CDLU Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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04 Jul, 2026 DHE Haryana has extended the application deadline @admissions.highereduhry.ac.in to July 12 for UG Admission 2026. First Merit List to be out on July 21, 2026. Check Schedule.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU) offers Regular and Self-Financing Under Graduate and Postgraduate courses in various disciplines. Admission to BA(Journalism & Mass Communication) , BA-LLB(Integrated) is Merit Based as per the score in 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination. It also offers Integrated courses in MA Economics (Honours) and M.Sc.(Mathematics). University Centre for Distance Learning (UCDL) of CDL University offers some Undergraduate and Postgraduate Distance Learning Programs.

  • The candidates who seek admission in PG courses will be selected as per Merit of Graduation in the relevant subject.
  • MDU CET score, conducted by Maharshi Dayanand University is required for admission to M.Sc program at Chaudhary Devi Lal University. 
  • Admission to M.Tech.(Computer Science and Engineering) is through the score in the GATE examination while a score in the CMAT examination is required for selection in the MBA program.

CDLU has extended PG Registrations from Sept 19 to Sept 22 except for courses such as M.P.Ed, B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed. The Counselling Schedule for all the PG courses remains the same.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University situated in Sirsa of Haryana was set up in 2000 in Sirsa, Haryana formerly known as Kurukshetra University Chaudhary Devi Lal regional centre was fully started as Chaudhary Devi Lal University in 2003. It has been recognized by the University Grant Commission in 2009 and NAAC Accredited ‘B’ in 2015.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University UG Admission 2024

CDL offers both regular and self-finance undergraduate courses. It also offers LLB professional courses as well as BA-LLB integrated courses. Admission is based on Merit.

Course Eligibility Admission Process Duration Intake
Regular
B.Ed Bachelor’s Degree from relevant streams from recognized university Merit-Based 2 100
LLB (Professional) Graduate with 45% aggregate 3 60
Self- Finance
BA(Journalism & Mass Communication) 10+2 in relevant subject or Diploma from recognized Board / University with English as main subject Merit-Based 3 50
BA - LLB(Integrated) 10+2 in relevant subject from recognized Board / University 5 60

Eligibility Criteria

  • B.Ed. / LLB(Professional) : Candidates having a Bachelor's Degree of the relevant subject from a recognized university are eligible to apply.
  • BA(Journalism & Mass Communication) / BA-LLB(Integrated) : Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or 10+2 pattern from relevant subject with English as main subject from recognized Board or University are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

  • Candidates who are eligible are selected on the Merit based on the score in the qualifying examination
  • The university declares the Merit list based on the score in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates who are selected need to verify the documents and confirm their admission.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University PG Admission 2024

CDL offers Regular Full-Time PG courses in various disciplines . It also offers Lateral Entry to 2nd year in MCA. Admission is based on Merit. For MSc MDUCET is conducted.

Course Name MA | M.Sc | LLM | M.Com | MCA | Master of Physical Education
Type Regular Full Time
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Graduation in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria Merit – Based , MDU CET(for MSc)
Application Mode Online

CDL offers following specialization in various courses:

M.Sc
Chemistry (50 seats) Biotechnology (40 seats) Physics (50 seats) Mathematics (60 seats)
Botany(30 seats) Energy & Environmental Science(40 seats) Zoology (30 seats) Food Science & Technology(40 seats)
MA
Economic (50 seats) Geography(50 seats) English (60 seats) History & Archaeology (60 seats)
Sanskrit (40 seats) Public Administration(50 seats) Hindi (60 seats)/  Journalism & Mass Communication (60 seats)
Punjabi (60 seats) Music Vocal (30 seats) Music Instrumental (20 seats) -

Eligibility Criteria

MA / M.Sc. / M.PEd. / LLM / M.Com. / MCA : Candidates who have Graduation Degree in relevant subject or 10+2+3 pattern form recognize university are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

  • Candidates who are eligible are selected on the Merit based on the score in the qualifying examination for M.Sc. score of MDU – CET is considered
  • The university declares the Merit list based on the score in qualifying examination.
  • Candidates who are selected need to verify the documents and confirm their admission.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University MBA Admission 2024

CDL offers MBA where admission is based on the score of CMAT.

