DU Admission Registration 2021: Know the Application Process and Fees

DU Admission Registration 2021:  Delhi University has completed the DU 2021 Registration process for the undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. The university commenced the registration process for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from August 2, 2021. The last date for students to complete registration and application process was August 31, 2021. 

The admissions to the various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are conducted based on merit taking into consideration the marks secured by the students in the qualifying class 12 examinations. DU also conducts admissions through the entrance examination for a few of the courses which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency.

DU Admission Registration 2021: Important Dates

Undergraduate Courses (Entrance Based)

Aspirants can refer to the table given below with reference to the important dates for the entrance exam based undergraduate admission process: 

Undergraduate Courses (Merit Based)

Aspirants can refer to the table given below with reference to the important dates for the merit based undergraduate admission process:

Postgraduate Courses (PG Courses)

Aspirants can refer to the table given below with reference to the important dates for the postgraduate admission process:

DU Admission 2021 Registration: Key Points

• The marks of students from those educational boards that don’t have the system of 70% theory and 30% practical in their marks will be converted on proportional basis.
• Mathematics is compulsory in 10+2 for admission to B.Com (hons), Mathematics (hons), Statistics (hons), Computer Science (hons), and Economics (hons).
• If a student wants to pursue Honors program in a subject that he/she has not studied in Class 12th then the student will face a 2.5% disadvantage in the best of four aggregate.
• If one opts for a Modern Indian Language (Except Hindi) as a subject in BA (Prog) an advantage of up to 10% may be given in ‘Best Four’ in colleges where MIL is offered as a subject.
• Applicants who want college hostel will have to apply to the particular college after they get admission.
• This year, there is no offline form for the applicants, therefore it is important to understand the online registration process.

DU Admission Registration 2021: Step-by-step Process

Given below is a step by step guide to the Delhi University admission process that the DU aspirants can follow for the DU Admission process 2021.

Step 1: To Create a New Account

The first step of the DU Registration process is the online registration form which the applicant has to visit the official website i.e. du.ac.in. The UG Admission Portal of the University of Delhi is mobile/tab friendly. However, the webpage may appear different on different devices. The following instructions are for the Webpage as it appears on a desktop/laptop.

Step 2: Login to the Account

As a first time user, the applicant must go to the “DU Admission Portal 2020" and then create the user account by clicking on the “UG ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW” link. Provide a valid email-id and a password to create a new account. The applicant must also ensure that the email-id and password are kept handy for all the future correspondence/reference regarding the admission process.

Step 3: Enter your Personal Information

After successful registration you'll be provided with your login credentials. Use your credentials to login to application portal. Then fill in personal Details in the DU Application Form. Given below is the list of the details that the candidates will be required to fill in the application form.  

• Name of the Candidate – This field is automatically filled in as per the details submitted at the time of registration. 
• Email ID – This field is also automatically filled in as per the details submitted at the time of registration.
• Mobile Number – Though the candidates had to give their mobile number in the registration form, however, they can also update it if they wish to.
• Gender – Choose your relevant gender
• Date of Birth – You need to provide your DOB as it appears on the applicant’s class 10th certificate.
• Aadhaar Card Number – Enter your Aadhaar number, if it is available.
• Category – Select your category from the drop-down menu
• Mother‘s Name and Citizenship – This is a mandatory field to be filled by the candidate.
• Address Details - Enter details for your permanent address and correspondence address. 

Step 4: Provide your Bank Details

In this section, the candidates need to provide their Bank details for the refund of fee in case of cancellation of admission. You shall have to enter your bank account number and IFSC and other important details.

Step 5: Enter your Academic Details

In this section, candidates must enter all the relevant academic details such as the marks obtained in class 10th and class 12th for the undergraduate level courses. For the postgraduate level courses candidates will also be required to enter their marks obtained in the graduation degree.

Step 6: Merit-based Course Selection

 In this section, you will have to select any number of courses (where admission is based on merit) based on the eligibility criteria. In this section, the candidates need to select any number of courses (where admission is based on the entrance) based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Step 7: Selection of Sports / ECA Quota

• Sports

In this section, if a candidate wants to be considered for admission through Sports Quota need to select the “Yes” option.

• ECA

If a candidate wishes to take admission through “ECA” quota, then select “Yes”.

Step 8: Uploading of Important Documents

DU online registration is incomplete if you don't upload the documents mentioned in the list. Without uploading the required documents, applicants won't be able to preview the application, pay fee or submit DU application form. Applicants should keep the important documents ready to upload on the website to ensure the hassle free registration.

Also Read: Documents required for DU registration

Step 8: Pay the DU Application Fee

DU online registration is incomplete if you don't upload the documents mentioned in the list. Without uploading the required documents, applicants won't be able to preview the application, pay the fee or submit DU application form. Applicants should keep the important documents ready to upload on the website to ensure the hassle-free registration.

DU Admission Registration 2021 – Application Form FAQs

Question: Is there a change in the Merit System for determining the merit list for the admissions?

Answer: Delhi University will be releasing the DU Merit list for the various programmes based on the system adopted by the university calculating the Best of four marks.

Question:  Do separate application forms have to be filled for respective colleges?

Answer: Students applying for the admissions to the various programmes are required to fill a common application form available on the official website of Delhi University

Question: Can the DU Application fee be submitted offline  

Answer: The application fee for DU admissions are required to be submitted through the payment gateway link available on the official website. 

Question: Are there chances of applications getting rejected?

Ans: In case the documents uploaded along with the applications do not fit the required eligibility or if the students have entered any kind of wrong information, the applications may be rejected.