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Kitiyala Jamir

Updated on 02nd March, 2023 , 13 min read

DUET 2023: Latest Update

  • NTA released the application form for DUET UG 2023 on February 9, 2023.
  • The last dare for Application submission for DUET 2023 is March 12, 2023.
  • The DUET UG application correction window for 2023 will be open from March 15 to March 18. 
  • The DUET 2023 examination will be held from May 21st to May 31st, 2023 for UG and June 1st to 10th, 2023 for PG

What is DUET 2023?

The DUET stands for Delhi University Entrance Test, and it is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to candidates seeking admission to UG, PG, M. Phil, and Ph.D. programs at Delhi University. 

Related Article: CUET 2023

DUET 2023 Highlights

Some of the important highlights of the DUET 2022 exam are listed in the table below, including the frequency of the exam, the mode of the exam, the types of questions, the marking scheme, the medium of the exam, and so on. 

Particulars

Details

Exam Name 

Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) 

Administering Body 

National Testing Agency (NTA) 

Exam Level 

National Level 

Frequency of Exam

Once a year 

Exam Mode

LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test) 

Courses offered 

UG, PG, MPhil & PhD 

Exam Fees 

INR 750 (Unreserved/OBC/CW/Minorities) 

INR 300 (SC/ST/PwD/EWS) 

Duration of the Exam

2 hours 

Total no. Questions 

100 

Type of Questions Asked

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 

Marks per questions

4 (four) for each correct answer 

Scoring 

-1 negative marking for incorrect response 

Medium of Exam 

English only (Language courses may have exception) 

Colleges Accepting Exam Score 

54 colleges 

No. of Test Cities 

18 (2022) 

Official Website 

http://www.du.ac.in/du/ 

Contact Details 

DU UG Course Admissions (Entrance Based) 

Room No.: 3, 1st Floor, Conference Center, Near Gate No. 4, 

North Campus, University of Delhi 

Delhi - 110007 

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DUET 2023 Exam Dates

The table below are the important dates for DUET 2023:

For UG courses (Through CUET UG):

Events

Dates 2023 (Announced)

Start Date for online submission of application

9th February 2023

Last date to submit online application

12th March 2023

Application correction window

15th to 18th March 2023

Announcement of exam city

30th April 2023

Release Date of admit card

2nd week of May 2023

CUCET UG Entrance exam

21st to 31st May 2023

Release Date of Answer key 

May/ June 2023

Result declaration

June/ July 2023

Commence of Counselling

July 2023

For PG courses (Through CUET PG):

Events

Dates 2023 (Tentative)

Online submission of Application Form

March 2023

Last date to submit application form

April 2023

Last date of transaction of examination fee

April/ May 2023

Application correction

May 2023

Admit card

May 2023

CUCET PG exam

1st to 10th June 2023

Answer key release date

2nd week of July 2023

Result declaration

2nd week of July 2023

Counselling

3rd week of July 2023

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DUET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

DU will only accept application forms for the DUET entrance exam from eligible individuals. The qualifying criteria for DUET 2023 include age restrictions, academic qualifications, and nationality requirements. Students should check the qualifying conditions before taking the admission exam to avoid being rejected. The University of Delhi establishes the DUET eligibility criteria for those who wish to take the admission exam. Admission to the UG and PG programs will be granted solely on the basis of the entrance exam.

Criteria for DUET 2023 LLB

  • A minimum of 50% in general, 45% in OBC, and 40% in SC/ST is required for graduation.

Criteria for DUET 2023 LLM Eligibility

  • Law school for three or five years, with a 50% aggregate for general, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST.

Criteria for DUET 2023 B. Tech Eligibility

  • Students must have completed Class 12 with a cumulative grade point average of 60% in four courses, one of which must be Mathematics.

Criteria for DUET 2023 BA Hons Humanities and Social Sciences

  • In Class 12, students must have received a minimum of 60% in four subjects.

Criteria for DUET 2023 BA Hons Multimedia and Mass Communication

  • Students in class 12 or equivalent must have a 75% overall average in four subjects. They must have gotten an 85% in English.
  • Students can choose Mass Media Studies as one of their top four academic disciplines.

