Discontinued (May 2022)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science 

at Delhi University, North Campus

The most popular specialisations offered under BSc (Hons) include Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science, among various others. However, the popularity and choice of the course must depend on students' interest and academic background. The following table mentions all the specialisations available under BSc (Hons), BSc (Pass), BSc and BSc (Prog) courses offered at DU as per the 2023 UG brochure. 

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.

At the undergraduate level, DU offers BSc (Hons) and BSc programmes across 19 and 10 specialisations, respectively, of three years' duration. Offered in both honours and general specialisationshe, the honours courses are more specialised and focus on a particular subject area while the general courses are more broad-based and cover a wider range of subjects, such as BSc (General) or BSc (Pass).

Out of the 90+ affiliated colleges under DU, more than 25 instituites offer BSc or BSc (Hons) courses to the students.  Admission to all these courses was subject to merit in Class 12 till 2021. However, starting 2022, admission for all the undergraduate courses at DU will be based on CUET (conducted by NTA). The most popular specialisations offered under BSc (Hons) at the University of Delhi remain Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science, among various others. However, the popularity and choice of the course must depend on students' interest and academic background. 

Some of the popular DU colleges offering BSc and BSc (Hons) include Hansraj College, Acharya Narendra Dev College, Ramjas College, Deshbandhu College, Kirori Mal College, Sri Venkateswara College, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Dyal Singh College, among others.  The following table mentions the top five colleges of DU and BSc (Hons) programmes:

Known for their academic standards and strong alumni base, these colleges offer a variety of BSc and BSc (Hons) courses, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biology. Additionally, the cut-off for admission to these colleges is usually high, and the competition is fierce.

The total tuition fee for BSc courses at DU-affiliated colleges ranges between INR 540 and INR 2.4 lakh. This variation is available due to the different specialisations that are offered at different DU affiliated colleges.

The following table mentions the top five colleges of DU and their fee for all BSc (Hons) programmes:

NOTE: The given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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. 

DU offers BVoc in six specialisations which include Printing Technology, Web Designing, Health Care Management, Retail Management and IT, Banking Operations and Software Development. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Hence, aspirants can take admission with a valid score of CUET.