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Candidates who are willing to take admission in the desired programme in the Delhi University must check the DU 2026 eligibility criteria. DU CUET eligibility criteria 2026 is the minimum requirement to fill the application form. Candidates can visit the DU website to download the programme wise eligibility criteria. Delhi University offers admissions for various UG programmes based on the marks obtained in the entrance exams.
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Candidates are required to meet the minimum requirements required for admission of the candidates to get admitted in Delhi University. The DU eligibility criteria varies depending on the programme opted by the students. Delhi University offers admissions for UG programmes based on the CUET exam. Students can find the course wise eligibility criteria of DU for various programmes given below. Read more to know about the DU eligibility criteria 2026.
DU Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Basic Requirements
Candidates can check the basic requirements included in the DU 2026 eligibility criteria given below
Candidates must have passed Class 12 from any recognised board.
Candidates applying for B.A., B.Com and B.Sc must qualify in Class 12th with the minimum marks required for each programme.
Point to be noted that the DU eligibility criteria 2026 vary depending on the candidate’s category.
There is no age limit for UG programmes offered by the university.
DU 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants who are applying for the DU must qualify for the CUET UG exam. Candidates can check the DU 2026 eligibility criteria of Arts, Commerce and Science streams in the table given below.
DU Eligibility Criteria for Arts Streams
Courses/Programmes | Domain/General/Optional Languages mapped to the programme | Combination of Subjects for ‘Best of Four’ |
B.A. (Program) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.A. (Hons.) French | French + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: French from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A.(Hons.) History | ||
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B. A. (Hons.) Journalism | English + Any three from Section II / Section III | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) English | English+ Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects |
B.A. (Hons.) History | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) | Any one from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Vocational Studies) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Geography | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Geography | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Economics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
DU Eligibility Criteria for Commerce Stream
Course | Domain/General/Optional Languages mapped to the programme | Combination of Subjects for ‘Best of Four’ |
B.Com. (Hons.) | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.Com. | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
DU Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream
Course | Domain/General/Optional Languages mapped to the programme | Combination of Subjects for ‘Best of Four’ |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science | Any one from Section I +Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science | Physics+Chemsitry+ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Any one Language | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET score obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language from List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics,Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics OR Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Geography, Any one Language | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Physics/ Chemistry, Any one from Section II,Any one Language | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained in any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
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DU Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Grade Conversion into Percentage
If the qualifying examinations result is released in the form of grades, candidates can go through the table given below to check the grades and their corresponding percentage. It will help candidates in deriving the DU 2026 eligibility criteria for certain subjects.
DU Eligibility Criteria - Grade Conversion
Grade | Minimum Percentage | Grade | Mean Resultant Percentage |
1 | 90 | A | 90 |
2 | 75 | B | 75 |
3 | 66 | C | 60 |
4 | 61 | D | 40 |
5 | 57 | E | 30 |
6 | 51 | F | Fail |
7 | 47 | ||
8 | 40 | ||
9 | Fail |
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DU Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Cambridge Grade to Marks Scheme
Grade | Percentage Uniform Mark Range | Cambridge Grade As | Percentage Uniform Mark Range |
*A | 90-100 (Midpoint 95) | 95 | 95 |
A | 80-89 (Midpoint 85) | a | 80-100 (Midpoint 90) |
B | 70-79 (Midpoint 75) | b | 70-79 (Midpoint 75) |
C | 60-69 (Midpoint 65) | c | 60-69 (Midpoint 65) |
D | 50-59 (Midpoint 55) | d | 50-59 (Midpoint 55) |
E | 40-49 (Midpoint 45) | e | 40-49 (Midpoint 45) |
DU Eligibility Criteria - IB Grade to Marks Scheme
Grade | Indian Equivalent Marks | |
7 | 96-100 | Midpoint 98 |
6 | 83-95 | Midpoint 89 |
5 | 70-82 | Midpoint 76 |
4 | 56-69 | Midpoint 62.5 |
3 | 41-55 | Midpoint 48 |
2 | 21-40 | Midpoint 30.5 |
1 | 1-20 | Midpoint 10.5 |
DU 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Important Points
Candidates are advised to check the DU 2026 eligibility criteria before filling up the application form.
The DU application form will only be made available in online mode.
The process of conversion of the grades varies for all the boards. Thus, candidates have to check the minimum marks eligibility specified for all the programmes before applying for admission.
Note: Candidates are best advised to check the DU 2026 eligibility criteria of their desired programme before applying for admissions in Delhi University.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the criteria for DU admission 2026?
A:
Candidates applying for DU admissions should complete Class 12 with a minimum of 55% from any recognised board.
Q: What is the minimum eligibility for DU?
A:
Students should qualify in Class 12 and score the minimum marks required to qualify in the CUET exam to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of Delhi University.
Q: What is the admission test for DU 2026?
A:
Candidates applying for admissions in Delhi University must qualify in the CUET 2026 exam to get admitted in Delhi University.
Q: What is the entrance exam for DU B.Sc?
A:
To get admitted for the DU B.Sc programme, students must appear and qualify in the CUET exam 2026.
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