Delhi University UG Language Programs: A Complete Overview

About DU:

The University of Delhi, established in 1922, is one of India’s top universities, known for its high academic standards, diverse programs, excellent faculty, and illustrious alumni. It follows the motto ‘Nishtha Dhriti Satyam’ (Dedication, Steadfastness, and Truth) and has a strong focus on nation-building and human values. Starting with just three colleges and 750 students, DU has grown to 16 faculties, over 80 departments, 80+ colleges, and more than seven lakh students. The university offers 500+ programs, many of which are NAAC accredited. The President of India is its Visitor, the Vice-President is the Chancellor, and the Chief Justice of India is the Pro-Chancellor.

Common Minimum Eligibility:The candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent from a single recognized board. Only one board's marksheet will be considered to check minimum eligibility. For example, if a student passed most subjects from CBSE and later passed Mathematics from another board like NIOS, only the CBSE marksheet will be considered.

Candidates must check the Program-Specific Eligibility to know which subjects to appear for in CUET (UG) 2025. It is compulsory to appear for CUET in the subjects studied or passed in Class XII. For subject mapping, marksheets from more than one recognized board may be accepted, but only if the candidate has passed those subjects in Class XII.

Fee Structure:

The total tuition fee for a BA or BA (Hons) in a language at Delhi University (DU) typically ranges from Rs 500 (approx) to Rs 1.5 lakh (approx), depending on the specific college and language specialization.