Admission to ZHDC is based on both merit and entrance examination. ZHDC Admissions requires a 10+2 certificate for undergraduate courses and a degree certificate in the necessary discipline for postgraduate courses. In addition, the candidate's CUET UG and CUET PG exam scores are taken into account for admitting students to ZHDC UG and PG courses. As part of DU’s reservation policy, 50 % of seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories, with additional cutoff concessions provided to minority applicants.
ZHDC UG Admissions 2026
Apart from its flagship BA (Hons) course, ZHDC offers 5 more UG Courses, including B.Sc (Hons), B.Com (Hons), BA, B.Sc, and B.Com. The table below lists the specifics of ZHDC UG courses:
The table below lists the specifics of the many UG specializations that ZHDC offers:
| Courses |
Specializations |
| B.Sc {Hons} |
Mathematics, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, Electronics |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons} |
N/A |
| BA |
English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Bengali, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, History, Philosophy, Arabic, Mathematics, Urdu |
| B.Sc |
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] |
N/A |
ZHDC UG Cutoff
The following is the Delhi University's Zakir Husain Delhi College General Category CUET Cutoff 2024. The range of CUET's overall cutoff scores is 257–413.
| Courses |
Round 1(Cutoff marks) |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology |
413 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Botany |
390 |
| B.Sc Life Sciences |
373 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry |
257 |
ZHDC Admission Process 2026
Step 1: CUET Registration
Visit cuet.nta.nic.in to create an account and complete the application form with personal and educational details. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates, then select test subjects based on your preferred course requirements. Pay the registration fee online and download the confirmation receipt for your records.
Step 2: CUET Examination
Appear for the CUET examination as per your admit card schedule and await results when declared by NTA. Your CUET application number and scores will be essential for the next phase of admission. Note down your application number as it will be required for CSAS registration.
Step 3: CSAS Portal Registration
Register on the Delhi University CSAS portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in using your CUET application number. Complete your personal and academic information, upload all required documents and certificates for verification. Pay the CSAS registration fee of INR 250 for General category or INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD categories and verify all entered information before submission.
Step 4: College and Course Preferences
Research all available ZHDC courses and their specific eligibility criteria to make informed choices. Fill your college and course combinations in order of preference, including multiple ZHDC options to maximise admission chances. Submit and lock your preferences before the deadline, as no changes are allowed afterwards.
Step 5: Seat Allocation Process
Monitor the CSAS portal for allocation list publications and check if you've been allotted a seat at ZHDC. Accept your allocated seat within the stipulated timeframe, typically 48-72 hours, to confirm your interest. If not satisfied with the allocation, you can participate in subsequent rounds while maintaining your current seat.
Step 6: Document Verification
ZHDC will conduct online verification of all your submitted documents to ensure authenticity and accuracy. Ensure all certificates have matching names and respond promptly to any queries raised by the college during verification. Wait for the college's approval or rejection decision after the verification process is completed.
Step 7: Admission Confirmation
Upon receiving college approval, pay the admission fees online through the designated portal and download your fee receipt. Complete any additional formalities required by ZHDC and obtain your admission confirmation letter. Report to the college as instructed to finalize your enrollment and begin your academic journey.
Eligibility Criteria
For Undergraduate Programs
- 12th Standard Completion: From recognised board with relevant subject combinations
- CUET Score: Mandatory for all UG admissions
- Subject Requirements: Varies by course specialisation
For Postgraduate Programs
- Bachelor's Degree: 3-year duration in relevant subjects with minimum qualifying marks
- CUET-PG Score: Required for all PG admissions
- Specific Requirements: Subject-wise eligibility as per Delhi University norms
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