
Delhi University (DU)
University of Delhi, also known as DU or Delhi University, is a public central university located in New Delhi, India. It is recognised as an “Institute of Excellence” by the UGC. Delhi University is ranked 12 among the top universities in India by NIRF 2021 ranking. DU has grown into one of the largest universities in India with a total strength of more than 7 lakh students. DU has two campuses, namely, North Campus and South Campus. It has 90 affiliated colleges along with 86 departments, 23 Centres, 16 faculties, and five other institutes.
Delhi University offers over 500 programs, out of which 209 programs have been considered for NAAC accreditation. At present, it offers UG, PG, certificate, Diploma, and PG diploma programs. Apart from regular full-time courses, Delhi University offers distance learning programs from its School of Open Learning (DU SOL). Admission to the UG courses will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET). PG and PhD admissions at Delhi University are made through Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET).
Approved By
AICTE, UGC
Delhi University (DU) Rankings
Ranking Agency | Rank | Category |
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QS Asia 2022 | 77 | Universities |
NIRF 2021 | 12 | Universities |
NIRF 2021 | 19 | Overall |
US News 2021 | 564 | Overall |
QS 2021 | 501 | Overall |
Outlook I-Care | 1 | Top 25 Central Universities in India |
QS Global World Rankings University Rankings | 474 | ranked 474th out of 1002 in World rankings |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 601-800 | ranked in the 601-800 out of 1397 in World category rankings |
Delhi University (DU) Courses
DU offers discipline courses in a variety of fields at UG, PG, M.Phil., and PhD degree levels. It offers both General and honours courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. In UG programs, BBM, BBE, BA (Hons.) English, B.Com. (Hons.), BA (Hons.) Political Science is one of the popular courses for which the cut off often goes very high. Some of the major courses offered by DU are given below:
Courses | Course Details | Selection Criteria |
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BA | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 50% marks in 10+2 in any discipline |
Central University Entrance Test (CUET) |
B.Com | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 in Commerce stream |
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M.Com | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in B.Com |
DUET (PG) |
MBA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation |
CAT/ GAT + GD + PI |
MCA | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 60% marks in Graduation |
Entrance exam and Personal Interview |
MA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in Graduation |
DUET (PG) |
B.Sc (Hons.) | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 in Science stream |
Merit Based |
M.Sc | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in B.Sc in a relevant subject |
DUET (PG) |
B.Ed | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in Master’s |
DU B.Ed Entrance Exam |
M.Ed | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% marks in B.Ed or equivalent degree |
DU M.Ed Entrance Exam |
Delhi University (DU) Entrance Exams
DU conducts entrance exams for admission to UG, PG, M.Phil., and PhD degree programs. The entrance exam for some selected UG courses is conducted by colleges respectively. The table below throws light on the entrance exams conducted by Delhi University for admissions:
Courses | Entrance Conducted by Delhi University |
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BMS / BBA (FIA) / BA (H) Business Economics | DU JAT |
LLB | DU LLB Entrance |
BA (H) Humanities & Social Sciences | DUET |
B.Ed | DU B.Ed Entrance Exam |
B.El.Ed | DU B.El.Ed Entrance Exam |
MA / M.Sc / M.Com / M.Phil / PhD | DUET (PG) |