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Delhi University will release the BA (Hons) English Cutoff 2026 round-wise on the CSAS portal during the UG admission counselling process.
- Students aiming for top colleges like St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College, and Hansraj College may require CUET scores in the 850–930 range for BA (Hons) English admission in 2026.
- South Campus colleges such as Gargi College, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, and Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College are comparatively more accessible, with cutoffs generally falling between 740 and 820 marks.
- Admission to BA (Hons) English at Delhi University is based on CUET UG normalised scores through the CSAS counselling process.
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Delhi University Expected Cutoff 2026 for BA (Hons) English
Top colleges are expected to close above 850–930 CUET normalised marks in the General category. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Delhi University CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in for the latest admission updates, seat allocation lists, and counselling announcements.
| College | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen’s College | 928–934 | 822–828 | 855–861 | 787–793 |
| Hindu College | 888–894 | 830–836 | 786–792 | 787–793 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | 858–865 | 730–737 | 680–686 | 681–688 |
| Hansraj College | 853–859 | 773–779 | 718–724 | 693–699 |
| Kirori Mal College | 843–849 | 749–755 | 697–703 | 708–714 |
| Jesus & Mary College | 770–776 | — | 465–471 | — |
| Gargi College | 779–785 | 665–671 | 608–614 | 609–615 |
| Indraprastha College for Women | 789–795 | 672–678 | 631–637 | 598–604 |
| Daulat Ram College | 785–791 | 684–690 | 638–644 | 615–621 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | 779–785 | 678–684 | 617–623 | 600–606 |
| Maitreyi College | 750–756 | 624–630 | 572–578 | 568–574 |
| Kamala Nehru College | 745–751 | 617–623 | 549–555 | 543–549 |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | 746–752 | 621–627 | 578–584 | 563–569 |
| Kalindi College | 658–664 | 504–510 | 454–460 | 387–393 |
| Janki Devi Memorial College | 656–662 | 486–492 | 480–486 | 424–430 |
| Maharaja Agrasen College | 680–686 | 536–542 | 486–492 | 441–447 |
| Lakshmibai College | 652–658 | 487–493 | 477–483 | 431–437 |
| Dyal Singh College | 702–708 | 570–576 | 504–510 | 506–512 |
| Dyal Singh College (Evening) | 613–619 | 448–454 | 410–416 | 353–359 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | 710–716 | 571–577 | 524–530 | 513–519 |
| College of Vocational Studies | 711–717 | 587–593 | 509–515 | 475–481 |
| Aryabhatta College | 699–705 | 560–566 | 504–510 | 498–504 |
| Deshbandhu College | 678–684 | 536–542 | 479–485 | 474–480 |
| Bharati College | 646–652 | 476–482 | 448–454 | 425–431 |
| Mata Sundri College | 661–667 | — | 369–375 | — |
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Delhi University Cutoff 2026 Highlights for BA (Hons) English
- St. Stephen's College is expected to remain the most competitive college for BA (Hons) English in 2026, with General category cutoffs likely crossing 926 marks again.
- North Campus colleges like Hindu College, Hansraj College, and Kirori Mal College are expected to close above 840 marks in the General category in 2026, driven by consistent student preference for North Campus during CSAS counselling.
- South Campus colleges like Gargi College and ARSD College are expected to remain accessible for students scoring between 776 and 820 marks, though demand for English Honours seats across DU remains high.
- Mid-tier colleges such as Indraprastha College for Women, Daulat Ram College, and Maitreyi College are likely to be accessible for students scoring between 750 and 820 marks in 2026.
- Most top Delhi University colleges are expected to fill the majority of their BA English seats in Round 1 itself.
Delhi University Round 1 Cutoff 2025 for BA (Hons) English
In 2025 Round 1, St. Stephen's College recorded the highest cutoff at 926.93 marks, followed by Hindu College (885.76), Lady Shri Ram College (856.58), and Hansraj College (851.11). Mid-tier colleges like Indraprastha College for Women (786.06), Daulat Ram College (782.13), and ARSD College (776.72) also held strong above 775 marks. At the lower end, Bharati College (643.31) and Lakshmibai College (649.71) remained comparatively accessible.
| College | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen’s College | 926.93 | 819.75 | 852.52 | 785.01 |
| Hindu College | 885.76 | 827.60 | 783.16 | 785.01 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | 856.58 | 726.95 | 677.54 | 679.21 |
| Hansraj College | 851.11 | 770.66 | 715.62 | 690.63 |
| Kirori Mal College | 840.79 | 746.97 | 694.27 | 705.26 |
| Jesus & Mary College | 768.06 | — | 462.69 | — |
| Gargi College | 776.56 | 662.69 | 605.29 | 606.66 |
| Indraprastha College for Women | 786.06 | 669.15 | 628.53 | 595.47 |
| Daulat Ram College | 782.13 | 681.48 | 635.89 | 612.81 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | 776.72 | 675.45 | 614.28 | 598.38 |
| Maitreyi College | 747.49 | 621.15 | 569.29 | 565.37 |
| Kamala Nehru College | 742.68 | 614.45 | 546.05 | 540.73 |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | 743.04 | 618.28 | 575.06 | 560.28 |
| Kalindi College | 655.49 | 501.77 | 451.87 | 384.54 |
| Janki Devi Memorial College | 653.05 | 483.80 | 477.26 | 421.56 |
| Maharaja Agrasen College | 677.56 | 533.49 | 483.05 | 438.26 |
| Lakshmibai College | 649.71 | 484.93 | 474.34 | 428.44 |
| Dyal Singh College | 699.38 | 567.71 | 501.74 | 503.78 |
| Dyal Singh College (Evening) | 610.15 | 445.88 | 407.13 | 350.97 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | 707.06 | 568.03 | 521.08 | 510.74 |
| College of Vocational Studies | 708.68 | 584.29 | 506.84 | 472.52 |
| Aryabhatta College | 696.03 | 557.11 | 501.55 | 495.86 |
| Deshbandhu College | 675.05 | 533.32 | 476.62 | 471.05 |
| Bharati College | 643.31 | 473.02 | 445.36 | 422.38 |
| Mata Sundri College | 658.41 | — | 366.02 | — |
Note: For BA (Hons) English, Morning Dyal Singh usually falls around Tier 3, while Evening Dyal Singh clearly comes under Tier 4 due to its significantly lower cutoff range.
