DU MSc admission 2024 for all affiliated colleges is expected to start in the month of June 2024. Admission to the M.Sc program will be based on scores obtained in the CUET PG examination, conducted by NTA. CUET PG 2024 exam will be held from March 11 to March 28, 2024. Registrations for M.Sc admission at DU affiliated colleges will be done through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS PG) Portal @pgadmission.uod.ac.in. CSAS PG application fee is INR 250 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Master of Science (M.Sc) at Delhi University is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course offered in five specializations. M.Sc is offered at offered by various affiliated colleges of Delhi University such as Hindu College, Miranda House, Hansraj College, and more. Colleges offer various specialisations under the DU MSc course. Some of the most popular ones are M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Computer Science, and M.Sc. Mathematics.

In order to be eligible for M.Sc admissions, candidates must hold B.Sc degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institute. DU M.Sc admissions are done through the CUET PG examination followed by the Central Seat Allocation System (CSAS PG) portal.

 

DU MSc Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for DU MSc admission at affiliated colleges of Delhi University, candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised university or institute. Moreover, these marks are stated for the general category. The reserve category will get a relaxation ranging from 5-7% depending on the different categories. Eligible criteria for all DU M.Sc courses are mentioned below:

Course Eligibility
M.Sc. Biochemistry
  • For Entrance Examination, the Eligibility Criteria is: B.Sc. (General) or B.Sc. (Honours) or an equivalent undergraduate degree in any branch of life sciences with 60% or above marks in qualifying exam.
  • For Merit Based Selection, the Eligibility Criteria is: B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Delhi (after 10+2+3) with 60% or above marks in the qualifying exam.
M.Sc. Botany
  • Merit based admission of students from Bachelor of Science Honors in Botany from University of Delhi with more than 60% aggregate in core and electives.
  • Entrance based admission of students from Bachelor of Science in Botany/BioSciences/Life Sciences from University of Delhi or any other University degree recognized as equivalent with 55% aggregate. 


M.Sc. Computer Science
  • Merit based admission of students from Bachelor of Science Honors in Computer Science from University of Delhi with more than 60% aggregate in core and electives.
  • Entrance Based Admission - Bachelor's Degree with at least six (06) Courses in Computer Science and at least two (02) courses in Mathematics under Semester system from a recognized University
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least three (03) Courses in Computer Science and at least one course in Mathematics under Annual Examination System from a recognized University
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science from University of Delhi

MSc Electronics
  • Merit based admission of students from Bachelor of Science Honors in related subjects from University of Delhi with more than 60% aggregate in core and electives.

Entrance-Based Eligibility:

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics from University of Delhi 50% or above
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics from other Universities 50% or above
  • B. Sc. (Hons.) Electronics, Instrumentation from University of Delhi 50% or above
  • B. Sc. (Hons.) Electronics, Instrumentation from other Universities 50% or above
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics from University of Delhi 50% or above
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics from other Universities 50% or above
  • B.Sc. programme with Electronics from University of Delhi 60% or above
  • B.Sc. programme with Electronics from other Universities 60% or above
  • B.Sc.(H) with at least 04 courses / 04 Generic Elective courses of Electronics with at least 24 credits as per CBCS guidelines of University of Delhi 
M.Sc. Mathematics  Merit Based Admissions- B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics degree of University of Delhi with 60% marks in aggregate.
Entrance Based Admissions- Bachelor degree in any subject and has studied at least 3 courses each of one year duration or 6 courses each of one semester duration in Mathematics with 50% marks in aggregate

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DU MSc Admissions Criteria 

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc program at Delhi University are required to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG), conducted by NTA. Candidates who qualify for the entrance examination will be required to register on Delhi University’s admission portal. Provisional seat allotment will be done through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS PG) portal by Delhi University where candidates will be required to fill in college and department preferences. For the final selection, a merit list will be released by Delhi University based on CUET PG scores, college and department preferences, availability of seats, reservation criteria, academic qualifications, and other factors.

Candidates graduating from Delhi University are offered admission on the basis of merit. Such candidates do not need to appear for the CUET PG examination. If the student wants to apply under any reserved category, they have to produce valid and updated documents at the time of admission. Additional documents are required in order to prove economically weak background and physical disability. 

DU M.Sc Specializations
  • M. Sc. Biochemistry 
  • M. Sc. Computer Science 
  • M. Sc. Microbiology 
  • M. Sc. Mathematics 
  • M. Sc. Genetic
  • M. Sc. Anthropology 
  • M. Sc. Botany 
  • M. Sc. Environmental Studies 
  • M. Sc. Physics
  • M. Sc. Zoology
  • M. Sc. Food and Nutrition 
  • MSc Electronics

How to apply for DU MSc?

Candidates applying for admission to the M.Sc program at Delhi University must follow the application process mentioned below:

  • For M.Sc admission, go to admission.uod.ac.in at Delhi University.
  • To create a user account as a first-time user, the candidate must go to the "New Applicant Sign Up" page by clicking the "New Registration" link.
  • The candidate needs to enter all the necessary information on the "Create New Account" page.
  • The candidate should confirm his or her email address and password because they are going to be used to process admissions.
  • In order to set up a brand-new user account, an applicant must finally click the "Register" option.
  • Upon establishing an account, a confirmation will be sent to the email address associated with the account or phone number.
  • The applicant must access the UG/PG/Ph.D admission portal after registering to complete the online registration form.
  • Furthermore, Beneath the "Registered Applicant Sign In" tab, candidates are required to input their "registered email-id" as the username and the corresponding "password." Following successful login, candidates are expected to navigate through the registration form, which is structured into nine distinct sections:
  • Personal details such as name, DOB, email address etc.
  • Bank Account details 
  • Academic record like previous mark sheets and scores.
  • Merit-Based Course Selection
  • Entrance-Based Course Selection
  • Sports: In this section, applicants have the option to indicate "Yes" for potential admission consideration through the Sports Quota.
  • ECA: In this section, applicants can opt to select "Yes" for potential admission consideration through the ECA Quota.
  • Uploads: This section requires the submission of a passport-size photograph, signature, Class X certificate/mark sheet, self-attested Class XII mark sheet, and self-attested certificates.
  • Preview: In this section, applicants have the opportunity to review and confirm the completed application.
  • Payment Section: This section allows applicants to proceed with the online registration payment.

