Delhi College of Arts and Commerce admissions for UG courses in 2024 will depend on the scores from the CUET. For UG admissions, Candidates seeking admission through sports will be required to appear for a performance test along with the CUET entrance examinations. These candidates will be selected based on combined scores in the performance test (75%) and CUET (25%). Additionally, DCAC reserves 50% of its seats for students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories. If you have marks above 754.6 in CUET then there are chances that you can get admission to Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.

DCAC UG Admission 2024

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce has different programs for UG students. These programs include BA (Programme)* BCom (Programme) BCom (Honours) BA (Honours)Economics BA (Honours) English BA (Honours) History BA (Honours) Journalism BA (Honours) Political Science in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science with various specializations. To be eligible to apply for these UG programs at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, candidates must have passed their 12th-grade exams examination from any recognized board.

Course Subjects Required for CUET Total Student Intake
BA (Hons) Economics Any one Language from List A + Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 58
BA (Hons) English English from List A along with any two subjects from List B1 and any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 58
BA (Hons) History Any one Language from List A with any two subjects from List B1 and any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 58
BA (Hons) Journalism Candidates can choose from combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 or combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) 39
BA (Hons) Political Science Any one Language from List A with any two subjects from List B1 and any one subject from either. 58

DCAC Application Process Through CUET UG

  1. Visit the official website of CUET UG https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/.
cuet portal
  1. Open the CUET website and click on the ‘Register’ link.
  2. Candidates should read the instructions and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
  3. Candidates are then required to fill in both academic and personal information.
  4. Submit scanned required documents like photographs, handwritten notes, class 10th grade letter, and grade certificate (if applicable).
  5. Pay the application fee online using credit/debit card/net banking/UPI.
  6. Apply later and keep a hard copy of the form for future reference.

Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Admission Process 2024

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce Follow CSAS for further admission in UG programs. A step-wise process to fill out the application form is given below:

  1. Fill out the CSAS application form in the first phase.
  2. In the second phase, choose the course and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce as the college.
  3. The third phase involves allocating seats in different rounds, and final admission is based on a merit list.
  4. After that, your admission is confirmed once your documents are verified, and you pay the admission fee.

Documents Required:

  1. Passport-size photographs
  2. Class Xth board examination certificate and mark sheet
  3. Class XIIth mark sheet and provisional certificate/original certificate
  4. Entrance exam scorecard
  5. Category certificate (if applicable)
  6. Medical certificate (for PwD candidates)
  7. Photocopies of the original documents
  8. Recent character certificate
  9. Relevant reservation certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
  10. Self-attested copies of required certificates for admission under sports/ECA Quota (if applicable)
  11. Transfer certificate/migration certificate
  12. Date of Birth (DOB) certificate
  13. Photo identity card (Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Passport, or School Identity Card)

DCAC Admission FAQs

Ques. How many specializations are offered in BA (Honours) at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. BA (Honours) specializations offered by the college:

  • BA (Honours)Economics
  • BA (Honours) English
  • BA (Honours) History
  • BA (Honours) Journalism
  • BA (Honours) Political Science

Ques. How many seats are available for each course at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. The course-wise total intake capacity at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce :

Course Total Intake Capacity
BA (Honours) Economics 58
BA (Honours) English 58
BA (Honours) History 58
BA (Honours) Journalism 39
BA (Honours) Political Science 58
BA (Programme) 171

Ques. Does Delhi College of Arts and Commerce accept any entrance exams?

Ans. To get admission, applicants must first clear the CUET exam and then take the CSAS.

Ques. Is Mathematics compulsory for B.Com (H) at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. Yes, Mathematics is compulsory for admission to B.Com (H) at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce. However, it is not compulsory to include mathematics to calculate the best 4 academic grades. Business Mathematics will also be treated the same as Mathematics.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for UG at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. To be eligible for these courses, Candidates must have passed their 10th and 12th class or equivalent to that from a recognized university and Admission is based on the student's performance in the CUET.

Ques. Is there a way to apply to Delhi College of Arts and Commerce offline?

Ans. At Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, there is no option for offline application. All candidates are required to apply through the official website of the centralized entrance exam, which is the CUET UG's official website. Following the COVID years and the implementation of CUET UG for undergraduate admissions at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce and other Delhi University-affiliated colleges, the application process has transitioned completely to online mode.

Ques. What is the CSAS Application process?

Ans. A step-wise process to fill out the application form is given below:

  1. Fill out the CSAS application form in the first phase.
  2. In the second phase, choose the course and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce as the college.
  3. The third phase involves allocating seats in different rounds, and final admission is based on a merit list
  4. After that, your admission is confirmed once your documents are verified, and you pay the admission fee.

Ques. What is the Application Process through CUET UG?

  1. Visit the official website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/.
  2. Open the CUET website and click on the ‘Register’ link.
  3. Candidates should read the instructions and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
  4. Candidates are then required to fill in both academic and personal information.
  5. Submit scanned required documents like photographs, handwritten notes, class 10th grade letter, and grade certificate (if applicable).
  6. Pay the application fee online using credit/debit card/net banking/UPI.
  7. Apply later and keep a hard copy of the form for future reference.

Ques. Are there any seat reservation criteria followed by the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. At Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, more than 70% of seats are reserved for various reserved category students. A breakup for the same is mentioned in the below table:

Category Percentage Reservation of Seats
SC/ST 22.5%
15% for SC and 7.5% for ST
OBC 27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) 5%
Children/Widows of personnel of the Armed Forces (CW) 5%
Kashmiri Migrants 5%

Ques. What is the Combination of Subjects for CUET required in BA (Hons) Journalism at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. A combination of Subjects for CUET required in BA (Hons) Journalism at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is Candidates can choose from:

  • Candidates can choose from combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2
  • combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test)

Ques. Is there any relaxation for women candidates in Delhi College of Arts and Commerce Is the cut-off percentage different for students residing outside Delhi?

Ans. No, the Cut-offs are not different for students outside Delhi. Yes, only 1% relaxation for women candidates in all subjects overall.

Ques. How can a student apply for Delhi College of Arts and Commerce through Sports Quota?

Ans. For admission through Sports Quota at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, there are a few steps to follow:

  • Register on the Delhi University portal and pay the registration fee.
  • Students can apply for only three sports.
  • Sports Quota will be admitted based on Super Category or Sports Trial.

Ques. Is there any sports quota at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans.. Yes, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce offers admission from the sports quota also. Candidates are required to appear for a performance test along with the CUET entrance examinations. These candidates will be selected based on combined scores in the performance test (75%) and CUET (25%).

Ques. What are the documents required for admission at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

Ans. Documents Required for Admission at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce?

  1. Passport-size photographs
  2. Class Xth board examination certificate and mark sheet
  3. Class XIIth mark sheet and provisional certificate/original certificate
  4. Entrance exam scorecard
  5. Category certificate (if applicable)
  6. Medical certificate (for PwD candidates)
  7. Photocopies of the original documents
  8. Recent character certificate
  9. Relevant reservation certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
  10. Self-attested copies of required certificates for admission under sports/ECA Quota (if applicable)
  11. Transfer certificate/migration certificate
  12. Date of Birth (DOB) certificate
  13. Photo identity card (Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Passport, or School Identity Card)