Delhi University Final Round Cutoff 2025 for BA (Hons) English
By the Final Round, most top Delhi University colleges had already filled their BA (Hons) English seats. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College saw its General category cutoff rise from 776.72 in Round 1 to 822.67 in the Final Round, and Gargi College moved from 776.56 to 793.30. This rise was largely due to students shifting to better college options in later rounds, which increased competition for the remaining seats.
| College | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | 856.19 | — | — | — |
| Hansraj College | — | — | — | 710.35 |
| Kirori Mal College | 828.28 | — | — | — |
| Gargi College | 793.30 | 725.21 | — | — |
| Indraprastha College for Women | 740.11 | 703.41 | — | — |
| Daulat Ram College | — | 809.98 | — | — |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | 822.67 | — | — | — |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | — | 697.19 | — | — |
| Kalindi College | 693.86 | 662.69 | 555.31 | 245.67 |
| Janki Devi Memorial College | — | 633.11 | — | 241.32 |
| Maharaja Agrasen College | 755.93 | 635.81 | — | — |
| Dyal Singh College | 685.92 | 667.49 | — | — |
| Dyal Singh College (Evening) | — | 591.96 | — | 383.01 |
| College of Vocational Studies | 633.67 | 618.83 | — | — |
| Aryabhatta College | 718.12 | 623.77 | — | — |
| Deshbandhu College | 667.76 | 607.82 | — | — |
| Bharati College | 662.27 | 545.96 | — | — |
| Mata Sundri College | 707.21 | — | — | — |
What CUET Score is Safe for DU BA (Hons) English Admission?
Delhi University colleges are broadly divided into different tiers based on factors such as CUET cutoffs, academic reputation, placements, North Campus preference, and overall student demand during CSAS counselling.
| Safe CUET Score | Expected College Tier for BA (Hons) English |
| 900+ marks | St. Stephen's College, Hindu College |
| 850–900 marks | Lady Shri Ram College, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College |
| 750–850 marks | Indraprastha College, Daulat Ram College, Gargi College, ARSD College |
| Below 750 marks | Deshbandhu College, Aryabhatta College, Bharati College, Kalindi College |
CUET Subject Combination Required for BA (Hons) English in Delhi University 2026
To apply for BA English (Hons) at Delhi University, candidates generally require:
- One Language paper
- Three domain subjects or a valid Delhi University-approved subject combination
Delhi University Admission & Cutoff Resources
- Delhi University Round 1 Cutoff PDF 2025
- Delhi University Final Round Cutoff PDF 2025
- DU CSAS Portal
- DU Admission Portal
- CUET UG Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is BA (Hons) English difficult at Delhi University?
Ans. BA (Hons) English at Delhi University is considered moderately demanding. The curriculum covers British, American, and Indian literature alongside linguistics, critical theory, and writing skills. Students with a strong reading habit and language foundation generally find the transition from Class 12 smoother.
Ques. Which Delhi University college is best for BA (Hons) English placements?
Ans. St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, and Lady Shri Ram College are widely regarded as the top choices for English Honours at Delhi University. These colleges have strong alumni networks and connections to media, publishing, civil services, and academia. Hansraj College and Kirori Mal College also report solid outcomes for English graduates.
Ques. Can Science or Commerce students apply for BA (Hons) English at Delhi University?
Ans. Yes. BA (Hons) English at Delhi University is open to students from all streams. There is no stream restriction, provided candidates appear in the correct CUET subject combination approved by Delhi University for English Honours admission.
Ques. With 780 marks in the General category, is admission to BA English (Hons) in Delhi University possible?
Ans. Yes. Based on 2025 Round 1 data, a score of 780 falls within reach of colleges like Maitreyi College (747.49), ARSD College (776.72), and Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (743.04). Target these strategically during CSAS preference filling.
Ques. Does Delhi University BA (Hons) English cutoff vary between North Campus and South Campus colleges?
Ans. Yes. In 2025, the gap was significant — Hansraj College (North Campus) opened at 851.11 in Round 1, while comparable South Campus colleges like Gargi opened at 776.56. This 74-mark difference reflects campus reputation, student preference, and overall footfall during CSAS counselling rounds.
Ques. Can a student who appeared in Class 12 this year apply for Delhi University English Honours 2026?
Ans. Yes, Class 12 appearing candidates are eligible to register for CUET UG 2026 and apply for BA (Hons) English at Delhi University. Final admission is confirmed only after submitting proof of passing Class 12 during document verification.
Ques. Why are St. Stephen's College English cutoffs so high every year?
Ans. St. Stephen's College English cutoffs are among the highest at Delhi University due to limited seat availability, a strong academic legacy, and consistent demand from CUET toppers. In 2025, the General category cutoff was 926.93 in Round 1, the highest among all Delhi University colleges for BA (Hons) English.
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