Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC), a constituent college of the University of Delhi at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, offers the three-year Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Hindi. Accredited NAAC B+ and ranking 27 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Arts Colleges list, the BA Hons Hindi programme provides an intensive single-subject Honours education covering classical and modern Hindi literature, Braj Bhasha, Avadhi, Hindi linguistics, literary theory, and translation studies under the University of Delhi’s NEP 2020 undergraduate curriculum framework.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at DCAC are processed through CUET-UG and the Delhi University CSAS portal, with CUET-UG results expected in July 2026 and DU allocation rounds in August 2026.
Key Points
- Intensive single-subject Honours degree with deep coverage of classical and modern Hindi literature, linguistics, literary criticism, and translation.
- Constituent college of the University of Delhi; NAAC B+ accredited; established 1987 at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.
- Admission exclusively through CUET-UG scores and the DU CSAS allocation portal; no separate entrance test at DCAC.
- Graduates pursue MA Hindi, UGC NET/JRF, civil services, Hindi journalism, and teaching careers.
DCAC BA Hons Hindi Fees
BA Hons Hindi Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition and College Fee (per year) | ₹10,905 |
| Total Fees (3 years) | ₹32,715 |
- Annual fee of ₹10,905 is payable at the beginning of each academic session.
- Examination fees are payable separately to the University of Delhi each semester as per the prevailing schedule.
- Fees are subject to revision by the University of Delhi and the college at the start of each academic session.
DCAC BA Hons Hindi Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG Examination | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG Result | July 4, 2026 |
| DU CSAS Registration Opens | June 2026 |
| CSAS Preference Form Submission | July 2026 |
| DU Allocation Round 1 | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-UG | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to May 31, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
- Admission to all Delhi University constituent colleges including DCAC is conducted exclusively through CUET-UG and the Delhi University CSAS portal.
- DCAC does not conduct any independent entrance examination for BA or BA Honours admissions.
- Candidates should monitor the DU Admissions website for the official CSAS schedule, seat matrix, and allocation notifications.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from any recognised board in any stream.
- A valid CUET-UG score is mandatory for admission to all BA and BA Honours courses at Delhi University constituent colleges from 2022 onwards.
- No minimum Class 12 aggregate is prescribed for CUET-UG registration, though DCAC admission cutoffs based on CUET scores are competitive.
- Candidates must register on the Delhi University CSAS portal and fill programme-college combination preferences after CUET-UG results.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET-UG on the NTA portal and submit the application form before the deadline.
- Appear for the CUET-UG examination in May 2026 with relevant subject papers.
- After CUET-UG results in July 2026, register on the Delhi University CSAS portal.
- Fill the programme and college preference form on CSAS, selecting Delhi College of Arts and Commerce for the desired programme.
- DU releases allocation results in rounds during August 2026 based on CUET-UG scores and preferences filled.
- Accept the allocation online within the stipulated deadline, pay the admission fee, and upload required documents.
- Report to DCAC for in-person document verification and enrolment before the deadline notified by the college.
DCAC BA Hons Hindi Scholarships 2026
BA Hons Hindi Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| DU Merit Scholarship | Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per year | Top-performing students based on annual examination results at the University of Delhi |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) | Up to full tuition reimbursement | Students from SC, ST, or OBC Non-Creamy Layer backgrounds with valid certificates and income within state threshold |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSE) | Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board examinations with family income below Rs 8 Lakhs |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Variable | Students eligible under central government minority, EBC, disability-based, or other NSP schemes |
- Most scholarship schemes are disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and require students to register online after admission.
- SC and ST students from Delhi are additionally eligible for fee concessions under the Delhi Government Social Welfare Department scholarship schemes.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum 75 percent attendance and a satisfactory academic record each year for continued scholarship eligibility.
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