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Deshbandhu College was founded in 1952, and its location is Kalkaji, New Delhi, which is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. The admissions are made on the basis of a merit and entrance-based system that admits a score based on the Common University Entrance Test according to the centralized admission policy of the University of Delhi.
Deshbandhu College has a reputation for multidisciplinary undergraduate studies and an academic setting that promotes classrooms, seminars, discussions, and exposure to research and extracurricular involvement. The institution aims at offering a balanced academic program through which students can either be exposed to sound foundational knowledge or engage in cultural, academic, and student society life.
The college campus operates as a part of the larger academic ecosystem of the University of Delhi and enjoys the academic, research, and professional opportunities of the city. Deshbandhu College helps students to prepare for higher learning and a variety of job opportunities with a mixture of academic studies, student activities, and exposure to career opportunities.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the College | Deshbandhu College (DBC), University of Delhi. |
| Established | 1952 |
| Type of Institution | Government College (Constituent College of University of Delhi) |
| Popular My Courses | B.A. (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. programs, Economics, Political Science, English, and Mathematics. |
| Basis of Admission | Admission—on the basis of an entrance examination + centralized allocation. |
| Entrance Exams | CUET UG |
| Application Mode | Online |
Students are also invited to be engaged in academic discourse, presentations, tasks, seminars, and departmental events. It is aimed at assisting students in building conceptual knowledge and critical thinking besides exposure to academic and social problems in the real world.
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 10+2 Mathematics, plus 50% | CUET UG Score + centralized allocation |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | 10+2 any stream, 50% + | CUET UG Score |
| B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 10+2, any stream, 50% + | CUET UG Score |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 Commerce/Mathematics, 50% | CUET UG Score |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | 10+2 in Mathematics, 50% + | CUET UG Score |
| B.Sc. Physical Science | 10 + 2 Physics, Chemistry, 50% + | CUET UG Marks |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PG programs | In departments of the University of Delhi | University admission process |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Programs | University of Delhi departments | conducted through the university entrance process |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Opening | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Entrance Exam | May – June 2026 |
| Counselling / Seat Allocation | June - July 2026. |
| The first academic session starts | July-August 2026. |
| Course | Duration | Specializations | 1st Year Fee (Approx.) | Accepted Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) | 3 Years | Economics, English, Political Science | 15K-25K | CUET UG | As per CUET application |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 3 Years | Commerce | 15K-25K | CUET UG | CUET application |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | 3 Years | Mathematics | 15K-25K | CUET UG | According to the CUET application |
| B.Sc. Physical Science | 3 Years | Physics and Mathematics | 15K-25K | CUET UG | As per CUET application |
Deshbandhu College has its admissions done on the basis of the national-level exam, CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test). The test determines the knowledge and academic preparation in the subject of undergraduate study.
CUET also offers a common entry channel to students who want to join undergraduate courses in the mutual examination system of higher education institutions, such as the University of Delhi.
Yes. Undergraduate programs of Deshbandhu College are designed by admission through the CUET UG score and then through the University of Delhi centralized seat allocation method.
The college admits the CUET UG scores that are administered by the National Testing Agency to the undergraduate programs.
It is approximate that the academic year will start in July-August 2026 once CUET results are declared and the centralized admission process at the University of Delhi is completed.
