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Delhi University admissions for General category students are expected to remain highly competitive in 2026. Programmes like BA Hons Political Science, Economics, English, Psychology, and B.Com Hons are likely to remain among the toughest courses for General category students.
- Hindu College may again record some of the highest DU cutoff scores, with BA Hons Political Science expected around 945–960.
- Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) is expected to remain highly competitive for B.Com Hons, with expected cutoffs around 915–940.
- Miranda House cutoffs for top Humanities programmes are expected to remain within the 860–945 range in 2026, while Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) cutoffs may continue within the 875–940 range.
Expected DU cutoff ranges for 2026 have been estimated using official Delhi University CSAS allocation data, CUET normalization trends, previous year allocation movement, programme-wise competition growth, and seat allocation patterns across major DU colleges.
Important Note About DU Cutoff Scores
Delhi University cutoff figures vary depending on programme structure, CUET normalization patterns, and subject-combination rules.
- Many Science programmes calculate merit scores out of 600 marks depending on PCM/PCB combinations.
- BMS and BBA FIA programmes are evaluated out of 750 marks.
- MBA admissions under Delhi University are represented in CAT percentile format.
- CUET-PG programmes use separate score structures out of 300/400 marks.
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Delhi University General cut-off for Arts 2026
Round 1
- In the Arts stream, Hindu College recorded the highest cutoff with Political Science at 958.71.
- Other strong performers include Miranda House Political Science at 930.61, Lady Shri Ram College Psychology at 938.09, and Hindu College History at 908.80.
- Overall, Political Science and Psychology remain the most competitive courses, with North Campus colleges such as Hindu, Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram, and Hansraj dominating the top ranks.
- English and Economics cutoffs are slightly lower compared to Political Science and History.
| College | Political Science | Economics | English | History | Psychology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | 958.71 | 880.77 | 889.42 | 908.80 | - |
| Miranda House | 930.61 | 834.86 | 851.96 | 883.98 | - |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 911.36 | 851.22 | 845.02 | 856.43 | 938.09 |
| Kirori Mal College | 905.62 | 836.65 | 826.95 | 859.13 | - |
| Hansraj College | - | 849.24 | 842.49 | 879.85 | - |
| Daulat Ram College | 842.22 | 776.93 | 772.64 | 812.27 | 872.90 |
| Jesus & Mary | 839.06 | 800.37 | 770.01 | 788.74 | 900.74 |
| ARSD College | 817.24 | 780.46 | 772.60 | 801.41 | - |
Round 2
- In the Arts stream, Hindu College continued to lead with the highest cutoff for Political Science at 956.26.
- Miranda House followed closely with 930.04 in the same course, while Lady Shri Ram College recorded 936.03 for Psychology and 909.48 for Political Science.
- History remained highly competitive at Hindu College (908.80) and Hansraj College (875.93).
- Overall, Political Science and Psychology stayed the most sought-after courses, with North Campus colleges dominating the top ranks.
| College | Political Science | Economics | English | History | Psychology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | 956.26 | 877.84 | 885.72 | 908.80 | - |
| Miranda House | 930.04 | 831.26 | 851.33 | 882.71 | - |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 909.48 | - | - | - | 936.03 |
| Kirori Mal College | 904.71 | - | - | 854.03 | - |
| Ramjas College | 888.97 | - | 802.59 | 841.45 | - |
| Hansraj College | - | 846.26 | 833.75 | 875.93 | - |
| Daulat Ram College | 838.43 | - | - | 794.41 | 872.20 |
| Gargi College | - | 773.26 | 746.16 | - | 863.58* |
Delhi University General UR cut-off for Commerce 2026
Round 1
- In the Commerce stream, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) secured the highest cutoff for B.Com (Hons.) at 924.30.
- It is closely followed by Hindu College at 919.87, Lady Shri Ram College at 912.54, and Hansraj College at 907.50.
- The competition at the top is extremely tight, with a difference of only around 17 marks among the top four colleges.
- Students clearly prefer B.Com (Hons.) over the plain B.Com programme.
| College | B.Com (Hons.) | B.Com |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 924.30 | - |
| Hindu College | 919.87 | - |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 912.54 | - |
| Hansraj College | 907.50 | - |
| Kirori Mal College | 903.73 | 889.82 |
| Daulat Ram College | 856.36 | 834.44 |
| ARSD College | 854.48 | 826.34 |
| Jesus & Mary College | 851.03 | 823.37 |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh | 836.83 | 820.05 |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | 828.11 | 806.03 |
Round 2
- In the Commerce stream, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) retained the highest cutoff for B.Com (Hons.) at 923.84.
