DU JAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Qualifying Exam, Best of Four Marks

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Abhishek Dhawan
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7 mins readUpdated on Feb 17, 2022 00:22 IST
Delhi University is conducting DU JAT 2022. Aspirants must apply for the exam once they fulfil the DU JAT eligibility criteria.

Delhi University prescribes DU JAT eligibility criteria. Candidates need to fulfil the DU JAT eligibility conditions before they proceed to fill out the application form.

DU JAT Eligibility Criteria

DU JAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Delhi University has prescribed DU JAT 2022 eligibility criteria. Candidates will be able to check the DU JAT eligibility conditions in the UG Bulletin of Information released by the varsity. Delhi University will release the DU JAT application form. Before completing the DU JAT 2022 registration, candidates must check the eligibility criteria to appear for the DU JAT exam. Candidates meeting the DU JAT eligibility criteria set by Delhi University can proceed to fill the DU JAT application form. Eligibility criteria for the DU JAT exam shall include several parameters including qualifying exam, scores in qualifying exam, elective/ core subject requirements, and more. The eligibility criteria for admissions based on DU JAT 2022 is expected to remain the same as the previous sessions. Candidates must fill out the DUET 2022 application form only after fulfilling the eligibility conditions laid by Delhi University for the specified courses.

Table of contents
  • DU JAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
  • DU JAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Key Takeaways
  • How to Calculate Best of Four Marks for DU Admission?
  • Post-Fulfilling DU JAT Eligibility Criteria: Admission Process
  • FAQs on DU JAT Eligibility Criteria

DU JAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility conditions to appear for DU JAT 2022.

Nationality: Candidates must hold Indian nationality to apply for DU Joint Admission Test.

Qualifying Examination: As per the DU JAT eligibility conditions, candidates should pass class 12th examination or equivalent from a recognized board to become eligible for the DU JAT exam.

Score in Qualifying Exam: Candidates should score an aggregate of 60 per cent in the best of four to satisfy the qualifying score requirement to appear for DU JAT 2022 exam.

Age Limit: Delhi University has not prescribed any upper or lower age limit to appear for the DU JAT exam.

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DU JAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Key Takeaways

  • Irrespective of the qualifying exam score, candidates must have passed individually in all the subjects considered for the best of four calculations.
  • Candidates can apply for the DU JAT exam even if their result in the qualifying exam is awaited; however, possession of a confirmed result or mark sheet is required for the document verification round.
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved category including OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD categories must produce a category certificate when demanded by the officials
  • Candidates failing to meet the conditions laid above will be liable to lose their candidature, irrespective of the DU JAT score.

How to Calculate Best of Four Marks for DU Admission?

For entrance-based admission into BA (H) Business Economics, BMS, BBA (FIA) courses offered by colleges of Delhi University, candidates must include the score of the following subjects while calculating the best of four.

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Elective subject I
  • Elective subject II

Candidates can calculate aggregate percentage in the above subjects to evaluate their performance in the qualifying examination.

Elective Subjects to be considered for Best of Four Preparation

Accountancy

Anthropology

Biology/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Geography

Business Mathematics

Chemistry

Economics

Geology

Civics

Mathematics

History

Commerce/Business Studies

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Philosophy/Logic and Philosophy

Home Science

Legal Studies

Sociology

Statistics

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Also Read: Why Students Across the Stream should Apply for DU JAT?

Post-Fulfilling DU JAT Eligibility Criteria: Admission Process

The admission process based on the DU JAT exam 2022 shall include several steps as mentioned below.

Step 1: Online Registration for DU JAT

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions need to fill the DU JAT application form as per the schedule. The DU JAT application form is made available at the DU UG portal at the official website, i.e. du.ac.in.

Step 2: Payment of DU JAT Registration Fee

Candidates can fill a single DU JAT application form for all the entrance-based courses and merit-based courses. A single application fee can be paid to apply for all the merit-based courses. However, candidates need to pay a separate application fee for each entrance-based course.

NOTE: NTA will only issue the DU JAT admit card to the candidates paying the registration fee before the last date

Step 3: DU JAT Exam

NTA conducts a single exam for admission to B.A. (H) Business Economics, Bachelor in Management Studies (BMS) and BBA (Financial Investment Analysis). As per the DU JAT exam pattern, admission to the above-mentioned courses shall have the following sections

Also Read: Section Wise Preparation for DU JAT

Step 4: Declaration of Result/Merit List

The National Testing Agency shall release the DU JAT 2022 result/scorecard depicting the marks secured by the candidate in the entrance exam. However, the admission shall be based on the merit list prepared by Delhi University. Merit rank allotment shall be done by giving the following weightage to the entrance test scores and qualifying exams.

DU JAT Merit Preparation

DU JAT Merit List Component

Weightage in Admission Process

Entrance Exam Scores | DU JAT Scores

65%

Qualifying Exam Scores | Class 12th score (Best Four)

35%

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FAQs on DU JAT Eligibility Criteria

Q: Is there any age limit to appear for the DU JAT 2022 exam?

A: No. Delhi University has not prescribed any upper or lower age limit for admission based on DU JAT 2022. However, candidates need to fulfil other conditions as per DU JAT eligibility criteria.

Q: Is Mathematics compulsory for DU JAT?

A: Mathematics is a compulsory subject to include in the best of four calculations for DU JAT. Mathematics as an additional subject (6th) or optional subject (5th) can be considered to be included in the best of four calculations. It is compulsory only for BMS, BBA FIA and BBE

Q: What are the marks to be obtained in the qualifying exam considered eligible for DU JAT 2022?

A: Candidates must score 60 per cent aggregate in the best of four to be marked eligible as per the DU JAT eligibility criteria.

Q: I appeared in the class 12th exam last year but failed to clear Mathematics. Then, I appeared in the compartment exam and cleared it. Now, I have two mark sheets, can I get admission to Delhi University?

A: Yes, candidates can get admission to the University of Delhi if the result for the compartment exam is declared before the DU JAT admission process.

Q: Can I submit the online registration form for DU JAT 2022, even if my result is awaited?

A: Yes, candidates can fill the DU JAT registration form by choosing ‘Awaited’ against the result status tab from the drop-down menu. However, candidates must fulfil the DU JAT eligibility criteria before the physical document verification.

Q: What will happen if I am found ineligible as per DU JAT 2022 eligibility criteria with a good score in the exam?

A: Ineligible candidates will lose their candidature irrespective of their score in the Delhi University Joint Admission Test.

Q: Is it mandatory to have a caste or tribe certificate in the name of the candidate while filling the DU JAT application form?

A: Yes. Candidates applying under the reserved category must produce relevant certificates in their name at the time of physical document verification.

Q: Where can I check the DU JAT eligibility conditions?

A: DU JAT eligibility conditions will be mentioned in the UG admission brochure available at the official website of the University of Delhi, i.e. du.ac.in

Q: Will there be any disadvantage for year gap aspirants of DU JAT?

A: No. There is no disadvantage of the year gap. The selection criteria remain the same for the year gap candidates as well.

Q: Is there any attempt limit for DU JAT?

A: No. There is no limit to appearing for the DU JAT exam. However, the score in DU JAT is valid only for one academic session.

Q: Is there any sports quota reservation based on DU JAT scores?

A: No. Sports quota or ECA quota is not applicable for admissions based on the DU JAT exam.

Q: Does the issuance of admit card mean I am found eligible for admission based on DU JAT?

A: No. Issuance of admit cards are not based on screening candidates as per the DU JAT eligibility criteria. Delhi University will scrutinize the eligibility of a DU JAT qualifier in subsequent stages of the admission process.
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