Department Of Commerce, University Of Delhi – New Delhi Admission Process

  New Delhi   Public Institute   ESTD 1967
  New Delhi   Public Institute   ESTD 1967

Admission

Department Of Commerce, Delhi University Admission 2023

The Department of Commerce of the University of Delhi offers comprehensive courses in Management & Commerce. There are 04 courses offered at present, and admissions are mostly based on entrance. 

Admission and entrance applications are available online. Course wise admission details are as follows:

  • MBA in International Business (IB) and Human Resource Development (HRD) admissions are based on scores in CAT followed by GD / PI and academic performance.
  • While international students must qualify for either CAT or XAT or MAT or GMAT along with TOEFL or IELTS to be eligible for MBA admissions.
  • M.Com admissions are either based on DUET scores or based on scores in B.Com (H) or B.Com (P).
  • Ph.D in Commerce admissions are also either based on merit with master’s or M.Phil degree with scores in NET or JRF.
  • Or Ph.D admissions are based on entrance conducted by the Department of Commerce as per guidelines set by Delhi University.

The Department of Commerce functions under the Delhi School of Economics, an academic unit of the University of Delhi. The D-School of Economics or DSE was set up in 1948 with four different departments including that of Commerce.

This Department was officially christened in 1967 and is well known for its professional, comprehensive and academic programs in Management and Commerce disciplines.

Department of Commerce, Delhi University Admission Highlights 2023

Academic Unit Department of Commerce
Unit of Delhi School of Economics
Governed by University of Delhi
Total Courses Offered 04
Streams Available Management & Commerce
Course Level PG & Doctoral
Admission Criteria Merit and/or Entrance Based
Entrances Accepted CAT / XAT / GMAT / MAT / DUET / NET / JRF
Selection  Based on entrance + GD / PI + Academic Performance
Applications Available  On DU website

Department of Commerce, Delhi University MBA Admission 2023

Find admission details and requirements in the following section:

Course Name MBA
Type  Full time 
Duration  2 years
Offered in International Business (IB) / Human Resource & Development (HRD)
Total Intake 188 seats (94 each)
Ideal for Indian and International Applicants
Basic Eligibility Passed bachelor’s degree
Entrance Accepted  Indian Applicants: CAT International Applicants: CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT + IELTS / TOEFL
Admission Selection Entrance scores + GD + PI + Academic Performance
Applications Available Online 
Application Fee General / CW / OBC: INR 2000 SC / ST / EWS / PWD: INR 1000

Eligibility Criteria

Indian Candidates:

  • Passed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate. Relaxation for reserved category students is as per university rules.
  • Candidates in the final year of study are also eligible to apply. But they will be permanently admitted after they submit their final mark sheets.

International Candidates

  • The candidates must have passed the 10+2+3 education level with 50% or equivalent CGPA score.
  • They must have studied Mathematics at graduation or high school level compulsorily.

Selection Criteria

Indian Candidates:

Selection is a three stage process:

  • STAGE I: Eligibility Criteria Fulfillment
  • STAGE II: Shortlisting for GD & PI
  • STAGE III: Final Shortlisting based on:
    • CAT Scores: 60%
    • Class X scores: 7.5%
    • Class XII scores: 7.5%
    • GD: 5%
    • Interview: 15%
    • Extempore: 5%

International Candidates:

  • Graduation scores will be considered for final selection.
  • They must have qualified for IELTS or TOEFL for proving English language proficiency.
  • They must also qualify for either CAT / XAT / MAT / GMAT.

 

Department of Commerce, Delhi University M.Com Admission 2023

Read on for admission related details and requirements:

Course Offered M.Com
Type  Full time
Duration  2 years
Total Seat Intake 131 seats
Course Fee INR 10,000 approx.
Admission Merit based & Entrance based
Basic Eligibility  Merit Based: Passed B.Com (H) / B.Com (P) Entrance Based: Passed B.Com / BA / B.Sc / BBE 
Final Admission  Either merit based or entrance based
Applications Available  DU PG Admission Portal
Application Fee General / CW / OBC: INR 750 SC / ST / EWS / PWD: INR 300

Eligibility Criteria

There are two categories through which an applicant can decide to apply for admission:

CATEGORY A: Direct or Merit Based Admission

*B.Com (H) from University of Delhi:

  • 65% marks in aggregate for General Category 
  • 58.5% for OBC Category 
  • 60% for Sports, CW and PWD Category 
  • Minimum passing marks for SC & ST category. (Percentage not rounded off)

B.Com. or B.Com (Program)/B.Com.(Pass) from University of Delhi:

  • 70% marks in aggregate for General Category
  • 63% for OBC Category
  • 65% for Sports, CW and PWD Category
  • Minimum passing marks for SC & ST category. (Percentage / grade not rounded off)

CATEGORY B: Entrance Based Admission

B.Com (Hons.) or B.A. (Hons.) Economics from University of Delhi or any other University recognized equivalent:

  • 50% marks in aggregate for General Category
  • 45% for OBC Category 
  • 45% for Sports, CW and PWD Category
  • Minimum passing marks for SC & ST Category (Percentage not rounded off) 

B.Com or B.Com. (Program)/ B.Com (Pass) from University of Delhi or any other recognized University:

  • 55% marks in aggregate for General Category
  • 49.5% for OBC Category 
  • 50% for Sports, CW and PWD Category
  • Minimum passing marks for SC & ST Category. (Percentage not rounded off)

Entrance Exam Pattern

The DU Entrance or DUET is 2 hours long carrying 400 marks in total. Each of the Four units carry equal weights.