- Hindu College came next at 919.23, followed by Lady Shri Ram College at 910.29 and Hansraj College at 906.31.
- The gap between the top colleges remained very narrow.
- Students continued to strongly prefer B.Com (Hons.) over the regular B.Com programme.
| College | B.Com (Hons.) | B.Com |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 923.84 | - |
| Hindu College | 919.23 | - |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 910.29 | - |
| Hansraj College | 906.31 | - |
| Kirori Mal College | 902.16 | 887.60 |
| Daulat Ram College | 852.02 | 822.01 |
| Gargi College | 820.21 | 782.16 |
Delhi University General UR cut-off for Science 2026
Round 1
- In the Science stream, Hindu College Mathematics recorded the highest cutoff at 819.39, followed by Hansraj College Computer Science at 783.86.
- Mathematics and Computer Science continue to be the most competitive subjects.
- In contrast, pure science subjects such as Physics and Chemistry have significantly lower cutoffs, mostly ranging between 400 and 570.
- Life science courses like Zoology and Botany fall in the middle range of 640 to 710.
| College | Computer Science | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry | Zoology | Botany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansraj College | 783.86 | 791.27 | 535.67 | 495.81 | 679.34 | 644.77 |
| Hindu College | - | 819.39 | 568.35 | 533.21 | 707.45 | 671.69 |
| Kirori Mal College | - | 757.50 | 493.99 | 459.98 | 668.17 | 635.36 |
| Miranda House | - | 747.45 | 509.96 | 489.23 | 687.09 | 659.90 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | - | 781.90 | - | - | - | - |
| ARSD College | 694.76 | 674.03 | 425.62 | 404.63 | - | - |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya | 653.70 | 604.67 | 388.56 | 380.15 | 595.07 | 566.26 |
| Shaheed Sukhdev (SSCBS) | 747.87 | - | - | - | - | - |
Round 2
- In the Science stream, Hindu College Mathematics recorded the highest cutoff at 808.10, followed by Hansraj College Mathematics at 772.70 and Computer Science at 761.83.
- Pure science subjects such as Physics and Chemistry remained significantly lower, mostly ranging between 450 and 540.
- Life science courses like Zoology and Botany stayed in the mid-range of 580–640.
| College | Computer Science | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry | Zoology | Botany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansraj College | 761.83 | 772.70 | 502.76 | 457.98 | 639.86 | 597.69 |
| Hindu College | - | 808.10 | 535.26 | 495.52 | - | 634.06 |
| Kirori Mal College | - | 739.93 | - | 418.02 | - | 587.77 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | - | 776.39 | - | - | - | - |
Delhi University General Category Cutoff Trends 2026
Top DU Colleges Cutoff Trends for 2026
| College | Most Competitive Courses | Expected 2026 Cutoff Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | Political Science, Economics, B.Com Hons | 890–960 |
| SRCC | B.Com Hons, Economics | 905–940 |
| Miranda House | Political Science, Psychology, English | 860–945 |
| LSR | Psychology, Political Science, Economics | 905–940 |
| Hansraj College | Commerce, Economics, Mathematics | 785–925 |
Delhi University Expected Humanities Cutoff for General Category 2026
Top Humanities programmes may continue clustering within the 820–960 normalized allocation-score range, with Political Science, Psychology, Economics, and History expected to remain the strongest competition zones across Delhi University.
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| BA Hons Political Science | 945–960 |
| BA Hons Psychology | 920–940 |
| BA Hons Economics | 890–920 |
| BA Hons History | 890–925 |
| BA Hons English | 850–890 |
| BA Hons Journalism | 870–895 |
| BA Hons Sociology | 840–875 |
| BA Hons Geography | 840–875 |
| BA Hons Philosophy | 820–855 |
| BA Hons Hindi | 680–725 |
| BA Hons Sanskrit | 480–520 |
Delhi University Expected Commerce Cutoff for General Category 2026
Commerce cutoffs at top DU colleges may continue remaining concentrated within the 900–940 range because of strong competition in finance, consulting, accounting, analytics, and management-related careers.
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| B.Com Hons | 900–940 |
| M.Com | 250–265 |
Delhi University Expected Science Cutoff for General Category 2026
Core Science programmes may continue remaining comparatively more accessible overall, with expected cutoff movement concentrated within the 420–680 range depending on programme demand and seat distribution.
