Deshbandhu College, New Delhi, is one of the colleges that make up the University of Delhi and has a competitive but organized cut-off method at the undergraduate level. The major programs' admissions are done using the centralized admission process where the performance of the applicants in the Common University Entrance Test and subject-specific eligibility criteria are taken into consideration.
The cut-off in Deshbandhu College is not rigid and varies with each passing year, based on a number of factors including applicants, CUET score trends, seat availability, and demand for a certain course. Elite programs like B.Com (Hons.) and Economics are characterized by higher cut-offs because of high demand, whereas other arts and science programs may be characterized by moderate cut-offs.
| Program | Expected Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| B.Com (Hons.) | CUET Score 700–750+ (approx.) |
| B.A. (Hons.) Economics | CUET Score 690–740+ (approx.) |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | CUET Score 650–700+ (approx.) |
| B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | CUET Score 650-700+ (approx.) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Maths | CUET Score 650-700 and above (approx.) |
| B.Sc. Physical Science | CUET Score 600-650+ (approximately) |
| Program | Entrance Exam / Basis | Reported Cutoff (General Category) | Trend (Last 4–5 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Hons) | CUET UG | 700+ (Approx.) | Increasing |
| B.A. (Hons.) Economics | CUET UG | 690+ (approximately) | Stable |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | CUET UG | 650 or so | Stable |
| B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | CUET UG | 650+ approximate | Stable |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | CUET UG | 650 or so | Medium |
| B.Sc. Physical Science | CUET UG | 600+ approximate | Moderate |
Deshbandhu College has a competitive system of admission that is in line with that of the University of Delhi. Students who excel in CUET and take an active part in the centralized process of seat allocation tend to have a fair opportunity of getting into their choice of programs based on the demand and supply of the courses.
The competitive courses available in the 2026 admission cycle include B.Com (Hons.) and B.A. (Hons.). The CUET score may need to be about 690-750 or above, which is dependent on the demand. The thresholds of other programs like English, political science, and physical sciences could be a little lower.
No. The cut-off is varied with each year according to the trends of CUET performances, number of applicants, the demands of the course, and availability of the seat.
Yes. Deshbandhu College admission to undergraduate programs is done under the CUET UG entrance examination and centralized seat allocation system of the University of Delhi.
The student will have a better chance to increase their chances by studying CUET subjects well, making the right choices in program preference, keeping open with program choice, and attending various allocation rounds that take place during the admission of this University of Delhi.
