St. Stephen's College Admissions
St. Stephen's College Admissions 2025-26 Overview
St. Stephen's College, one of the most prestigious constituent colleges of the University of Delhi (DU), offers admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs across arts, sciences, and commerce. As a Christian minority institution, it reserves 50% seats for Christian applicants (with additional aptitude tests and interviews), while the remaining 50% follow DU norms. Admissions for 2025-26 are 100% entrance-based through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) for UG and CUET PG for PG, managed via DU's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal (admission.uod.ac.in). The process includes shortlisting based on CUET scores, followed by college-specific interviews for Christians (85% CUET + 15% interview weightage). As of November 7, 2025, the main cycle (3 regular rounds) has concluded, with Spot Round IV ongoing for vacant seats (deadline: November 10, 2025). Total seats: ~1,000 across programs; highly competitive with ~1.33% acceptance rate. Program-specific eligibility from DU's UG Bulletin 2025-26 applies.
Key Admission Highlights
| Parameter |
Details |
| Entrance Exam |
CUET UG 2025 (UG) / CUET PG 2025 (PG) |
| Application Mode |
Online via DU CSAS Portal + College Website (ststephens.edu) |
| Application Fee |
INR 250 (General/OBC) / INR 100 (SC/ST/PwD); additional for interviews if shortlisted |
| Reservation |
50% Christian minority (all categories); remaining: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD; supernumerary for CW/Sports/Foreign |
| Selection |
CUET scores (primary) + Interview (for Christians: 85% CUET + 15% interview); Merit lists on college website |
| Cutoff Release |
Program + Category-wise on CSAS + College site (5-7 rounds) |
| Fee Structure |
UG: INR 40,420–42,835/year; PG: INR 70,410–99,612/year (varies by program) |
| Scholarships |
Merit-based (up to 100% for Christians/meritorious), SC/ST/OBC aid, need-cum-merit |
Programs Offered & Eligibility (2025-26)
St. Stephen's offers 22+ programs across 12 departments. Minimum eligibility: 50-60% in qualifying exam (relaxation for reserved). Christians need baptism certificate for minority quota.
| Category |
Key Programs |
Eligibility |
CUET Subject Combination |
| B.A. (Hons) |
English, Economics, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Political Science |
10+2 any stream (50%) |
Any 1 Language + Any 3 Domain Subjects |
| B.A. Program |
Multi-disciplinary (e.g., History+Economics) |
10+2 any stream |
Any 1 Language + Any 3 Domain Subjects |
| B.Com (Hons) |
Commerce |
10+2 with Maths/Business Studies (60%) |
Language + Maths + Any 2 Domain Subjects |
| B.Sc. (Hons) |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science |
10+2 with PCM (60%) |
Physics + Chemistry + Maths |
| B.Sc. Program |
Physical Sciences |
10+2 with PCM |
Physics + Chemistry + Maths |
| PG |
M.A. English/Economics/Philosophy/Sanskrit; M.Sc. Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics |
Graduation with 50-60% in relevant subject (e.g., 60% for M.Sc Hons) |
CUET PG (specific subject paper) |
| Other |
Operational Research (M.A.) |
Relevant UG degree |
CUET PG |
Admission Process (Step-by-Step)
- Appear for CUET UG/PG 2025
- UG Exam: May 15–June 5, 2025; Results: July 28, 2025
- PG Exam: March 11–April 5, 2025; Results: June 30, 2025
- Register on DU CSAS Portal & College Site
- Start: July 30, 2025 (UG); Select St. Stephen's as top preference
- Last Date: August 20, 2025 (Phase 1); Preference Filling: September 5, 2025
- Christians: Submit baptism certificate during registration
- Shortlisting & Interview (Christians Only)
- College shortlists based on CUET (program-specific eligibility from DU Bulletin)
- Interviews: Online/offline (focus on aptitude, values); 85% CUET + 15% interview score
- Seat Allocation Rounds
- Round 1: September 10, 2025
- Round 2: September 20, 2025
- Round 3: October 1, 2025
- Spot Rounds: October 15–November 5, 2025 (I-III completed)
- Document Verification & Fee Payment
- Online approval (48 hours); Fee within 24 hours
- Christians: Additional verification of minority status
- Final Confirmation
- Merit lists on ststephens.edu; Physical reporting: Late August 2025
Spot Round IV (Ongoing – November 7, 2025)
| Particulars |
Details |
| Vacant Seats Display |
November 6, 2025 |
| Application Window |
November 7–10, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment |
November 12, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline |
November 13, 2025 |
| Eligible Candidates |
CUET-registered, unallotted elsewhere; Christians via interview if shortlisted |
Cutoff Trends (2025 – General Category; Expected Similar for 2026)
Cutoffs via CSAS + College lists (CUET normalized scores). 2025 UG Round 1 examples:
| Program |
Round 1 Cutoff (CUET Score) |
Round 3 Cutoff |
Expected Drop in Spot Rounds |
| B.A. (Hons) Economics |
820–850 |
780+ |
750–770 |
| B.Com (Hons) |
810–840 |
760+ |
730–750 |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science |
790–820 |
740+ |
710–730 |
| B.A. (Hons) English |
780–810 |
730+ |
700–720 |
Documents Required
- Class 10/12 Marksheets & Certificates
- CUET UG/PG Scorecard
- Baptism Certificate (Christians)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD)
- Character/Migration/Transfer Certificate
- Passport-size Photos (4)
- Aadhaar Card/ID Proof
Next Steps (As of November 7, 2025)
- For Spot Round IV: Apply by November 10 if eligible; monitor ststephens.edu for Christian shortlists.
- For 2026-27: CUET UG registration February 2026; aim for 800+ for general seats.
- Caution: College has not authorized any agents; deal at own risk.
