Delhi University (DU) is a premier Central University established in 1922 by an Act of Parliament. The university has been recognized by UGC as an 'Institute of Excellence and accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade. As per NIRF 2025 rankings, the University of Delhi is ranked 5th in the University category & 15th in the overall category. DU offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs, including BA (Hons) Economics, B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons) English, MA, M.Sc, MBA, and PhD.
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University of Delhi admissions are largely based on CUET for UG and CUET PG for PG courses, while specialized programs accept scores from CAT, JEE Main, or other relevant entrance exams. The university has over 90 affiliated colleges, including premier institutions such as St. Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Hindu College, and Miranda House. Its main campuses in North and South Delhi host state-of-the-art research centers, libraries, and laboratories, promoting innovation and academic excellence.
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DU also boasts strong placement opportunities, with top recruiters including KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Tata Consultancy Services. In 2025, top Delhi University colleges witnessed impressive placement offers. Miranda House recorded the highest package of INR 19 LPA, Kirori Mal College INR 24.8 LPA, and SRCC INR 36 LPA.
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Delhi University Highlights
Delhi University is one of the most famous universities in India. Several departments of DU, including chemistry, geology, zoology, sociology, and history, have been awarded the Centres of Advanced Studies status. Other highlighting features are given below:
| Delhi University Highlights |
| Year of Establishment |
1922 |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Chancellor |
Vice-President of India |
| Visitor |
President of India |
| Accreditations |
NAAC (A++), UGC |
| Recognition |
NIRF, CWUR, Institute of Eminence (IOE) by the MHRD |
| No. of Affiliated Colleges |
90 |
| Courses Offered |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Open Learning (Distance) |
| No. of Departments |
86 |
| No. of Delhi University Courses Offered |
500+ |
| No. of Academic Staff |
1090 |
| Infrastructure Facilities |
Library, Sports, Hostel, Computer Centre |
| Delhi University Address |
New Delhi, India |
Delhi University Fees for Top Colleges
Delhi University annual fees for top colleges range from ?13,000 to ?65,000, depending on the program and institution. Premium colleges like SSCBS charge ?50,000–?65,000, while fees for traditional arts and science colleges such as LSR, Hindu College, Ramjas, and St. Stephen’s range between ?13,000–?25,000 annually.
| College Name |
Popular Courses |
Annual Fee |
| St. Stephen's College |
B.A. (Hons.) Economics, B.Sc. (Hons.) |
?20,000 – ?25,000 |
| Hindu College |
B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics |
?18,000 – ?20,000 |
| Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) |
B.A. (Hons.) Political Science, B.Com (Hons.) |
?13,000 – ?17,500 |
| Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies |
BBA, BMS |
?50,000 – ?65,000 |
| Ramjas College |
B.A. (Hons.) History, B.Sc. (Hons.) |
?13,000 – ?15,000 |
Delhi University Admission Highlights 2026
University of Delhi Admissions for the 2026 academic session are based on a transparent, merit-driven, centralized process managed by the CSAS portal Delhi University.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Total Programs |
UG: 79+ Programs, PG: 88+ Programs, PhD, Certificate/Diploma
|
| Total UG Seats |
71,000+ seats |
| UG Admission Mode |
Entrance-based (CUET UG) |
| PG Admission Mode |
Entrance-based (CUET PG) |
| PhD Admission Mode |
Entrance + Interview |
| Process Control |
Centralized (CSAS) |
| Flagship Programs |
B.A. (Hons.) Economics, B.Com. (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics. |
| Special Modes |
DU SOL Admission 2026 (School of Open Learning), NCWEB |
| Reservation & Quotas |
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, Kashmiri Migrants (KM), ECA/Sports. |
Other College Facilities
Accommodation
Bank Atm
Cafeteria
College Ranking in different fields
| Sn. |
Name |
Rank Value |
College Possition |
Year |
Field |
| 1 |
World Ranking |
100 |
328 |
2026 |
Overall |
| 2 |
NIRF |
100 |
5 |
2025 |
University |