DUET 2023 Application Form

The DUET 2023 UG application process through DUET opened on April 6. May 2023 is the cutoff date for undergraduate applications. The DUET 2023 PG application process went live on the university's official website in April 2023. For the DUET PG program, students can apply until May 2023. The MPhil and PhD registration process has not yet started. The NTA has not yet disclosed how to apply for DUET for any of the programs. Filling out an application form will allow eligible and interested individuals to apply for admission to various programs offered by Delhi University. The NTA will hold an online registration procedure for the DUET 2023 University level exam, which will be offered for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

How to Download DUET 2023 Application Form?

  • The application form for Delhi University is now available online.
  • The application form for UG DUET 2023 is available from February 9th to March 12th, 2023.
  • Candidates must provide information such as their name, email address, and phone number.
  • Scanned copies of candidates' photographs and signatures should be uploaded to the application form.
  • The application form for DUET PG courses will be available from March 2023 to April 2023.
  • Candidates must carefully fill out all of the details because mistakes can result in the application form being rejected.
  • Candidates must print a copy of their completed application form for future reference.

Also Read: CUET 2023 Application Form

Application Fee:

The application form has been made available online.

DU The application fee can be paid via credit card, debit card, or net banking payment gateways.

For UG courses (DUET UG):

No of Subjects

General (UR)

OBC-NCL/ EWS

ST/ SC/ PWBD /Third gender

Centres outside India

Up to 3 subjects

Rs.750/-

Rs.700/-

Rs.650/-

Rs.3750/-

Up to 7 subjects

Rs.1500/-

Rs.1400/-

Rs.1300/-

Rs.7500/-

Up to 10 subjects

Rs.1750/-

Rs.1650/-

Rs.1550/-

Rs.11000/-

For PG courses (DUET PG):

Category

Centres in India (For up to 3 test papers)

Centres in India (Per paper)

Centres outside India

General/ UN-Reserved

Rs. 800/-

Rs.200/-

Rs. 4000/- (For up to 3 papers)

Rs. 1000/- (For up to 1 paper)

General-EWS/ OBC-NCL

Rs. 600/-

Rs.150/-

SC/ ST/ 3rd Gender

Rs. 550/-

Rs.150/-

PWBD

Rs.500/-

Rs.150/-

DUET 2023 Admit Card

The NTA has not yet made the DUET 2023 admit card available for download. The NTA, the exam regulating authority, has yet to release the exam schedule for the 2023-24 academic session. The DUET is a computer-based test. It is critical to recognize that the admit card is a critical document that must be brought to the DUET exam centers. Candidates who do not have it will be unable to take the DUET exam. Students must bring their government-issued IDs along with their DUET admit card. 

How to Download DUET 2023 Admit Card?

The following are the steps to obtain a DUET 2023 admission card:

  • Students should visit the official website of Delhi University.
  • Look for the 'DUET admission card' link on the front page.
  • Students must enter their login information, which includes their form number and birth date.
  • Click the 'Submit' button.
  • The DUET admit card is displayed on the screen.
  • After downloading it, print it out.

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DUET 2023 Admission Process

Candidates can learn about the DUET admission process by following the step-by-step procedure outlined below. 

Step 1: Fill the Application Form

Aspirants must complete the DUET application form online at the Delhi University website. Candidates must register on DU's admission portal 'UG Admissions 2022 (Entrance Based)' for UG courses, and 'PG Admissions 2022' for PG admissions. Applicants must upload a photograph and scanned signature that are no larger than 500 KB in size and in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format.

Step 2: Download the DUET Admit Card 

Candidates can then download their DUET admit card from the Delhi University official website by entering their form number and date of birth on the entrance exam portal. Aspirants will be denied entry to the DUET if they do not present their admit card at the exam center. 

Step 3: Take the Delhi University Entrance Exam.

Students must appear for DUET according to the schedule listed on their DUET admit card. Aspirants are advised to arrive at the exam center at least an hour before the exam begins.

