Are admissions at Desh Bhagat University, Punjab entrance-based or merit-based?

Desh Bhagat University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. The university considers merit in the last qualifying exam to shortlist students for some of its courses. However, students are also selected based on valid score secured by them in the accepted entrance test. Some of the entrance-based courses are PhD, MBA, BDS, BAMS, etc. Hence, it is not as easy to categorise the university's admission into merit or entrance basis. Applicants can know more about the desired programme by visiting the official website of the university.

What is Desh Bhagat University famous for?

Established in 1972, Desh Bhagat University, Punjab is the only private university in state of Punjab to get the 12 (b) status and operates its campuses in Moga, Chandigarh, Shri Muktsar Sahib and Kenya. The university offers 256+ professional courses across 50 streams like agriculture, applied science, ayurveda, business management and communication, dentistry, engineering, etc. at the undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral level approved by UGC, AIU, BCI, CCIM, NAAC, PCI, INC, PNRC Mohali, UN Academic Impact, NCTE, DCI, CSIR, etc. Besides this, the university also has several international collaborations including those with Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan; Sprott Shaw College, British Columbia and Marketing Institute of Singapore, etc.

What is the eligibility for admission to Desh Bhagat University?

Desh Bhagat University admission criteria is a blend of merit and entrance basis depending on the programme. Candidates need to fulfil the preset criteria to get into the university. The eligibility varies depending on the programme and course level. For example, UG admissions are done on the basis of Class 12 scores, while PG admissions need graduation. Find below the general DBU eligibility criteria for some of the popular programmes: Courses Eligibility BA Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board BSc Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Science stream from a recognised board MBA/ PGDM Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 40% (60% in some cases) from a recognised university UG Diploma Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Science stream from a recognised board BAMS Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Science stream from a recognised board MSc Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 40% (60% in some cases) from a recognised university BTech Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Science stream from a recognised board MTech Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university BDS Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board MD MBBS from a recognised university

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What is the cut off of Desh Bhagat University?

Answered a week ago

Desh Bhagat University NEET cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final round of seat allotment for the BDS course. The cutoff was released for both the AI and HS quotas.

For all AI quota categories, the overall cutoff varied between 627176 and 1311773 for admission to the BDS course. St

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How is Desh Bhagat University, Punjab for B.Tech CSE?

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Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, is famous for its B.Tech. CSE course. The university's total tuition fee is around 1.8L to 3.2L, with the median package provided at 3.2L for the students. Students can go to this page to know what other students have to say about the course and the university.

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What is the fee for B.Sc in Nursing (Post Basic) at Desh Bhagat University, Punjab? Can I do this course in non-attending mode?

Answered 8 months ago

The fees for the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing program at Desh Bhagat University are Rs 1,63,340 for the full-time program with hostel. It is not possible to do the course in a non-attending mode, as the program is listed as "Full Time".

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The total fee for the 4-year Post Bas

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What is the eligibility criteria for BTech at Desh Bhagat University?

Answered a year ago

Dear reader,

The B.Tech programme offers numerous benefits, including a strong foundation in engineering principles, hands-on experience, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Graduates are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges and are highly sought after in various industries.

For those

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery at Desh Bhagat University.

Answered a year ago

Students must achieve 350-500 scores in NEET exams to gain admission into the BAMS program at Desh Bhagat University while holding a 10+2 diploma with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology grades above 50% for general students and 40% for reserved category students. The university charges annual tuition f

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