University of Delhi
One of India's oldest and largest universities — arts, science, commerce and research.
Overview
The University of Delhi, established in 1922, is one of India's largest and most prominent universities, structured across 16 faculties, 86 departments and 91 affiliated colleges. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked #15 Overall, #5 among Universities and #12 in Research, and holds NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.4, valid to 2029). It enrols around 24,200 students with 1,189 faculty members.
Highlights
- NIRF #5 · University · NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.4)
- Median salary ₹5.5–16.7 L (NIRF)
- 5 programmes offered · Central University
- Established 1922 · Delhi, Delhi
Courses offered
5 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
Seat counts vary across affiliated colleges/campuses — admission is via the entrance route in the Admission tab.
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| BA | BA | — |
| B.Com (Honours) | UG · 3 yrs | — |
| MA | MA | — |
| M.Com — Master of Commerce | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| LLB — Law | UG · 3–5 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to University of Delhi is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — CSAS / university counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹5.5–16.7 L, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com / Economics (Hons) | CUET-UG (General) | ~97–99 %ile · top colleges |
| BA (Hons) programmes | CUET-UG (General) | ~90–98 %ile · varies by college |
Indicative closing ranks from the latest reported counselling round; final ranks are set each year by the counselling authority (e.g. MCC for NEET-UG) and vary by round & category — always confirm the current cycle.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1922, University of Delhi is located in Delhi, Delhi, with a student community of around 24,200.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for University of Delhi — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for University of Delhi — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
Median salary by programme level
| Programme level | Median salary (NIRF) | Cohort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (3-yr) | ₹5.5 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Undergraduate (4-yr) | ₹8 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Postgraduate (1-yr) | ₹6 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Postgraduate (2-yr) | ₹16.7 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Postgraduate (3-yr) | ₹14 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 5 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| BA | ₹4,800–21,000 / yr (indicative) | — |
| B.Com (Honours) | ~₹21,000 / course (indicative) | — |
| MA | ₹5,000–20,000 / yr (indicative) | — |
| M.Com — Master of Commerce | ₹5,000–20,000 / yr (indicative) | — |
| LLB — Law | ~₹13,700 (indicative) | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is University of Delhi the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh University of Delhi against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to Delhi University?
DU undergraduate admission is through CUET-UG, followed by the CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) portal where you fill college-and-course preferences. Most UG courses have no separate college-wise test.
Is Delhi University admission based on CUET?
Yes. DU UG admission is based on CUET-UG scores (not Class 12 board cut-offs), allocated through the CSAS portal. Confirm the current process on the official DU admission site.
What is the fee at Delhi University?
DU is largely government-funded, so UG fees are modest — commonly from around ₹15,000 to about a lakh rupees per year, depending on the college and course. Concessions apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD. Verify the exact fee with the specific college.
What are the best courses at Delhi University?
Among DU's most sought-after UG courses are B.Com (Hons), Economics (Hons), BA (Hons) English and the sciences, offered across colleges like SRCC, Hindu, Miranda House and St Stephen's. See the Courses tab above.
How competitive is Delhi University admission?
Very — each year around 3 lakh candidates compete for roughly 71,000 UG seats across 90+ colleges, so a strong CUET score matters. Cut-offs vary by college and course every year.
How many colleges does Delhi University have?
DU admits UG students across 90+ affiliated colleges through a single CSAS process. See the profile above for what we hold on record.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website