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CUET 2025: Complete Guide for Delhi University Admission

Ishaan Mehta 5 February 2025 9 min read
CUET has replaced the old cutoff-based system for central university admissions. Here's everything you need to know for DU admission. ## CUET 2025 Pattern - **Section IA:** Language (13 languages) - **Section IB:** Other languages (20 languages) - **Section II:** Domain subjects (27 subjects) - **Section III:** General Test - **Mode:** Computer Based Test - **Duration:** Variable (based on sections chosen) ## How DU Uses CUET Scores Delhi University uses a merit-based system through CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System). ### Step 1: Register on CSAS Portal ### Step 2: Choose Programs & Colleges (up to 50 preferences) ### Step 3: Allocation based on CUET percentile + preference order ## Subject-wise Tips ### English (Section IA) - Practice reading comprehension daily - Focus on grammar and vocabulary - Read editorials from The Hindu and Indian Express ### Domain Subjects - NCERT is the primary source - Practice previous year CUET papers - Focus on application-based questions ## Top DU Colleges by CUET Cutoff 1. SRCC (Economics/Commerce) — 98+ percentile 2. Hindu College (All courses) — 97+ percentile 3. St. Stephen's (Interview-based) — 95+ percentile 4. Miranda House (Women) — 96+ percentile 5. Hansraj College — 95+ percentile

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