DU Admissions 2025: BCom (Hons) Tops Course Preferences Again, SRCC Remains No. 1 College Choice

Delhi University (DU) has once again justified why it is among the most desirable universities in India. For the 2025-26 academic year, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or BCom (Hons) has again topped the list as the most preferred undergraduate course in DU. Alternatively, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has topped the list of the most desired colleges within the university.

In this article, we will describe everything in detail – from the overall number of candidates, preference patterns, most sought course-college combinations, and gender-based figures, to the increasing trend of strategic filling of preferences by students.

Highlights of DU UG Admissions 2025

• More than 3.05 lakh registrations received for DU admissions in 2025.
• 2.39 lakh candidates have filled college-course preferences under Phase II of CSAS.
• SRCC received the highest number of first-preference submissions.
• A total of 71,642 UG seats are being filled in 79 courses at 69 colleges.
• The first list of CSAS will be published on July 19, 2025 at 5 PM.

CUET-Based Admission Enters Fourth Year

Delhi University has been admitting students to undergraduate courses under the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) since 2022. This is the fourth admission cycle under CUET this year.

The process consists of two principal phases:

Phase I: Show up at CUET and obtain your scorecard.

Phase II(CSAS portal): Apply, enter course and college preferences, and await seat allotment on the basis of merit.

According to information made public by DU,3.05 lakh students applied this year, of whom 2.39 lakh finished the last move of preference submission on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. This year also witnessed the maximum number of overall registrations to date since CUET commenced.

Most Popular DU Courses in 2025

One of the main highlights of this year's admission season is that BCom (Hons) was again the most sought-after course amongst students.

Given below is the list of top preferred programmes in terms of number of preferences filed:

These figures indicate the ongoing popularity of commerce and humanities programs at DU.

First-Choice Submissions: Most Popular Programmes

When it comes to first-choice preferences, which is a more accurate reflection of what students really want, BCom (Hons) was far ahead of all other programmes.

This shows that BCom (Hons) is not only widely applied for, but also the top first-choice for students aiming for DU.

Most Preferred Colleges in DU 2025

In addition to courses, students were also required to opt for their favorite colleges. Out of 69 DU colleges, SRCC (Shri Ram College of Commerce) remains the number one dream college for students.

Here is a list of the most favorite DU colleges based on first-choice submissions:

These institutions have consistently ranked high in past years as well, primarily because of their top-notch faculty, infrastructure of the campus, and high placement rates.

DU Admissions 2025 Key Highlights

How Many Preferences Were Submitted?

This year, students submitted a total of 1.68 crore course-college combinations, which is the highest ever.

Here are some key facts:

• Each student could choose from 1,549 programme-college combinations.
• On average, each applicant submitted 83 preferences.
• One applicant even filled in 1,414 different preferences!
• This shows how seriously students are strategizing and planning for admission in DU.

DU Admission Trends Over the Years

The trend in preferences in 2025 continues the trend established since CUET was implemented:

• In 2022, 9 out of the top 10 most sought-after college-course combinations were commerce-related, particularly BCom (Hons).
• The same trend was observed in 2023 and 2024.
• BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) Political Science, and combinations in Economics have also been in demand.
• Colleges such as Hindu, Hansraj, Kirori Mal, and SRCC are still in the limelight.

Despite the number of candidates dropping slightly from last year (from 2.45 lakh to 2.39 lakh having completed Phase II), the demand for DU programs remains extremely high.

Important Dates

What Makes DU Admissions So Competitive?

High-ranked colleges such as SRCC and Hindu are very highly cut-off and have limited seats.

BCom (Hons) provides excellent career prospects in finance, accounting, management, and business.

CUET UG has made admissions merit-based and Class 12 mark-dependent to a lesser extent.

Students can now apply to multiple courses and colleges strategically, which makes the whole process competitive and transparent.

Why BCom (Hons) Remains a Top Pick?

Here are some of the reasons why BCom (Hons) still reigns supreme every year:

• Good career options: Banking, finance, CA, MBA, data analytics
• Quality education in DU colleges
• Low fees relative to private colleges
• Great placement records in colleges such as SRCC and Hindu
• Good foundation for further studies such as MBA, M.Com, UPSC, etc.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 DU Admission Cycle has once proven the popularity of BCom (Hons) and the high respect of SRCC. With over 48,000 students opting for BCom (Hons) as their first choice and SRCC receiving nearly 39,000 first choices, the figures speak for themselves.

The students are becoming more calculated, well-informed, and highly aspirational about the future. The extensive range of courses, expanding infrastructure, and clear CUET-based admissions system make DU one of the most preferred institutions for lakhs of students annually.

As we proceed, the first allocation list will pave the way for the subsequent stage. The students who are allocated their desired courses and colleges will soon embark on a new academic adventure at one of India's most esteemed universities.