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Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE]

7, Delhi School Of Economics University Block E, India • 1100073.9(43)
VerifiedPublicEstd. 1949
Founded
1949
Type
Public
Highest Package
₹26.5 LPA
Average Package
₹14.5 LPA

About Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE]

Delhi School of Economics (DSE) is a premier graduate school situated in Delhi University North Campus. Established in 1949, the Centre for Development Economics was formed within the school, to reinforce the research infrastructure department of Economics in 1993. DU DSE MA in Economics is a prestigious flagship PG program in Economics offered by Delhi University to students all over the world. Presently the courses offered in Delhi School of Economics are BA, MA, MPhil and PhD Programs affiliated with DU. Admission to the UG courses is done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET) followed by e-counselling. PG and PhD admissions are offered on the basis of marks secured in the CUET PG.

Delhi School of Economics has been imbibed with a well-organized placement system and the growth in the number of private companies has been prominent each year. Delhi School of Economics has released its Placement Report for batch 2023 for MBA HRD, MBA IB & MBA BA Programs. The highest package was recorded at INR 26.5 LPA & average package at INR 14.5 LPA.

Delhi School of Economics Highlights

Establishment Year 1949
College  Type Govt B School
Affiliated University University Of Delhi
Popular Courses BA, MA, MBA
Helpline 9519773367
Website www.mbadse.in ,www.mbadu.org
Address 7, Delhi School Of Economics University Block E, Delhi School Of Economics, University Enclave, Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi 110007

Delhi School of Economics Quick Facts

  • Delhi School of Economics has started a 2 year full time MBA in International Business since 2015.
  • The College is a constituent department under the DU and is also approved by the UGC
  • The 2 year MA in economics is the flagship teaching program rated to be one of the best in the country.
  • The college library which is also called the Ratan Tata Library is considered to be the best collection of economics studies in the country. 

Delhi School of Economics Courses

Course Eligibility Course Fee
BA Minimum 10+2 from a recognized Board/University with 40% of marks in aggregate.
Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: CUET
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BA (Hons) Minimum Graduate with 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.
Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: CUET
29,895
MA- Economics Minimum Graduate with Economics as specialization and at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination/ Candidates appearing in their final examinations are also eligible to apply
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CUET PG
23,540
PhD/MPhil Minimum Master's from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: Entrance Test by DU/ NET/NET-JRF+PI
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MBA IB Minimum Graduate with 50% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CAT Score+GD+PI Total
Intake : 73+73
48,870
MBA HRD
MBA BA

Check here Delhi School of Economics Courses & Fees

Delhi School of Economics offers UG, PG & Doctoral courses in several disciplines. DSE admission to any UG program will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The final selection will be made on the CUET marks followed by the counseling process. Candidates seeking admission to DSE must register on the NTA website after which they have to register on the DU website for centralized e-counseling. 

DSE PG admission was previously made based on the DUET score. However, aspirants now have to appear for CUET PG to gain admission into DSE. The final shortlisting will be done based on the performance in the Personal Interview round conducted by the respective department. 

Delhi School of Economics Application Process

Candidates must register to CUET by visiting the official website of NTA. For admission to the PG program, students should appear in the CUET PG & the application can be filled in online mode. The following steps will guide students to apply for DSE: 

  • For UG admissions, candidates must visit the official CUET UG official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.
  • For PG admissions, visit the CUET PG official website – cuet.nta.nic.in. 
  • Candidates then must register themselves on the official DU website with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  • After this, candidates will be directed to the DU CSAS application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully. 
  • Now upload important documents such as signatures, photographs, mark sheets, etc.
  • Pay the application fee and click submit. Now print out the form and save a hard copy for future reference. 

Check more: Delhi School of Economics Admission 2024

Delhi School of Economics MBA Cutoff 2023

DU Delhi School of Economics MBA cutoff for different specializations based on CAT scores are mentioned below:

Category MBA (Financial Management) MBA (Business Economics)
General 83.230 82.515
OBC 82.910 77.803
SC 67.975 57.70
ST All the candidates who applied for DU MBA called for further procedure.
PH 33.423 All the candidates who applied for DU MBA called for further procedure.

DSE MBA Weightage Criteria

Weightage Weightage percentage
CAT Score 60%
Class 10th 7.5%
Class 12th 7.5%
Group Discussion 50%
Personal Interview 15%
Extempore 15%

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Delhi School of Economics Placements 2023

Delhi School of Economics has released the placement data for MBA IB and MBA HRD for 2023. The total number of students placed is 53 while the highest CTC stands at INR 26.5 LPA. Moreover, some of the roles offered are Tech and Risk Consultant, Senior Business Analyst, Product Manager and more. The detailed placement data is tabulated below.

