Delhi University Entrance exam (DUET) is a common admission test conducted by the NTA. The exam is conducted for admission to various UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes offered by the Delhi University. DUET is an exam concerned with just admissions in the Delhi University, however if you seek admission in other central universities, apply for CUET.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age: The candidate must have been born on or after October 1, 2003 (open/EWS/OBC-NCL) or October 1, 2000 (SC, ST, or PwD).
Qualifying Examination: The candidate must have passed the Class XII or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
1.Visit the DUET website and click on the “Apply Online” link.
2.Create an account and log in.
3.Fill out the application form and upload the required documents:
4.Class XII or equivalent examination marksheet.
5.Proof of date of birth.
6.Passport-size photograph.
7.Signature
- Pay the application fee.
The application fee for DUET is INR 1500 for general category candidates and INR 750 for reserved category candidates. The application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Submit the application form.
Mode of Examination: The application fee for DUET is INR 1500 for general category candidates and INR 750 for reserved category candidates. The application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Language: English and Hindi
Pattern Of Exam
Part A: Multiple-choice questions on general knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning.
- Total number of questions: 50
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Each question carries 1 mark and there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Part B: Drawing-based questions that assess the candidate’s creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Total number of questions: 5
- Duration: 30 minutes
- There is no negative marking for Part B of the exam.
MARKING SCHEME
Part A: Multiple-choice questions on general knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Part B: Drawing-based questions that assess the candidate’s creativity and problem-solving skills.
- There is no negative marking for Part B of the exam.
The total marks for the DUET exam are 100, and the minimum qualifying marks are 30 for general category candidates and 25 for reserved category candidates.
SYLLABUS
Part A
- General Knowledge: History, geography, current affairs, science, mathematics, and other general topics.
- Aptitude: Logical reasoning, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and other aptitude-related topics.
- Reasoning: Data interpretation, logical deduction, and other reasoning-related topics.
Part B
- Creativity: Visual thinking, ideation, and other creativity-related topics.
- Problem-solving: Problem-solving skills, design thinking, and other problem-solving-related topics.
PREVIOUS YEAR CUT-OFFs
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| 2022 | 75.25 | 67.50 | 59.75 | 51.25 | 63.50 |
| 2021 | 72.25 | 64.50 | 56.75 | 48.25 | 60.50 |
| 2020 | 69.25 | 61.50 | 53.75 | 45.25 | 57.50 |
Previous year question papers: https://admission.aglasem.com/duet-question-papers/
FAQs
QUES. What are the benefits of appearing for DUET?
ANS. There are many benefits to appearing for DUET. Some of the benefits include:
- -The opportunity to study at a top design institute in India.
- -The chance to get a good job in the design industry.
- -The opportunity to network with other design professionals.
- -The opportunity to gain exposure to the latest trends in design.
QUES. What are the next steps after appearing for DUET?
ANS. After appearing for DUET, the candidates will be ranked based on their performance in the exam. The candidates who score high enough will be called for a personal interview. The final selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the exam and the personal interview.
