CUET PG exam. The university also accepts NEET scores for medical courses. Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic qualifications and financial necessity. The Central Placement Cell (CPC) handles the placement drive. Facilities include libraries, sports facilities, a cafeteria, an auditorium and a conference hall with air conditioning.

Courses & fees

894 courses across 53 programmes

All 894 courses

Programmes at DU
Programme	Level	Courses	Duration	Seats	Fees
B.A	UG	1058	3 to 4 yrs	40,491	₹361 to ₹1,96,285
B.A. (Hons)	UG	18	3 to 4 yrs	860	₹540 to ₹1,56,100
M.A	PG	198	2 yrs	6,650	₹360 to ₹1,40,013
B.Sc	UG	296	3 to 4 yrs	21,323	₹540 to ₹2,40,000
B.Com	UG	93	3 to 4 yrs	16,118	₹540 to ₹1,63,080
LL.B	UG	3	3 yrs	1,440	₹18,030
B.Ed	UG	25	1 to 2 yrs	777	₹360 to ₹73,985
MBBS	UG	3	5.5 yrs	659	₹7,448 to ₹1,15,875
B.Com (Hons)	UG	6	3 to 4 yrs	523	₹540 to ₹87,735
B.E. / B.Tech	UG	3	4 yrs	385	₹4,32,000

Popular courses

Bachelor in Arts. (Prog).
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
460
Fee
₹540
BFA
UGHumanities & social sciences
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
195
Fee
-
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +1
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
154
Fee
₹33,410
B.A. in History and Political Science
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +3
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
154
Fee
₹96,300
B.A. (Hons.) in English
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +1
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
118
Fee
₹85,500
B.A. (Hons.) in History
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +1
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
117
Fee
₹47,220

Admissions

Details

Entrance exams accepted

Passed Class XII (10+2) from a recognized Board.
Passed Class XII with the required stream (e.g., PCM/PCB).
Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
Master's degree (minimum 55% marks) or 4-year Bachelor's (minimum 75% marks).
CUET
CBSE 12th
ISC
NEET

How to apply

Delhi University admits undergraduate and postgraduate students on CUET scores through the CSAS portal, and BTech students on JEE Main. After allocation, students verify documents and pay the fee to confirm their seat.

Cutoffs 2026

Closing rank, general category

All cutoffs

B.A. (Hons) EnglishCUET UG775
B.A. (Hons) Political ScienceCUET UG785
B.Com (Hons)CUET UG790
B.Sc. (Hons) Computer ScienceCUET UG770
B.Sc. (Hons) PhysicsCUET UG750

Rankings

All rankings

NIRFDental · 2025#3
NIRFScience · 2025#12
NIRFUniversity#5
NIRFOverall#15
NIRFResearch#17

Placements

Details

Median package: ₹5.5 LPA
Average package: ₹9 LPA
Highest package: ₹30 LPA
Placed: 61.7%

Top recruiters

Deloitte
Shopclues.Com
Wipro
TCS
LG Electronics
Tata Power
Axis Bank
Nestle
Infosys
ICICI
Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC Bank

Scholarships

All scholarships

Scholarship 2
Scholarship
Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K students: Candidates desirous of taking admission under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K students must appear in CUET (UG) - 2023.
V.K Rao Endowment Grant
Candidate should be a first-year Candidate of a 3-year UG course and must belong to the Family of class III or class IV of Delhi University
The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book Grant (DUCKU)
Candidate from the family of Non-Teaching employeesThe Candidate should’ve passed class 10+2 and should be a first-year Candidate of a 3-year UG course
Shri Ram Labhaya Scholarship (For blind Candidates)
Candidates should be needy and meritoriously deserving.The Candidate should be a first-year Candidate of a 3-year UG course.

DU reviews

All 27,583 reviews

4.0/ 5

Based on 27,583 student reviews

Indrani Ahluwalia
B.A. (Hons.) in History
5.0
I am fully satisfied with the college and the fee I have paid. It's totally worth it.
As I was from the humanities background, the placement wasn't up to the mark, but for the commerce and science field, packages were good.
Feb 2018Read more
Piyush Bansal
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
5.0
Good placement in 2023 One will definitely consider this College before taking admission
Campus Placement is fantastic Percent of students placed in my Course - 70% Highest Package offered - 10,00,000 Lowest Package offered in my Course - 8,00,000 Top Recruiting Companies - TATA Motors , Amazon And some…
Oct 2024Read more

Frequently asked questions

What are the eligibility criteria for DU admissions?

The eligibility criteria for DU admissions based on the course in which the students are interested to apply for admission. Admission to the undergraduate course is offered to candidates who have completed 10+2 in relevant subject, appear for CUET entrance exam and meet cutoff requirement of the course.

How can I apply for admission at the University of Delhi?

Candidates interested in seeking admission to courses at the University of Delhi are required to apply for CUET bu visiting the official website and filling up CUET application form. Admission to UG courses is done through the CUET UG entrance exam and for postgraduate courses, students are required to appear in CUET PG.

What is the DU admission process for undergraduate courses?

For DU UG admission, candidates must qualify for CUET UG, register for the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), check the DU merit list, participate in online counselling, verify documents, and pay the admission fees.

How are postgraduate admissions conducted at DU?

DU admission to PG courses is based on CUET PG scores. Candidates must register, check the DU merit list, participate in CUET PG counselling, verify documents, and submit fees within the given deadline.

What are the eligibility criteria for DU Ph.D admission?

For DU admission to PhD programmes, candidates must have 55% in a postgraduate degree from a recognised university, qualify in the DU Ph.D entrance test, attend an interview, and complete document verification.

Facilities

Details

Alumni Associations
Auditorium
Boys Hostel
Cafeteria
Common Room
Computer Lab
Conference Room
Girls Hostel
Hostel
I.T Infrastructure
Infrastructure Overview
Laboratories
Library
Medical Facilities
Parking Facility
Sports
Convenience Store
Gym
Wi-Fi Campus

Contact & location

Email: [email protected]
Website: du.ac.in/index.php
Address: South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, South Moti Bagh.
City: Delhi, Delhi

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About DU

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DU reviews

I am fully satisfied with the college and the fee I have paid. It's totally worth it.

Good placement in 2023 One will definitely consider this College before taking admission

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

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About DU

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

DU reviews

I am fully satisfied with the college and the fee I have paid. It's totally worth it.

Good placement in 2023 One will definitely consider this College before taking admission

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location