DU Opens Merit Based Undergraduate Admission Across Nine Colleges
Delhi University has opened Class 12 merit-based admission for selected undergraduate courses across nine colleges for the 2026-27 session.
AC Team
Delhi University has expanded admission through Class 12 marks for the 2026-27 undergraduate session. Students can now apply for selected courses in nine colleges through merit-based admission. These seats will not be offered through CUET scores. The colleges will prepare merit lists using the marks scored in Class 12.
This change may help students who want to study specific subjects but did not secure a suitable CUET score. However, each college will follow its own admission process. Students should check the official college website for dates, eligibility rules, documents and application steps. Checking the website is less painful than finding out that the deadline passed while you were still searching for your marksheet.
What has Delhi University announced?
Delhi University has started merit-based admission for selected undergraduate programmes in nine colleges. Admission for these programmes will depend on Class 12 marks, not CUET marks.
The university has advised candidates to read the admission notice issued by the college they want to join. The notice may include course-specific conditions, subject requirements, minimum marks and document details.
List of colleges and courses
Indraprastha College for Women
- BA Honours Sanskrit
- BA Honours Hindi
Mata Sundari College for Women
- BSc Honours Mathematics
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
- BA Honours Punjabi
- BSc Honours Mathematics
- BA Honours Hindi
- BA Honours Hindi Journalism
Sri Aurobindo College, Evening
- BA Honours Hindi
- BA Programme with Economics and Sanskrit
- BA Programme with English and Sanskrit
- BA Programme with Hindi and Sanskrit
Motilal Nehru College, Evening
- BA Honours Hindi
- BA Programme with English and Mathematics
- BA Programme with History and Sanskrit
- BA Programme with Political Science and Sanskrit
Shyam Lal College, Evening
- BA Honours Hindi
- BA Programme with English and Computer Applications
- BA Programme with Mathematics and Computer Applications
- BA Programme with Mathematics and Economics
Ramanujan College
- BA Honours Hindi
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
- BSc Honours Electronics
- BSc Honours Instrumentation
- BSc Honours Polymer Science
Gargi College
- BA Honours Sanskrit
How admission through Class 12 marks will work
Students need to apply through the process given by the concerned college. The college will check the marks and other details submitted by the candidate. It will then prepare a merit list for the courses covered under this admission route.
The admission rules may differ from one college to another. A student who meets the marks requirement for one course may not meet the requirement for another. Candidates should read the subject combination rules before applying.
Important eligibility rule
Students who have already taken admission in any Delhi University college cannot use the Class 12 merit route to move to another DU college. In simple terms, a candidate cannot hold one DU seat and seek a second seat through this process.
Students should also keep their Class 12 marksheet, identity proof, photographs and other required certificates ready. The exact list of documents will be available on the college website. Candidates should use the details on their official records while filling out the form.
What students should check before applying
- Whether the chosen course is included in the merit-based admission list
- The minimum marks and subject requirements
- The application start date and closing date
- The admission fee and payment method
- The list of documents required by the college
- The date and method for checking the merit list
- Whether the college offers the course in the morning or evening shift
Frequently asked questions
Will CUET scores be used for these courses?
No. For the courses covered by this announcement, admission will be based on Class 12 marks. Students should still read the college notice for the full admission rules.
How many DU colleges are included?
Nine colleges are included in the merit-based admission announcement for selected undergraduate courses.
Can a student apply to more than one course?
Students should check the rules on the concerned college website. The college notice will explain whether candidates can apply for more than one course and whether separate forms or fees are needed.
Can a student who already has a DU admission apply again?
No. A student who has already taken admission in a Delhi University college cannot seek admission in another DU college through Class 12 merit.
Where can students find the latest information?
Students should visit the official website of the college offering the course. They should rely on the latest college notice for eligibility, deadlines, merit lists and fee details.
