Changes in DU Admissions 2019

DU admissions 2019 have commenced. Know the changes that Delhi University has introduced in DU admission process below.

DU admission process 2019 has commenced on May 30. Earlier, Delhi University (DU) had decided to start the admission process from April 15. However, later the varsity extended the dates as implementing changes in the DU admission process was taking time.    

This year, about 56,000 seats through cutoffs and 1,800 seats through Delhi University Entrance Exam (DUET) are up for grabs. Given below are few important changes that have been introduced in the admission process and candidates should keep in mind before applying for admissions:

Read: First DU cutoff 2019 released

Delhi University Entrance Exam to be conducted by NTA

Delhi University has roped in the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the conduct of DUET, DU JAT and DU LLB entrance exam.

Hike in DU application fee

Delhi University has increased the application fee for all courses by Rs 100 for General/ OBC category and Rs 75 for SC/ ST/ PwD category.

Read: DU Admissions 2019 – Dates, cutoffs & process

DU application form correction window

For the first time, Delhi University has introduced the DU application form correction window to facilitate candidates with changing their marks and score. Students have been demanding this option for a long time. However, the varsity is charging Rs 100 for every change made in the application form during the correction window.

Read: How to Fill DU Admission Form 2019

Online marks calculator

The DU admission portal has an online marks calculator that automatically calculates candidates’ percentage of ‘best of four’ subjects centrally chosen for any particular course. It may be noted that all colleges across DU consider candidates’ aggregate marks of best four subjects to calculate their percentage for the cut-offs.

Live display of vacant seats

The varsity will have a 24X7 live display of the vacant seats on candidates’ dashboard of the online admission portal.

Stream change

Till 2018, 5% from the ‘best of four’ subject aggregate marks were deducted for candidates who changed streams (for instance, a candidate having Science or Commerce stream in Class 12^th opting a Humanities stream course at the time of college admissions). However, from 2019 onwards, only 2% marks will be deducted for such candidates.

Hike in DU admission cancellation fee

With an aim to avoid multiple cancellation of admissions by candidates, Delhi University has double the cancellation fee from Rs 500 to Rs 1000.   

De-linking of DU sports & ECA quota admissions

Admissions under sports and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quotas are likely to be de-linked from DU admission cutoff lists. This means that candidates applying under sports or ECA quota would not have to wait for the release of DU cutoffs for admissions. Their admission process will be conducted separately. The trials for sports are ECA quota candidates are likely to commence from last week of May, 2019.

Capping on the number of sub-categories of ECA/ sports

With an aim to conclude the admission process earlier, the varsity ha put a limit on the number of sub-categories that can be chosen by sports/ ECA quota candidates for trials to three. This will make the task of testing each and every candidate less time-consuming.   

Sports & ECA quota candidate strength

The varsity has put a limit on the strength of candidates securing admission under ECA and sports quota to 10% than the actual strength of every class.   

EWS reservation in DU admissions

From 2019 onwards, Delhi University has raised 10% seats for candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS). However, the increment will take place in two phases – 10% in first year and 15% in next year.

CBSE marksheets

For the academic year, 2019-20, DU is expected to use the database of Central Board of secondary Education (CBSE) for getting the marksheets and certificates of students directly. If this happens, the number of certificates and documents that candidates have to submit at the time of filling DU application form will reduce.

DU syllabus

The varsity has modified the syllabus for all UG courses offered by it. The new educational courses will be executed from the upcoming academic session.