Through CUET UG 2026

College Profiles | BSc Courses | Expected Cutoffs | Seats | CSAS Strategy

Delhi University (DU) is home to some of India’s finest science colleges, offering world-class undergraduate programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Electronics, Biotechnology, and Statistics. With the CUET UG Result 2026 declared on June 23, 2026 and the DU CSAS Portal (admission.uod.ac.in) now open for registrations, the race for a coveted BSc seat at top DU colleges through CUET has officially begun.

Unlike the pre-CUET era, DU admission is now 100% based on CUET UG 2026 normalized scores — Class 12 board marks carry no direct weightage in the merit list. This makes understanding college-wise and course-wise CUET cutoffs for science absolutely essential for every aspiring science student. With over 70,000 UG seats across 90+ affiliated colleges, DU offers something for every science score range — but the top science colleges are fiercely competitive.

This comprehensive guide profiles the top DU science colleges for CUET 2026 — covering available BSc courses, seat counts, expected cutoffs, NIRF rankings, and strategic tips to maximise your chances through the DU CSAS 2026 process.

How DU BSc Admission Through CUET 2026 Works

Before diving into individual colleges, it is important to understand how the DU science admission process through CUET operates in 2026:

Step	Details
CUET Score Used	NTA Normalized Score in PCM or PCB subjects; maximum 250 marks per subject; best 3 science subjects typically counted = 750 marks total
Subjects Required	BSc Physics/Chemistry/Maths (PCM group): Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics CUET papers. BSc Biology/Botany/Zoology (PCB group): Biology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + any domain subject
Portal	DU CSAS — admission.uod.ac.in (now open for 2026)
Max Score for BSc	750 marks (3 subjects × 250 each) — unlike Arts/Commerce which use 4 subjects × 250 = 1000
Class 12 Requirement	Must have studied relevant science subjects (PCM or PCB) in Class 12 — subject mapping verified at time of choice-filling
Allotment Process	3 regular rounds + Spot/Mop-Up Round via CSAS; Freeze / Float / Withdraw options after each round
Class 12 Marks Role	Zero weightage in merit list; used only as eligibility proof during document verification

Key Insight: For science students, the maximum CUET score is 750 marks (3 subjects × 250 each), compared to 1000 marks for Arts/Commerce students who use 4 subjects. This is important to remember when reading DU science cutoffs — they are out of 750, not 1000.

TOP DU SCIENCE COLLEGES 2026 — AT A GLANCE

College	Location	NIRF Rank 2024	Type	Expected BSc Cutoff (Gen)
Miranda House	North Campus	#1 College India	Women’s	610–680 / 750
Hansraj College	North Campus	#4 DU College	Co-ed	580–650 / 750
Hindu College	North Campus	Top 10	Co-ed	570–640 / 750
Kirori Mal College	North Campus	Top 15	Co-ed	560–630 / 750
St. Stephen’s College	North Campus	Top 5 DU	Co-ed (Interview)	580–650+ / 750
Ramjas College	North Campus	Top 20 DU	Co-ed	550–620 / 750
Dyal Singh College	South Campus	Good Tier	Co-ed	500–580 / 750
Maitreyi College	South Campus	Good Tier	Women’s	480–560 / 750
Sri Venkateswara College	South Campus	Good Tier	Co-ed	500–580 / 750
Gargi College	South Campus	Good Tier	Women’s	460–540 / 750

1. Miranda House — India’s #1 NIRF Ranked College

Miranda House has consistently held the top position in India’s NIRF College Rankings and is the most sought-after women’s science college in DU. Its science departments — particularly Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Botany — are renowned for outstanding faculty, well-equipped laboratories, and an exceptional academic culture.

Feature	Details
Type	Women’s College, University of Delhi — North Campus
NIRF Rank	#1 Among All Colleges in India (NIRF 2024)
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Electronics
Total BSc Seats (Approx.)	~600 seats across all BSc programmes
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	610–680 / 750 (varies by subject; Mathematics is highest)
Expected Cutoff (OBC-NCL)	560–630 / 750
Expected Cutoff (SC)	500–570 / 750
Highest Cutoff Subject	BSc (Hons) Mathematics — consistently the most competitive
Notable Strengths	Research culture, government funding, top placement record in academia & research institutes

Miranda House Strategy: BSc (Hons) Mathematics at Miranda House is one of the toughest science cutoffs in all of DU. Aim for 650+ out of 750 in the PCM combination to have a realistic shot at Round 1 allotment. For Botany and Zoology, the cutoff is comparatively lower at 580–610 / 750 for General category.