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DU M.Sc Cutoff

DU M.Sc cutoff 2023 is based on scores obtained in the CUET PG examination. Candidates who secure minimum or above the cutoff score are offered admission. The expected DU M.Sc Cutoff 2023 for all categories is given in the table below:

CUET PG Cut Off 2023-2024
Course General  OBC SC ST EWS
M.Sc. Biochemistry 260-280 250-260 200-220 180-200 200-220
M.Sc. Botany 160-170 130-140 100-110 95-100 170-180
M.Sc. Zoology 220-230 185-200 160-170 190-200 180-200
M.Sc. Chemistry 220-240 190-200 140-150 100-120 200-220
M.Sc. Microbiology 190-200 170-180 140-150 100-110 170-19

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DU MSc Colleges and Fees

The fee structure for postgraduate courses at DU for the academic year 2023-24 is forthcoming. Delhi University offers a diverse range of PG programs in areas including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and more. However, for students’ reference, the tentative fee structure based on the previous year's released by DU is provided below.

Hansraj College
Courses Fee 
MSc Anthropology INR 12,327
MSc Botany INR 12,327
MSc Chemistry INR 12,327
MSc Geology INR 12,327
MSc Mathematics INR 12,327
MSc Operational Research INR 12,327
MSc Physics INR 12,327
MSc Zoology INR 12,327
Sri Venkateswara College DU MSc Courses 
Course  Fee
MSc Mathematics INR 10,976
MSc Statistics INR 10,976
MSc Botany INR 10,976
MSc Chemistry INR 10,976
MSc Physics INR 10,976
MSc Zoology INR 10,976
Hindu College DU MSc Courses Fee 
Course  Fee
MSc Botany INR 12,327
MSc Chemistry
 		 INR 12,327
MSc Mathematics
 		 INR 12,327
 
MSc Operational Research
 		 INR 12,327
 
MSc Physics
 		 INR 12,327
 
MSc Zoology
 		 INR 12,327
 
Miranda House College DU MSc Courses
Course  Fee
MSc Physics INR 13,170
MSc Chemistry INR 13,770
MSc Botany INR 14,170
MSc Zoology INR 14,170
MSc Anthropology INR 14,170
MSc Mathematics INR 12,530
Gargi College DU MSc Course
Course  Fee
MSc Chemistry INR 15,200

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DU MSc Syllabus

DU MSc semester-wise syllabus is given in the table below:

S. No. DU MSc Course Syllabus PDF
1. DU MSc Electronics Click here
2. DU MSc Biochemistry Click here
3. DU MSc Mathematics Click here
4. DU MSc Botany Click here
5. DU MSc Computer Science Click here
6. DU MSc Microbiology Click here
7. DU MSc Genetics Click here
8. DU MSc Zoology Click here
9. DU MSc Geology Click here
10. DU MSc Human Development and Childhood Studies Click here

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DU MSc FAQS

Ques. Which is the best college in India for an MSc in mathematics?

Ans. There are numerous colleges that offer MSc Mathematics in India. Based on the NIRF ranking, below is the list of top-ranking colleges for the course. 

  • St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi
  • Hindu College, New Delhi
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women 
  • Miranda House, New Delhi
  • Loyola College, Chennai
  • Madras Christian College, Chennai and more

Ques. What is the admission procedure for MSc in DU?

Ans. Admission process for MSc in DU is not complicated. First, the applicant has to register themselves for CUET PG and appear for the entrance exam. 

Then, wait for the cut-off lists. If the applicant qualifies the cut offs, they can proceed 

Ques. Which all colleges provide M. Sc. Zoology?

Ans. There are in total 116 seats available for the DU MSc Zoology. The course is available in the Department of Zoology, Hindu College, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College, Miranda House, Ramjas College, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College. 

Ques. Can I apply offline for DU MSc? 

Ans. No, students cannot apply for DU MSc offline at University of Delhi. Applicants have to apply online. Since the admission process is open to all Indian students, the mode of application is online only. 

Ques. What is the registration fee for OBC for DU MSc?

Ans. Every applicant has to pay the registration fee for DU MSc and other courses while registering. There is a relaxation for reserved and unreserved categories. For the general category, the registration fee is INR 650. However, for OBC applicants, the fee is INR 600. Similarly, for SC/ST/PwD the fee is INR 550. 

Ques. Can I pay my registration fee with cash for DU MSc?

Ans. No applicants have to pay the registration fee online via online payment gateways. It is also because the entire application process is online, visiting the university campus is not recommended. 

Ques. Which documents are required for reservation students for DU MSc? 

Ans. Reservation applicants should have their updated category certificate in order to apply in DU MSc courses. Moreover, students with disabilities should have an updated certificate of the disability in order to register themselves under the PwD category.

Ques. Can blind students get admission in DU MSc in Hansraj College?

Ans. Blind students can get admission in DU MSc in Hansraj College under the PwD category. Students need to have proper documentation of the disability to come under the reserved category. Lastly, applicants should make sure that their certificates are up to date and ready at the time of admission.