DU PG Admissions 2025: Top DU Colleges for MSc Courses

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Candidates who wish to do their MSc degree, Delhi University must be their top colleges to do their masters. Being one of the India's premier universities, the university provides an ample courses in MSc branch. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the top DU colleges for MSc courses, seat intake, and its eligibility criteria here.

Top DU Colleges for MSc Courses

Delhi University, a prestigious institution with a rich history, is home to a diverse array of colleges, each with its own unique character and academic excellence. These colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, making Delhi University a sought-after destination for students from across the country and beyond.

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University of Delhi is also best known for the Science stream courses, education, research, and practical exposure. Many colleges of University of Delhi provide scholastic degrees in MSc courses like Miranda House, Hansraj, Hindu College, Ramjas College and many other colleges. Top MSc colleges at DU are popular among students because the university has very dignified, high-quality, and experienced professors with a great understanding of the subject. Students benefit from quality instruction and gain valuable knowledge from these distinguished faculty members.

Candidates who wish to take admissions in the various fields of MSc courses offered by the University of Delhi, need to appear in the CUET PG entrance exam

Delhi University's MSc colleges are renowned and highly sought-after for several reasons:

1. Academic Excellence and Rigorous Curriculum:

Renowned Faculty: Many colleges boast experienced and distinguished faculty members who are experts in their fields.   
Research Opportunities: Students often have opportunities to engage in research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
2. Vibrant Campus Life and Cultural Exposure:

Diverse Student Body: The university attracts students from various backgrounds, creating a culturally rich environment.   
Active Student Communities: Students engage in numerous extracurricular activities, societies, and clubs.
Historical Significance: Many colleges have a rich history and beautiful campuses, contributing to a unique learning experience.
3. Strong Alumni Network:

Successful Alumni: The university has produced many successful alumni who hold influential positions in various fields.   
Networking Opportunities: Alumni networks provide valuable connections and career guidance.
4. Affordable Education:

Government Subsidies: Many colleges receive government subsidies, making education more affordable.   
Financial Aid: Financial aid options are available for deserving students.

Top Colleges of DU for MSc: NIRF Ranking 2024

Candidates can check out the list of top NIRF-ranking colleges at the University of Delhi for pursuing their masters degree in the MSc domain:

College Name NIRF Ranking 2024
Hindu College 1
Miranda House 2
St. Stephens's College 3
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College 5
Kirori Mal College 9
Lady Shri Ram College for Women 10
Hans Raj College 12
Deshbandhu College 16
Acharya Narendra Dev College 18
Sri Venkateswara College 21
Lady Irwin College 23
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College 26
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences 27
Maitreyi College 29
Gargi College 31
Dyal Singh College 34
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women 38
Jesus & Mary College 39
Kamala Nehru College 43

MSc Courses Offered at University of Delhi

Candidates can check the list of some of the top colleges of the University of Delhi to pursue their MSc degree from this section: 

MSc courses available at the University of Delhi:

Course Name Eligibility Criteria
MSc Anthropology
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sciences with Anthropology as one of the subjects from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical/ Zoology/ Health Sciences/ Geology/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Life Sciences from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology from University of Delhi
MSc Forensic Science Bachelor's Degree in Sciences from a recognized University.
MSc Botany
  • Bachelor's   Degree   in      Botany/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences/ Microbiology/ Genetics/ Applied Life Sciences/ Bioscience/ Bio-Physics (Three Years course after 10+2)/ Agricultural Science/ Life Science from a recognized University.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany from University of Delhi.
MSc Chemistry
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences with at least two (02) Courses in Mathematics from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry with at least two (02) Courses of Mathematics from University of Delhi.
MSc Environmental Studies
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least two (02) Courses from the following: Physics, 1A      Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Geography, Economics from a recognized University.
  • B.Tech./ B.E. Degree from any University/ Institution recognized by UGC/ AICTE from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Studies from University of Delhi .
MSc Geology
  • Bachelor's Degree with Geology and any two subjects of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science,
  • Geography, Computer Science
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology from University of Delhi
MSc Food and Nutrition
  • Bachelor's Degree in Home Science/ Food and Nutrition/ Nutrition and Dietetics/ Food Technology OR PGDDPHN from a recognized university with at least three (03) subjects from the following: Nutritional Biochemistry/ Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition through the life cycle/ Public Nutrition/ Food Science and Processing/ Therapeutic Nutrition/ Food Microbiology/ Human Physiology.
  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Home Science: Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi
MSc Resource Management and Design Application
  • Bachelor's Degree in Home Science OR an equivalent degree with at least three (03) subjects from the following: Resource Management/ Personal Finance & Consumer Studies/Interior Design and Decoration/ Ergonomic Design/ Entrepreneurship Development/ Resources and Sustainable Development/ Human Resource Management/ AutoCAD and Space Planning from a recognized University.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Home Science: Resource Management from University of Delhi
MSc Fabric and Apparel Science
  • Bachelor's Degree in Home Science OR an equivalent degree with at least three (03) subjects from the following: Introduction to Human Development/ Socio-cultural Dimensions of family in India/ Foundations of Human Development: Theories and Principles/ Gender Empowerment and Justice/ Human Development: Lifespan/ Child Rights & Social Action/ Childhood Disability from a recognized University.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Home Science: Human Development from University of Delhi.
MSc Development Communication and Extension
  • Bachelor's Degree in Home Science OR an equivalent degree with at leastthree (03) subjects from the following: Communication and Extension/ 1A     Gender and Development/ Media Systems/ Mass Communication/ Sustainable Development/ Training and Development/ Extension Program Design and Management/ Development Communication and Journalism/ Training and Development from a recognized University.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Home Science: Communication and Extension from University of Delhi.
MSc Physics
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics from a recognized University

