About the University
Legacy & Eminence
The University of Delhi is a premier central university located in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly. Recognized for its high standards in teaching and research, DU has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in India.
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Motto: "Nishtadhriti Satyam" (Dedication, Firmness, and Truth)
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Status: Recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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Governance: Visitor: Hon'ble President of India | Chancellor: Hon'ble Vice President of India.
Vision & Academic Framework
DU is committed to fostering an inclusive, research-oriented environment through progressive curriculum structures and interdisciplinary learning pathways.
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NEP 2020 Implementation: Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF 2022) offering 4-year honors with research options.
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Postgraduate Structure: PGCF 2024 standardized curriculum aligned with credit bank systems (ABC).
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Distance & Open Learning: School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) provide extended educational reach.
Admissions & Eligibility Framework
Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS)
Admissions to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs across Delhi University colleges are conducted centrally through the CSAS portal based on CUET scores.
| Level | Primary Entrance Exam | Admission Portal / Mechanism |
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| Undergraduate (UG) | CUET-UG (NTA) | CSAS UG Portal (Phase I Registration, Phase II Program/College Preference Fill, Phase III Allocation) |
| Postgraduate (PG) | CUET-PG (NTA) | CSAS PG Portal (Merit-cum-Entrance basis) |
| Doctoral (Ph.D.) | CUET-Ph.D. / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET | DU Research Portal & Departmental Interview Rounds |
| Non-Formal (SOL / NCWEB) | Merit Based (Class 12 Marks) | Direct Admissions via SOL and NCWEB Official Portals |
Campuses & Geographic Clusters
North Campus
The administrative core and historic heart of the University, home to the Vice Chancellor's Office, Arts Faculty, Science Faculty, and historic colleges.
Key Landmarks: Vice Regal Lodge, Delhi School of Economics, Central Library, Patel Chest Institute.
South Campus
Established in 1973 to accommodate growing expansion, located in Benito Juarez Marg near Dhaula Kuan.
Key Landmarks: SP Jain Centre for Management Studies, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Sciences, South Campus Library.
East & West Campuses
Extensive network of constituent specialized institutes, medical colleges, and professional training colleges spread across East and West Delhi.
Key Landmarks: UCMS (East), NSUT/DIT areas, Law Centre extensions.
Faculties & Major Departments
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
- Department of English
- Department of Hindi
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Sanskrit
- Department of Germanic & Romance Studies
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Library & Info Science
Faculty of Science
- Department of Physics & Astrophysics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Geology
- Department of Environmental Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Delhi School of Economics (Economics)
- Department of History
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Social Work
- Delhi School of Journalism
Commerce & Management
- Department of Commerce
- Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)
- Department of Finance & Business Economics
Faculty of Law
- Campus Law Centre (CLC)
- Law Centre - I (LC1)
- Law Centre - II (LC2)
Mathematical & Tech Sciences
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Operational Research
Prominent Constituent Colleges
Key Student Amenities & Services
Libraries & Learning Resources
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Delhi University Library System (DULS): Network of over 34 campus libraries housing over 15 lakh books, journals, and manuscripts.
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DU e-Library Portal: Remote online access to major research databases (JSTOR, ScienceDirect, Oxford Journals, Scopus).
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Central Science Library: Specialized facility servicing research scholars across physical and biological sciences.
Welfare & Support Bodies
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Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC): Support mechanism for PwD and marginalized students.
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Central Placement Cell (CPC): Facilitates corporate recruitment drives across all university departments.
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Foreign Students' Registry (FSR): Single-window coordination office for international applicants.
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WUS Health Centre: Comprehensive medical care facilities across North and South campuses.