Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa is a state university established in 2003, in the name of Jan Nayak Chaudhary Devi Lal, former deputy Prime Minister of India and former Chief Minister of India. The University has granted affiliation to around 60 colleges. The main objective of the college is to enhance the higher education standard and connect more and more youth to the growing high-tech world and prepare them for the new era of modernization. The university is striving hard to increase the research activities in the university and for this, they are connected to National Knowledge Network (NKN) provided under the NMEICT project of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India.

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  • CDLU Admission 2023 has begun for various PhD Courses. Interested candidates can apply till May 7, 2023.

The university consists of 24 departments of different streams including science and technology, arts, computer applications, commerce, Mathematics, education, and so on. the university has well-trained and knowledgeable professionals who constantly indulge in designing the academic curriculum keeping in mind the guidelines of the University Grant Commission. The university has been granted a Grade ‘B’ by NAAC. The university has its own media center, high-tech gadgets, well-equipped laboratories, hostel facilities, library, and so on.

The college offers various under graduation and post-graduation courses along with diploma courses. Admission to these courses is solely based on merit and an aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. For the M.Sc. program, the admission is done through a cut-off list’s basis for the entrance exam MDUCEE. While, for other post-graduation programs, like MTech, admission is done on the basis of GATE ranks, and for MBA CMAT marks are taken into consideration.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Quick Facts

  • For the MTech program, admission is done on GATE rank.
  • The University offers scholarships for the state's students.
  • The college also offers some distance learning programs with the aim that no distance can stop knowledge from traveling.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Courses and Fees

The university offers different academic and self-finance courses keeping in mind the needs of professional and societal worlds. The course details include:

Program Specialization Program Details
Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnology Zoology Food Science and Technology Physics Mathematics
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: ₹12,400
  • Eligibility: Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Selection: Merit-Based
Masters of Arts (MA) Geography Journalism and Mass Communication Economics English Sanskrit Economics (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: ₹ 5,650
  • Eligibility: Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Selection: Merit-Based
Master of Business Administration (MBA) --
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: ₹22,400
  • Eligibility: Must have a bachelor’s degree. Selection: Merit-Based
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) --
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: ₹ 13,400
  • Eligibility: Must have a bachelor’s degree. Selection: Merit-Based
Masters in Technology (MTech) Duration: 2 years Fees: ₹ 24,400 Eligibility: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline. Selection: Merit-Based --
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Journalism and Mass Communication LLB
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: ₹ 6,000
  • Eligibility: Must have passed intermediate exams from a recognized board. Selection: Merit-Based
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Duration: 2 years Fees: ₹ 16,450 Eligibility: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University Selection: Merit-Based --
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Banking and Insurance Fintech and Financial Markets Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Duration: 4 years with an exit option.
  • Eligibility: an aggregate of 50% in intermediate exam. Selection: Merit-Based

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Cut-Off List

The cut-off list is based on the MDUCEE entrance exam for the Master of Science program. The cut-off list for the M.Sc. program is as follows:

PROGRAM SC AI BCA BCB HOGC
M.Sc. Chemistry 22 50 32 32 38
M.Sc. Mathematics 22 38 26 26 33
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology 18 31 26 24 29
M.Sc. Biotechnology 21 47 24 27 31
M.Sc. Energy and Environment 23 34 24 23 29

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Placements

CDLU has a placement cell of its own known by the name of Career and Counseling Cell. 

The cell organizes various workshops and trade fairs to enhance professional skills and promote entrepreneurship among the students.

Various well recognized and core industries visit the college with placement offers.

some of the top-notch companies are:

Bajaj Alliance Tech Mahindra
Tech Wire Max Hospital
Vertex Aggies
Effort BPO Ltd CS Insurance Broker
Support Mart 3i Infotech

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Scholarships

The students of Chaudhary Devi Lal University are provided scholarships through two mediums, Scholarship Schemes of Haryana Government and Scholarship Schemes of UGC.

The scholarship provided under Haryana Government is the Haryana state Merit scholarship scheme. While the Scholarship schemes provided by UGC are:

Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC)- This scholarship program is a government initiative to provide financial assistance for education to families with a single girl child.

PG Scholarship for University Rank Holder (URH)- This scholarship is awarded to the students achieving higher ranks in the post-graduation programs.

Ishan Uday Special Scheme for North Eastern Region (NER)- this scholarship is a ray of hope for the students of the remote areas of the North-East region particularly the vulnerable sections.

PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates (PGSPROF)- The scholarship is meant for SC/ST students for their post-graduation program in professional courses. 

How can students avail themselves of the scholarship programs?

The scholarship under Haryana Government is granted on a merit basis for 10+2 exams. While the scholarships under UGC can be availed by applying through the National Scholarship portal.

Chaudhary Devi Lal University FAQs

Ques. Does the university provide any Diploma courses?

Ans. Yes, the university offers diploma courses through distance learning programs. The diploma course is offered in Computer Science and Technology. Besides, PG diploma courses are also offered in Business Management, Computer Applications, and Mass Communications.

Ques. How many students get the scholarship benefits from the State Government?

Ans. The State government provides scholarships under the Haryana state Merit scholarship scheme to various rural and urban students. Under the scheme, 100 boys and 150 girls in rural areas and 100 boys and 150 girls in urban areas are benefitted. The State government provides 300 rupees per month to these students.

Ques. How can we contact the university administration?

Ans. You can either visit the university campus in Sirsa, Haryana for an in-person inquiry. Besides, you can also contact the college administration over call, 01666-248052 (O), 01666-239819, or via email at vccdlu@cdlu.ac.in. You can also visit the university’s official website to get all the details about the university. https://www.cdlu.ac.in.

Ques. What are the facilities available in the university?

Ans. Apart from the learning environment, the university offers different facilities to its students. The university has a central library with thousands of journals, research works, books, and many more. The university has well-equipped laboratories with the latest technologies and equipment. It also provides hostel facilities to its students.

Ques. How to apply for admission to CDLU?

Ans. To apply for the various courses available in CDLU, you can visit the official website of the university and apply online to proceed with the further process. The application fee for all the courses is RS. 200. You must also have some basic documents required during the admission procedure.