DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

Content Writer Papri Dutta
Updated On Date: Dec 16, 2025

DUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

DUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) for postgraduate programs has transitioned to CUET PG 2026, requiring candidates to hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 50-60% aggregate marks, depending on the discipline. Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) receive a 5% relaxation, dropping thresholds to 45-55%, while final-year undergraduates qualify provisionally if they meet criteria before CSAS PG deadlines. No upper age limit applies across most programs, promoting inclusivity under NEP 2020, though specific courses like MCA mandate Mathematics at UG or 10+2 level alongside 60% marks.

Educational Requirements

  • Program-wise, MA courses (e.g., English, History, Political Science) demand a relevant BA with 50% minimum.
  • Sc programs in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics require BSc equivalents at 55-60%.
  • LLM needs an LLB degree with 50%; and M.Com seeks B.Com or related commerce degrees at 55%.
  • Professional programs like M.P.Ed require B.P.Ed or equivalent with 50% plus sports participation certificates.
  • While MBA equivalents (e.g., MBE) emphasize economics backgrounds.
  • CUET PG paper selection must align precisely—e.g., HUQP18 for humanities, SCQP for sciences—with foreign nationals exempt via separate quotas.

Reservation and Additional Quotas

  • Delhi University follows Government of India norms: 15% seats for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer certificate mandatory), 10% for EWS, and 5% horizontal PwD quota across categories.
  • Supernumerary seats include up to 5% for sports/ECA (extracurricular activities) requiring trials post-CUET, single girl child quota (one per program), and 5% for armed forces dependents.
  • EWS/PwD certificates must be valid for 2026-27, with OBC-NCL cut off dated post-April 2026.

Verification Process

  • Post-CUET PG results (expected May 2026), candidates register on pgadmission.uod.ac.in, uploading 10th/12th/UG marksheets, degree/provisional certificates, category proofs, and CUET scorecard.
  • E-verification occurs via DigiLocker/ABC ID, with physical checks in later rounds; mismatches lead to disqualification.
  • Multiple CSAS PG phases allow preference upgrades till spot rounds in July 2026

FAQs

Q1. What bachelor's percentage qualifies for DU PG via CUET PG?

Ans. A minimum 50-60% aggregate in relevant UG degrees applies, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD.

Q2. Are final-year students eligible for CUET PG DU admissions?

Ans. Yes, provisionally, if they secure required marks before CSAS PG final deadlines.

Q3. Does MCA at DU require Mathematics background?

Ans. Candidates need Mathematics at UG or 10+2 level with 60% in BCA/BSc.

Q4. What reservations apply in DU PG programs?

Ans. 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, and 5% PwD horizontal quota per GOI norms.

Q5. How are foreign candidates admitted to DU PG?

Ans. They use separate supernumerary quotas without CUET PG requirement.

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