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University of Delhi Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

University of Delhi's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

The best and most popular majors at University of Delhi include Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) — B.Com (Hons) & Economics (Hons), St. Stephen's College, Economics (Hons) — Delhi School of Economics — below, what each is genuinely known for, its career outcomes, and which international students it suits best.

Best & most popular majors

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) — B.Com (Hons) & Economics (Hons)

India's most sought-after commerce and economics undergraduate destination; among the highest CUET cutoffs and best recruiters into finance and consulting.

St. Stephen's College

DU's most prestigious liberal-arts college (founded 1881); alumni include World Bank President Ajay Banga and EAM S. Jaishankar. Runs its own interview-based selection alongside CUET.

Economics (Hons) — Delhi School of Economics

One of South Asia's premier economics centres; the postgraduate/research pipeline behind alumni like Gita Gopinath and economist Kaushik Basu.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR)

Elite women's college on South Campus, top-ranked for humanities, economics, and social sciences; a leading feeder into media, law, and policy.

Hindu College & Miranda House

Two of the highest-ranked DU colleges (Miranda House regularly NIRF #1 college in India); strong sciences and humanities with intense fest and society culture.

Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (UGCF, NEP 2020)

From AY 2022-23 DU offers a four-year honours structure with multiple exit options and a research/dissertation year — reviving the four-year idea scrapped in 2014.

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What are the best and most popular majors at University of Delhi?

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) — B.Com (Hons) & Economics (Hons): India's most sought-after commerce and economics undergraduate destination; among the highest CUET cutoffs and best recruiters into finance and consulting. St. Stephen's College: DU's most prestigious liberal-arts college (founded 1881); alumni include World Bank President Ajay Banga and EAM S. Jaishankar. Runs its own interview-based selection alongside CUET. Economics (Hons) — Delhi School of Economics: One of South Asia's premier economics centres; the postgraduate/research pipeline behind alumni like Gita Gopinath and economist Kaushik Basu. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR): Elite women's college on South Campus, top-ranked for humanities, economics, and social sciences; a leading feeder into media, law, and policy. Hindu College & Miranda House: Two of the highest-ranked DU colleges (Miranda House regularly NIRF #1 college in India); strong sciences and humanities with intense fest and society culture.

What kind of student fits University of Delhi?

Indian students targeting elite colleges (St. Stephen's, SRCC, LSR, Hindu) for economics, commerce, or humanities Future civil servants, lawyers, journalists, and policy professionals building a Delhi-centred network High-CUET-scorers seeking a prestigious degree at very low cost

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