Delhi School of Economics (DSE) admits students to its 2026 postgraduate courses through two routes. MA Economics, MA Geography, and MA Sociology use CUET PG scores with the University of Delhi CSAS (PG) portal, while MBA International Business, MBA Human Resource Development, and MBA Business Analytics use CAT scores followed by GD, PI, and Extempore rounds conducted by the department.

DSE is part of the University of Delhi. For MA Economics in the 2026-27 session, the total seat intake is 145. MA students pay INR 11,751 per year, and MBA applicants pay an application fee of INR 2,000 for General/OBC/CW and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates.

Admission Update:
  • MA Economics, Geography, Sociology through CUET PG: Admission is done through CUET PG and DU CSAS (PG). Spot rounds follow the regular allocation process.
  • MBA IB, HRD, Business Analytics through CAT: GD/PI and Extempore rounds for the 2026-28 batch are complete. Applications for the next batch are expected in December 2026.
  • DSE does not offer any management quota. Admission is based only on merit and official government admission portals.
  • For MA Economics, students must have Mathematics at the 10+2 level or UG level. This condition is compulsory.
  • MBA applicants have to fill the CAT form on the IIM portal and the DSE MBA form separately.
  • Women applicants for MBA get 5 marks added to the composite score used for merit, except for supernumerary seats.
  • The MBA form fee is INR 2,000 for General/OBC/CW and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates.
  • DSE does not count negative CAT scores while calculating the MBA composite score.

DSE Admission Portals 2026: MA route: pgadmission.uod.ac.in | MBA route: mbaadmission.uod.ac.in

Direct Admission at DSE: Delhi School of Economics has no management quota. Students can get a seat only through merit and the approved centralised portals.

DSE Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
DSE MBA next batch application opening December 2026 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

DSE MA Admission 2026

MA admission at DSE covers Economics, Geography, and Sociology. All three programmes follow the CUET PG and DU CSAS (PG) route. DSE does not hold interviews or group discussions for MA admission.

Students applying for MA must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need 45% aggregate marks.

Programme Eligibility Criteria Mathematics Requirement
MA Economics Bachelor’s degree, min 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) Mathematics at 10+2 or at least one Mathematics course at UG/PG level, Mandatory
MA Geography Bachelor’s degree, min 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) No specific Mathematics requirement stated
MA Sociology Bachelor’s degree, min 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) No specific Mathematics requirement stated
  • MA Economics has 145 seats: 59 General (UR), 39 OBC, 21 SC, 15 EWS, and 11 ST.
  • Students with B.A. (Hons.) Economics from the University of Delhi can apply for MA Economics even if they have not taken a separate Mathematics course.
  • Final-year Bachelor’s students can apply provisionally through DU CSAS (PG). They must complete their degree before admission.

DSE prepares MA merit only from CUET PG scores. Seat allotment is handled through DU CSAS (PG), where students receive seats based on their merit rank and programme preferences.

  • CUET PG 2026 is a 90-minute computer-based test with 75 questions. Each question carries 4 marks, with +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer.
  • For General category MA Economics, the CUET PG closing score in 2025 was 187. A score of 190 or above is a competitive target for the 2026 cycle.
  • Students must lock their programme preferences on the DU CSAS (PG) portal to be considered for allotment.
  1. Register for CUET PG on the NTA portal at cuetpg.nta.ac.in and appear for the entrance test.
  2. After the CUET PG result, complete DU CSAS (PG) registration at pgadmission.uod.ac.in.
  3. Add programme preferences and upload the required documents on the CSAS portal.
  4. Track merit lists and accept the allotted seat within the given window.
  5. Pay the DSE MA fee of INR 11,751 per year, or INR 23,502 for 2 years, to confirm admission.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

DSE MBA Admission 2026

The Faculty of Commerce and Business at DSE, University of Delhi, manages MBA admission for the 2026-28 batch. The three courses are MBA International Business, MBA Human Resource Development, and MBA Business Analytics. Together, these programmes offer 272 seats.

DSE uses CAT scores for MBA admission. Shortlisted students must then attend GD, PI, and Extempore rounds at DSE North Campus.

Programme Eligibility CAT General Cutoff (2025-27 Batch)
MBA International Business Bachelor’s degree, 50% aggregate, Math at Class 12 96.84 percentile
MBA Human Resource Development Bachelor’s degree, 50% aggregate, Math at Class 12 94.65 percentile
MBA Business Analytics Bachelor’s degree, 50% aggregate, Math at Class 12 91.53 percentile
  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD applicants get relaxation in eligibility and cutoff as per University of Delhi rules.
  • Applicants with a negative CAT score are not considered for shortlisting.
  • Programme preferences chosen in the form cannot be changed after the deadline.

DSE follows two scoring stages for MBA selection. Stage 1 is used for shortlisting, and Stage 2 is used for the final merit list.