  • The syllabus for the entrance is based on the B.Com (H) course offered at University of Delhi. 
  • Each question carries 4 marks and 1 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
  • There is a written test which will test 100 MCQs and 25 questions from the following areas:
    • Economics (Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Problems of Indian Economy)
    • Accounting (including Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Management Accounting)
    • Business Statistics and Mathematics
    • Business Organization, Management, Business Law, Company Law and Income Tax Law

Admission Process

Applications are commonly accepted via DU PG Admission Portal. The candidates are required to follow the steps for application submission:

  • Register on DU PG Admission Portal.
  • Login with the credentials to access the application form.
  • Fill in the necessary details
  • Select ‘Department of Commerce’ in the colleges option.
  • Select either merit based on entrance based or both for admission selection.
  • Attach relevant documents.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Documents Required

At the time of admission, applicants must carry the following documents in original with their self-attested copies:

  • UG degree examination
  • Character Certificate from Principal of the college / Head of the Institution last attended
  • SSC marksheet
  • Class X and XII certificate for date of birth verification
  • Migration Certificate (if not from DU) 
  • 03 copies of recent passport-size photograph
  • Category Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD, and CW category).

Department of Commerce, Delhi University Ph.D Admission 2023

Admission criteria are as follows for this program:

Course Offered Ph.D in Commerce
Duration  3 years (minimum)
Type  Full time / Part time
Total Intake  50 seats
Basic Eligibility  Passed master’s or M.Phil 
Admission Criteria Merit or Entrance Based
Entrances Accepted CSIR / UGC-NET or JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE / DUET
Final Selection Based on entrance score + Research Proposal + Interview
Applications Available DU M.Phil / Ph.D Admission Portal 
Application Fee General / CW / OBC: INR 750 SC / ST / EWS / PWD: INR 300

Merit Based Admission:

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Applicants must have completed master’s or M.Phil with 55% aggregate.
  • Teachers of Delhi University are also eligible to apply.
  • Applicants qualified for CSIR / UGC-NET / JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE are exempted from appearing for the department entrance exam.
  • These candidates can directly appear for the interview.
  • Candidates awaiting their results in these entrances can also apply.
  • The selections will be based on:
  • UG marks: 10%
  • Post-Graduation marks: 20%
  • M.Phil. Completion: 20%
  • JRF qualified applicants: 10 %
  • Teaching Experience: 10%
  • Interview: 30%

Entrance Based Admission:

  • Applicants with 50% aggregate in master’s must apply through this criteria.
  • They must appear for the entrance conducted by the Department, under DU guidelines.
  • Upon meeting the cutoff and qualifying for the entrance, applicants will be called for the interview round.
  • The selection for admission is based on 
    • 70% weightage in entrance 
    • 30% weightage in interview.

Admission Process

Applications are accepted online for Ph.D via DU M.Phil / Ph.D Admission Portal.

  • Applicants will have to register first.
  • Log in using the credentials generated and fill the application form.
  • Select admission type either merit based or entrance based or both.
  • After completing filling in the details pay the application fee and submit.
  • Attach relevant documents.
  • Take a printout of the form for reference.

FAQs

Q. How many centres conduct entrance examinations for the Department of Commerce?

Ans. There are 20 exam centres for entrance exams conducted by the University of Delhi for PG admissions at Department of Commerce and other institutions affiliated to it.

Q. Students with BMS / BBS / BBA / BFIA / BBE degree holders eligible to apply for M.Com at Department of Commerce, DU?

Ans. Yes, students must have 60% marks in aggregate for General Category, 54% for OBC Category, 55% for Sports, CW and PWD Category, Minimum passing marks for SC & ST Category (Percentage or grade not rounded off). 

Q. What is the reservation of seats for admission to courses at the Department of Commerce at DU?

Ans. The seats are reserved for candidates as per rules and regulations set by the University of Delhi Admissions Branch. Which is followed by all the affiliated institutions and departments.

Q. How is the final merit list decided for international applicants admission at Department of Commerce, Delhi University?

Ans. The final merit list for international students for M.Com admission is determined by normalizing the marks of eligible Non Honors candidates by deducting 5% and making the merit list on the basis of combined merit of honors and non-honors courses after such deduction.

Q. What is the admission process for MBA at Department of Commerce, Delhi University?

Ans. Students must appear for GD, extempore and PI. The candidates will have to separately apply for CAT and DUET. They must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as well.