more-in It was in 2015 that Delhi University colleges started releasing cut-offs that demanded a perfect score from aspirants. But in 2016, and now 2017, both cut-offs and the number of applicants to the university have seen a dip. Also Read Experts advise students not to risk waiting for subsequent lists DU officials say that this year, the online portal did not allow students to fill multiple forms, allowing the university to come out with a more “realistic” cut-off as it had a better idea about the number of applicants and their scores. Further, the cut-offs have fallen this year despite the CBSE continuing with its moderation policy, which it had sought to scrap after consultation with boards across the country. 10,091 students cross 95% According to senior DU officials, the cut-offs have seen a dip as several boards that announced results before the CBSE had done away with the moderation policy. However, a majority of students who apply to DU are from the CBSE. This year, 63,247 students scored over 90% in the CBSE Class XII examination while 10,091 scored above 95%, ensuring that the cut-offs stay high. Education consultant Sanjay Kumar said that if the CBSE and other boards decide to do away with the moderation policy, this may be the last year when scoring a 90% does not ensure applicants a course or college of their choice. DU, on its part, has tried to ensure that students from the commerce stream do not have to compete with those from the science or humanities stream while seeking admission to B.Com (Hons.) and B.Com (Programme) courses. To this end, the university has said that students must include one language and three core commerce subjects, which include economics, accountancy, business studies/commerce in the ‘best of four’. Taking the next step For admission to B.A. (Hons.) courses, DU will deduct 2.5% from the best of four percentage if the applicant has not studied the subject in the qualifying examination. For example, if a student is applying for B.A. (Hons.) History and has not studied history in Class XII, he/she will lose 2.5% from the score. For admission to B.A. (Hons.) Economics, applicants must have studied and passed mathematics. Applicants who meet the cut-off now need to log in to the DU portal to select the college and course they wish to take up. They will then need to take a printout of the admission form and visit the respective colleges for verification of mark sheets and other documents.

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