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sciences with Physics course (major/ three years) OR Engineering/ Technology from a recognized university/ institution, having 06 Courses (60 hrs. each) in Physics at Undergraduate level and also two (02) Courses  (60 hrs. each) in Mathematics/ Mathematical Physics/ Engineering Mathematics.
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Physics from University of Delhi.
MSc Zoology
  • Bachelor's Degree   in Zoology/ Biological Science/ B.Sc. Life Science from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sciences with at least one (01) Course each from Zoology and Chemistry from a recognized University 
  • BSc. (Hons) Zoology from University of Delhi
MSc Mathematics
  • Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two (02)
  • Courses in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science, 1A     Statistics, Operational Research) under annual mode/ at least four (04) Courses in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Operational Research) in semester mode.
MSc Computer Science
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least six (06) Courses   in Computer Science and at least two (02) courses in Mathematics under Semester system from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least three (03) Courses in Computer Science and at least one course in Mathematics under Annual Examination System from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science from University of Delhi
MSc Microbiology
  • Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Medical Sciences from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology from the University of Delhi
MSc Statistics
  • Bachelor's degree in any subject and has studied at least three (03) Courses each of one year duration or six (06) Courses each of one semester duration in Statistics from a recognized University.
  • B.A./ B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics from University of Delhi.
MSc Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree in Sciences from a recognized University.
MSc Biochemistry
  • Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry from the University of Delhi
MSc Biophysics
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical/ Biological/ Agricultural/ Veterinary and Fishery Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree in 4-years B.Sc./   B.E./   B.Tech.   of   Pharmacy/ 1B Engineering/ Technology or equivalent from a recognized University
  • M.B.B.S./ B.D.S. or equivalent from a recognized University
MSc Electronics
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Physics from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sciences with at least one (01) Course in each of 1B the following: Physics, Maths, Electronics from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics from University of Delhi
MSc Plant Molecular biology and Biotechnology

Bachelor's Degree recognized University in Biological/ Chemical/ Physical Sciences from a

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Top Colleges of DU for MSc: Seat Intake

Hansraj College

Hansraj College, an institution par-excellence, is the pride of Delhi University and the flagship College among more than a thousand educational institutions run by the DAV family. Admissions to all Post graduate Programs at the University of Delhi will be based on the scores obtained in CUET PG 2025, except for admissions to the School of Open Learning (SOL), Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) and
Foreign Nationals. Students are enrolled in the College for the following post-graduate courses but for admission they have to apply to the concerned faculty in the University, directly and follow guidelines issued by the Faculty.

