Delhi University (DU) offers admission to BA (Hons) Economics through CUET UG scores, followed by the CSAS UG counselling process.

  • Students aiming for top colleges like Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), St. Stephen’s College, Hindu College, and Lady Shri Ram College may require CUET scores above 900 marks for BA (Hons) Economics admission in 2026.
  • South Campus colleges such as Sri Venkateswara College and Delhi College of Arts & Commerce generally remain comparatively more accessible, with cutoff ranges commonly falling between 780 and 850 marks.

The difference in cutoff ranges across Delhi University colleges is largely shaped by factors such as placement opportunities, academic reputation, limited seat intake, and the number of students preferring a particular college during counselling rounds.

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Delhi University Expected Cutoff 2026 for BA (Hons) Economics

The expected cutoff for BA (Hons) Economics 2026 is estimated based on the previous year's Delhi University opening and closing cutoffs. The following table shows the expected category-wise CUET cutoff range for BA (Hons) Economics across Delhi University colleges.

College General OBC SC ST
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) 905–912 845–858 790–803 705–720
St. Stephen’s College 900–908 835–850 795–808 710–725
Hindu College 895–902 825–840 770–785 750–765
Lady Shri Ram College 895–905 830–845 775–790 755–770
Miranda House 888–895 825–835 770–780 740–750
Hansraj College 878–885 815–825 760–770 730–740
Kirori Mal College 875–882 810–820 755–765 725–735
Ramjas College 878–885 815–825 760–770 730–740
Gargi College 880–890 810–820 755–765 735–745
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College 850–860 790–800 735–745 700–710
Shaheed Sukhdev College 860–870 800–810 745–755 710–720
Daulat Ram College 790–800 770–785 720–735 690–705
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce 780–795 770–785 725–740 690–705
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College 785–795 600–620 505–525 300–320
Indraprastha College for Women 840–850 780–800 730–750 700–720
Sri Venkateswara College 840–850 780–795 725–740 690–710
Maitreyi College 835–845 770–782 716–728 688–700
Lakshmibai College 838–848 772–784 718–730 690–702
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College 838–850 774–786 720–732 690–704
Motilal Nehru College 815–825 750–762 698–710 668–680
Shivaji College 820–830 754–766 702–714 672–684
Sri Aurobindo College 818–828 752–764 700–712 668–680
PGDAV College 812–822 748–760 695–706 664–676
Zakir Husain Delhi College 818–828 752–764 700–712 670–682
Ram Lal Anand College 812–822 748–760 695–706 664–676
Maharaja Agrasen College 798–808 734–746 680–692 650–662
Shaheed Rajguru College 798–808 734–746 680–692 650–662
College of Vocational Studies 760–772 535–548 420–435 —
Deshbandhu College 720–740 500–520 380–400 300–320
Aryabhatta College 745–760 520–540 420–440 160–180
Satyawati College 780–790 720–735 670–680 640–650
Rajdhani College 760–770 700–710 650–660 620–630
Swami Shraddhanand College 760–770 700–710 650–660 620–630
Keshav Mahavidyalaya 740–755 680–700 630–650 600–620
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College 745–760 690–705 640–655 610–630
Acharya Narendra Dev College 720–730 654–666 602–614 570–582

Delhi University Cutoff 2026 Highlights for BA (Hons) Economics

Delhi University Economics cutoffs have remained highly competitive due to increasing CUET participation and limited seat availability at top colleges. North Campus colleges continue to attract the highest preference among Economics aspirants, keeping cutoffs consistently above 890–900 marks in the General category.

  • SRCC is expected to remain the most competitive college for BA (Hons) Economics in 2026.
  • Mid-tier colleges like Sri Venkateswara College, Gargi, and Delhi College of Arts & Commerce are likely to remain accessible within the 780–850 score range.
  • Mathematics is expected to remain compulsory for Economics Honours admission at most DU colleges.
  • Top Economics colleges at Delhi University may fill a major share of seats during the first counselling round itself.
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Delhi University Round 1 Cutoff 2025 for BA (Hons) Economics

SRCC recorded the highest BA (Hons) Economics cutoff at 909 marks in Round 1, followed by St. Stephen's College at 904 marks and LSR at 900 marks. Colleges like Gargi (799.7), Daulat Ram (794.7), and ARSD (793.9) recorded significantly lower General category cutoffs compared to their North Campus counterparts, despite being well-regarded colleges

