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Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 20, 2026
Candidates must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs to get a PI Call.

The Department of Business Economics (DBE), University of Delhi, is set to release the shortlist for its MBA (Business Economics) program on March 22, 2026. Admissions for the 2026-2028 batch are primarily based on CAT 2025 scores and academic consistency.
Based on previous admission cycles and competitive trends, the expected CAT cutoff for the General category is anticipated to be around the 90 to 93 percentile. Candidates who meet the threshold will be invited for Personal Interviews held between April 27 and May 2, 2026.
The final merit list will be prepared using a weighted score that accounts for the entrance exam, Class X and XII marks, and performance in the interview. The department provides additional weightage to female candidates and students from specific undergraduate backgrounds such as Economics or Commerce.
DBE DU MBA Business Economics 2026 PI Calls Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Admission Shortlist | March 22, 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) Window | April 27, 2026 – May 2, 2026 |
| Final Results Declaration | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of Classes | July 2026 |
DBE DU MBA Business Economics 2026 Expected CAT Cutoffs 2026 (Category-wise)
| Category | Expected CAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 90 - 93+ Percentile |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 88 - 90+ Percentile |
| EWS | 88 - 90+ Percentile |
| SC / ST | 75 - 85+ Percentile |
| PwBD / CW | 40 - 60+ Percentile |
The Department of Business Economics (DBE) at Delhi University has a comprehensive multi-factor evaluation system to shortlist candidates for the Personal Interview (PI) stage. The most significant component of this evaluation is the CAT Score, which carries a dominant weightage of 70%.
Academic consistency is also heavily prioritized, with 10% weightage allocated to Class X marks and another 10% to Class XII marks. To ensure quantitative proficiency, an additional 2.5% weightage is specifically reserved for performance in Mathematics or Business Mathematics at the Class XII level.
The department encourages academic and demographic variety by granting 5% weightage to candidates holding Specified Graduate Degrees (such as Economics or Commerce) and a final 2.5% weightage for Gender Diversity, specifically benefiting female applicants.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website at dbe.du.org and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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