Particulars MBA HRD MBA IB
No. of Recruiters 60+ -
No. of Students - 53
No. of Jobs Offered 120+ 97
Highest Package INR 26.5 LPA INR 20 LPA
Average Package INR 14.5 LPA INR 14.50 LPA
Average Package of Top 10% INR 24.7 LPA INR 19.2 LPA
Average Package of Top 25% INR 20.1 LPA INR 17.6 LPA
Average Package of Top 50% INR 16.4 LPA -
Median Package INR 12.5 LPA INR 14.40 LPA
Roles offered Consultant, HR Analyst, Executive HR Consultant, Product Manager, Credit Manager
Top Recruiters  E&Y, KPMG, HCL, IBM, Tata Power Axis Bank, KPMG, TresVista, Wipro, Infosys

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Delhi School of Economics DU Scholarship

  • Delhi University & All India PG Scholarship: Given to PG students after admission for 1st year.
  • His Holiness The Pope Scholarship: Given to Master’s Student after admission for 1st Year
  • Manmohan Singh Scholarship: Fellowship of ` 5000/- per month plus a yearly book grant of ` 7500/- 
  • EXIM bank scholarship: Rs 5,000 per month will be credited to the bank accounts of two best performing students overall, and one best performing student from the reserved category
  • A.N. Ram scholarship: Fellowship of 1200/- per month to poor and needy students

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Delhi School of Economics Alumni

  • Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India
  • Amartya Sen, Economist & Nobel Laureate
  • Late Sukhamoy Chakravarty, one of the architects of India’s Five Year Plans
  • Kaushik Basu, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at World Bank
  • Late K.R. Narayanan, 10th President of India
  • Prabhu Chawla, editor of India Today

Delhi School of Economics FAQs

Ques. What is your review of Delhi School of Economics MA course?

Ans. The academic programs module is decent enough for keeping up with the high standards of b-Schools in India. The placements opportunities are really high with even 100% placement records in big MNC companies.

Ques. What is it like to be a part of the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. It is an elite place for students who have a passion for having a career in the field of economics. This place provides all academic prospects with a good library and infrastructure.

Ques. Is it good to pursue an MBA course from Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. It is a good option for doing any PG course in India. The institute has Ratan Tata library within the campus and has completely student-driven courses.

Ques. Is Delhi School Economics the right place to study Post-graduation for Economics?

Ans. Yes, it is an excellent institute to study economics in India. The institute has great economist alumni who are officially registered with the Alumni association of the institute.

Ques. Can Delhi School of Economics be compared with the London School of Economics?

Ans. It is a debatable question as there is a huge difference in the structure of the education system in both institutes. Delhi School of economics is no doubt good in terms of economics but the standards of exam structure are more advanced in the London School of Economics.

Ques. Is the entrance to Delhi School of Economics tough?

Ans. Yes, it is not tough, students need to have clear concepts about the topics studied in bachelor’s. The revision of the graduation syllabus is very important to get through this entrance.

Ques. What are the sectors that provide jobs to graduates of Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. The students after completing MA in economics get placement in banks, MNC, and companies from all different sectors. Students also have opportunities to get a job in RBI, IES, and NITI AAYOG.

Ques. Is Delhi School of Economics worth joining for non-DU engineering students?

Ans. In DSE, the worth of the students is dignified with passion for the field of economics. If an engineering student has the interest to pursue a career in this field, it is worthy.

Ques. Do students leave IIMs for getting admission to Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. Passed out students don't have any such experience of leaving IIM for DSE. If the students have been interested in studying economics, then it is a better option.

Ques. Can IGNOU students apply for admission to Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. Yes, as the IGNOU is a recognized university by UGC. The eligibility degree has to be equivalent to the required eligibility criteria.

Ques. Which entrance exams are necessary for admission to the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. Delhi School of Economics offers UG, PG & Doctoral courses in several disciplines. DSE admission to any UG program will be done through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). DSE PG admission was previously made based on the DUET score. However, aspirants now have to appear for CUET PG to gain admission into DSE. The final selection will be made on the CUET marks followed by the counseling process. For the MBA course, students must take the CAT exam.

Ques. How is the MBA course at the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. Delhi School of Economics is a good option for doing any PG course in India. The college is quite well-known for its MA Economics and MBA courses and the institute has the Ratan Tata library and has completely student-driven courses.

