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Delhi University BA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission 2024, Dates, Application Form

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DU BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

iconEligibility Criteria
Accepted Exam
  • CUET
  • CBSE 12th
  • ISC
  • DUET
  • CTET
  • +4 more
  • 10+2 score40%
    iconReturn on Investment
    Total Tuition Fees 0 - 1.6L
    Average Package 2.8L - 12L
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    Q:   How much does BA cost in Delhi University?

    A: 

    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:

    College NameBA (Hons) SpecialisationsFee Range
    Hindu CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 52,680 - INR 52,770
    Miranda HouseEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 42,480 -  INR 51,240
    LSR CollegePhilosophy, History, English +more specialisationsINR 53,640 - INR 83,640
    Hansraj CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 540
    Gargi CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Political Science +more specialisationsINR 24,160 - INR 49,420

    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.

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    Q:   What is the DU CUET cutoff for BA?

    A: 

    Delhi University allot seats in its colleges based on the applicants scores in the CUET exam. Earlier, the cutoff was made available in public domain. However, now it can be checked by logging into the DU CUET portal. For students reference, the DU BA cutoff 2023 for some of the DU colleges is mentioned:

    College

    BA Cutoff (in Percentile)

    Miranda House

    99

    Hindu College

    96 - 99.5

    Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College

    97.5

    Kirori Mal College

    NA

    Lady Shri Ram College For Women

    96.5 - 99.25

    Shri Ram College of Commerce

    NA

    Hans Raj College

    92 - 99

    Deshbandhu College

    88

    Acharya Narendra Dev College

    NA

    Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences

    NA

    Daulat Ram College

    80 - 97.5

    Gargi College

    99

    Maitreyi College

    97

    Jesus and Mary College

    99

    Dyal Singh

    98

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    Q:   Which is the best college of Delhi University for B.A (Hons) in History?

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    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.

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    DU BA Admission Dates 2025

    DatesUpcoming Events
    Feb '25-Apr '25
    CUET 2025 Application ProcessTentative
    May '25-Jun '25
    CUET 2025 ExamTentative
    Jul '25
    CUET UG 2025 ResultTentative
    DatesPast Events
    19 Oct '24
    B.A. (CSAS) Mop-Up Round 2 Last date of payment of fee
    16 Oct '24 - 18 Oct '24
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    Q:   Is there entrance exam for BA (honours) in DU?

    A: 

    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.

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    DU BA Curriculum

    SpecializationCurriculum
    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science,Hindu College
    B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology,Lady Shri Ram College
    B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology,DU SOL
    B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology,Indraprastha College for Women
    B.A. (Hons.) in Economics,Delhi School of Economics
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    Q:   Which subjects are taught in the BA (Hons) Psychology course offered by DU School of Open Learning?

    A: 

    The course curriculum includes subjects related to the field of Psychology. DU SOL BA (H) Psychology curriculum includes semester-wise list of subjects to be studied. Mentioned below are some of the subjects included in the course curriculum:

    • Psychology of Individual
    • Social Psychology
    • The Individual and Society
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Organisational Behaviour, etc.
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    DU BA Seats 2025

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    Q:   How many seats are available at DU colleges for BA?

    A: 

    There are over 49,000 seats at the University of Delhi colleges offering BA/BA (Hons) programmes. The seats are allotted based on merit in the CUET exam. Each college has a different seat count. The following table mentions institute-wise seat intake:

    Institutes

    Seats

    Gargi College

    5287

    Lakshmibai College 

    1332

    Maitreyi College

    1100

    Bharati College

    997

    Aditi Mahavidyalaya

    974

    Jesus and Mary College 

    966

    Satyawati College

    959

    NOTE: The given seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   What is the DU total seat intake for BA programmes?

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    There are a total of 49,080 seats for the BA and BA (Hons) courses at the University of Delhi. The seat count varies from one college to another. Moreover, the maximum number of BA seats are available at Gargi College - 5,287. The seat intake for some of the DU colleges for BA/BA (H) is mentioned below:

    Institutes

    Seats

    Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi

    1623

    Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi

    1111

    Miranda House, University of Delhi

    1041

    Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi

    1254

    Kalindi College, University of Delhi

    1119

    Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi

    1133

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

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    DU BA 2025 FAQs

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    Updated on Dec 2, 2024