How to get DU Admissions Under Sports Quota?
How to Get DU Admissions Under Sports Quota? - One of the top universities in India, the University of Delhi carries out annual admission cycles just like most universities out there. Apart from candidates applying for admissions under the general and reserved categories, they are also given an opportunity to apply for admission under the Sports Quota as well as Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) Quota. The ECA and Sport seat allocations are done on the basis of the preferences given by the candidates when the first UG ECA/Sports Quota Admission List is released on the DU Admissions Portal. The upgrade in the further UG ECA/Sports Quota Admission Lists (if seats remain vacant) will also be done on the basis of the latest preferences of the candidates.
Under Sports and ECA quota, the University of Delhi offers no more than 5% reservation. Delhi University (DU) gives colleges the freedom to decide the actual number of seats that are to be filled under the sports quota (not more than 5%). These seats are determined based on the facilities available, requirements of the College as well as other relevant factors. Information regarding sports quota seats along with the requirement of sportspersons in different Games/ Sports with the respective Position/ Event / Weight Category are provided by DU colleges on their official website as well as their notice board.
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- DU Sports Quota Application Process
- Delhi University Sports Quota Application Fee
- Delhi University Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process
- DU Sports Trials
- Instructions for Physical Trials for ECA Admissions to DU
- FAQs on DU Sports Quota Admission
DU Sports Quota Application Process
In order to apply for admission under the sports quota, candidates need to fill out the online application form released on the official website of Delhi University (DU). An applicant can apply in a maximum of three games/ sports.
Delhi University Sports Quota Application Fee
Candidates who wish to apply for admission under the sports quota at DU need to pay an additional registration fee of INR 100 (all categories) in addition to the primary university registration fee.
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Delhi University offers UG courses based on CUET UG exam. Based on the DU B.Com Hons. cutoff 2024, It is not possible to get into DU with 500 score as the cutoffs for all the affiliated colleges under Delhi University were comparatively above than the score of 500. Further, DU CUET UG cutoff 2024 ranged from 608 to 758 for the General AI category candidates for B.Com Hons. However, cutoffs can vary as per the courses, for some courses, it is below and for other, it is above. Candidates can check the CUET last round scores for various courses to have an idea of the colleges and their respective results from the DU page:
DU eligibility criteria varies with course. However, the basic eligibility requirement for UG courses is Class 12 and a minimum of graduation is required for PG courses. Below is DU eligibility for top courses:
Popular Courses | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BA (Prog)/ BA (Hons) | A pass in Class 12 |
BSc (Gen)/ BSc (Hons) | A pass in Class 12 |
| BCom/ BCom (Hons) | A pass in Class 12 |
| BBA | A pass in Class 12 |
| BMS | A pass in Class 12 |
| B.El.Ed | Class 12 with 50% aggregate |
Category-wise DU Registration Fee
Candidates can check the categorywise Delhi University registration fee in the table below.
| Category |
DU Application Fee in INR |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC |
150 (Non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwD |
75 (Non-refundable) |
| Sports (Each Category) |
100 (Additional, Non-refundable) |
Delhi University Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process
Candidates are offered admission to Delhi University as per two criteria under the sports quota at Delhi University colleges. The two criteria under which DU admissions are offered in Sports Quota are:
a) Super Category: Direct Admission without Sports Trial
Students who have represented India at international sports events which are recognised and funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) will be given Direct Admission at DU colleges and such students would not have to undergo Sports Trials. However, a point to note here is that applicants would only be offered admission at those DU colleges which have put in a requirement for the Game/ Sport that the candidate has taken part in. The events which enable aspirants to be relieved from taking part in DU sports trials are:
- Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- World Championship / World Cup by International Sports Federations (ISFs)
- Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)
- Asian Games by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
- Asian Championships by International Sports Federations (ISFs)
- South Asian Federation Games (SAF) by South Asian Sports Council (SASC)
- Paralympic Games by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
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b) Admissions through Sports Trials
Candidates would be allotted a maximum of 40 marks for the Merit/ Participation Sports Certificate.
