What is the Delhi University Eligibility Criteria for CUET?
Consistently ranked among the top universities in India by the NIRF, Delhi University is one of the most sought-after institutions in India. And that fact becomes even more apparent when you learn that DU received over 6–7 lakh applications annually through DU CSAS. With 64 colleges under its banner, many of which are renowned globally, students from all walks of life flock to this university to pursue courses ranging from the pure sciences to humanities disciplines.
In an effort to standardise the ultra-competitive DU admission process, the University shifted from a merit-list-based approach to the CUET or Common University Entrance Test.
This shift has changed the various eligibility criteria that students need to fulfil to gain admission to their preferred course and college. In this blog, we’ve outlined the Delhi University eligibility criteria for CUET. It will help you decide the best mix of CUET subjects you must take while maximising your eventual percentile.
Delhi University eligibility criteria for CUET
The first step to decoding the eligibility criteria is understanding how the exam pattern has evolved.
CUET exam pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET UG 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Structure | Language Subjects + Domain Subjects + General Test (optional for some courses) |
| Subjects Offered | Multiple languages and domain-specific subjects across streams |
| Subject Choice | Students can choose subjects based on course eligibility |
| Questions per Paper | ~40–50 questions |
| Duration per Paper | ~45 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +5 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
| Total Marks (Per Paper) | ~200–250 (depending on number of questions) |
| Medium of Exam | Multiple languages (English, Hindi, regional languages) |
| Exam Schedule | Multiple days and shifts (expected May 2026) |
Section-Wise Overview
| Section | Subjects Covered | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Language Test (13 languages) | 50 | 60 mins |
| Section II | Domain Subjects (23 subjects) | 50 | 60 mins |
| Section III | General Aptitude Test | 50 | 60 mins |
Standard eligibility criteria for the DU UG programs
The standard admission criteria is as follows:
- The applicant must pass the 12th standard from a recognized board and school.
- There are no age restrictions in place for CUET or DU admission process.
- Students with a one-year gap after the 12th are also eligible to apply.
- Students must choose CUET subjects according to the specific course or program they want to apply to.
- The eligibility criteria have three categories:
- One language paper is compulsory.
- Candidates must meet minimum eligibility criteria as specified by the university and program.
- Three domain subjects are compulsory unless otherwise specified.
Subject-wise eligibility criteria for UG programs
B.Sc. (Hons) Anthropology and Biological Sciences
Any one language + physics + chemistry + biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry
B.Sc. (Hons) Botany, Zoology, and Biomedical Sciences
Any one language + physics + chemistry + biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry
B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry
Any one language + Chemistry + physics /maths /applied maths +biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry
B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry, Physics, and Polymer Science
Any one language + physics + chemistry + maths /applied maths
B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science
Any one language + maths /applied maths + any subject from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics and Instrumentation
Any one language + physics + chemistry /computer science /informatics practices + maths /applied maths
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science and Food Technology
Any one language + physics + chemistry + biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry /maths /applied maths
B.Sc. (Hons) Geology
Any one language + physics + chemistry + maths /applied maths /geography /geology /biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry
B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics
Any one language + maths /applied maths + any subject from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science
Any one language + biology /biological studies /biotechnology /biochemistry + physics /chemistry + any subject from list B1 or B2
B.A. (Hons) Journalism and Hindi Patrakarita
English /Hindi + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Or
English /Hindi + General test
BMS, BBA (FIA)
Any one language + maths /applied maths + General test
B.Voc. (Web Designing)
Any one language + maths /applied maths + any subject from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Or
Any one language + maths /applied maths + General test
B.Voc. (Health Care Management)
Any one language + any two subjects from list B1 + any one subject from either list B1 or B2
Or
Any one language + any one subject from either list B1 or B2 + General test
B.Voc. (Retail Management, IT, and Banking Operations)
Any one language + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Or
Any one language + any subject from list B1 or B2 + General test
B.Voc. (Software Development)
Any one language + maths /applied maths + any subject from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Or
Any one language + maths /applied maths + General test
B.A. (Hons) Multimedia and Mass Communication
Any one language + any subject from list B1 or B2 + General test
B.Tech (IT and Mathematical Innovation)
Any one language + maths /applied maths + General test. Offered at Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC), University of Delhi.
B.A. (Hons) English, Hindi
Hindi /English + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
B.A. (Hons) Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, French, German, Italian, Spanish
The specific language you want to study + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Or
Any one language + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Important note -Preference is given to candidates who appear for CUET in the same language as the chosen program. Only if seats still remain vacant will the candidates who chose any language be chosen.
B.Com (Hons)
Any one language + maths /applied maths /accountancy /bookkeeping + any subject from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
Any one language + Any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
B.A. (Hons) History, Pol. Sci., Social Work, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics
Any one language + any two subjects from list B1 + any subject from list B1 or B2
BBE
One language from list A + maths /applied maths + General test
Subject combinations are indicative and may vary slightly each year. Candidates must check the official DU bulletin for final eligibility.
You can check the eligibility criteria for other subjects at the official DU website.
With so many subjects being covered under CUET, it can get confusing to pick the right ones. Questions like which ones are easier? Which ones are better? Which ones match your strengths? At IMS, in both the CUET classroom as well as CUET live online programs, you get to interact with experienced mentors 1-on-1 to discuss your test-taking strategy. Their guidance will ensure you meet the Delhi University eligibility criteria for CUET while helping you maximise your CUET score.
