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The CUET PG results have been released for the M.A. course. The counselling is being conducted separately by each participating institution.
DU MA Highlights 2024
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 more details regarding Delhi University MA programmes below.
DU Colleges offering MA
With more than 90 affiliated colleges, DU offers an MA programme in more than 30 affiliated colleges. Check out a list of top DU-affiliated colleges offering MA to the students followed by a downloadable PDF with a full list of DU-affiliated colleges offering MA:
| DU Colleges offering MA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Miranda House | Ramjas College | LSR College for Women |
| SVC | Hansraj College | ARSD |
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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 |
Delhi University admission 2026 is open now. The last date to apply for DU PG courses is Jun 7, 2026. For the UG courses, students have to apply through CSAS counselling after CUET results are declared. The last date is tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
DU is considered one of the most competitive universities in India for Commerce, Science and Arts education at the undergraduate level. The university and its affiliated colleges was attracting the cream layer of crowd till the time admission was subject to Class 12 scores. While reserved category candidates still had minor chances of getting into a not-so-popular course of DU with 60% in Class 12, a General category student with 60% had no chance of getting into any good college or course at DU.
However, starting 2022, DU admission process has shifted to CUET-UG based admission process. Those with a valid score in CUET UG exam who have passed their Class 12 are eligible to take admission now. While the chances of getting into a good DU college are still low at this score, the chances of getting a seat have increased now (provided you score extremely well in CUET UG).
According to DU NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of UG and PG placements over the past three years are below:
Particulars | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 5 LPA | INR 5.5 LPA |
Total students | 331 | 344 | 266 |
Students placed | 207 | 183 | 190 |
Students opted for higher studies | 40 | 151 | 76 |
Particulars | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2021) | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
Median package | INR 7 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA |
Total students | 40 | 40 | 47 |
Students placed | 21 | 28 | 20 |
Students opted for higher studies | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Particulars | PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2021) | PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2022) | PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
Median package | INR 5.4 LPA | INR 5.5 LPA | INR 5.5 LPA |
Total students | 98 | 106 | 101 |
Students placed | 42 | 37 | 38 |
Students opted for higher studies | 40 | 47 | 46 |
Particulars | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
Median package | INR 14 LPA | INR 15.5 LPA | INR 16 LPA |
Total students | 7367 | 6986 | 6557 |
Students placed | 977 | 1271 | 1253 |
Students opted for higher studies | 587 | 750 | 590 |
Particulars | PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021) | PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) | PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
Median package | INR 9 LPA | INR 13.6 LPA | INR 14 LPA |
Total students | 2069 | 1923 | 1934 |
Students placed | 41 | 67 | 77 |
Students opted for higher studies | 81 | 96 | 96 |
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DU M.A.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 360 - 1.4 L | |
₹ 52 K - 4.89 L | |
₹ 60 - 16.61 K | |
₹ 13.78 K - 48.59 K | |
₹ 66.2 K - 6.94 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On M.A. Fees
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.
Yes, University of Delhi offers scholarships to PG students. Below are the details:
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-Graduate Scholarship (All India Scheme) | INR 400 per month will be awarded each year tenable for 2 or 3 years, as the case may be |
| His Holiness The Pope Scholarship | INR 150 per month will be awarded each year typically to poor and needy students |
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DU MA Admission Dates 2024
DU MA admission process starts after the release of CUET PG result in July. Check out the details regarding DU MA admission in the below table:
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Particulars |
DU MA Highlights 2023 |
|---|---|
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Popular colleges for MA |
Hindu College, Miranda House, LSR College, Hansraj College & Gargi College, etc. |
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Common eligibility |
BA (Hons)/ BA or any other equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD |
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Accepted entrance exam |
CUET PG |
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DU PG Admission Bulletin 2023 |
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Check important dates below:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 Result |
6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26 | CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
DU admission is open. Admission in Delhi University is based on CUET-UG & CUET-PG scores. Below are the upcoming events for DU admission:
- University of Delhi (DU) has released the admission cutoff for 5-yr integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB courses through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores.
- The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
- DU CSAS-PG 2025 Spot Round 3 allocations have been released for admission to various PG courses based on the CUET-PG 2025 scores, and the last date for fee payment is Aug 20, 2025.
