Is CUET PG mandatory for MA Economics admission at DSE?

Yes. CUET PG is the only entry route for MA Economics, MA Geography, and MA Sociology at Delhi School of Economics. There is no direct admission or interview round. All seats are filled through DU CSAS (PG) merit lists based on CUET PG scores.

What Mathematics eligibility is needed for DSE MA Economics?

Candidates must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level OR completed at least one Mathematics course at UG or PG level. Candidates with a B.A. (Hons.) Economics from University of Delhi are also eligible without a separate Mathematics course.

How many seats are available for MA Economics at DSE?

DSE offers 145 seats for MA Economics. The category-wise split is: 59 General (UR), 39 OBC, 21 SC, 15 EWS, and 11 ST. Additional supernumerary seats exist for PwD, CW, Kashmiri Migrants, and foreign nationals.

What CUET PG score is needed for MA Economics at DSE?

Competition is high. The CUET PG closing score for General category in 2025 was 187 out of 300. Aspirants should aim for 190 or above to be competitive for the 2026 admission cycle.

What CAT percentile is required for DSE MBA shortlisting?

Based on the 2025-27 batch, final admit General category cutoffs were: MBA International Business at 96.84 percentile, MBA HRD at 94.65 percentile, and MBA Business Analytics at 91.53 percentile. Shortlisting cutoffs are typically a few percentile points lower.

Is work experience required for DSE MBA admission?

No. Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility criterion for any of the three DSE MBA programmes. Freshers and candidates with work experience are both eligible to apply.

What is the DSE MBA composite score formula?

DSE uses a two-stage formula. Shortlisting weights: CAT (80%), Class 10 (10%), Class 12 (10%). Final merit weights: CAT (60%), Class 10 (7.5%), Class 12 (7.5%), GD (5%), PI (15%), and Extempore (5%). Women candidates receive 5 bonus marks in composite score computation.

Does DSE offer direct admission or management quota?

No. Delhi School of Economics has no management quota and no direct admission route. All MA seats fill through CUET PG merit via DU CSAS (PG). All MBA seats fill through CAT scores and the GD-PI process at the Faculty of Commerce and Business.

What is the application fee for DSE MBA 2026?

The application fee is INR 2,000 for General, OBC, and CW candidates. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, PwBD, EWS) pay INR 1,000. Payment is made online through the DSE MBA admission portal.

What is the fee for MA programmes at DSE?

The annual fee for MA programmes at DSE is INR 11,751. The total fee for the two-year MA programme is INR 23,502. These fees are among the lowest for a nationally ranked postgraduate programme in India.