CUET UG is compulsory for admission in the affiliated colleges of University of Delhi for UG courses. Delhi University introduced admissions through CUET scores in 2024 for candidates who seek admission. Candidates will not be granted admission on the basis of merit of class 12th. However, there are some specific percentage criteria needed to appear for the CUET exam for class 12th candidates which is given below:
- Students must have passed Class 12 or appeared in Class 12 from a recognized board in any stream to take admission to bachelor’s degree programmes in the central, state, private or deemed universities.
- For the General category, the candidate needs to secure a minimum of 50% in Class 12; for SC/ST, candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% in Class 12 to be eligible for the CUET 2025. For BTch programmes, the minimum aggregate for the General category candidates is 45%, and that of the reserved category candidates is 40%.
Morever, candidates who wish to apply for Delhi University must have a valid score in CUET. Undergraduate courses including BCom, BTech, BA, BSc and more are offered by the affiliated colleges. Candidates can check the entire list of UG courses by clicking here. Also, to know the detailed analysis for Delhi University, stay tuned to this page.
Yes, the university has changed its admission process in 2023. Starting 2023, DU admission to all the postgraduate courses will be subject to CUET PG scores seat allotment. Candidates who qualify for the exam have to apply on the official website for final seat allotment. More details regarding DU MA admission are present in the below table:
Particulars | DU MA Highlights 2023 |
|---|---|
Duration | 2 years |
Fee | INR 360 - INR 43,730 |
Number of specialisations | 38 |
Name of specialisations | English, Hindi, German, French, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, etc. |
Seats | Dependent on affiliated colleges |
Popular colleges for MA | Hindu College, Miranda House, LSR College, Hansraj College & Gargi College, etc. |
Common eligibility | BA (Hons)/ BA or any other equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD |
Accepted entrance exam | CUET PG |
*The fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative. Additionally, it signifies the commutative MA fee across all DU-affiliated colleges.
Candidates seeking admission to a BTech course of Delhi University must fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements. The aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent pass Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects are eligible for the course admission. Applicants must hold the relevant documents at the time of admission and form filling. These are required for verification purposes by the university.
- Criteria for Marking of Merit/Participation Sports Certificate displays the marks for different levels of Game/Sports Competitions.
- Sports Certificate of Invitational / Memorial / Open / Prize Money League / Ranking Competitions will not be considered.
- Applicants are required to upload Self-Attested copies of three Merit/Participation Sports Certificates. However, only the Highest Merit/ Participation Sports Certificate will be considered for marking.
- The level of competency of candidates is determined only for those who have achieved distinction during the preceding three years (of the year of admissions) in those Games/Sports recognised by AIU / MYAS in which Inter-University Competitions are held and preferences are given by the constituent colleges.
DU Sports Trials
Candidates would be allotted a maximum of 60 marks for Sports Trials. These trials would include team games, individual sports as well as dual and combat sports.
Team Games: Ball Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Korfball, Netball, Softball and Volleyball.
| Marking Criteria for Team Games |
Total (60 Marks) |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Skills |
20 Marks |
| Performance in Trials |
40 Marks |
Dual & Combat Sports: Badminton, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Squash, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis and Wrestling
| Marking Criteria for Dual and Combat Sports |
Total (60 Marks) |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Skills |
10 Marks |
| Performance in Trials |
50 Marks |
Individual Sports: Archery, Athletics, Best Physique, Chess, Diving, Gymnastics, Power-lifting, Shooting, Swimming, Weight-lifting and Yoga
| Marking Criteria for Dual and Individual Sports |
Total (60 Marks) |
|---|---|
| Performance in Trials |
60 Marks |
Delhi University colleges conduct Sports Trials only for the game or sport that is identified by the Delhi University Sports Council (DUSC). The college conducting the sports trial would videograph the entire trial and preserve the recording till the admission process is complete.
The applicant needs to secure a minimum of 30 marks in the Sports Trial to be eligible for DU admissions under the Sports quota.
