Discontinued (May 2022)- B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science 

at Delhi University, North Campus

At the undergraduate level, the University of Delhi offers BA (Hons) across 29 specialisations out of which 23 offered merit-based admission and the remaining offered entrance-based (DUET) admission to the students till 2021. Additionally, the University also offers BA Prog. course across multiple subject combinations (across different colleges) in which admission is completely based on merit scores obtained by the students in Class 12. However, starting 2022, DU admission to all the UG courses will get conducted via CUET UG.

Here are some of the best colleges at Delhi University for a B.A. (Hons. ). In History: St. Stephen's College: St. Stephen's College is one of the most prestigious colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its excellent academic standards and vibrant student life. Lady Shri Ram College for Women: Lady Shri Ram College for Women is another top-ranked college at Delhi University. It is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to gender equality. Hindu College: Hindu College is one of the oldest colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its rich history and diverse student body. Miranda House: Miranda House is one of the best women's colleges in India. It is known for its excellent academic standards and strong commitment to gender equality. Hansraj College: Hansraj College is one of the largest colleges at Delhi University. It is known for its vibrant student life and strong academic programs. These are just a few of the many great colleges at Delhi University that offer a B.A. (Hons. ). In History. The best college for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. It is important to do your research and visit the colleges before you make a decision.

The total tuition fee for BA and BA (Hons) courses offered by the University of Delhi ranges between INR 540 and INR 1.5 lakh depending on the college a student is seeking or taking admission to. In addition to the affiliated college, BA course fee is also dependent on the specialisation selected by the student for the same. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

In reality, the total fee that a student is required to pay is much higher than 540 Indian Rupees. This is because there are other fee components which are charged by DU colleges which include application fee, development charges, exam fee and other components.

The below table mentions the BA Hons/ BA fee for the top 5 popular DU colleges:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes, hence, is indicative.

More details on the same must be obtained by the students from the admission office of the DU affiliated college a student is interested to get into.

DU does not conduct any entrance exam for admission to BA or BA (Hons) courses. However, it accepts the scores obtained by the students in the CUET UG exam for UG admission at any affiliated college. Having said that, students can get admission to Delhi University even if they didn't apply for CUET. While the chances of getting admission will be much lower, here are some of the ways a student can get admission to Delhi University without CUET:

1. Take a chance on the spot admission: You can try your luck at the spot admission process, which is conducted by Delhi University after the CUET results are announced. However, the number of seats available under the spot admission process is very limited, so your chances of getting admission are slim.
2. Apply for admission through the Delhi University School of Open Learning (SOL): The Delhi University School of Open Learning (SOL) offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that do not require CUET scores. However, the admission process for SOL is more competitive than the regular admission process.

The first year of the UG course is divided into two semesters. Aspirants have to appear for the exams semesterly and clear them to pass the course. The subjects included in DU BA (H) in Economics course offered at Delhi School of Economics are:

• Mathematical Methods for Economics - I & II
• Introductory Microeconomics - I & II
• Art of Communication
• Environmental Science

DU offers BTech, BSc, and BCom as its flagship courses. These courses are offered for a very less cost. The university is ranked for these courses. Students can expect good salaries after completing education in various streams such as Engineering, Commerce, and others. DU students are placed in top companies and top sectors such as Capgemini, Dell, Google, Indigo Airlines, Barclays, Ernst & Young, and others. BTech students can expect to get INR 8 LPA as entry level package. This is the median package according to the placements offered in 2022. 

According to DU NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of DU placements 2023 for UG programs are presented below:

Further, the key highlights of DU placements 2023 for PG programs are presented below:

Getting admission in DU with 45% is quite tough. Students with 45% in Class 12 can apply through quota or can apply under any reservation criteria. The other option is to opt for less popular course. Try to perform well in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main,  CUET, and others. Students can also try contacting the university for any admission possibility with this perecentage.