Stage 1, Shortlisting Composite Score:

Component Weightage
CAT 2025 Score 80%
Class 10 Marks 10%
Class 12 Marks 10%

Stage 2, Final Merit Composite Score:

Component Weightage
CAT 2025 Score 60%
Class 10 Marks 7.5%
Class 12 Marks 7.5%
Group Discussion 5%
Personal Interview 15%
Extempore 5%
  • Women candidates get 5 marks added during composite score calculation, except for supernumerary seat holders.
  • Good Class 10 and Class 12 marks can improve the chance of shortlisting when the CAT percentile is slightly lower.
  • Graduation marks are collected in the form, but they are not part of the published weightage formula.

Note: At Stage 1, DSE gives 80% weightage to the CAT score. Academic marks support the profile, but CAT remains the main filter. A percentile of at least 92 to 95 gives a realistic shortlist chance across programmes.

  1. Apply for CAT 2025 separately through the IIM portal at iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Go to mbaadmission.uod.ac.in and register with the CAT registration number.
  3. Fill the DSE MBA form and arrange MBA programme preferences in order.
  4. Pay INR 2,000 if applying as General/OBC/CW, or INR 1,000 if applying as SC/ST/PwBD/EWS.
  5. Check the shortlist on commerce.du.ac.in and appear for GD, Extempore, and PI at DSE North Campus.
  6. Accept the allotted seat and pay the programme fee within the deadline to complete admission.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

DSE Scholarships 2026

DSE students in MA and MBA courses can apply for different scholarships. These include central government awards, University of Delhi merit scholarships, and department-level financial support.

  • All India PG Scholarship: First-year postgraduate students in University of Delhi colleges can apply based on merit and financial need.
  • University of Delhi PG Merit Scholarship: First-year MA students can apply. Selection depends on CUET PG rank and academic record.
  • Late Prof. Vanita Tripathi Scholarship: This scholarship is meant for MBA (HRD) students in both first and second year at DSE.
  • Government Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS): Central and Delhi government scholarships are offered according to category and income rules.

Students have to submit scholarship forms to the DSE scholarship office before the deadline announced for that academic year. Current scholarship notices are available through the DSE office at dse.du.ac.in.

DSE Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a student get into DSE MA courses without CUET PG?

Ans. No. CUET PG is required for MA Economics, MA Geography, and MA Sociology at Delhi School of Economics. DSE does not conduct direct admission or interviews for these MA courses. Seats are allotted through DU CSAS (PG) merit lists prepared from CUET PG scores.

Ques. Which Mathematics rule applies to DSE MA Economics admission?

Ans. Applicants need Mathematics either at the 10+2 level or as at least one Mathematics course at UG or PG level. Students who have B.A. (Hons.) Economics from the University of Delhi are eligible even without a separate Mathematics course.

Ques. What is the MA Economics seat intake at DSE?

Ans. DSE has 145 seats for MA Economics. The split is 59 General (UR), 39 OBC, 21 SC, 15 EWS, and 11 ST. Supernumerary seats are also available for PwD, CW, Kashmiri Migrants, and foreign nationals.

Ques. What CUET PG score should MA Economics applicants target?

Ans. Admission is very competitive. For the General category, the 2025 CUET PG closing score was 187 out of 300. For the 2026 cycle, a score of 190 or above is a strong target.

Ques. What CAT percentile has been needed for DSE MBA admission?

Ans. For the 2025-27 batch, the final General category cutoffs were 96.84 percentile for MBA International Business, 94.65 percentile for MBA HRD, and 91.53 percentile for MBA Business Analytics. Shortlisting cutoffs are usually a few percentile points lower.

Ques. Do MBA applicants need work experience for DSE?

Ans. No. Work experience is not compulsory for any of the three MBA programmes at DSE. Both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply.

Ques. How does DSE calculate the MBA merit score?

Ans. DSE uses two stages. For shortlisting, CAT has 80% weightage, Class 10 has 10%, and Class 12 has 10%. For final merit, CAT has 60%, Class 10 has 7.5%, Class 12 has 7.5%, GD has 5%, PI has 15%, and Extempore has 5%. Women candidates get 5 extra marks in the composite score.

Ques. Is there any direct admission option at DSE?

Ans. No. Delhi School of Economics has no direct admission route and no management quota. MA seats are filled through CUET PG and DU CSAS (PG). MBA seats are filled through CAT scores and the GD-PI process of the Faculty of Commerce and Business.

Ques. How much is the DSE MBA application fee?

Ans. General, OBC, and CW candidates pay INR 2,000. SC, ST, PwBD, and EWS candidates pay INR 1,000. The fee is paid online through the DSE MBA admission portal.

Ques. What is the MA course fee at DSE?

Ans. The MA fee at DSE is INR 11,751 per year. For the full two-year course, the total fee is INR 23,502.