Ques. What is the average package during the Delhi School of Economics placements? 

Ans. As per the latest placement statistics, students are offered salary packages as high as INR 26.5 LPA and the average package of INR 14.5 LPA. Companies such as E&Y, KPMG, HCL, IBM, Tata Power, etc. recruit from the Delhi School of Economics placements.

Ques. Which is better Delhi School of Economics or London School of Economics?

Ans. It is a debatable question as there is a huge difference in the structure of the education system in both institutes. The Delhi School of Economics is no doubt good in terms of economics but the standards of exam structure are more advanced in the London School of Economics.

Ques. What are the sectors that provide jobs to graduates of the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. After completing an MA in Economics, students often get placement in banks, MNCs, and companies from all different sectors. Students also have opportunities to get jobs in RBI, IES, and NITI AAYOG.

Ques. What are the fees for the MBA course at the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. The total fees for the MBA IB, MBA HRD, and MBA BA courses at the Delhi School of Economics are INR 48,870. 

Ques. How many seats are available for the MA in Economics course at the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. The Delhi School of Economics offers a total of 145 seats across categories for the MA Economics course. 

Ques. Does the Delhi School of Economics offer BBA courses?

Ans. No, the Delhi School of Economics does not offer any BBA courses. It offers only a BA course in Economics. However, the college does offer three MBA courses in IB, HRD, and BA specializations.

Ques. How much percentage do I require to get admission into the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. For the BA course, you require a 10+2 with 60% marks in aggregate. For the MA course, you require a Graduate degree with Economics as a specialization and at least 60% marks. For the MBA course, you need a Graduate degree with 50% marks in aggregate. Additionally, you also need a valid score in the CUET UG/PG or the CAT exams for admission into the Delhi School of Economics.

Ques. What’s the weightage criteria for MBA admission at the Delhi School of Economics?

Ans. The weightage needed for admission into the MBA course at the Delhi School of Economics is 60% for your CAT Score, 7.5% for your marks in Class 10, 7.5% for your marks in Class 12, 50% for the Group Discussion, 50% for the Personal Interview, and 15% on the Extempore.

Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹7,092
Highest Fee
₹53,980
Streams
2
ArtsManagement
Admission
Application Timeline [MA]
Start: 25 Apr 2024
Last Date: 05 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Economics
Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹8,883
Total Fee
₹17,766
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Economics
Ph.D. (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹7,092
Total Fee
₹23,276
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date for Online Application [MBA] (Business Analytics)
Start: 03 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 98
Exam: CAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #45
Agency: India Today
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CAT2025
30 Nov 25
Specializations
3 available
International Business
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (International Business)
1st Year Fee
₹53,980
Total Fee
₹1,07,960
Cutoff
98(CAT)
Human Resource Development
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Human Resource Development)
1st Year Fee
₹53,980
Total Fee
₹1,07,960
Cutoff
98(CAT)
Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Business Analytics)
1st Year Fee
₹53,980
Total Fee
₹1,07,960
Cutoff
98(CAT)
Admission
Last Date of Application for Admission 2024-25 [B.A]
Start: 31 Oct 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 754
Exam: CUET
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Economics
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Economics)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
754(CUET)
Admission
Last Date of Application for Admission 2024-25 [B.A]
Start: 31 Oct 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 739
Exam: CUET
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
1st Year Fee
₹9,965
Total Fee
₹29,895
Cutoff
739(CUET)

Admission Process

Admission to Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CAT
Placements & Recruiters

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE] Placement Details

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE] in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India.

Recruiters
16
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹26,50,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹14,50,000

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 16 recruiters
  • Amazon
  • Bank of America
  • Capital One Financial Services
  • Citicorp Finance India Ltd.
  • D. E. Shaw India Private Limited
  • Ernst & Young
  • Genpact
  • IBM
  • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
  • Infosys
  • McKinsey & Co
  • Accenture
  • Barclays Bank
  • Deloitte
  • Fair Isaac and Company [FICO]
  • Fractal Analytics ltd
Campus Facilities

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE] Facilities

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - [DSE] in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India.

Total Facilities
9
Academic Support
4
Student Life
5
  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof Ajay Kumar Singh

Dean

Prof. R.K. Singh

Professor

Prof. Madan Lal

Professor

Prof. Niti Bhasin

Professor

Qualification: Ph.D, (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)

Dr. Pooja Goel

Associate Professor

Dr. Sahaj Wadhwa

Assistant Professor

Dr. Supreet Kaur

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

7, Delhi School Of Economics University Block E<br> India

Pincode: 110007

9485784876

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