FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ON
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 2023-24
Question: Please tell me what subjects I should appear for in the CUET (UG) - 2023.
Answer: It depends on the program/s you wish to apply for at the University of Delhi. Please check the program specific eligibility for various undergraduate courses in the Bulletin of Information issued by the University of Delhi. Remember, the subjects that you choose should necessarily include the ones that you have studied in Class XII.
Question: I have not studied a particular subject in Class XII, but I want to appear in that paper in CUET (UG) - 2023, can I do so for meeting the eligibility of a particular program?
Answer: For admission to all undergraduate programs at the University of Delhi, candidates must compulsorily appear in those papers in CUET (UG) - 2023 in which s/he have passed Class XII board exams.
Question: I have not studied Mathematics in Class XII, but I want to appear in Mathematics at CUET (UG) - 2023. Will my application for B.Sc. (Hons) Physics at the University of Delhi be considered?
Answer: For admissions to all programs of the University of Delhi where a specific subject is a compulsory subject in the eligibility, having studied that subject in Class XII and appearing in CUET in that subject is compulsory.
Question: I have studied Food Technology in Class XII, but Food Technology is not offered in CUET (UG) – 2023 examination. Which subject should I choose in CUET (UG) - 2023?
Answer: In case the subject studied in Class XII is not there in CUET (UG) - 2023, you should appear in a subject closely related/similar (syllabus) to the subject studied in Class XII. In your case, check the syllabus of Home Science and decide.
Question: I have not studied the Language/ Domain subject that is/ are mentioned in the list of CUET (UG) – 2023 subjects. Which subject should I choose?
Answer: In case the subject/s studied at Class XII is/are not mentioned in the list of CUET (UG) – 2023 subjects, the candidate must appear in the Language/Domain Specific subject that is closely related/similar (syllabus) to the subject s(he) has studied at Class XII (for example, if a candidate has studied Biochemistry in Class XII, s(he) must appear in Biology in CUET (UG) - 2023.
Question: I gave my Class XII examination from CBSE but have cleared Economics from NIOS. Will University of Delhi consider my Economics marks from CUET (UG) - 2023?
Answer: If you have passed subjects from multiple boards then the subjects from only one board shall be considered while looking at the eligibility.
Question: I have studied Hindi Literature at Rajasthan School Board of Secondary Education. Which paper should I choose in CUET (UG) - 2023?
Answer: You may appear in Hindi.
Question: Will the medium Language of CUET (UG) - 2023 be considered for admissions to the University of Delhi?
Answer: Yes, all languages of CUET (UG) - 2023 will be considered for admission to the University of Delhi.
Question: I am applying for improvement in one of my subjects, can I take admission in University of Delhi?
Answer: For admission to the University of Delhi, at the time of admission you should have passed Class XII from a single recognised board.
Question: I have studied Business Mathematics in class XII. How can I apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics program?
Answer: You must appear in Mathematics at CUET (UG) - 2023.
Question: I did not appear in the CUET (UG) - 2023. Will my Class XII marks be considered for admissions this year?
Answer: For admission to University of Delhi, it is mandatory for the candidate to appear in CUET (UG) - 2023 in those subjects in which s(he) is appearing/ has passed Class XII.
Question: I appeared in CUET (UG) - 2022 but did not appear in CUET (UG) - 2023. Will my CUET scores of last year be considered for admission in this academic year?
Answer: Only the scores obtained in CUET (UG) - 2023 will be considered for admissions to University of Delhi in the academic year 2023-24.
Question: I have applied for CUET (UG) - 2023 and during the registration I have added a few undergraduate programs at the University of Delhi, but there was no provision to select Colleges. How will I know where my admission will be?
Answer: After the successful registration of CUET (UG) - 2023, you will be required to fill the CSAS (UG) – 23. In CSAS form of the University of Delhi, you should fill the preferences for the Programs and Colleges in which you wish to study at the University of Delhi. Keep looking at the admission website on a regular basis.
Question: Every University's eligibility for admission to similar programs is different. How should I select Domain-Specific subjects in CUET (UG) - 2023 so that I meet the eligibility of all the Central Universities where I am planning to get admission?
Answer: You should select the CUET Subjects as per the eligibility for whichever university you wish to apply for. Every University has its own eligibility requirements. You must refer to the admission websites of the Universities.
Question: Can I apply for B.A. (Hons) Hindi at the University of Delhi if I have not studied and passed Hindi in the Class XII board examination?
Answer: For admission to B.A. (Hons) Hindi the applicant must have studied and passed Hindi at the Class XII board examination and should have also appeared in Hindi in CUET (UG) - 2023.
Question: While applying to CUET (UG) - 2023 do I have to upload Class XII marks of all the subjects or only for the Best five/four?
Answer: You should upload marks for all the subjects you have appeared in Class XII in case your result is declared.
Question: How will I apply for the Extra-Curricular Activities quota at the University of Delhi?
Answer: Appear in CUET (UG) - 2023 and wait for the subsequent announcements of the University of Delhi in this regard.
Question: Is there any weightage to Class XII board marks for taking admission in undergraduate programs at the University of Delhi?
Answer: Class XII marks will be considered for tie breaking, if any, during the seat allocation through CSAS.
Question: How will colleges at the University of Delhi be allotted after the declaration of CUET (UG) - 2023 results?