High Competition Quant-Based Science Programmes (Out of 800)
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| BSc Hons Statistics | 820–850 |
| BSc Hons Mathematics | 790–830 |
| BSc Hons Computer Science | 780–805 |
Core Science Programmes (Out of 600)
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| BSc Hons Physics | 530–585 |
| BSc Hons Chemistry | 480–525 |
| BSc Hons Zoology | 640–680 |
| BSc Hons Botany | 615–650 |
| BSc Hons Electronics | 420–500 |
| BSc Hons Geology | 540–590 |
| BSc Hons Biomedical Science | 575–610 |
| BSc Hons Biochemistry | 585–625 |
Delhi University Expected Management Cutoff for General Category 2026
Management programmes may continue witnessing intense competition within the 565–615 range because of strong placement trends, limited seats, and growing demand in consulting, finance, analytics, and business management sectors.
Delhi University MBA Cutoff for General Category 2026
MBA programmes under Delhi University may continue remaining highly competitive, with CAT percentile requirements expected to remain concentrated within the 92–99.5 percentile range across major management institutes.
| MBA Programme | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| MBA – FMS Delhi | 99–99.5 percentile |
| MBA Finance – DFS | 95–97 percentile |
| MBA International Business – DSE | 93–95 percentile |
| MBA HRD – DSE | 93–95 percentile |
| MBA Business Economics – DBE | 92–95 percentile |
Delhi University Expected PG Cutoff for General Category 2026
MA Courses
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| MA History | 170–185 |
| MA Political Science | 205–215 |
| MA English | 210–235 |
| MA Economics | 185–200 |
| MA Sociology | 175–195 |
| MA Hindi | 140–160 |
MSc Courses
| Course | Expected General Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | 175–185 |
| MSc Physics | 175–185 |
| MSc Chemistry | 70–75 |
| MSc Mathematics | 250–265 |
Delhi University Top Colleges Expected General Cutoff 2026
Hindu College General Category Cutoff 2026
Hindu College may continue remaining among the highest competition zones in DU, with Humanities and Commerce programmes expected to cluster within the 890–960 range, while Science programmes may continue witnessing strong competition across Mathematics and Physics.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons Political Science | 950.58 | — | 945–960 |
| BA Hons History | 914.38 | — | 900–925 |
| BA Hons Economics | 888.17 | — | 890–910 |
| B.Com Hons | 912.22 | — | 915–930 |
| BSc Hons Mathematics | 818.35 | — | 800–835 |
| BSc Hons Physics | 557.26 | — | 530–585 |
| BSc Hons Chemistry | 537.91 | — | 500–540 |
| MA English | 234.00 | 231.00 | 232–238 |
| MA Political Science | 208.00 | 204.00 | 205–212 |
| MA Economics | 182.00 | 178.00 | 178–190 |
| MA History | 176.00 | 172.00 | 172–180 |
| MA Hindi | 148.00 | 144.00 | 145–158 |
| MSc Mathematics | 84.00 | 81.00 | 82–88 |
| MSc Physics | 125.00 | 121.00 | 122–128 |
| MSc Chemistry | 72.00 | 68.00 | 69–75 |
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) General Category Cutoff 2026
SRCC may continue dominating Commerce and Economics admissions, with expected competition remaining concentrated within the 905–940 range because of consistently high applicant demand and strong placement outcomes.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com Hons | 917.43 | — | 915–940 |
| BA Hons Economics | 908.90 | — | 905–925 |
| MCom | 250.00 | 224.00 | 225–235 |
Miranda House General Category Cutoff 2026
Miranda House may continue witnessing extremely strong Humanities competition within the 860–945 range, while Science programmes may remain concentrated within the 490–800 range depending on subject demand and seat distribution.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons Political Science | 925.98 | — | 925–945 |
| BA Hons History | 894.64 | — | 890–915 |
| BA Hons English | 863.02 | — | 860–885 |
| BSc Hons Mathematics | 758.14 | — | 760–800 |
| BSc Hons Physics | 503.67 | — | 500–545 |
| BSc Hons Chemistry | 495.31 | — | 490–530 |
| MA English | 201.00 | 198.00 | 197–204 |
| MA History | 174.00 | 170.00 | 170–178 |
| MA Sanskrit | 22.00 | 19.00 | 18–24 |
| MSc Mathematics | 78.00 | 74.00 | 74–80 |
| MSc Physics | 114.00 | 110.00 | 110–116 |
| MSc Chemistry | 70.00 | 66.00 | 66–72 |
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) General Category Cutoff 2026
LSR may continue witnessing exceptionally high competition across Psychology, Political Science, Economics, and Commerce programmes, with most top Humanities allocations expected to remain concentrated within the 855–940 range.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons Psychology | 926.53 | — | 920–940 |