Course Name Master of Business Administration
Type Regular
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Graduation in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria Score of CMAT
Application Mode Online

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having a Bachelor Degree in relevant subject from recognized University are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

Merit List will be prepared on the basis of CMAT score. Selected candidates are called to the university to verify the documents and confirm the admission

Chaudhary Devi Lal University M.Tech Admission 2024

CDL offers Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering to which admission is based on the score of GATE entrance examination.

Course Name Master of Technology
Type Regular
Duration 2 Years
Specialization Computer Science and Engineering
Eligibility Graduation in BE / B.Tech. in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria Score of GATE
Application Mode Online

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science and engineering specialization or relevant subject are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

Candidates applying for M.Tech program should have a valid GATE score.Eligible candidates need to apply online application form.

University will declare a merit list based on the GATE score. Selected candidates are called to university for verification of the documents and confirm admission.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Integrated Courses Admission 2024

CDL offers some integrated courses for MA and MSc in selected specializations. Candidates can also take Lateral Entry directly into 7th semester or PG course.

Course Name Integrated M.A Economics(Honours) | 
Type Integrated
Duration 5 Years (Integrated)
Eligibility 10+2 pattern or Graduation in relevant discipline
Intake Integrated M.A Economics(Honours) : 23
Integrated M.Sc Mathematics: 40
Selection Criteria Merit - Based
Application Mode Online

Eligibility Criteria

  • MA(Economics Honours) / M.Sc.(Mathematics):  Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or 10+2 pattern form recognized board or university are eligible for integrated course.
  • For Lateral Entry candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject from a recognized board or university.
  • Candidates who are eligible are selected on the Merit based on the score in the qualifying examination
  • The university declares the Merit list based on the score in qualifying examination.

Candidates who are selected need to verify the documents and confirm their admission.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University UG Distance Learning Admission 2024

University Centre for Distance Learning (UCDL) of CDL University offers Distance Learning Undergraduate program for some courses.

Course Name BA | B.Com | BCA 
Type Distance Learning
Duration 3 Years
Eligibility 10+2 in relevant subject or Diploma from recognized Board / University with English as main subject
Selection Criteria Merit - Based
Application Mode Offline

Eligibility Criteria

  • BA / B.Com: Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or 10+2 pattern with English as main subject.
  • BCA: Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or 10+2 pattern with English as main subject or Polytechnic Diploma course in relevant subject from recognized university are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

  • Candidates who are eligible are selected on Merit based on the score in qualifying examination.
  • Candidates need to fill the application form offline.
  • Selected candidates are called to verify the documents.
  • Admission is confirmed to candidates who have verified the documents in the university in the given dates.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University PG Distance Learning Admission 2024

University Centre for Distance Learning (UCDL) of CDL University offers Distance Learning Post Graduate program in various disciplines.

Course Name MA | M.Sc | MBA | M.Com | MCA | PG Diploma
Type Distance Learning
Eligibility Graduation in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria Merit - Based
Application Mode Offline
UCDL of CDL University offers following specialization:
M.Sc. MA PG Diploma
Computer Science Mass Communication Computer Application
- English Business Management
- Education Mass Communication

Eligibility Criteria

MA / M.Sc. / MBA / M.Com. / MCA / PG Diploma : Candidates who have a Bachelors Degree in relevant subject from recognized university are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

  • Candidates who are eligible are selected on Merit based on the score in qualifying examination.
  • Candidates need to fill the application form offline.
  • Selected candidates are called to verify the documents.
  • Admission is confirmed to candidates who have verified the documents in the university in the given dates.

