Delhi University Revamps Admission Criteria for BA and BCom Programs !
In a significant update for the 2025-26 academic session, Delhi University has announced changes to the admission criteria for its Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Hons) programs.
According to the recently released information bulletin, BA applicants will now have the opportunity to select two domain subjects along with two languages, shifting from the previous requirement of one language and three domain subjects.
Additionally, the option for BCom (Hons) candidates to apply with Accountancy instead of Mathematics under Combination II has been eliminated, leaving some students uncertain about their eligibility.
Admissions will continue to be based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), with applications processed through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS).
Updated Eligibility Criteria for BCom (Hons)
For those looking to apply for the BCom (Hons) program, the eligibility criteria have changed. Candidates must take the CUET with the following subject combination:
- Combination I:
- One language from List A
- Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
- Two additional subjects, with at least one sourced from List B1
The option to apply through Combination II using Accountancy/Bookkeeping is no longer available.
New Subject Selection Criteria for BA Students
The university has introduced additional criteria for certain undergraduate BA courses, including History and Psychology. Students can now choose two languages and two subjects, allowing for a more.
Delhi University (DU) has recently updated its science program admission requirements. For those looking to enroll in Computer Science or Informatics Practices, science students must now include Physics along with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, in addition to a language from List A in their CUET subject combination.
Furthermore, there have been changes to the eligibility criteria for the BCom (Hons) program. Students who completed their Class 12 in commerce without mathematics will now be eligible to apply under a different subject combination category. DU has been implementing this two-subject combination system since 2022 as part of the transition to CUET-UG for admissions.
Admissions are open across 91 colleges within DU, with the university having approved 540 programs through its academic and executive councils as outlined in their information bulletin. It's important to note that students applying to the School of Open Learning (SOL) or the Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) will need to submit separate applications.
Best of luck to all applicants!
