Top Courses at Delhi University (DU) 2025: Colleges, Eligibility, Selection Process
Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )
Top Courses at DU in 2025 - The University of Delhi admissions will start after the CUET results are declared. DU admissions are done based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. To get admission to Delhi University, candidates have to register themselves online on the official website - https://ugadmission.uod.ac.in/ to select their preferred programmes and college combinations. After the CUET results, they have to participate to get admissions through CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System), the portal launched by Delhi University. However, when it comes to the courses offered by the University of Delhi, the varsity always marked its mark in the Humanities domain. Many students opt for BA (Hons) programmes in different specialisations at Delhi University. Shiksha has compiled a list of the top courses of DU, their syllabus and the DU colleges offering the course.
Delhi University (DU) Course: Highlights
Candidates can check the table below to learn about Delhi University course highlights -
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year |
1922 |
| Ownership Type |
Government |
| Accredited by |
NAAC |
| NIRF 2024 Rankings |
6 under 'University' 14 under 'Research' 15 under 'Overall' |
| Flagship course |
BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) |
| Accepted entrance exams |
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| Official website |
du.ac.in |
Delhi University - Best Courses
Delhi University is the top choice of every candidate seeking admission in undergraduate programmes, be it in any stream Science, Humanities, Arts or Commerce. However, the BA Honors courses offered by Delhi University are quite popular among the candidates and the reason behind this is its well-researched modules and scope. Especially aspirants willing to appear in the UPSC exam prefer to opt for the BA Hons programme. Candidates can check the list of popular courses at DU below:
- BA (Hons) English
- BA (Hons) Political Science
- BA Programme
- BA (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) History
- BA (Hons) Psychology
- BA (Hons) Journalism
- BA (Hons) Sociology
- BA (Hons) Geography
- BCom
DU UG Course 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the DU UG eligibility criteria below in the table.
| Popular Courses |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BA (Prog)/ BA (Hons) | Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET |
| Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET |
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| BCom/ BCom (Hons) | Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET |
| BTech | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET/ JEE Main (for newly introduced courses of 2023) |
| BBA | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET |
| BMS | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET |
| B.El.Ed | Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% aggregate Selection criteria: CUET |
DU PG Course 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the DU PG eligibility criteria below in the table.
| Popular Courses |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Eligibility: Class 12 + UG Degree with 50% aggregate Selection criteria: CAT + SOP + PI + Extempore |
| MCA | Eligibility: UG with 60% (one mandatory Maths subject) Selection criteria: CUET PG |
| MA | Eligibility: Relevant BA with 45%- 60% aggregate Selection criteria: CUET PG |
| Eligibility: Relevant UG degree with 60% aggregate Selection criteria: CUET PG |
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| MCom | Eligibility: BCom (Hons), BCom (Pass), BCom or any other equivalent degree Selection criteria: CUET PG |
| LLB (3-year) | Eligibility: UG/ PG degree with 50% aggregate Selection criteria: CUET PG |
DU Courses Syllabus and Colleges
Candidates who wish to pursue any of the courses mentioned above can know the syllabus and colleges in detail below:
BA (HONS) English
An English (Honours) course requires candidates to study a lot of literature such as novels and poems. Some of the subjects that students are taught in this course include:
| English Literature |
Twentieth-Century Indian Writing |
Concurrent – Qualifying Language |
| Nineteenth-Century European Realism |
Classical Literature |
Forms of Popular Fiction |
| Anglo-American Writing from |
Literary Theory |
Modern European Drama |
| Women’s Writing of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries |
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Top Colleges: Jesus & Mary College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hindu College, St Stephen’s College, Gargi College, Hans Raj College, Maharaja Agrasen College, Maitreyi College, Miranda House, Sri Venkateswara College.
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Political Science courses offered at Delhi University colleges introduce students to the political setup of different countries of the world. Some of the subjects that students are taught in this course include:
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Q: Who is eligible for Lady Shri Ram College for Women admission?