Tie-Break
In a scenario wherein two or more candidates secure the same marks in the same Game or Sport and are eligible to secure admission in the same course in the DU college then a tie-break is done by the Sports Admission Committee of the college as per the below-mentioned criteria:
(a) Applicant securing higher marks in Sports Trials will be given higher preference.
(b) If the Tie persists then all the applicants will be offered admission.
Sports Category Certificates
DU admissions under the Sports quota in UG programmes require aspirants to submit necessary relevant certificates. The criteria for marking of merit/participation sports certificate out of a maximum of 40 marks is as mentioned below:
| Category |
Competition / Tournament Level |
Certificate from |
Certificate Marking Criteria |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position |
||||||
| 1st |
2nd |
3rd |
Participation |
|||
| A-1 |
Represented India in the Olympic Games/ World Championship/ World Cup/ Commonwealth Games/ Asian Games / Asian Championship/ South Asian Games/Paralympic Games |
IOC/ ISFs/ CGF/ OCA/ SASC/ IPC/ IOA/ NSF recognised and/or funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) |
Direct Admission |
|||
| A-2 |
Position and/ or Participation in International Youth/Junior Competition |
International Sports Federation (ISF/ NSF) recognized and/or funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) |
40 |
38 |
36 |
34 |
| B-1 |
Position and/ or Participation in National Games / Federation Cup/ Senior National / Inter-Zonal National/ National Competition |
IOA/ NSF recognized and/or funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) |
33 |
31 |
29 |
27 |
| B-2 |
Position and/or Participation in National School Games Under 19/ 17, Khelo India National School Games Under 17/ Youth/ Junior National/ National Women Sports Competition/ Sub-Junior / Cadet National Competition/ Zonal National Competition |
School Games Federation of India (SGFI)/ NSF recognized and/or funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) |
25 |
23 |
21 |
19 |
| C |
Position in State Competition/ State Women Sports Competition / InterZonal/ Inter-District/ CBSE National/ KVS National/ IPSC National/ ICSE National/ DAV National/ NVS National/ Vidya Bharti National Competition |
State Sports Association, State Directorate of Education/ School Boards |
16 |
14 |
12 |
Not Eligible |
| D |
Position in Cluster/ Regional/ Zonal Competition of CBSE/ KVS/ DAV/ NVS/ Other School Boards, District Competition, Subroto Cup/ Nehru Hockey Cup/ Khelo India Competition |
District Sports Association, District/Zonal/Regional Directorate of Education/ School Boards |
08 |
06 |
04 |
Not Eligible |
| Note: 1. Sports Certificate of Invitational / Memorial / Open / Prize Money League / Ranking competitions will not be considered. 2. Merit/Participation Sports Certificate of the preceding three years (of the year of admission) will be considered. 3. Applicants are required to upload Self-Attested copies of three Merit/Participation Sports Certificates. 4. Only the Highest Merit/Participation Sports Certificate will be considered for Marking. |
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The list of applicants selected for admission under Sports Quota (that is, marks of the Sports Certificates and Sports Trials) along with the course allotted for admission shall be displayed on the official website and Notice Board of the college for three days. Candidates can raise grievances, if they have any, during this three-day wait. The Grievance Committee of DU College needs to resolve all the grievances within these three working days, that is before admission is offered to candidates.
The list (soft as well as hard copy) containing names of candidates shortlisted for admission basis Sports Trials is sent to Delhi University Sports Council (DUSC) within seven days from the last date of admission by the constituent Colleges.
Instructions for Physical Trials for ECA Admissions to DU
- Candidates must be physically present at their allotted centres for trials. Outstation candidates are advised to arrange their stay beforehand. The expense of travel and transit must also be borne by the candidates.
- The date-wise and time slot-wise detailed list of candidates for each ECA category’s trials shall be notified by the university. The candidates are advised to keep checking the UoD admission website for details.
- Candidates are required to carry their own equipment, sports gear, etc. to the trial centres. These types of equipment will not be provided to the candidates by the centre and borrowing is prohibited.
