Deshbandhu College, New Delhi, offers admission for 2025 through entrance-based processes for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Established in 1952 by the Ministry of Rehabilitation in memory of Lala Deshbandhu Gupta, it is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi, accredited with a B++ grade by NAAC and ranked 16th in the NIRF 2024 College category. The college provides programs in Arts, Commerce, and Science, including BA, BA (Hons), BCom, BCom (Hons), BSc, BSc (Hons), MA, MCom, and MSc. Admissions are based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG for undergraduate and CUET PG for postgraduate courses) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) managed by Delhi University. Candidates applying under Sports or Extracurricular Activities (ECA) categories must undergo a performance test in addition to CUET. Below are the details for eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and important dates for Deshbandhu College admission 2025.
Particulars | Deshbandhu College Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
Popular Courses | BA, BA (Hons), BCom, BCom (Hons), BSc, BSc (Hons), MA, MCom, MSc |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-based (CUET UG, CUET PG) |
Entrance Exams Accepted | CUET UG, CUET PG |
Application Mode | Online |
Event | Date |
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UG Application Start Date | February 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
UG Application Last Date | March 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Start Date | January 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Last Date | February 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG 2025 Date | May 13 - June 3, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG 2025 Date | March 13 - April 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG 2025 Result | July 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG 2025 Result | April 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
CSAS UG Counselling Start Date | July 2025 (Tentative) |
CSAS PG Counselling Start Date | April 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Release | August 2025 (Tentative) |
Deshbandhu College offers full-time BA and BA (Hons) programs for 3 years in specializations like Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, and Sanskrit. Admission is based on CUET UG scores followed by CSAS counselling. The eligibility criteria require 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Specific subject combinations in CUET are required for Hons programs (e.g., for BA (Hons) Economics: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics + Any two subjects, one from List B1). Fees range from INR 12,405 to INR 14,405 per year. More details about BA/BA (Hons) are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BA/BA (Hons) |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | BA: 10 combinations (e.g., History + Political Science); BA (Hons): Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sanskrit |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CUET UG score followed by CSAS counselling |
Total Fees | INR 37,215 - INR 43,215 (Approximate) |
Seats | BA: 163; BA (Hons): 46-78 per specialization |
Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET UG portal and CSAS |
Deshbandhu College offers full-time BCom and BCom (Hons) programs for 3 years. Admission is based on CUET UG scores followed by CSAS counselling. The eligibility criteria require 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST), with Mathematics/Business Mathematics for BCom (Hons). Fees range from INR 12,405 to INR 14,405 per year. More details about BCom/BCom (Hons) are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BCom/BCom (Hons) |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); Mathematics/Business Mathematics for BCom (Hons) |
Selection Criteria | CUET UG score followed by CSAS counselling |
Total Fees | INR 37,215 - INR 43,215 (Approximate) |
Seats | BCom: 109; BCom (Hons): 154 |
Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET UG portal and CSAS |
Deshbandhu College offers full-time BSc and BSc (Hons) programs for 3 years in specializations like Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology. Admission is based on CUET UG scores followed by CSAS counselling. The eligibility criteria require 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Specific subject combinations in CUET are required (e.g., for BSc (Hons) Physics: Physics + Mathematics + Chemistry). Fees range from INR 12,505 to INR 15,505 per year. More details about BSc/BSc (Hons) are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BSc/BSc (Hons) |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | BSc: Applied Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences; BSc (Hons): Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CUET UG score followed by CSAS counselling |
Total Fees | INR 37,515 - INR 46,515 (Approximate) |
Seats | BSc: 54-69 per specialization; BSc (Hons): 31-46 per specialization |
Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET UG portal and CSAS |
Deshbandhu College offers full-time MA programs for 2 years in specializations like Economics, English, Hindi, Political Science, and Sanskrit. Admission is based on CUET PG scores or merit for DU graduates (50% seats merit-based, 50% entrance-based). The eligibility criteria require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 14,405 per year. More details about MA are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Economics, English, Hindi, Political Science, Sanskrit |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CUET PG score or merit (for DU graduates) followed by counselling |
Total Fees | INR 28,810 (Approximate) |
Seats | 15-20 per specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET PG portal and CSAS |
Deshbandhu College offers a full-time MCom program for 2 years. Admission is based on CUET PG scores or merit for DU graduates (50% seats merit-based, 50% entrance-based). The eligibility criteria require a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 14,405 per year. More details about MCom are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MCom |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CUET PG score or merit (for DU graduates) followed by counselling |
Total Fees | INR 28,810 (Approximate) |
Seats | 20 |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET PG portal and CSAS |
Deshbandhu College offers a full-time MSc program for 2 years in Mathematics. Admission is based on CUET PG scores or merit for DU graduates (50% seats merit-based, 50% entrance-based). The eligibility criteria require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 14,405 per year. More details about MSc are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MSc |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Mathematics |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CUET PG score or merit (for DU graduates) followed by counselling |
Total Fees | INR 28,810 (Approximate) |
Seats | 20 |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
How to apply | Apply through CUET PG portal and CSAS |
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