DU UG Admissions; Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 I have registered online on the DU website, do I still need to fill up the offline form?

Ans. No, if you’ve already submitted your pre- registration form online and made your payment then there’s no need to fill the offline form.

Q.2 Can I enroll myself for a certificate language course along with my regular graduation course?

Ans. Yes, many colleges offer part time certificate courses in office management, foreign languages etc. However, it is advisable not to enroll yourself for any of these during the 1st year. In first year try to understand how your regular course works and you can plan about your certificate course accordingly.

Q.3 Will there be any disadvantage for gap year students?

Ans. No, all you need are the necessary documents.

Q.4 How does one apply through the ECA or Sports quota?

Ans. Each college has a separate form for ECA and sports that needs to be filled. For sports there is a centralized fitness test (18th to 20th June, 2015 to be conducted by University Sports Council and trials to be conducted by colleges. Similarly, colleges will conduct trials for ECA also.

Q.5 Will there be any relaxation offered to women candidates?

Ans. Relaxation for women candidates varies from college to college and even from course to course. However, the upper limit has been fixed at 3%.

Q.6 After the declaration of the cut-off, are students given admission on the first come first serve basis?

Ans. Admission in the colleges are not based on first come first serve policy.

Q.7 Are there special seats for NCC cadets/NSS?

Ans. The University has no special quota for NCC/NSS in any of the colleges.

Q.8 I have studied both commerce and accounts in my class XII. Which subject will I have to choose for my best four?

Ans. You can choose both the subjects in your best four.

Q.9 I am a science student. Can I apply for bachelor with honours in Arts/Humanities subjects?

Ans. You can apply for Bachelor with honours in Arts/Humanities subjects provided you fulfill specific eligibility condition and meet the requisite cut off.

Q.10 Once I have taken admission in a particular subject, can I change my subject during the course of study or after completing first year?

Ans. No, once you’re admitted in a particular subject, you can change your subject only before the last date of admission provided seats are available and you meet the requisite cut off.

Q.11 From where can I get information about admission?

Ans. You can get information about admission from the following sources:-

 University website:http://www.du.ac.in

 University Information Centre- Phone no. 011-27006900/155215 WEBSITE: http://uic.du.ac.in

 You can visit help desk conducted by the office of Dean Student’s welfare in Room no: 5, 1st floor, Conference Center, opp. Botany department, North Campus.

Q.12 I appeared in class 12th exam last year but failed to clear mathematics. Then, I appeared in the compartment exam and cleared it. Now, I have two marks sheets, can I get admission?

Ans. Yes, you can get admission in Delhi University and you will not be at any disadvantage.

Q.13 I did not have Mathematics in class 12th .Can I opt for Economics (H or B com (H?

Ans. No, you can’t opt for Economics (H or B Com (H without mathematics.

Q.14 Do a candidate required in-person on the day of admission?

Ans. Yes, candidate must be present on the day of admission in the college along with the desired documents.

Q.15 Can I get fee concession? What is the procedure for fee concession?

Ans. Yes, there is a provision for fee concession in most of the colleges but only after admission. You may contact college for details.

Q.16 Can I take admission in two different/same courses in different colleges after declaration of a cut off?

Ans. No, you cannot take admission simultaneously in two different courses or same courses in different colleges. In case you take admission at two places, your admission will be cancelled from both the colleges/courses.

Q.17 I was admitted under sports Quota last year but could not clear the first year. Can I apply afresh and also change my course?

Ans. You can clear your first year as an ex-student, if your internal assessment is complete (including attendance. In case you have not completed the above said condition, then you must apply afresh.

Q.18 I have appeared in class XII exam from CBSE Delhi. Will I get an advantage of being from Delhi?

Ans. No, there is no advantage for having studied in Delhi.

Q.19 I have completed my class XII from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling can I get admission in regular college?

Ans. Yes, you can get admission in regular course provided you have applied in that course / college and meet the cut off.

Q.20 I have just passed class XII from Jamshedpur with science subjects. Can I apply in Delhi University through online form? I am also interested in applying St. Stephens and Jesus Mary College?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for undergraduate courses through online form as per the schedule. Please visit the University website. This form is applicable for all courses and colleges where the admission is not based on entrance examination. However, for St. Stephens and Jesus and Mary College, contact the colleges, respectively.

Q.21 Does it matter whether I apply online or offline?

Ans. No, the way you apply will not affect your chances of being admitted to University of Delhi. We treat online and offline applications equally in the admission process.

Q.22 I belong to ST category and live in Manipur. How can I apply for undergraduate courses in your University?

Ans. You can apply online from your place itself. If you are visiting Delhi during the registration days, you can also use the option of filling offline form.

Q.23 Can I fill OMR form even if I have compartment in class XII?

Ans. Yes, you can fill OMR form even if you have compartment in class XII. You will get admission only if you fulfill the minimum eligibility condition/meeting cut off list of that course/college during stipulated period.

Q.24 Does it is important to have caste or tribe certificate in the name of candidate?

Ans. Yes, if you are applying under any reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PH, then you must have Caste/Tribe/PH certificate in the name of candidate. The OBC certificate must also specify that candidates belong to non-creamy layer and caste is listed in the Central Government list.

Q. 25 Can you suggest the list of documents I have to submit along with the OMR form?

Ans. No documents are required to be submitted with OMR form.

Q.26 My result is yet to be declared, Can I still submit an OMR form?

Ans. Yes, you can submit the OMR form by darkening the appropriate circle of result awaited under result section.

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