College General OBC SC ST
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) 909.0 856.4 801.2 712.5
St. Stephen’s College 904.0 848.6 805.4 718.3
Hindu College 898.0 836.2 782.5 764.4
Lady Shri Ram College 900.0 838.4 784.2 766.1
Miranda House 890.0 832.7 778.3 744.5
Hansraj College 880.0 821.6 768.4 736.2
Kirori Mal College 878.0 819.8 765.5 732.6
Ramjas College 885.0 822.1 767.3 738.5
Gargi College 799.7 581.8 467.6 177.4
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College 855.0 796.2 742.5 708.6
Shaheed Sukhdev College 865.0 804.8 749.6 719.4
Daulat Ram College 794.7 606.3 512.4 298.5
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce 784.3 598.4 506.7 344.8
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College 793.9 604.9 510.3 315.9
Indraprastha College for Women 848.0 788.6 734.4 701.8
Sri Venkateswara College 845.0 781.5 728.4 696.3
Maitreyi College 838.0 774.2 721.3 692.5
Lakshmibai College 840.0 776.4 724.1 694.2
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College 840.0 778.5 726.4 696.8
Motilal Nehru College 818.0 754.3 701.5 671.4
Shivaji College 822.0 758.1 706.4 675.2
Sri Aurobindo College 820.0 756.5 704.2 672.1
PGDAV College 815.0 752.4 700.1 668.6
Zakir Husain Delhi College 820.0 756.8 704.5 674.2
Ram Lal Anand College 815.0 752.6 699.8 668.1
Maharaja Agrasen College 800.0 738.2 684.5 654.8
Shaheed Rajguru College 800.0 737.4 683.8 653.5
College of Vocational Studies 762.9 542.6 426.5 —
Deshbandhu College 722.9 501.8 389.6 302.4
Aryabhatta College 751.9 524.1 429.5 158.6
Satyawati College 790.0 728.6 676.4 644.1
Rajdhani College 770.0 709.8 656.3 624.2
Swami Shraddhanand College 770.0 710.5 658.1 626.8
Keshav Mahavidyalaya 755.0 694.4 641.5 610.3
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College 760.0 698.8 646.1 614.5
Acharya Narendra Dev College 720.0 658.4 606.5 574.2

Note: Gargi College ST cutoff of 177.4 and similar, unusually low reserved category figures at some colleges reflect limited applicant pools in those categories in that round

Delhi University Final Round Cutoff 2025 for BA (Hons) Economics

By the Final Round allocation phase, most top Delhi University colleges had already filled a major share of their BA (Hons) Economics seats. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College recorded the biggest General category drop from 793.9 to 713.7 marks, while Deshbandhu College declined from 722.9 to 680.0 marks. Aryabhatta College showed a comparatively smaller drop from 751.9 to 729.5 marks because only limited seats remained vacant in later rounds.

College General OBC SC ST
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College 713.7 568.4 476.3 301.5
Deshbandhu College 680.0 468.2 352.5 276.8
Aryabhatta College 729.5 498.6 398.4 170.2

What CUET Score is Safe for DU BA (Hons) Economics Admission?

Delhi University colleges are usually divided into different tiers based on factors such as CUET cutoffs, placements, academic reputation, and overall student preference during CSAS counselling. Colleges with higher demand and stronger career opportunities generally fall in the top tiers, while other colleges remain comparatively easier to access with lower CUET score requirements.

Safe CUET Score Expected College Tier for BA (Hons) Economics
900+ marks SRCC, St. Stephen’s College, Hindu College, LSR
820–890 marks Miranda House, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College, Ramjas College
750–820 marks Sri Venkateswara College, Gargi College, DCAC, ARSD
Below 750 marks Deshbandhu College, Aryabhatta College, Satyawati College, Acharya Narendra Dev College

CUET Subject Combination Required for BA (Hons) Economics in Delhi University 2026

To apply for BA (Hons) Economics in Delhi University, candidates must have:

  • One Language paper
  • Mathematics (Compulsory)
  • Two domain subjects

Most colleges require Mathematics as a mandatory subject in Class 12.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is Economics Honours difficult at Delhi University?

Ans. BA (Hons) Economics at Delhi University is considered moderately to highly demanding. The curriculum includes Mathematics, Statistics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics from the first year itself. Students with a strong Class 12 Mathematics background generally find the transition smoother, while those without prior exposure to calculus and statistics may need extra effort in the initial semesters.

Ques. Which Delhi University college has the best Economics placements?

Ans. SRCC, St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, and Lady Shri Ram College are widely regarded as the top choices for Economics Honours placements at Delhi University. SRCC in particular has a strong track record in finance, consulting, and banking sector recruitments. Miranda House and Hansraj College also report solid placement outcomes for Economics graduates.

Ques. Can I get BA (Hons) Economics admission at Delhi University without Mathematics?

Ans. No. Mathematics is a compulsory subject for BA (Hons) Economics admission at most Delhi University colleges. Candidates who did not study Mathematics in Class 12 are generally not eligible. Additionally, Mathematics is a mandatory CUET subject for Economics Honours — students must appear in the Mathematics paper in CUET UG to be considered for admission.

Ques. Why are SRCC Economics cutoffs so high every year?

Ans. SRCC Economics cutoffs are among the highest at Delhi University because of a combination of factors — limited seat availability, extremely strong placement records, high brand value, and a large number of CUET toppers preferring it as their first choice. The college's reputation in finance and commerce attracts top scorers every year, which keeps cutoffs consistently above 900 marks in the General category.