Reservation of Seats in Delhi University (DU)

Reservation for SC/ST Candidates in DU:
Among total number of seats, 22 ½ % is reserved for candidates who are belonging to SC/ ST category. This complete reservation is divided into two parts, generally 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST candidates. This percentage is interchangeable if it is required in any case.

If as a candidate you belong to both SC/ ST category then you will be registered provided you have qualified in the last qualifying examination. But at the same time you have to fulfill all sorts of necessary criteria for admission.

If you belong to the SC/ST category, then you will get 5% relaxation on the minimum qualifying marks.

If after giving this relaxation seats remain empty, then the college authority can consider about giving further relaxation to fill up the reserved seats.
If there is not sufficient number of SC/ST candidates to fill up the prescribed seats, then those vacant places will be filled up by candidates who have specific prior approval from the Delhi University authority.

Here one thing has to be kept in mind that if you, being a SC/ST candidate, have obtained enough marks to take admission under the open merit list, then you will not be considered to be a part of the reserved quota.

Reservation for OBC Candidates in DU:
Regarding reservation of seats for Other Backward Class students the Delhi University and colleges associated with it will follow the direction from the Ministry of Human Development.

Reservation for Physically Challenged Candidates:
Total 3% of seats are reserved for physically challenged candidates to the under graduate courses in Delhi University colleges.
If any physically challenged candidate has secured enough marks to take admission in the general category students, then he will not be permitted to take admission in the 3% reserved quota

Registration of the physically challenged candidates will be done at the office of the Dean of Students Welfare (North Campus) between 10:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs from June 2nd to June 16th. In the same office candidates can also avail Preliminary Application Forms.

Reservation for Armed Force Candidates:
Candidates, who will fall under this category, are as follows:
- Widows or wards of the defense personnel deceased in action
- Wards of ex servicemen or service personnel who were disabled in action
- Widows or wards of defense personnel who have died or disabled and whose death or disability is attributable to military service
- Wards of ex military personnel who have received gallantry award

Venue for Registration:
Faculty of Science North Campus,
New Administrative Block,
Delhi University,
Between June 1st – June 15th
10:00 hrs- 14:00 hrs

There are major areas of reservation for admission to under graduate courses in Delhi University. Other areas of reservation are as follows:

- Reservation of Seats for Foreign Students
- Reservation of Seats for Nepalese/ Bhutanese Students
- Sikkimese  Students