How to Apply for CDLU 2024

CDLU Distance Education

  • Candidates need to visit the campus for application form.
  • Candidates can also get the application form from the website.
  • Candidates need to fill up the form and attach the required documents as follows
    • Self Attested ID and Address Proof
    • 1 Passport size photograph
    • 10th Marksheet
    • 12th Marksheet
    • Passing Certificate of 10th and 12th
    • Self Attested copy of UG Degree or Provisional Certificate
    • Certificate on the proforma as prescribed in the Admission Guidelines in case candidate belongs to SC category of Haryana as given in Annexure will also be filled otherwise no benefit will be given to such a candidate
  • DD of INR 200 (INR 50 for SC/BC/DAP of Haryana Only) payable in Sirsa in favour of

Registrar,

Chaudhary Devi Lal University,

Sirsa

  • Send or Submit in person to the following address

Director (UCDL),

Room No. 01,

Lal Bahadur Shashtri Administrative Block,

Chaudhary Devi Lal University,

Sirsa – 125055 (Haryana)

MDU – CET

  • Visit official website of HCEE 2021
  • Click on New registration by filling up the required details if you do not have User ID and Password else Login.
  • After registering you will receive User ID and Password.
  • Now continue to payment and pay the application fee INR 600 per subject (General) and INR 150 per subject(SC/BC of Haryana Candidates)
  • Application fees is to be paid through Net Banking. After payment proceed to the Application.
  • Fill up the Personal, Academic details carefully.
  • Click on submit and print the application form

FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure for different courses in CDLU?

Ans. The fee structure for different courses in CDLU is mentioned below in a tabular form:
Course Fees
BA INR 6,000/yr
BCA INR 8,000/yr
B.Ed. INR 16,450/yr
MBA INR 22,400/yr
M.Sc. INR 12,400/yr

Ques. What is the pattern of MDU CET entrance examinations for admission in CDLU?

Ans. The entrance exam pattern of MDU CET for taking admission in the courses of CDLU are mentioned below: 

  • The total duration of the entrance examination will be 90 minutes.
  • The total number of questions will be 100 in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • 1 mark will be allocated for every correct answer whereas there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Ques. What are the popular courses in the CDLU?

Ans. The popular courses which are offered in CDLU are B.A., B.C.A. & MBA. The admission to the UG courses is given on the basis of merit scores achieved by the students in the 10+2 level board examination.

Ques. What is the application fee of different categories in the CDLU?

Ans. The application fee for different categories in the CDLU are mentioned below in a tabular form: 
Category Application Fees
General INR 400
SC INR 100
ST INR 100

Ques.What are the reservation criteria for different categories in the CDLU?

Ans. The reservation criteria for different categories are mentioned below in a tabular form: 
Category Reservation Criteria
General 50%
OBC 27%
SC 15%
ST 5%
Others 3%

Ques. What is the refund policy of the CDLU in case any student wants to withdraw from CDLU?

Ans. According to the rules and regulations of CDLU, the fee of the applicant will be refunded to the students. For refund, the applicant has to fill and submit an application form and the fees will be refunded once the application is processed and verified.

CDLU Important Events

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CDLU Upcoming Important Dates 2026

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Admission Timeline [BCA]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [B.Pharm]
Ongoing
Jun 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026

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Admission Timeline [B.Tech]
Ongoing
May 15, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026
Register & Choice Filling - Round 2 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 2 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 08, 2026
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute - Round 2 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026
Last Date for Full Fee Refund - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 31, 2026
Commencement of Classes - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 14, 2026
Final Cut-off Date of Admissions - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 14, 2026
Final Cut-off Date for Uploading Admissions on HSTES Portal - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 25, 2026

Expired Events

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Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute - Round 1 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 1 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 19, 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
May 15, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026

Important Events

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Admission Timeline [B.Com]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [BA]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [BBA/BBM]
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May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [BMM]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [UG Certificate] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Admission Timeline [UG Diploma] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Register & Choice Filling - Round 2 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Tech]
Ongoing
May 15, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 2 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 08, 2026
Admission Timeline [BA LLB]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [BSW]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [UG Diploma] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [UG Certificate] (Arts)
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [BMM]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [BCA]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Admission Timeline [BBA/BBM]
Ongoing
May 19, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute - Round 1 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 1 HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 19, 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment - HSTES 2026 [B.Tech]
May 15, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026

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