DU Admissions 2017: FAQs
Solve your queries regarding DU Admissions 2017
Delhi University initiated its admission process 2017 from May 22 onwards by inviting online registrations from interested candidates. This year, to secure admission in a college/course of their choice, aspirants have to fill a centralised DU application form. Apart from that, the entire DU admission process is online.
The first DU cut-off list for admissions 2017 is scheduled to be declared on June 20. View important dates for DU admissions 2017 here.
We know that most DU aspirants may be having many questions related to DU application form filling as well as other aspects related to DU admission process.
Thus, to help you in this hour of need, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions on DU admissions and provided answers for the same.
Q. Can I apply for DU admissions 2017 offine?
No, you cannot apply for DU admissions offline. You can only apply online on the official website of DU or at the help centres created by DU.
Q. Do I need to fill one centralised form and thereafter apply at individual DU colleges for admissions?
Yes, you need to fill only one centralised form for DU admissions 2017. You do not need to apply to individual colleges.
Q. I want to apply for admissions in more than one course. Is it possible through the centralised form?
You can apply for admissions in multiple courses on the basis of Delhi University centralised from.
Q. How to calculate ‘Best Four’ percentage?
The best-of-four percentage for DU admissions is formed by calculating marks scores by a student in the subject he/she is applying for admission as well as one language, two academic or elective subjects.
For detailed information on how to calculate Best of Four Aggregate, view the information provided below:
Q. Can I include more than one Language in my best of four percentage?
No.
Q. Does DU take vocational subjects taken into consideration while calculating the best-of-four percentage?
Yes, this is done but many conditions are attached to it. First of all, DU officials inform that only a single vocational subject can be included in ‘Best Four’ for admission in honours programmes.
For other programmes, even two vocational courses (which are approved by CBSE) can be included for admissions. Thus, the basic way to calculate the best of four aggregate will be as follows:
For honours programme= Vocational + English (or any other language) + two electives
For a non-honours programme= First vocational + second vocational + English + one elective
Q. Can I pursue a BA Pass or BCom Pass programmes at DU?
Yes, DU does offer Pass programmes. But, you need to contact the respective colleges in this context as many colleges have now stopped these courses.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Sports and ECA admissions?
DU colleges are allowed to offer admissions to maximum of 5% of total intake (in each course) through Sports and ECA quota.
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Q. There is only one seat in the ECA category. If I apply under this category, but don’t get a seat, would I still be considered in the general category?
There’s a 5% seat provision for ECA as well as Sports category (together). If you do not get admission under the sports/ECA quota then you are eligible to apply for admissions at DU colleges on the basis of cut-offs released for General category.
Q. I am an Outside Delhi student. How can I apply for admissions at DU?
You can apply for admissions by filling the Delhi University Admission Form. You can apply for admission at DU only through the online mode.
Q. How can I apply for hostel at DU?
You can apply for hostel at the respective DU college.
Read more: List of hostels in DU's North Campus & South Campus
Q. If I have a compartment in Class XII, can I still apply for admissions at DU?
Candidates who have a compartment in a single subject are eligible to apply for admission at Delhi University colleges. But if the candidate has a compartment in the subject in which he is applying for admission then he/she will not be considered eligible to secure admission in any DU college for that course.
Q. Can I select the college as well as course in my DU application form?
Yes.
Q. If I secure admission at one DU college as per first cut-off but later I am eligible for admission in a better course/college. Then, would I be eligible for admissions in the second college?
Yes, you can apply but only after you surrender admission at the first college.
Q. Are BA (Hons) Journalism and Bachelor of Mass Media and Mass communication (BMMMC) the same course?
No, they are different courses. BMMMC covers all the fields of mass communication (Print, TV, Radio, Event Management, Advertising, PR etc.). Indraprastha College for Women offers BMMMC course.
BA (Hons) Journalism educates aspirants only in the journalism field (with emphasis on Print Media) and doesn’t include event management, advertising and PR as subjects.
Q. I am from the science stream. Can I apply for Bachelor of Mass Media and Mass Communication (BMMMC) or the BA (Hons) Journalism programme?
Yes, you can apply for both the courses.
Q. For which courses entrance tests are conducted for admissions at DU?
Delhi University will conduct entrance exams for admissions in courses like – Bachelor of Management Studies, B.A. (Hons.) Multimedia and Mass Communication, BA (Honours) Business Economics, etc.
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Q. I took a gap year. Am I eligible for admission at DU?
Delhi University does not differentiate between gap year students and current year students. All students are expected to meet the cut-offs released by the varsity, unless a particular college has mentioned some specific criteria in this regard in their prospectus.
Q. What’s the difference between Economics (Hons) and BBE?
BBE stands for Bachelor in Business Economics. The course structure is such that an aspirant’s skills in both economics and in business are developed. Economics is a foundational discipline for the conduct of business. The emphasis is on planning and organising resources, related to the three business functions of finance, personnel and marketing.
A BA (Economics) course offers only core economics studies and subjects taught revolve around microeconomics theory, macroeconomics theory, independent dissertation etc.
Q. I have already submitted my application form for DU admissions but forgot to mention some courses. Can I submit a second form for admissions?
No.
Q. How can one apply for admission at Jesus and Mary College?
In order to secure admission at Jesus and Mary College (JMC) at Delhi University, aspirants need to first fill the centralised admission form at Delhi university and there after fill the JMC Online Admission Form wherein they need to mention the Registration Number given to them by the University of Delhi Centralised Admission Portal.
Q. How can I secure admissions into BBE, BBA (BFIA) and Bachelor in Management Studies courses offered at DU?
To secure admission in these courses, you will have to appear for an entrance exam.
Q. Has FYUP been scrapped at DU?
Yes.
Q. I am a SC student how can I apply for admissions at DU?
By meeting the cut-offs released for SC quota students.
Q. I am an OBC student how can I apply for admissions at DU?
By meeting the cut-offs released for OBC quota.
Q: Tell me about the prospects of BSc maths, BSc physics and BSc chemistry. I am good at all of these courses but don’t know which one to take up.
If you have interest in Maths, you can consider pursuing Computer Sc (Hons) or Statistics (Hons). DU Sources share that: “The prospects after mathematics are: Actuarial science (insurance), banking, finance & investment, civil aviation, computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, defence services etc”.
Prospects after physics are: applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, astronomy, civil aviation, defence services chemical physics, and teaching.
The prospects after chemistry are: biochemistry, forensic sciences, genetics, hospital management, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, medical, neuroscience, etc.
However, you should opt for the course in which you have an interest.
Q. Are we supposed to fill the application form for hostel, along with the DU college admission form? How much time does it take for a college to declare their hostel allotment list?
The Hostel accommodation forms can be taken from the respective colleges that have hostel facilities. Allotment of hostel rooms is done as per merit and the forms are released by colleges either when cut-offs are declared or after the admissions are over. Colleges release the hostel list before the academic session starts.
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