DFS DU offers 2 PG and 1 PhD courses in domains like Finance, Business Economics and Management. The PG course duration is 2 years. The PhD course offered has a duration of minimum 3 years.

  • PG courses offered at DFS Delhi University are MBA Finance and MBA in Business Economics.
  • The PhD course is offered in the marketing and finance domain.
  • Admission to the PG courses are based on the candidate's score in graduation and CAT percentiles.
  • Admission in PhD is based on the candidate’s PG marks and NET qualification.

DFS Delhi MBA application fee is INR 2000 for general category candidates and INR 1000 for reserved category candidates.

DFS Delhi Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility criteria, seat matrix and total fees for PG and PhD courses at DFS DU in 2026 are as follows:

Course Eligibility Criteria Seat Matrix Total Fees (INR)
MBA Finance 50% in graduation and Mathematics or Business Mathematics in 10+2 + CAT 70 99,000
MBA Business Economics 129 1.008 Lakhs
PhD Minimum 55% in Master’s degree + NET 1 (For Phase 2 Admissions) -
  • DFS Delhi fees for PwD candidates for MBA Finance is INR 24,250 and for Business Economics is INR 25,210.
  • SC/ST/OBC candidates have a 5% concession in minimum educational requirements for MBA and PhD programmes.

DFS Delhi Admission Process 2026

The detailed and step-wise admission process for PG and PhD programmes at DFS DU are given below:

For MBA Admission 2026

DFS Delhi MBA Admission process for both the specialization is given below:

  • Apply and appear for CAT
  • Fill the Online DFS admission form and pay the required application fee
  • Wait for PI shortlisted candidates list released by DFS
  • Upon getting shortlisted, appear for the PI/GD
  • Wait for the final merit list
  • Upon confirmation, pay the admission fees and confirm your seat

For PhD Admission

Admission process for PhD at DFS Delhi University is given below:

  • Apply and appear for NET( not applicable for candidates who want to join without NET)
  • Appear for college level entrance exam (Candidates with UGC NET are exempted)
  • Apply at phd2025.uod.ac.in in either phase 1 or 2 admission cycle (as applicable)
  • Submit relevant documents and research proposal
  • Appear for the interview conducted by DFS DU
  • Wait for the final merit list which is prepared based on interview performance and entrance score (as applicable)
  • Pay the required course fees and confirm your seat

DFS Delhi PhD application fees is INR 300 for SC/ST/PwD and INR 750 for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates.

The final merit list for PhD admission for candidates who have not qualified UGC NET is prepared based on the following weightage system:

Particulars Weightage Given
College Entrance Exam 70%
Personal Interview 30%

Documents Required for DFS Delhi Admission:

Below is the list of some common documents required for admission in the MBA and PhD courses at DFS DU:

  • Class X & XII original marksheets and certificates
  • Passport sized photos
  • Provisional/original Marksheet & Certificate of the qualifying degree
  • Category/Caste Certificate (If applicable)

What is CAT Exam?

Some important details about CAT are shown in the image below. It covers the exam duration, sections, etc. CAT registration fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates is INR 2600 and for SC/ST/PWD candidates is INR 1300.

DFS Delhi CAT

DFS Delhi Cutoff

Cutoff percentiles for MBA courses in the last three years are shown in the table below. DFS Delhi cutoffs for MBA were the same across all the categories in these years.

Course 2024 2023 2022
MBA Finance 95 95 95
MBA Business Economics 95 95 95

DFS Delhi Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is Maths mandatory for DFS MBA admission?

Ans. Yes, Mathematics or Business Mathematics is mandatory in 10+2 for taking admission in the MBA courses at DFS Delhi University. Having maths helps in understanding some of the financial and business related concepts of the courses.

Ques. Is there any weightage for personal interviews in MBA admission at DFS DU?

Ans. Yes, for the final admission process for MBA at DFS Delhi, candidate’s marks in personal interview are given 25% weightage. This highlights the importance of PI in getting shortlisted in the final merit list for the admissions.

Ques. Can final year students apply for admission in MBA at DFS Delhi?

Ans. Yes, final year students can apply for admission in the MBA courses offered by DFS DU. They need to show proof of passing the UG examination by mid-September (Specific date can vary each year).

Ques. What is the fees for the PhD programme at DFS Delhi?

Ans. While the PhD fees is not clearly mentioned on DFS’s official website, the average annual fees for PhD in most of the departments at Delhi University is around INR 7000, which is considerably low as compared to private universities.