Answer: After the registration process of CUET (UG) - 2023, you will have to fill the Common Seat Allocation System -Undergraduate 2023 (CSAS(UG)) – 23 form of the University of Delhi. Details of selecting the Program/s and College/s will be published on the website. Keep looking at the admission website for all updated information.
Question: If I have not read Psychology in Class XII as a subject, can I appear for CUET (UG) - 2023 in Psychology?
Answer: The University of Delhi will consider only those subjects in which the candidate has studied and appeared in Class XII.
Question: Can I apply for BMS/B.A.(H) Business Economics/BBA(FIA) at the University of Delhi if I have studied Applied Mathematics in Class XII?
Answer: Yes, applicants who have studied Applied Mathematics in Class XII can select Mathematics as a Domain-Specific Subject in CUET (UG) - 2023 and apply for BMS/B.A.(H) Business Economics/BBA(FIA) at the University of Delhi.
Question: For admission to B.Com. (Hons) at the University of Delhi do we have to apply for both Mathematics and Accountancy?
Answer: For admission to B. Com. (Hons) you must appear in any of the following subject combinations:
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects.
Question: What is the eligibility for NCWEB, do we have to give CUET (UG) - 2023 or not?
Answer: Admission to NCWEB at the University of Delhi will take place as per the Class XII Board marks. Keep looking at the website of NCWEB for updates.
Question: Is Section III (General Test) compulsory for admission to University of Delhi?
Answer: Appearing in Section III (General Test) is compulsory for some of the programs of the University of Delhi. You must check the Program-Specific eligibility of the programs in which you wish to take admission.
Question: If an applicant is from the Science stream in Class XII and wants to apply for B.A.(H) History then which subjects should she choose?
Answer: You must appear in the subjects in which you have passed Class XII. There will be no penalty for changing the stream. Later, you may select B.(Hons) History in the CSAS(UG)-2023.
Question: I had English, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Music in Class XII but I did not choose Mathematics in CUET (UG) - 2023. Can I still take admission in B.A.(Hons) Economics?
Answer: For admission to B.A.(Hons) Economics, the candidates must appear in Mathematics in CUET (UG) - 2023.
Question: For admission to B.A.(Hons) Political Science will there be any benefit if I choose Political Science in CUET (UG) - 2023?
Answer: There is no advantage to choosing Political Science at CUET (UG) - 2023. All applicants who are meeting the eligibility will be considered at par and their CUET (UG) - 2023 scores will be used for calculating their merit.
Question: If a course, for example, B.A.(Hons) Psychology does not require Section III (General Test) but I appear for the same in CUET (UG) - 2023, will it affect my merit in any way for B.A.(Hons) Psychology?
Answer: No, the merit for any program will be based only on the eligibility requirements of that particular program.
Question: In case I score fewer marks in a subject in the Class XII board examination but got good marks in CUET (UG) - 2023 in that subject, will it affect my admission?
Answer: Class XII marks will be checked only for the minimum eligibility. For admission to a particular undergraduate program at the University of Delhi, the score obtained by the applicant in CUET (UG) - 2023 will be considered according to the program-specific eligibility of that program.
Question: What is the fee structure of different colleges for their undergraduate program?
Answer: Applicants are requested to check the website of the respective colleges for details of admission fees.
Question: Can I get admission to B. Com (Hons) at the University of Delhi without studying mathematics in Class XII?
Answer: Yes, an applicant who has not studied Mathematics in Class XII but is interested in B.Com.(Hons) at the University of Delhi must appear in CUET (UG) - 2023 in the following subject combination: Anyone Language from List A + Accountancy + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1. To appear in this combination, the candidate must have studied Accountancy in Class XII.
Question: When will the cut-off lists be declared?
Answer: This year there will be no cut-off Lists. Admissions will be done through CUET (UG) - 2023 scores only.
Question: Is it necessary to appear in CUET (UG) - 2023?
Answer: Yes, it is the only way to get admitted to the University of Delhi, except in the School of Open Learning, and Non-Collegiate Women Education Board
Question: How much weightage will be given to my Class XII marks?
Answer: There is no weightage to Class XII marks except in tie breaking.
Question: I will be taking CUET (UG) - 2023 in four subjects. In what all programs will I be eligible to apply after clearing the exam?
Answer: Please check the Program-Specific eligibility as each program has its own specific requirements. Check the Bulletin of Information (UG) for details.
Question: I belong to OBC-NCL category, In CUET(UG) 2023, I have submitted my certificate which was issued on January 4, 2022. Will the same certificate be applicable for admission in University of Delhi.
Answer: For admission to University of Delhi, all SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Minority/CW/KM/PwBD candidates will have to submit a valid certificate, issued in the name of the Candidate, by the competent issuing authority as mentioned in the UG Bulletin of Information.
To be considered for reservation under OBC - Non-Creamy, you must ensure that the caste is in the OBC central list issued by http://ncbc.nic.in and the income certificate is issued after March 31, 2023, as stipulated.
No undertaking on behalf of incomplete/invalid/non-availability of the document/certificate at the time of applying will be accepted.
Questions: Where do I find all the information related to admissions at the University of Delhi?
Answer: All information related to admission can be found at www.admissison.uod.ac.in
A Bulletin of Information is also available on the same website, which contains information about various courses offered by the University.