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Delhi University Considers Entrance Test for One-Year Master’s Admission from 2027-28

University of Delhi (DU) Session 2027-28 1 min read
DU One-Year Masters Admission Change
Status
Upcoming
Test on
30 Nov 2027 On 30 Nov
Starts
01 Jun 2027
Level
Postgraduate
Session
2027-28
  1. 01 Jun 2027Starts209 days left
  2. 30 Nov 2027Last date

DU is considering an entrance test for one-year master's admissions starting in the 2027-28 academic session to address capacity and fairness concerns.

Delhi University (DU) informed the Delhi High Court on 3 November 2026 that it is considering implementing an entrance test for admissions to its one-year postgraduate (PG) programme starting from the 2027-28 academic session.

The one-year master’s programme was introduced in 2026-27 for students completing four-year undergraduate degrees under the National Education Policy framework. Unlike the two-year PG course, which admits students through CUET-PG, the one-year PG admissions in 2026-27 were conducted without an entrance exam. Admissions followed a priority order based on degree type and CGPA, leading to complaints alleging discrimination.

Several students from the first batch challenged the admission criteria as discriminatory in petitions to the Delhi High Court.

DU reported that the introduction of the one-year PG programme added 6,147 seats to its capacity, straining infrastructure, accommodation, and teaching resources. It currently faces maximum capacity issues with over 15,000 combined seats in one-year and two-year PG programmes.

To address student grievances and capacity challenges, DU is proposing to base future one-year PG admissions solely on an entrance test starting 2027-28 and will assess resources to decide seat numbers for both PG programmes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Delhi University considering an entrance test for one-year master's admissions?

DU is considering an entrance test to address student grievances about current admission criteria and to ensure admissions are merit-based from the 2027-28 academic session.

What was the admission process for the one-year master's program in 2026-27?

Admissions did not involve an entrance exam but used a priority order based on degree type and CGPA, which some students challenged as discriminatory.

How many seats does the one-year PG program add to DU?

The one-year PG programme added 6,147 seats in 2026-27, over half in its open school, in addition to 12,000 seats in the two-year PG program.

What capacity issues is DU facing after introducing the one-year PG program?

DU stated that adding the one-year PG overloaded its accommodations, infrastructure, and teacher strength, pushing the university to maximum capacity.

Will the number of seats for the one-year and two-year PG programs change?

DU will assess resources to decide the number of seats that can be offered for both PG programmes going forward.

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