DU introduces UG for Russian studies, tweaks subject choice rules

New Delhi: Delhi University on Friday released an information bulletin detailing the undergraduate admissions process through CUET, the application deadline for which is now March 31.The National Testing Agency has extended the deadline from March 26 to March 31.This academic year, an undergraduate program for Russian Honors has been introduced. In a departure from the previous year, students can choose a maximum of six subjects, including languages and the general test. Last year, Delhi University merged categories A and B, offering students the choice of one language and a minimum of three subjects from 27 domain-specific options.The university will offer admission for 71,000 seats in 68 colleges for 79 undergraduate programs, under which there are 198 BA programs. Students can choose from over 1,550 subject combinations. Admissions to DU is through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), which kicks in after the conclusion of CUET.According to the 2024-25 calendar, CUET graduate examinations are scheduled for May 15-31. The examinations are held in four categories spanning languages, domain-specific subjects and a general test. The results will be out on June 30 but can vary because of the Lok Sabha election schedule.The information bulletin on the DU website provides details regarding admission eligibility, college-wise seat distribution and subject-specific guidelines.Last year, 69,622 students took admission in DU after multiple merit rounds. There were still 1,000 vacant seats.Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has announced CUET-based admissions for 1,123 seats across 19 programs. Besides reservation of 134 seats for foreign students, 18 for single girl children, 18 each for sports quota and co-curricular quota, AUD has added a supernumerary category reserving one seat for orphans in every program.Indraprastha University (IPU) has extended the last date of online application for all programs from March 31 to April 10, it said in a statement.The deadline for the submission of the online application has been extended because of the ongoing Class XII board examinations, IPU said.Students can apply for all the programs, including those that allow admission through national-level tests, university-run entrance tests and merit-based programs till April 10. Any vacant seat will subsequently be filled through CUET. The university is also considering CUET scores for some of UG, PG programs. However, common entrance test (CET) scores will be given preference over the CUET scores.CUET applicants have been advised by the university to apply for CET for higher chance of admission.