For seat allocation at DU, students are required to lock their college and course preferences after the result is out. Delhi University will consider normalised scores provided by NTA to calculate the merit scores as per programme's eligibility. The highest possible preference will be provisionally allocated to the candidates considering the following points:
- Course-Specific merit
- Category of the students (UR/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ EWS/ Minority)
- Seat Intake
- Any other allocation rules, policies, or criteria citied by CSAS or University of Delhi
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 Application Process 2024
DU MA application process 2023 starts by the registrating for the CUET-PG by going to the official website of the exam, which is https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. After registration, candidates must submit the completed application form and pay the registration fee which is as follows:
| Category |
Application Fee (in INR) (For upto three test papers) |
Application Fee Outside India (in INR) (For upto three test papers) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,000 | 5,000 |
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Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL |
800 | |
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SC / ST / Third Gender |
750 | |
| PwD | 700 |
For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 500 | 1,500 |
|
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL |
400 | |
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SC / ST / Third Gender |
400 | |
| PwD | 40 |
Read more: CUET PG Application Process in Detail
Commonly asked questions On Application Process
DU University registrations via CUET usually begins in February every year. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET application process commences online. Candidates willing to appear for CUET exam must ensure to fill out the application form online when released. Interested candidates were able to apply online on the official website of CUET UG and CUET PG.
Students can read about CUET UG application process and CUET PG application process to understand the procedure. Followed by the application forms of CUET UG and CUET PG, DU starts the DU CSAS registration for final college and course allotment of students who qualify the exams. The process will began after the release of CUET-UG and CUET-PG results which are expected to release in July.
Delhi University MA admission till 2021 was offered in two categories: Direct Admission and Through Entrance Test. Also, along with the entrance exam, interview rounds are also conducted for admission to Delhi University MA programme. There is no minimum age limit to take admission to the MA 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 will be subject to the CUET-PG exam conducted by NTA.
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.
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M.A. in English : CUET-PG Round 6 score (General-All India)
| College | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Delhi University (DU) | 213 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi | 211 |
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DU MA Placement
DU placement report 2023 are not released. According to the DU NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of DU placements 2022 are presented below:
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|
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PG 2-year median package |
INR 15.5 LPA |
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PG 2-year total students |
6,986 |
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PG 2-year students placed |
1,271 |
Note: In the absence of MA-specific placements data, the above-mentioned data is gathered from sources other than the official website, i.e., NIRF.
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Commonly asked questions On Placements
Delhi University has a decent record of placements for courses like BTech, MBA, BCA, MBBS, etc. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the offcial website. However, the DU has released the NIRF report 2024 on its offcial website which include the placement details for the batch 2023. According to DU NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of DU placements 2023 for UG programs are presented below:
Particulars | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) | UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 5.5 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA |
Total students | 266 | 47 |
Students placed | 190 | 20 |
Students opted for higher studies | 76 | 10 |
Further, the key highlights of DU placements 2023 for PG programs are presented below:
Particulars | PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2023) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023) | PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 5.5 LPA | INR 16 LPA | INR 14 LPA |
Total students | 101 | 6557 | 1934 |
Students placed | 38 | 1253 | 77 |
Students opted for higher studies | 46 | 590 | 96 |
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.
DU M.A.Comparison with similar colleges
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| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
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| ₹ 16 LPA | ₹ 480 | -/- | |
| ₹ 9.5 LPA | ₹ 432 | -/- | |
| ₹ 15.5 LPA | ₹ 2 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 16 LPA | ₹ 480 - 11.43 K | -/- | |
| -/- | -/- | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 1.26 L - 4.8 L | #44 The Week, 2024 |
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DU has not released its placement report 2023. However, as per the data collated from the DU NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of DU placements 2022 are presented below for the two-year PG courses including MA:
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 MA-specific placements data, the above-mentioned data is gathered from sources other than the official website, i.e., NIRF.
The fee for different MA courses at different DU affiliated colleges ranges between INR 360 and INR 43,730. The variation of this fee range indicates that the fee is cumulative of the fee for different DU affiliated colleges offering MA. The following table, however, mentions the top five colleges of DU and their fee for their MA courses.