Step 4: Check DUET Result

After appearing for DUET 2023, the candidates can wait for NTA to release the results online Candidates can view their results on the official website. 

Step 5: Attend the Round of Interviews/Group Discussions

Candidates who pass the Delhi University Entrance Test are required to attend an Interview/Group Discussion round for some PG courses offered at Delhi University. 

Step 6: Counselling

Students who make the merit list must attend the counselling session after the merit list is published online. Following that, students must reserve a seat and verify their documents. The candidate must attend the counselling session on the specified date and time. Students must also pay the first semester/year fees to confirm their admission. 

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Courses Offered by DUET 

Admission to postgraduate courses at DU is based on DU cut-offs. Candidates must, however, take DUET in order to be admitted to some courses. The courses for which DUET is offered are listed below.  

DUET 2023: UG Courses

BA (Hons) Multimedia and Mass Communication

B El Ed

BSc Physical Education, Health Education & Sports Sciences

BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) [Admission is administered through DU JAT] 

BBA Financial Investment Analysis (FIA) [Admission is administered through DU JAT] 

BA (Hons) Business Economics [Admission is administered through DU JAT] 

BTech (IT & Mathematical Innovations)

-

DUET: PG Courses

BEd Special Education (Visual Impairment)

MCA

BEd

MSc Botany

MA Sociology

MA History

MA Urdu

MA Punjabi

B.P.Ed

MSc Computer Science

MSc Chemistry

MA Political Science

MSc Zoology

MA Sanskrit

MA Persian

MSc Operational Research &

MA/MSc Applied Operational Research

MA French

MA Italian

MA German

MSc Food and Nutrition

MA Hispanic

LLB (DU LLB Entrance Exam)

LLM

MA in Psychology

M.P.Ed.

MA Economics

MSc Environmental Studies

MSc Fabric & Apparel Science

MSc – PhD combined degree in Biomedical Sciences & MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences

MA Japanese

MA East Asian Studies

MSc Development Communication and Extension

Master of Library & Information Science

MA/MSc Mathematics

MA Applied Psychology

MSc Microbiology

MSc Electronics

MA Tamil

MA Bengali

MSc Resource Management & Design Application

MA Comparative Indian Literature

MA Russian

MA/MSc Statistics

MSc Physics

BEd Special Education (Mental Retardation)

MSc Geology

MA Philosophy

MCom

MA English

MA Arabic

MA Linguistics

MSc Informatics

MSc Anthropology

MTech Microwave Electronics

MSc Genetics

MSc Human Development and Childhood studies

MA Environmental Studies

MSc Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

MSc Mathematics Education

MEd

MA Social Work

MA Buddhist Studies

MA in Life Long Learning & Extension

MA Geography

MA Hindi

MSc Biochemistry

MSc Forensic Science

MA Hindustani Music

MA Carnatic Music

MA Percussion Music

DUET 2023: MPhil & PhD

MPhil/PhD in Hispanic

MPhil/PhD in Italian

MPhil/PhD in French

MPhil/PhD in German

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Philosophy

PhD in Arabic

PhD in Anthropology

MPhil/PhD in Political Science

MPhil/PhD in Zoology

PhD in Sanskrit

MPhil in Persian

MPhil/PhD in Operational Research

PhD in Law

PhD in Home Science

PhD in Business Economics

PhD in Psychology

MPhil/PhD in Economics

PhD in Environmental Studies

PhD in East Asian Studies

PhD in Library & Information Science

MPhil in Library & Information Science

MPhil/PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Microbiology

PhD in Electronics

MPhil in Russian Studies

MPhil in Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies

MPhil/PhD in Statistics

MPhil/PhD in Statistics

MPhil in Karnatak Music

MPhil/PhD in Geology

MPhil in Philosophy

MPhil/PhD in Commerce

PhD in English

MPhil in Arabic

MPhil/PhD in Linguistics

PhD in Informatics

MPhil in Anthropology

MPhil in Hindustani Music

PhD in Persian

PhD in Russian

PhD in Genetics

PhD in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

MPhil/PhD in Education

PhD in Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies

PhD in Bio-Physics

MPhil/PhD in Social Work

MPhil in Buddhist Studies

MPhil/PhD in Adult Continuing Education & Extension

MPhil in Hindi

PhD in Buddhist Studies

MPhil/PhD in Botany

MPhil/PhD in Geography

MPhil/PhD in History

PhD in Urdu

PhD in Hindi

MPhil in Urdu

MPhil in English

PhD in Punjabi

MPhil in Sanskrit

MPhil (Biotechnology)

