Delhi University undergraduate students from all affiliated colleges will now have to get a total of 63% combined scores in their first and second semesters in order to get promoted.
Delhi University has increased the promotion passing criteria for undergraduate students from 50% to 63% with an immediate effect. The undergraduate students studying in Delhi University-affiliated colleges will have to get a combined percentage of 63% in their first and second semesters in order to qualify for promotion.
However, DU students representing the university in sports, National Cadet Corps (NCC), extracurricular activities and National Service Scheme may get exemption from the DU 63% promotion passing criteria.
The step to increase the DU passing criteria 2024 has been taken to confound the deficiency in the enactment of the National Education Policy (NEP) Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022 in Delhi University, as reported by TOI.
DU Promotion Passing Criteria: Analysis
Previously, a student was considered for promotion from first year to second year with 50% of the exams of the first and second semesters collectively. The students earlier had to clear seven papers with a total of 22 credits to be considered for promotion. However, now students need 28 credits as per the guidelines to align with the student goals set in the National Education Policy (NEP).
A 12-member committee including Deans of several DU affiliated colleges such as Miranda House, LSRC, Kirori Mal College and Dean, Academics and Controller of Examination held a meeting for recommendations. As a result, the meeting decided that a student should get at least 28 credits, up from 22 credits in order to move to the next year.
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Q: Does DU offer 1 year LLM?
No, Delhi University offers a full-time LLM programme of two to three years duration at the PG level. This course is offered by Faculty of Law under DU. University of Delhi LLM admission is conducted in online mode and for final selection, candidates are required to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university. CUET PG exam is conducted by NTA and considered by DU for admission to LLM course. Candidates after completing graduation can apply for DU LLM programme.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the BSc course at University of Delhi?
The eligibility criteria for pursuing BSc from DU is as follows:
- Pass in Class 12 or equivalent exam
- A valid score in the CUET (Common University Entrance Test).
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
- The candidate must have not crossed the age of 25 years on the first day of the academic session
The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) - UG exam accepted by DU is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses in various central universities, including DU. The scores of CUET are used for admission to both BSc (Hons) and BSc (General) courses in DU.
In addition to the above, some DU-affiliated colleges could have additional eligibility criteria, such as a minimum age limit or a requirement for a set percentage of marks in certain subjects. Hence, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria of the specific college and course in DU UG Information Bulletin available on the official website.
Q: How many marks are required in CUET to get admission in DU?
Students can check the subject and some college wise CUET cut off for last year and predict their chances of admission through CUET this year. Check the table below to know the expected DU CUET cut off 2024:
| College | BA Cutoff (in Percentile) | BSc (Hons) Cutoff (in Percentile) | B.Com/ B.Com (Hons) Cutoff (in Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda House | 99 | 98 | NA |
| Hindu College | 96 - 99.5 | 97 - 99.5 | 99 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College | 97.5 | 97 | 99 |
| Kirori Mal College | NA | NA | 99.75 |
| Lady Shri Ram College For Women | 96.5 - 99.25 | 99.25 | 99.75 |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce | NA | NA | 99 - 100 |
| Hans Raj College | 92 - 99 | 96 - 99 | 99 |
| Deshbandhu College | 88 | 78 | 99 |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | NA | 97 | NA |
| Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | NA | 78.66 - 91 | NA |
| Daulat Ram College | 80 - 97.5 | 94 - 99 | 99 |
| Gargi College | 99 | 99 | 80 |
| Maitreyi College | 97 | 95 | 96 |
| Jesus and Mary College | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Dyal Singh | 98 | 97 | 98 |
Q: Can I get into DU with 500 score in CUET UG?
Delhi University offers UG courses based on CUET UG exam. Based on the DU B.Com Hons. cutoff 2024, It is not possible to get into DU with 500 score as the cutoffs for all the affiliated colleges under Delhi University were comparatively above than the score of 500. Further, DU CUET UG cutoff 2024 ranged from 608 to 758 for the General AI category candidates for B.Com Hons. However, cutoffs can vary as per the courses, for some courses, it is below and for other, it is above. Candidates can check the CUET last round scores for various courses to have an idea of the colleges and their respective results from the DU page:
Q: Can I take admission to DU with 60% in Class 12?
DU is considered one of the most competitive universities in India for Commerce, Science and Arts education at the undergraduate level. The university and its affiliated colleges was attracting the cream layer of crowd till the time admission was subject to Class 12 scores. While reserved category candidates still had minor chances of getting into a not-so-popular course of DU with 60% in Class 12, a General category student with 60% had no chance of getting into any good college or course at DU.
However, starting 2022, DU admission process has shifted to CUET-UG based admission process. Those with a valid score in CUET UG exam who have passed their Class 12 are eligible to take admission now. While the chances of getting into a good DU college are still low at this score, the chances of getting a seat have increased now (provided you score extremely well in CUET UG).
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