Summary
DU hosted the first admission webinar to address queries of students related to UG admissions under the newly-introduced Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
The webinar was conducted by Haneet Gandhi, dean (admissions), DU
The Delhi University on April 22 hosted its first admission webinar to address students’ queries related to undergraduate admissions through the newly-introduced Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
CUET has been made mandatory for admission to all central universities from this year. Till last year, Delhi University admitted students on the basis of marks secured in Class XII board exams.
The webinar was conducted by Haneet Gandhi, dean (admissions) to help students understand the CUET regulations and guidelines. She said that candidates will be able to appear for the CUET only in those subjects which they have studied in Class XII. The merit will also be calculated on the basis of combination of only those subjects in which the candidate has appeared in the CUET, she said.
Gap year students will also be eligible to apply for CUET, she said, adding, no student will be at a disadvantage if they change the stream.
Addressing students’ queries, Gandhi said that CUET has been also adopted by 22 state universities and advised aspirants to apply to all varsities while filling the form.
“If you want to study in Haryana University, which is across the border, and Delhi University is also a choice, please choose Haryana University also. It’s better you choose all the universities,” she said.
Aspirants also asked whether they will be eligible to study BA (Honours) Economics if they have studied Business Mathematics or Applied Mathematics since Maths is compulsory for the course. To which she said that students who have studied other versions of the subject will be also eligible for the course.
Gandhi said the eligibility for admission to most BSc courses would be calculated on the basis of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology. It is mandatory to obtain at least 30% marks in any one language in CUET.
For admission to BA programmes, candidates will have to appear in the entrance test in any one language from section one and in any three subjects from the other section. Merit will be calculated on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the same subject and language.
For admission to BA (Hons) Economics, it is mandatory for the candidates to take the test in Mathematics in the CUET. Merit for this will be calculated on the basis of marks obtained in the chosen language, Mathematics, and any two subjects, Gandhi said.
A candidate can appear for CUET in a maximum of six subjects, out of which one must be a language subject.
“For admission to linguistic programmes, candidates can choose a particular language from sections offered in CUET or take a test in any other language. However, preference will be given to those appearing in the particular language. Centralized e-counselling will be done after the test,” Gandhi said.
After the CUET results are announced, there will be an e-counselling by the university.
Last updated on 23 Apr 2022