PhD in Biochemistry

MPhil in Punjabi

PhD in Financial Studies

PhD in African Studies

PhD in Hindustani Music

MPhil in African Studies

PhD in Karnatak Music

PhD in Music & Fine Arts

DUET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates can view the Delhi University Exam Pattern 2023 in the section below:

DUET 2023 UG Exam Pattern

Mode of Exam

The exam will only be administered online (CBT).

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be included in the question paper.

Medium

The exam is available in 13 different languages.

Duration

The exam will be held over several days, with three slots per day.

Number of Questions

The exam will consist of 100 questions in total.

:Marking Scheme

For each correct response, 5 points will be awarded, and 1 point will be deducted for each incorrect response.

DUET 2023 UG Exam Pattern

Mode of Exam

The exam will be conducted through online mode.

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice questions will be included on the exam.

Medium

The paper will be written in English.

Duration

The time required to complete the paper will be 2 hours. 

Number of Questions

The exam will have a total of 100 questions.

:Marking Scheme

For each correct answer, four points will be awarded, and one point will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

DUET  2023 Syllabus

  • DUET 2023 Syllabus 2023 differs for each course offered. Candidates must begin studying the subject in 12th grade in order to prepare for the UG DUET exam.
  • Candidates must study the syllabus of the UG subjects in which they wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in order to sit for the DUET PG exam. The syllabus is the corresponding Delhi University BA/B.Com/B.Sc. or its equivalent syllabus.

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Blood Relations

Syllogisms

Number Sequence

Ranking and Time Sequence

Analogy and Data Sufficiency

Alphabet and Eligibility Exam

Coded-inequality

Input-Output

DUET 2023 General Awareness Syllabus

Science

Politics

Social Science

Laexam Developments

International Relations

Law amendments

Global Advancement

Indian Economy

Check Out: CUET 2023 Syllabus

DUET 2023 Preparation Tips

Candidates who plan to take the exam must have a specific strategy in order to succeed. The study plan provided below can assist candidates in preparing for the DUET.

  • Exam Pattern: First, candidates should review the exam pattern to get a sense of the types of questions that will be asked and the structure of the exam. 
  • Marking Scheme: Candidates must be aware of the DUET's marking scheme.
  • Syllabus: Candidates should review the DUET syllabus to get a good understanding of the subject. Candidates can create a study plan after learning the syllabus. 
  • Timetable: After developing a strategy, candidates must develop a study schedule. This will aid in the prioritization of the topic for preparation.

DUET 2023 Exam Day Guidelines

The following are the Do's and Don'ts. 

Do's

  • Bring your DUET admit card with you to the exam center.
  • Bring one prescribed photo-identity proof with you for verification. 
  • Arrive at the exam center early to avoid last-minute stress.

Don'ts

  • If you arrive late to the exam center, you will be unable to take the exam.
  • Bring no electronic items or gadgets into the exam center.
  • Bring no pens, pencils, or textbooks to the exam. 

DUET UG 2023 Result

The DUET UG results will be released following the exam. Last year, however, the DUET UG 2022 result was released on September 16 at 4:00 a.m. The result was supposed to be released on September 15 at 10:00 a.m., but it was later pushed back to September 16 at 2:00 a.m. Given the abundance of papers and subject combinations, the NTA cited a "huge database" as the cause of the delay. The DUET UG scorecard can be found online. Candidates can access their results by logging in to the official website's result link. The DUET UG result includes information such as candidates' names, categories, sectional and overall scores, percentiles, cutoffs, and so on.