| BA Hons Journalism | 876.79 | — | 875–900 |
| BA Hons Economics | 874.39 | — | 875–900 |
| BA Hons Political Science | 915.70 | — | 915–935 |
| BA Hons English | 856.58 | — | 855–885 |
| B.Com Hons | 906.37 | — | 905–925 |
| MA English | 192.00 | 188.00 | 188–196 |
| MA Political Science | 189.00 | 185.00 | 185–192 |
| MA Hindi | 140.00 | 136.00 | 135–148 |
Kirori Mal College General Category Cutoff 2026
Kirori Mal College may continue witnessing stable competition across Commerce, Political Science, Statistics, and postgraduate Humanities programmes, with major cutoff movement expected within the 820–925 range.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons Political Science | 909.69 | — | 905–925 |
| B.Com Hons | 897.17 | — | 895–915 |
| BSc Hons Statistics | 822.76 | — | 820–845 |
| MA English | 187.00 | 183.00 | 183–190 |
| MA Political Science | 184.00 | 180.00 | 180–188 |
| MSc Mathematics | 74.00 | 70.00 | 70–76 |
Hansraj College General Category Cutoff 2026
Hansraj College may continue witnessing strong competition across Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, and Computer Science programmes, with major cutoff movement expected within the 780–925 range.
| Course | Round 1 Allocation Score 2025 | Final Closing Cutoff 2025 | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
| B.Com Hons | 901.71 | — | 900–925 |
| BA Hons History | 875.01 | — | 875–895 |
| BA Hons Economics | 864.50 | — | 860–885 |
| BA Hons English | 851.11 | — | 850–870 |
| BSc Hons Mathematics | 787.72 | — | 785–810 |
| BSc Hons Computer Science | 784.35 | — | 780–805 |
| MA English | 187.00 | 183.00 | 183–190 |
| MA History | 166.00 | 161.00 | 160–170 |
| M.Com | 219.00 | 214.00 | 215–222 |
| MSc Mathematics | 82.00 | 78.00 | 78–84 |
| MSc Physics | 122.00 | 118.00 | 118–124 |
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FAQs
Ques. Which DU courses are expected to remain most competitive for General category students in 2026?
Ans.BA (Hons.) Political Science, Psychology, Economics, History, and B.Com (Hons.) are expected to remain among the most competitive DU programmes for General category students. Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science may continue witnessing strong growth because of rising demand in analytics and technology careers.
Ques. Is scoring above 900 becoming necessary for top DU colleges under the General category?
Ans. Competition at top DU colleges has increased significantly after CUET implementation, especially for Humanities and Commerce programmes at colleges like Hindu College, SRCC, Miranda House, and LSR. Even small score differences can significantly affect final college allocation outcomes.
Ques. Which DU stream is expected to witness the fastest cutoff growth in 2026?
Ans. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operational Research, Psychology, and Economics are expected to witness the fastest competition growth because of rising demand in analytics, AI, consulting, finance, and technology-related careers.
Ques. Why are Science cutoffs lower than Humanities cutoffs in DU?
Ans. Humanities and Commerce programmes currently face significantly higher applicant concentration at top DU colleges. Science programmes still have comparatively broader seat distribution, although Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science are rapidly becoming highly competitive because of strong career demand.
Ques. Does Delhi University consider Class 12 board marks during admission?
Ans. No. Delhi University admissions for undergraduate programmes are based entirely on CUET UG scores through the CSAS allocation system. Class 12 board marks are not considered for merit calculation in regular admissions.
Ques. Can a PCM student apply for B.Com Hons in Delhi University?
Ans. Yes. Delhi University allows cross-stream applications through CUET UG, provided the student appears for the required CUET subject combination specified for the programme. Many Science-stream students secure admission to Commerce programmes every year through strong CUET scores.
Ques. What factors are expected to affect DU cutoff trends in 2026?
Ans. CUET normalization, total number of applicants, subject combination eligibility, CSAS upgrade rounds, reservation policies, programme popularity, and seat availability are expected to remain the biggest factors affecting DU cutoff trends in 2026.
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