About the College
Everything you need to know about Delhi School of Economics (University of Delhi)
Executive Summary
DU’s iconic postgraduate economics & social-sciences school on North Campus; admissions via CUET PG.
- Established
- 1949
Overview
Delhi School of Economics (DSE), founded in 1949, is the University of Delhi’s premier centre for advanced study in Economics, Sociology and Geography on the North Campus (Maurice Nagar). It houses the Ratan Tata Library and remains one of India’s most selective destinations for MA Economics.
Quick facts
- Type
- Government
- City
- Delhi
- Established
- 1949
- Hostel
- Available
- Approvals
- UGC
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Accreditation & Affiliations
- UGC
- Recognized
Affiliations
Faculty of Social Sciences departments; UGC Centres for Advanced Study in Economics and Sociology historically
Courses & Fees
Detailed fee breakdown, courses offered, and ROI analysis
Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee | Seats | Entrance | JEE Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Economics | 2 years | — | — | CUET PG | — |
| MA Sociology | 2 years | — | — | CUET PG | — |
| MA / M.Sc Geography | 2 years | — | — | CUET PG | — |
Fee breakdown
DU PG fees are comparatively low; exact annual totals vary by year — left null rather than invent
Scholarships
Other applicable scholarships
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Post Matric
Up to ₹20,000/year + fee reimbursement · Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS)
₹12,000/year (UG), ₹20,000/year (PG) · Deadline: 2026-11-30
- Pragati Scholarship for Girls (AICTE)
₹50,000/year · Deadline: 2026-12-15
- Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Fee + maintenance allowance · Deadline: 2026-10-15
- PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
₹2,000-3,000/month · Deadline: 2026-11-15
Admissions
Eligibility, entrance exams, application process, and cutoffs
Admission Process
Entrance exams
Eligibility
MA Economics
Bachelor’s degree with required economics/math background as per DU bulletin; CUET PG
Extremely competitive
MA Sociology / Geography
Relevant bachelor’s degree; CUET PG as per DU rules
Application steps
- 1CUET PGRegister and appear for CUET PG in the relevant paper
- 2DU PG applicationApply on the University of Delhi postgraduate admission portal
- 3AllotmentSecure allotment to Economics / Sociology / Geography at DSE
- 4EnrolmentComplete fee payment and department registration
Placements
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Placements 2026–2027
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Campus & Infrastructure
Laboratories
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Facilities
Constituent postgraduate school of University of Delhi on North Campus
Hostel
Hostel accommodation available
Hostel allotment through University of Delhi, not a separate DSE residential campus
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