Delhi University: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

Total tuition fee for BA and BA (Hons) courses offered by University of Delhi ranges between approx. INR 361 - INR 2 lakh and it all depends on colleges and specialisations. 

In reality total fee that a student is needed to pay is higher than 540 Indian Rupees. This is because there are other fee components also which are charged by DU colleges which include application fee, development charges, exam fee and other components.

But candidates can see below table which shows BA Hons/ BA fee for top 5 popular DU colleges:

College Name	BA (Hons) Specialisations	Fee Range
Hindu College	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 52,680 - INR 52,770
Miranda House	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 42,480 -  INR 51,240
LSR College	Philosophy, History, English +more specialisations	INR 53,640 - INR 83,640
Hansraj College	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 540
Gargi College	English, Hindi, Political Science +more specialisations	INR 24,160 - INR 49,420

NOTE: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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At present, DU consists of 80+ departments including North & South campuses. It has 77 affiliated colleges and 5 other institutes with an enrollment of more than 1.3 lakhs regular and 2.6 lakhs non-regular students. Some of the colleges under DU are SRCC, Kirori Mal College, LSR, Hansraj College, Hindu College, Gargi, Sri Venkateshwara College and Miranda House among others. Recognised by UGC as the 'Institute of Excellence', Delhi University is listed among the most prestigious educational institutions in India. The entrance exams accepted by the university include CUET DUET and DU LL.B. Entrance Test among others.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of DU students. The function-wise DU alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:

• Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
• The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
• The difficulty level of the CUET exam
• Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)

CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:

100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.

DU admission forms 2026 are now out for PG programmes. Students can check the official site of the Delhi University and apply online. CUET UG exam is still underway. Delhi University UG admission 2026 will start after CUET results are out and CSAS portal opens.

No, CUET application fee is similar as of previous year. The CUET registration fee is updated on release of the CUET notification. Earlier, CUET application fee was revised with the reduction on choice of subjects for CUET exam. NTA will commence CUET UG 2026 registrations at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can know the revised fee, exam pattern and important dates on CUET 2026 notification PDF.

DU did not release its placement report 2023. However, according to DU NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of DU placements 2022 are presented below:

Course	Total Students & Students Placed	Median Package (2022)
PG 2-year (MA, MSc, MCom)	Total students: 6,986 Students placed: 1,271	INR 15.5 LPA

NOTE: In the absence of MSc-specific placements data, the above-mentioned data is gathered from sources other than the official website, i.e., NIRF.

The admission process for MCom at Delhi University up until 2021 was offered across two categories: Direct Admission and Through Entrance Test. Also, along with the entrance exam, interview rounds were also conducted for admission to Delhi University PG programmes.

There was no minimum age limit to take admission to the MSc programme offered by the university. However, DU PG admission 2022-23 was subject to a valid score in DUET as announced by the University. Starting 2023, the admission process of DU for its postgraduate courses, such as MA, MSc and MCom will be subject to the CUET-PG exam conducted by NTA.

After the results, qualified students will be required to appear for the seat allocation process conducted by the university for final seat allotment. While there is no information on direct admission on the official website of DU or its affiliated colleges students are advised to visit the admission office for more details on the same. 

Placements at DU vary from college to college. In general, students from courses such as BCom Hons, BA Economics Hons and BSc Computer Sciences get good placements at Delhi University. Furthermore, if anyone is not getting placement from the college, students have the option to register for the placements under the Centralised Placement Cell of DU.

Yes, DU is a government university and is recognised as an Institute of Excellence by the UGC. The University of Delhi is listed among the country's most prestigious educational institutions. DU is ranked 5th under the Universties category by NIRF 2025. Not only that, Being a government university, DU has two campuses, namely North Campus and South Campus. It also has over 90 affiliated colleges, 85+ departments, 20+ centres, 15+ faculty members and three institutes spread across Delhi. The university is accredited by NAAC and the flagship courses offered by the university are B.Com (Hons) and BA (Hons).

Candidates need to first register for LLM course to the begin admission process. Below is the DU admission process for LLM programme:

Step 1: DU LLM Application Process 2026

Aspirants meeting the eligibility condition can apply online. They need to fill out the application form, upload documents and pay the application fee.

Step 2: Entrance Exam/ Selection

DU accepts CUET PG score for admission to LLM course. The faculty of Law conducts LLM Entrance Test in online mode for a duration of two hours for shortlisting aspirants for LLM admission. 

Step 3: Counselling

All admissions will be made after physical or online counselling. The shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and document verification. After verification, candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Delhi University offers full-time MA in multiple specialisations from a number of DU-affiliated colleges. The duration of the programme is two years. Starting 2023, DU admission to all the PG 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. 

Check out the details regarding DU MA admission 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.

The MCA admission process at DU is done in online mode by visiting the official website of the university. To start the admissions process candidates need to register themselves on the official website of DU. After registeration, candidates can fill the MCA admission form. Once the form is filled with all necessary details, candidates must attach all necessary documents and pay the DU MCA application fee before final submission of the application.

Yes, Delhi University offers LL.B. Courses to students. For admission, the candidates must clear the DU LL.B. Entrance Test. The eligibility criteria for LL.B. Is a Bachelor's or master's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate, 45% aggregate for CW/ OBC/ PwBD category candidates, and 40% for SC category candidates. Candidates appearing in the qualifying degree exams are also eligible to appear in the LL.B. Entrance exam.

DU BA admission is CUET-based. The university offers different specialisations through its on and off campus or affliated colleges. The popular BA Hons specialisations at Delhi University are as below:

• BA (Hons) in English 
• Languages Studies 
• Sociology
• Geography
• Applied Psychology
• Journalism
• Philosophy
• Political Science.

Ramanujan College, University of Delhi offers the flagship BSc programme in a variety of specializations. Ramanujan College BSc course admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. The total tuition fees for Ramanujan College BSc is INR 76.5 K - 1 L. Accepted examinations include CUET. Students can visit the official website of Ramanujan College to learn more and apply online.

The experience of students in Delhi University is mixed. Some first-year outstation students find it difficult to adjust away from their home. They miss their families but with coming years they become habitual with the food, culture, and the city life. Many students find the North campus of DU much more enjoyable than the other regions campus. DU is a hub of star-studded performances, competitions, and several cultural events. Overall according to the verified Shiksha review, the university is rated 4/5. 

Yes, each student of LLM programme shall submit a dissertation carrying 200 marks as prescribed. The students shall submit the title with synopsis for dissertation for approval in the 5th semester on the specific data. 
The supervisors shall be appointed by the specified data after successful defence of the synopsis by the candidate through an interview before the panel appointed by the LLM Committee.