- It must be noted that there are no “syllabi” for any of the ECA category trials. These trials are aimed at judging a candidate’s proficiency in the given ECA category and shall be based accordingly.
- The candidates are themselves responsible for their physical and other health-related issues and perform as per their capabilities. The University shall not bear
any responsibility for any injury caused to any candidate during the trial process. No special consideration by the jury shall be granted to any candidate who is afflicted in
any way at the time of trials. - In the award of scores for performance in physical trials, the discretion of the assessment committee will be final and binding and no grievance shall be entertained
on this ground. No second chances will be given to any candidate under any circumstances. - The candidates are advised to wear ECA category-specific clothes/costumes, suitable to the performance.
- Disciplinary action shall be taken against any candidate who misbehaves in any manner with any university official, experts or judges at any time during the trial process.
- Recording/ filming of the trials by the candidates/ accompanists is prohibited.
- Sufficient thoughts and care should be implemented during the trials i.e. the presentations should not be injurious to the personal or religious sentiments of any individual, community or nationality.
- For the categories where the physical outcome has been achieved, the University will have all rights for the use of these, as and when they deem fit.
- Since these are in-person trials, the given time slots may sometimes vary due to unavoidable circumstances. The candidates are therefore advised to make suitable
arrangements for food, water, medicine, etc., for longer than the stipulated time. - Use of any gadget (besides those mentioned under some ECA categories)/ other unfair means may lead to cancellation of the candidature under the ECA quota. This especially holds for literary categories, like creative writing, debate, quiz, etc., where the candidate is likely to use the internet for ideas/answers. Use of only those gadgets is allowed as applicable under some ECA categories.
- In case of any clarification or in case of any candidate having a clash of dates for trials (if applied for more than 1 ECA category), the candidate should write to eca@admission.du.ac.in.
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FAQs on DU Sports Quota Admission
Q. What are the Delhi University rules for ECA creative writing?
A. Candidates can check the rules below for ECA creative writing in Delhi University. An age appropriate topic shall be given to the candidates on the spot.
2. The candidates shall be judged on language, grammar and spellings too, besides the content.
3. No accompanist shall be allowed.
4. The time allowed for composition shall be announced on the spot by the assessment committee, but in any case, would not exceed 2 hours.
Q. What are the general rules for ECA admission in Delhi University for debate category?
A. The general rule for ECA admission in Delhi University for debate category are as follows.
1. The topic/s for the debate shall be announced on the spot.
2. The candidate may choose to speak for or against the motion on the given topic.
3. Paper reading is not allowed.
4. No accompanist shall be allowed.
5. The time allowed for speech shall be announced on the spot by the assessment committee, but in any case, would not exceed 4 minutes.
Q. What are the general rules for ECA admission in Delhi University for Fine Arts category?
A. General rule for ECA admission to Delhi University for fine arts category are as follows:
1. The topic/s shall be announced to the candidates on the spot.
2. The candidates have to get their own sketching/ painting/ sculpture making, modelling materials. Only the paper/sheet will be provided by the host institute.
3. Painting can be done in oil, water, poster or pastel colours.
4. No accompanists shall be allowed.
5. The time allowed shall be announced on the spot by the assessment committee.
Q. What are the instructions for ECA admission in DU for divinity category?
A. For divinity category, general rules for ECA admission in DU are as follows:
1. The candidates shall come prepared with one bhajan/kirtan/shabad, of maximum 4 minutes.
2. The assessment committee may ask the candidates to present some other performance/s too, that shall be announced on the spot.
3. Maximum of one accompanist is allowed—a vocalist, in case the candidate is an expert of instrument and vice-versa.
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Candidates wanting to pursue BTech from DU must meet the prescribed eligibility and selection requirements. The university accept valid scores of JEE Main and CUET for selection purposes. Selection shall be done based on merit in these entrance examinations. The aspirants shall stay updated with DU admission schedule and the accepted exam dates.