M.A. in Political Science 

at Deshbandhu College, Kalkaji

In 2022, Deshbandhu College (like all DU affiliated colleges) adopted CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses. Deshbandhu College admission 2023 for UG courses (as per DU) will be through Common Seat Allocation System of the University of Delhi. But, at first, it is necessary that aspirants opt for DU during CUET form filling and later apply on the CSAS portal to be eligible for admission. The admission process after CUET result declaration is explained below:

Step 1: After the declaration of the CUET UG exam, register on the DU CSAS portal in multiple phases.

Step 2: Submit Deshbandhu College + Course combination preferences in the order of priority on the CSAS dashboard. Here student must select their preferred course and college as the option. 

Step 3: The University has released the dates for three DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which will be out on August 1, August 10 and August 22, 2023, respectively for all categories. 

Step 4: Once the candidate "Accept" the provisionally allocated seat, the Deshbandhu College will verify the eligibility and documents uploaded by the candidate online. The college has an option to 'Accept' or 'Reject' the admission of the student basis the verification. 

Step 5: Once Deshbandhu College accords the approval, candidates will have to pay the 'Admission Fee' to confirm their seat. 

No, Deshbandhu College admission to all the courses, i.e., undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, is entrance-based. While this DU-affiliated college accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, such as , admission to all the postgraduate courses is subject to the CUET- PG exam starting admission 2023. Deshbandhu College along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 and the CUET PG from 2023 session onward. Before this, admission to undergraduate was based on merit in Class 12 and PG admission was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi is around INR 1634 - INR 2505.

The applications for Deshbandhu College that run simultaneously with DU registrations for undergraduate courses via CUET 2023 (for UG programmes) began on Feb 10, 2023, and were open till Mar 30. Additionally, for admission to postgraduate courses, CUET-PG registrations for the 2023 session started on Mar 20 and were open till May 5. Interested students were able to apply online on the official website of CUET UG and CUET PG. 

The CUET UG exam was scheduled to take place between held from May 21 to Jun 8, 2023, and the results were announced in June. Delhi University (affiliated university for Deshbandhu College has also released the dates for the first, second and third DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which is Aug 1, Aug 10 and Aug 22, 2023,  respectively. 

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Placement Cell at Deshbandhu College: How Successful are They in Securing Jobs for B.Sc. Students?

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the placement cell at Deshbandhu College:

* Positive Feedback: Several students mentioned that the placement cell is "good," "works hard" and "invites various companies" for on-campus placements. Some companies, like Amazon and Wipro, have recruited students from the college.
* Average Placement Rate: According to some students, approximately 45-50% of students are placed every year, with salaries ranging from INR6-7 Lacs per annum.
* Course-Specific Placements: While the placement cell seems to be doing a decent job, it appears that placements vary depending on the course. For example, students from Commerce streams seem to have a higher placement rate compared to Science streams.
* Limited Job Opportunities: Unfortunately, many students reported that there are limited job opportunities for B.Sc. students, especially in fields unrelated to their course. One student mentioned that only 10% of students from their course got placed.
* No Research Facilities: A few students expressed concerns about the lack of research facilities in certain courses, which might impact placement prospects.

In summary, while the placement cell at Deshbandhu College seems to be making efforts to secure jobs for students, the success rate varies across courses. Additionally, limited job opportunities exist for B.Sc. students, particularly in fields unrelated to their course.

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

How does the placement cell for B.Com at Deshbandhu College assist students in getting placed?

* Active Placement Cell: The placement cell at Deshbandhu College provides attractive job opportunities in companies such as E&Y, RBS, Amazon, Genpact, and many others.
* Good Placements Record: Around 20-25% of students from the B.Com batch got placed, with an average salary package of INR2.8 LPA and the highest package being INR4.5 LPA.
* Top Recruiters: Companies like TCS, Genpact, HDFC Bank, ICIC Bank, Accenture, HP, and others have hired students from the college.
* Placement Opportunities: The placement cell works tirelessly to ensure that students get placed in prestigious organizations, with many students getting placed every year.
* Internship Opportunities: Although the college does not provide internships, few students managed to secure internships in companies like Redbull and others through their own efforts.

Note: While the placement cell seems to be active and successful, some students mentioned that only a few students get placement, and the company visits are limited.

Candidates can check the step-by-step process for Deshbandhu College DU UG and PG CSAS registration mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official CSAS portal of DU (UG or PG depending on the course level a student is seeking to get into) and register as a new user. 

Step 2: Fill out the preference of Deshbandhu College and course combinations. This portal will be used until the admission process of the candidate is not completed. 

Step 3: There is a one-time CSAS UG and CUET PG-2023 application fee that students are required to pay to get into any DU affiliated college, such as Deshbandhu College. This fee is non-refundable.

The following table provides the admission criteria for all the popular Deshbandhu College courses along with their total tuition fee. This fee, however, is collated from various sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative.

Courses	Total tuition Fees
BSc	INR 2,500
BA	INR 2,340
BCom	INR 2,340
MA	INR 1,630
MCom	INR 1,630
MSc	INR 1,630

Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi has been rated 4 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.