DU Admissions 2020: Analysing cut-off trends 2016-2019

Who knew that a small virus could bring the world to its knees. With schools and colleges running on virtual mode and sports events like IPL being called-off, Corona has spared none. All hell broke loose! But the survival of the fittest is keeping people’s wits about themselves. Everyone is experimenting with steps that can allow them to resume normal work. And so is one of the prestigious institutions of the country, Delhi University. Talking about that, do you that the varsity has called upon certain changes for DU Admissions 2020? Yes! Delhi University is out with the old and in with new. So, to help you mellow down the terror of the admission process, we are here with our next article on DU cut-off trends.

In order to ensure smooth experience to students amidst the Corona-cum-lockdown situation which is undeniably as clear as mud, the varsity has made impressive strides. The major reform among many is the complete online admission process and NO deduction of marks on changing streams. But will these relaxations affect the cut-offs? Well, the answer to this can only be justified when the 2020 calendar hits the month of August. But hang on! A lot can be derived from the analysis of cut-offs of the past years as well. But first, let's clear the basics.

How cut-offs are calculated?

The young minds are left floundering when it comes to calculating their scores for the cut-off. There are certain factors that are kept in mind, before deriving a final cut-off. But what is the basis? The admission committee primarily follows these 4 broad steps:

• First, for each subject, the histogram of all the applicants is analyzed

• A multiplication factor is then derived on the basis of the popularity of the subject and past experience

• That factor is then multiplied by the total number of applicants for a particular cut-off percentage

• If the product is less than the total number of seats for a particular subject in a college, that becomes the final cut-off

Getting down to brass tacks:

• The number of cut-off lists varies every year, it can be as low as 5 in number or can even rise to 12 as seen in the year 2015

•  The first cut-off list is generally kept a little higher than the previous year

• The subsequent lists gradually show a declination in the cut-offs 

• Factors such as total number of applicants, 12th results, number of seats, the popularity of the subject and previous years cut-off trends play a major role

It may seem a lot on the plate but we bet that after analyzing the DU cut-off trends for the past 4 years in a row, you will be able to land in a more comfortable place. With the hope that our analysis will help you to make an informed decision, let’s dig into it.

Sidenote:

• The selection of courses is on the grounds of top-10 courses as per the official DU portal, which is on the basis of the number of applications received
• The analysis is based on the first cut-offs of the respective years and courses
• The mentioned cut-offs are for the GN category as certain relaxations are given to OBC/SC/ST/PWD and JK migrants on its basis

B.A. Hons. English

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science

B.A. (Hons.) Economics

B.A. (Hons.) History

B.A. (Hons.) Psychology

Note: The cut-off shown in the table for Jesus & Mary College is for the students without Psychology and in the case of Gargi College, it provides B.A. Hons. in Applied Psychology.

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Note: The admission in Delhi School of Journalism is based on the Entrance exam

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology

Note: The cut-off shown in the table for Jesus & Mary College is for the students without sociology

B.A. (Hons.) Geography

B.Com 

Note: Except Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, the cut-offs mentioned for all other colleges are for a Hons. degree

As far as the B.A. Programme is concerned, the cut-off depends on the combination of the subjects that one selects. For more information on DU colleges, courses and its latest reforms, check out the below-mentioned articles from our blog:

• DU Admissions 2020: Best DU courses and colleges that you must know
• A guide to DU admissions 2020: Courses, updated guidelines and everything you need to know about quota
• DU final exams 2020 finally to begin from July 10
• DU makes major changes for admissions 2020
• NIRF University Rankings: DU moves up from 13th rank and Miranda House ranks 1st