College/ Department

Category 1

Category 2

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Department of Botany

11

4

2

6

2

11

4

2

6

2

Hansraj College- MSc Botany

2

1

0

1

1

2

1

0

1

1

Department of Anthropology

5

2

1

3

1

5

2

1

3

1

Hansraj College- MSc Anthropology

3

1

0

2

0

2

1

1

2

1

Department of Chemistry

35

13

6

25

10

35

13

6

25

9

Hansraj College- MSc Chemistry

4

2

1

2

1

4

1

1

2

1

Hansraj College- MSc Geology

4

2

1

3

1

4

1

1

3

1

Department of Geology

4

1

1

3

1

4

2

1

3

1

Department of Physics & Astrophysics

37

13

7

25

10

37

14

7

25

9

Hansraj College- MSc Physics

6

3

1

5

1

6

2

1

5

2

Department of Zoology

12

5

2

8

2

12

4

2

8

3

Hansraj College- MSc Zoology

3

1

0

2

0

3

1

0

2

1

Department of Mathematics (North Campus)

 

38

 

14

 

7

 

25

 

9

 

38

 

14

 

6

 

25

 

9

Department of Mathematics (South Campus)

 

8

 

3

 

1

 

6

 

2

 

8

 

3

 

2

 

5

 

2

Hansraj College- MSc Mathematics

7

2

1

4

2

6

2

1

4

2

Hansraj College- MS Operational Research

5

2

1

3

1

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Department of Operational Research (North Campus)

23

9

4

16

6

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Department of Operational Research (South Campus)

24

9

4

16

6

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream: Check Subject Wise Eligibility Here 

Hindu College

Founded in 1899 and formerly affiliated with Panjab University, Hindu College, Delhi, is a historic institution. With its 16 departments, it offers a diverse range of programs in fields like Botany, Economics, and English. The college's strong academic reputation is reflected in its top rankings by NIRF 2024 and India Today 2024. Each faculty member has published several research papers in journals of national and international repute. They have, in addition, authored/edited a number of books/course materials for CBSE, NCERT and IGNOU. The faculty members of the Department have conducted a number of research projects sponsored by UGC, DST and Delhi University. Apart from this, some faculty members are engaged in mentoring IIT scholars and recipients of Prime Minister’s Research fellowship (PMRF), who are available in the department to provide hands-on-training in microbiology to our undergraduate students.

College/ Department

Category 1

Category 2

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Hindu College- MSc Botany

2

1

0

1

1

2

1

0

1

1

Hindu College- MSc Chemistry

5

2

1

3

1

5

2

1

4

1

Hindu College- MSc Geology

4

2

1

3

1

4

1

1

3

1

Department of Geology

4

1

1

3

1

4

2

1

3

1

Hindu College- MSc Physics

6

3

1

5

1

6

2

1

5

2

Hindu College- MSc Zoology

3

1

0

2

0

3

1

0

2

1

Hindu College- MSc Mathematics

5

2

1

4

1

5

2

1

4

1

Department of Statistics

12

4

2

8

3

12

4

2

8

3

Hindu College- Statistics

3

1

0

2

1

3

2

1

3

1

Hindu College- Operational Research

5

2

1

3

1

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Department of Operational Research (North Campus)

23

9

4

16

6

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Department of Operational Research (South Campus)

24

9

4

16

6

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Miranda House

Miranda House, a prestigious college affiliated with Delhi University, is ranked 2 by NIRF 2024 and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, foreign language, and add-on courses across diverse fields like English, Hindi, Economics, and more. The teachers of the Department adopt various teaching tools to make teaching more effective. All the teachers have been issued a netbook. They use PowerPoint presentations and charts in theory classes. In practical classes also, instructions are given with the help of charts, herbarium and live specimens, permanent slides and PowerPoint presentations.

College/ Department

Category 1

Category 2

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Miranda House (W)- MSc Botany

2

1

1

2

0

2

1

0

1

1

Miranda House (W)- Anthropology

2

1

1

2

0

2

1

0

1

1

Miranda House (W)- Chemistry

5

2

1

3

1

4

2

1

3

1

Miranda House (W)- Physics

5

2

1

3

1

5

2

1

3

1

Miranda House (W)- MSc Zoology

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

Miranda House (W)- MSc Mathematics

4

1

1

2

1

4

1

1

3

1

Also Read: How to Prepare for CUET PG; Preparation Strategy, Tips & Important Topics 

Ramjas College:

Located in Delhi, Ramjas College, University of Delhi is a prominent institute that offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses in Full Time and Part Time modes. Ramjas College, University of Delhi offers a Full Time M.Sc. course that lasts for 2 years. To get into this programme, students need to have good scores in the CUET-PG. Students can pursue Ramjas College, University of Delhi M.Sc. courses across multiple specialisations, such as Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Mathematics.

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