Deshbandhu College, a constituent college of the University of Delhi in Kalkaji, offers 39 undergraduate and 7 postgraduate courses across Arts, Commerce, and Science. Admission to every one of them runs through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by NTA, followed by seat allocation via the University of Delhi's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). The DUET postgraduate entrance test was discontinued after the 2022 session — CUET PG is now the sole PG admission route as well. Deshbandhu College conducts no separate entrance test or interview of its own.
Deshbandhu College Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| CUET UG 2026 application | 3 Jan – 4 Feb 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 exam | 11–31 May 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 result | 23 June 2026 |
| DU CSAS Phase I (registration, college/course preferences) | 26 June – 11 July 2026 |
| CSAS Round 1 seat allocation | 16 July 2026 |
| Round 1 seat acceptance deadline | 18 July 2026 |
| CSAS Round 2 seat allocation | 25 July 2026 (fee payment by 28 July) |
| CUET PG 2026 exam | 16–19 March 2026 |
Deshbandhu College Admission Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Courses offered | 39 UG + 7 PG |
| Popular UG programmes | B.Com (Hons.), BA (Hons.) Economics/English/Political Science/History, B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry |
| Popular PG programmes | MA, M.Com, M.Sc Mathematics |
| Entrance — UG | CUET UG |
| Entrance — PG | CUET PG |
| Approx. seat intake (flagship courses) | BA: 154 · BA (Hons.): 154 · BSc: 154 · BSc (Hons.): 117 · BCom (Hons.): 78 · MA/M.Com/M.Sc: 39 each |
| Admission mode | Online application + CSAS counselling; physical document verification/reporting |
Deshbandhu College UG Admission 2026: Full Course List & Eligibility
All 3-year UG programmes are admitted purely on CUET UG scores through CSAS. Deshbandhu's UG offering spans single-subject Honours courses and a large number of BA Programme combination courses (two subjects studied together) — both are shown below.
Honours / single-major courses
| Course | Subjects tested in CUET | Minimum Class 12 requirement |
| B.Com (Hons.) | Language + Mathematics/Accountancy + two other subjects | 45% aggregate |
| B.Sc Life Sciences | Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Biotechnology | 55% in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Biotechnology |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Computer Science | Language + Mathematics + two other subjects | 55%, including Mathematics |
| B.Sc (Prog.) Physical Science with Industrial Chemistry | Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry | 55% in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Botany | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry | 55% in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Biotechnology |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Biochemistry | Chemistry + Biology/Biotechnology + (Physics or Mathematics) | 55% in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Biotechnology |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 55% in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics + 50% in one language |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics | Language + Mathematics + two other subjects | 50%+ including Mathematics |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 55% in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics + 50% in one language |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology | 55% in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Biotechnology |
| BA (Hons.) Economics | Language + Mathematics + two other subjects | 45% aggregate (Class 10 & 12) |
| BA (Hons.) English | English + two subjects (List B1) + one (List B1/B2) | 45% aggregate |
| BA (Hons.) Hindi | Hindi + two subjects (List B1) + one (List B1/B2) | 45% aggregate |
| BA (Hons.) History | Language + two subjects (List B1) + one (List B1/B2) | 45% aggregate |
| BA (Hons.) Political Science | Language + two subjects (List B1) + one (List B1/B2) | 45% aggregate |
| BA (Hons.) Sanskrit | Multiple combinations involving Sanskrit (List A/B1) | 45% aggregate |
BA Programme combination courses (2-subject)
BA Bengali+History · BA Bengali+Political Science · BA Economics+English · BA Economics+History · BA Economics+Mathematics · BA Economics+Philosophy · BA Economics+Political Science · BA English+History · BA English+Mathematics · BA English+Philosophy · BA English+Political Science · BA Hindi+Economics · BA Hindi+History · BA Hindi+Philosophy · BA Hindi+Political Science · BA History+Mathematics · BA History+Philosophy · BA History+Political Science · BA History+Sanskrit · BA Mathematics+Philosophy · BA Mathematics+Political Science · BA Philosophy+Political Science · BA Philosophy+Sanskrit · BA Political Science+Sanskrit · BA Punjabi+History · BA Punjabi+Political Science · BA Sanskrit+Economics · BA Sindhi+History
All combination courses admit on CUET UG scores in the two chosen subjects plus a language and general test component, per NTA's CUET UG 2026 bulletin. See the Cutoff article below for each combination's 2025 closing score.
Deshbandhu College PG Admission 2026
| Course | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance |
| MA (multiple disciplines) | ~39 | Bachelor's degree (3-year), relevant discipline | CUET PG |
| M.Com | ~39 | B.Com/B.Com (Hons.), min. 50% | CUET PG |
| M.Sc Mathematics | ~39 | B.Sc Mathematics/equivalent, min. 50% | CUET PG |
Deshbandhu College Reservation Policy
Per University of Delhi norms: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, plus supernumerary seats for PwBD (5%), CW, and sports/ECA categories. Reserved-category candidates are admitted directly against these quotas based on category-wise CSAS cutoffs — each category has its own, generally lower, closing score per course per round.
Deshbandhu College Application Process 2026
- Register for CUET UG 2026 on the NTA portal (cuet.nta.nic.in) and select the domain subjects relevant to your intended course(s) — apply only for subjects you actually studied in your qualifying exam.
- Appear for the CUET exam and check your scorecard after the result is declared (23 June 2026).
- Register on the DU CSAS portal (admission.uod.ac.in), fill in personal/academic details, and list Deshbandhu College with your preferred courses in order of preference.
- Participate in seat allocation rounds (Round 1: 16 July 2026); when allotted a seat, accept it, upload documents for verification, and pay the admission fee within the deadline.
- Report to the college once your seat is confirmed by the college administration.
Documents Required
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, CUET 2026 scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), passport-size photographs, signature scan, and a government-issued photo ID.
Deshbandhu College FAQs
Does Deshbandhu College conduct its own entrance exam?
No. Admission is entirely based on CUET UG 2026 scores, processed through the DU CSAS portal — there is no separate college-level test or interview.
How many courses does Deshbandhu College offer?
39 undergraduate courses (including single-major Honours and two-subject BA Programme combinations) and 7 postgraduate courses.
Is the DUET exam still used for PG admission at Deshbandhu College?
No. DUET was discontinued after the 2022 academic session. CUET PG has been the sole postgraduate admission route since 2023.
What is the reservation policy at Deshbandhu College?
27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS, following University of Delhi-wide norms, with additional supernumerary quotas for PwBD, CW, and sports/ECA candidates.
How do I know if I've been allotted a seat at Deshbandhu College?
Check your CSAS dashboard on admission.uod.ac.in after each round's seat allocation is published (Round 1: 16 July 2026). You must accept the offer within the stated deadline to retain it.
What is Deshbandhu College's approximate seat intake?
Around 154 seats each for BA, BA (Hons.), and BSc; 117 for BSc (Hons.); 78 for BCom (Hons.); and 39 each for its PG programmes (MA, MCom, MSc).
Can I apply for a two-subject BA Programme course like BA Economics and Mathematics?
Yes — Deshbandhu offers 28 such combination courses; each has its own CUET subject requirement and closing score, listed in the Cutoff article.