Admission to all the Lady Shri Ram College for Women courses is entrance-based. While Lady Shri Ram College for Women accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, admission to all the PG programmes will be subject to the CUET- PG exam starting. The eligibility requirements for all the popular programmes offered by the college are tabulated below:
Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|
BA | Class 12 or equivalent pass (Maths for Economics specialisations) |
BSc | Class 12 or equivalent pass |
BCom | Class 12 or equivalent pass |
MA | Bachelor’s degree |
BElEd | Class 12 or equivalent pass |
PG Diploma | UG Diploma/Degree or equivalent exam pass |
Q: Can I take admission in DU MBA without CAT?
No, aspirants wishing to apply for any of the MBA colleges under DU must pass CAT. DU colleges offering MBA provide maximum weightage to the CAT percentile. Check below the CAT weighate for admission at DU:
| DU Colleges | CAT Percentile Weightage |
|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | 50% |
| DBE | 70% |
| DSE | 80% |
Apart from CAT, the performance of the candidates in Class 10, Class 12, graduation will also be considered for MBA admission.
| Colonialism in India |
Understanding Political Theory |
Constitutional Democracy and Govt. in India |
| Concurrent – Qualifying Language |
Nationalism in India |
Political Theory: Concepts and Debates |
| Political Processes in India |
Introduction to comparative govt. and Politics |
Theories of Administration |
| Theories of International Relations and World History |
Political Institutions and Processes in Comparative Perspective |
Public Policy and Administration in India |
| Global Politics |
Indian Political Thought |
Classical Political Philosophy |
| Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India |
Modern Political Philosophy |
India’s Foreign Polic |
Top Colleges: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hindu College, Hans Raj College, Daulat Ram College, Jesus and Mary College, Kalindi College, Kamla Nehru College, Kirori Mal College, Sri Venkateswara College.
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BA
As part of the BA Programme course offered at Delhi University colleges students are given the option to choose their disciplines. In this course, aspirants need to study language courses and their discipline courses each semester.
Top Colleges: Daulat Ram College, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Hans Raj College, Hindu College, Indraprastha College for Women, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Miranda House, Ramjas College and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College.
Q: How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?
From CUET UG 2025 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.
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BA (HONS) Economics
Among the most popular courses offered at Delhi University colleges, Economics (Honours) is known to have extremely high cutoffs year on year. Some of the subjects that students are taught in this course include:
| Introductory Microeconomics |
Statistical Methods in Economics |
Mathematical Methods for Economics |
| Concurrent – Qualifying Language |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| Economic History of India |
Introductory Econometrics |
Economy, State and Society |
| Indian Economic Development since 1947 |
Development Theory and Experience |
Public Economics |
Top Colleges: Shri Ram College of Commerce, Hindu College, Hansraj College, St Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Jesus & Mary College, Miranda House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.
BA (HONS) History
A BA (Hons) History course requires candidates to study about ancient, medieval and modern history of India and some other countries. Some of the major papers that form the part of BA (Hons) History syllabus of Delhi University are:
| History of India |
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World |
| Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World |
Rise of Modern West |
| History of the United States Of America |
History of The USSR |
| History of Africa |
History of Southeast Asia |
| History of China & Japan |
History of Modern Europe |
Top Colleges: Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Daulat Ram College, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Gargi College, Hans Raj College, Hindu College, Indraprastha College for Women, Jesus & Mary College, Kirori Mal College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Miranda House, Ramjas College
BA (HONS) Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the behavioural functions of humans and animals. The BA (Hons) Psychology course at Delhi University has been developed to provide an understanding of the growing discipline of psychology and promote skill-based education among students. Some of the subjects that are taught in the BA (Hons) Psychology course are:
| Introduction to Psychology |
Statistical Methods for Psychological Research |
| Biopsychology |
Psychology of Individual Differences |
| Development of Psychological Thought |
Psychological Research |
| Understanding Psychological Disorders |
Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders |
| Developmental Psychology |
Organizational Behavior |
Top Colleges: Daulat Ram College, Gargi College, Indraprastha College for Women, Jesus & Mary College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women
BA (HONS) Journalism
In the BA (Hons) Journalism course offered at Delhi University, students are taught all about journalism, media and mass communication. Students are also given practical training on different aspects of the course. Different subjects that are taught in BA (Hons) Journalism course are:
| Introduction to Journalism |
Introduction to Media and Communication |
| Reporting and Editing for Print |
Media and Cultural Studies |
| Introduction to Broadcast Media |
History of the Media |
| Advertising and Public Relations |
Introduction to new media |
| Development Communication |
Media Ethics and the Law |
| Global Media and Politics |
Advanced Broadcast Media |
| Advanced New Media |
Communication Research and Methods |
Top Colleges: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi School of Journalism, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Maharaja Agrasen College, Institute of Home Economics, Kamala Nehru College, Kalindi College, Bharati College
BA (HONS) Sociology
In BA (Hons) Sociology course, students basically learn all about society and its behaviour. Subjects that are typically taught in BA (Hons) Sociology courses are:
| Introduction to Sociology |
Sociology of India |
| Political Sociology |
Sociology of Religion |
| Sociology of Gender |
Economic Sociology |
| Sociology of Kinship |
Social Stratification |
| Sociological Thinkers |
Sociological Research Methods |
| Urban Sociology |
Agrarian Sociology |
| Environmental Sociology |
Sociology of Work |
| Sociology of Health and Medicine |
Indian Sociological Traditions |
Top Colleges: Hindu College, Indraprastha College for Women, Janki Devi Memorial College, Jesus & Mary College, Kamala Nehru College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Miranda House, Sri Venkateswara College
BA (HONS) Geography
BA (Hons) Geography course offered at Delhi University requires candidates to study all about the geography of India. Major subjects taught in the course include:
| Geomorphology |
Cartographic Techniques |
| Human Geography |
Thematic Cartography |
| Climatology |
Statistical Methods in Geography |
| Geography of India |
Economic Geography |
| Environmental Geography |
Regional Planning and Development |
| Remote Sensing and GIS |
Evolution of Geographical Thought |
Top Colleges: Dyal Singh College, Indraprastha College for Women, Kalindi College, Kamala Nehru College, Kirori Mal College, Miranda House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Ram Lal Anand College, Zakir Husain College
BCom
Students who want to develop an overall understanding of all the subjects taught in a BCom (Hons) course should pursue a BCom Programme. The primary difference between these two courses is that in BCom (Hons) you specialise in some subjects whereas in BCom Programme you are offered an overview of all the subjects. Some of the subjects that students are taught in this course include:
| Business Organisation & Management |
Financial Accounting |
Principles of Microeconomics |
| MIL/Humanities |
Business & Industrial Laws |
Corporate Accounting |
| Macroeconomics |
English |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
| Company & Compensation Laws |
Economic Development & Policy in India |
Business Communication or Vyapaar Sanchar |
| Cost Accounting |
Income Tax & Auditing |
Elective Language |
| Financial Management |
Computer Applications in Business |
Corporate Governance, Business Ethics & CSR |
| Industrial Economics |
Marketing Management |
Business Environment |
| Human Resource Management |
International Trade |
Economic Regulation of Domestic & Foreign Exchange Markets |
| Company Law |
Income Tax Laws |
Indirect Tax Laws |
Delhi University Admission Process
Delhi University admission for UG programmes is subject to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) exam conducted by NTA. Aspirants, willing to apply for DU admission at more than 90 DU-affiliated/ constituent colleges must crack the CUET. Those who qualify in the entrance examination can then register on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for seat allocation. Done in multiple rounds, seat allocation is based on multiple factors such as - the combination of college and selected course, the position of the candidate in the merit list, category (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ UR) of the candidate, and availability of seats.
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Yes, students can join SRCC with 85% marks, only if they clear the required CUET cut-off. It is one of the most eminent colleges of Delhi University. Admission to various courses offered at SRCC is based on CUET entrance exam. The university seats are allocated through DU CSAS counselling. Aspirig candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria set by the college. Hence, its your CUET score that matters more than the Class 12 last-qualified exam score.