College Name | MA Specialisations | Fee Range |
|---|---|---|
English, Sanskrit | INR 35,830 | |
English, Hindi, History, Sanskrit | INR 432 | |
English, Political Science | INR 28,720 |
All the Unreserved category candidates who seek admission to MA at DU are required to apply for CUET PG exam. Candidates can apply for three papers and the application fees are given in the following table:
Category | Application Fee (in INR) (For upto three test papers) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) (For upto three test papers) |
|---|---|---|
General | 1000 | 5,000 |
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | 800 | |
SC / ST / Third Gender | 750 | |
PwD | 700 |
For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.
Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
General | 500 | 1,500 |
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | 400 | |
SC / ST / Third Gender | 400 | |
PwD | 40 |
Beyond this, starting academic year 2023, students will also be required to register on the DU portal for final seat allotment via CUET PG scores. There is a possibility that the university will charge a nominal amount for this process (considering it is charging the same from UG students taking admission via CUET UG).
DU registrations via CUET 2023 for UG programmes began on Feb 10, 2023 and were open till Mar 30, 2023. Additionally, for admission to PG courses, DU CUET-PG registrations for the 2023 session started on Mar 20 and were open till May 5. Interested candidates were able to apply online on the official website of CUET UG and CUET PG.
Followed by the application forms of CUET UG and CUET PG, DU has already started the DU CSAS registration for final college and course allotment of students who qualified the CUET UG exam. The process will begin soon for CUET PG qualifiers as well.
Yes, Delhi University offers a two-year MBA course across four semesters. Below are MBA specialisations offered by DU colleges:
| Faculty/ Department | MBA Specialisation |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Management Studies | MBA Full-Time |
| Department of Finance and Business Economics | MBA Finance, MBA Business Economics |
| Delhi School of Economics | MBA International Business, MBA Human Resource Development |
Delhi University offers full-time MSc 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. A list if all the MSc specialisations available ar DU are as follows:
DU MSc Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
Anthropology | Fabric and Apparel Science | Computer Science |
Forensic Science | Development Communication and Extension | Mathematics |
Botany | Physics | Mathematics Education |
Chemistry | Zoology | Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology |
Environmental Studies | Statistics | Informatics |
Combined Degree Course - Biomedical Sciences | Biochemistry | Biophysics |
Geology | Resource Management and Design Application | Electronics |
Food and Nutrition | Human Development and Childhood Studies | Genetics |
Microbiology | - | - |
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.
DU offers MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through affiliated colleges Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC. Tabulated below is NEET MDS cutoff for MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offered at DU:
| College | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi | 2 |
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC | 12 |
After the declaration of CUET (UG) results by NTA, the University of Delhi opened a preference-filling phase on its official website. Candidates are required to login on their CSAS (UG) dashboard to choose the courses they are willing to take admission if allocated. Candidates must give their preference for the course + college for every UG course selected by them.
For filling the preferences of course & college combinations in which they are willing to take admission, they must do the following:
- Choose multiple course + college combinations (It is in the best interest of the candidate to fill the maximum number of preferences)
- Take utmost care while selecting the course + college combinations as the order of selection will also determine the preference order.
- Reorder the preferences to prioritize the preference order of course + college combinations
- The submitted preference order will determine the allocation of seat
Candidate must confirm their order of preferences for the course + college combinations by clicking on 'Submit' cutton on/ before the last day of the preference-filling. It is important to note - Editing the course + college combination preference list after the deadline of preference-filling will not be allowed.
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To get admission in Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, students have to meet the eligibiliity and appear for CUET UG. Admissions to all UG courses of the college are given through CUET only. Students have to then appear for the CSAS counselling process. Selected students have to report at
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No, students can not get direct admission in Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies without CUET. The college accepts students for its UG programmes through CUET + CSAS process only. However, for the PG Diploma programme, students are offered merit-based seats and do not require any entrance.
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Yes, of course! You are eligible to be admitted to Delhi University via CUET despite gettng a re-test in either of your class exams as you have an option to appear for you compartment exam. Reappearing for a subject will not affect your eligibility criteria for CUET.
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No, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies does not accept offline applications. The college solely accepts applications through CUET UG followed by CSAS portal only. Students have to apply at the official sites of the same.
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