Also Check Out: DUET 2023 Result

How to Download DUET UG 2023 Result?

The download instructions for the answer key are as follows.

 

  • Navigate to nta.ac.in, the official website of the NTA.
  • Click the 'Link for seeing results and correct answer keys' option on the home page.
  • Candidates will be directed to a page with the appropriate answer key links for the courses they are enrolled in.
  • Download the answer keys for your specific course.

 

DUET UG 2023 Answer Keys

The DUET UG answer key will be made available after the exam. Last year, however, the DUET UG provisional answer keys were released on September 8. Candidates had until September 10, 11:50 p.m. to challenge the answer keys. Candidates could access the answer keys and response sheets by logging in to the exam website with their username and date of birth/password. ''Candidates were given the opportunity to see their responses to the Question Papers and to challenge the Answer Keys,'' the NTA stated. Online challenges were forwarded to the relevant Subject Experts for verification. The Final Answer Keys were used to generate the Result.''

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DUET 2023 Counselling

Following the announcement of the results, DUET 2023 counseling will take place. The NTA has yet to announce DUET 2023 exam dates. A merit list will be released prior to the start of counseling. Students who meet the prerequisites will be permitted to participate in the DUET 2023 counselling process. Dates for counselling, as well as a schedule, will be posted on the NTA's official website.

Candidates should bring these documents to the counseling center, and the documents are

  • Class X Certificate (Mark-sheet or certificate) indicating the date of birth and parents' names
  • Class XII Mark-Sheet
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate, if applicable
  • EWS Certificate from competent authority certifying the applicant can claim reservation under this category, if applicable.

Top 10 DU Colleges in Delhi Course Fees 2022

The following table are the list of top 10 best colleges in DU along with the fee structure for the year 2022 -

Name of the College

Fees (INR)

Miranda House College

Rs. 17k - 20k

Hindu College 

Rs. 36k - 52k

Lady Sri Ram College for Women

Rs. 54k - 76k

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College

Rs. 23k - 36k

Kirori Mal College

Rs. 12k - 19k

St. Stephen's College

Rs. 40k - 55k

Shri Ram College of Commerce

Rs. 45k - 58k

Hansraj College

Rs. 34k - 61k

Sri Venkateswara College

Rs. 17k - 20k

Lady Irwin College

Rs. 36k - 68k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will DUET be conducted in 2023?

Yes, DUET 2023 will be conducted on May 21st to May 31st, 2023 for UG and June 1st to 10th, 2023 for PG.

How do I apply for admission to DU in 2023?

Candidates will be offered admission based on their performance in the 12th grade exam and the NTA-conducted university level entrance exam.

When will DUET 2023 result release?

The PhD DUET 2023 results date has not yet been announced. Date of the DUET 2023 PhD results will be revealed soon on the exam’s official website.

How do I sign up for the DUET 2023 exam?

Candidates can fill out the DUET 2023 application form on the admission portal between February 9, 2023 and March 12, 2023.

What is the DUET 2023 Difficulty Level?

According to previous exam sessions, the difficulty level of DUET 2023 is Moderate to High.

What is the DUET 2023 Selection Process?

After passing DUET 2023, candidates must appear for the Interview round as scheduled. Candidates are then chosen based on their performance in the interview and entrance examination.

Is DUET Admit Card 2023 for PG Admission released?

Yes, the DUET PG Admit Card 2023 was made available in May 2023.

When is the DUET PG Entrance Exam 2023?

The NTA will hold the DUET 2023 from May 21st to May 31st, 2023 for UG and from June 1st to June 10th, 2023 for PG.

What is the pattern of DUET exam 2023?

The exam will be held online for 2 hours, according to the DUET 2023 Exam Pattern. The exam is worth 400 points. For each incorrect response, one mark is deducted. And each correct response is worth 4 points.

Is CUCET compulsory for DU 2023?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes the CUCET (Common University Entrance Test). It is a required exam for admission to various UG level courses at various central universities, including the University of Delhi, BHU, AMU, and JNU.

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