2. Hansraj College — Premier Co-ed Science Destination

Hansraj College is one of DU’s most prestigious co-educational colleges, celebrated for its vibrant science departments, state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong alumni network in research, medicine, and technology. Its BSc Computer Science programme is among the most competitive science offerings in all of Delhi University.

Feature	Details
Type	Co-educational — North Campus, University of Delhi
NIRF Standing	Consistently among top 4–5 DU colleges in NIRF rankings
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry
Total BSc Seats	~700 seats across all BSc programmes
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	580–650 / 750 for PCM courses; ~640–680 for Computer Science
Expected Cutoff (OBC-NCL)	520–590 / 750
Expected Cutoff (SC)	460–530 / 750
Star Programme	BSc (Hons) Computer Science — highest demand, very high cutoff
Placement Strength	Strong research and industry connections, especially in Computer Science and Physics

Hansraj Strategy: BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Hansraj is one of the most oversubscribed science programmes in DU. Expect General category cutoffs around 640–680 / 750. If your PCM score is 580–640, target Hansraj for Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics instead — solid programmes with slightly lower cutoffs.

3. Hindu College — Legacy, Research & Academic Excellence

Hindu College, established in 1899, is one of DU’s oldest and most iconic institutions. Its science faculty is known for research output, academic rigour, and producing distinguished alumni in the fields of pure science, medicine, and technology. The college has a long tradition of excellence in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Feature	Details
Type	Co-educational — North Campus, University of Delhi (Est. 1899)
NIRF Standing	Perennial top 10 DU college in NIRF rankings
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Statistics
Total BSc Seats	~650 seats across all BSc programmes
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	570–640 / 750 (PCM group); 540–610 for PCB programmes
Expected Cutoff (OBC-NCL)	510–580 / 750
Expected Cutoff (SC)	450–520 / 750
Star Programme	BSc (Hons) Mathematics and BSc (Hons) Physics — legacy departments
Notable Feature	Vibrant science festivals, active science societies, strong alumni in IITs and research institutions

4. St. Stephen’s College — The Interview-Based Exception

St. Stephen’s College is uniquely different from all other DU colleges in one critical way: it conducts an interview-based admission process in addition to using CUET scores. For BSc programmes at St. Stephen’s, CUET score accounts for 85% of the admission weight, while the remaining 15% comes from a personal interview. This makes it the only DU college where a personal interview remains part of the selection process.

Feature	Details
Admission Process	CUET Score (85%) + Personal Interview (15%) — unique to St. Stephen’s
Autonomy Status	Autonomous College — sets its own interview schedule independently
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
Total BSc Seats	~200 seats across all BSc programmes (limited — small college)
CUET Score Shortlist	Shortlisted candidates (based on CUET score) are called for interview
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	580–650+ / 750 to be shortlisted for interview round
Interview Dates	Announced on stephens.edu.in after DU CSAS registration closes
Notable Alumni	Distinguished alumni across academia, civil services, media, and global research institutions

St. Stephen’s Tip: If you are targeting St. Stephen’s for science, you need both a strong CUET score and solid preparation for the interview. Practice explaining scientific concepts clearly, your academic interests, and why you want to study at Stephens. Visit stephens.edu.in immediately after CSAS registration to check the shortlisting and interview schedule for 2026.

5. Kirori Mal College — The North Campus Science Hub

Kirori Mal College (KMC) is one of the largest and most popular science colleges in DU, known for its wide range of BSc programmes, active student community, and strong academic departments across both PCM and PCB streams. Its Physics and Mathematics departments have particularly strong reputations, and the college offers one of the largest BSc seat matrices in the North Campus.

Feature	Details
Type	Co-educational — North Campus, University of Delhi
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Electronics, Geography, Statistics
Total BSc Seats	~1,200+ seats — one of the largest seat matrices in DU for science
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	560–630 / 750 for PCM courses; 510–580 for PCB programmes
Expected Cutoff (OBC-NCL)	500–570 / 750
Expected Cutoff (SC)	440–510 / 750
Best For	Students targeting PCM science with scores in 550–630 range; great value science education
Notable Feature	One of DU’s most diverse campuses with active science clubs and intercollegiate competitions

6. Ramjas College — One of DU’s Oldest Science Colleges

Ramjas College, founded in 1917, is one of Delhi University’s oldest co-educational colleges with strong science departments across both PCM and PCB streams. Its BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics programmes enjoy excellent faculty reputation, and the college has a diverse student body from across India.

Feature	Details
Type	Co-educational — North Campus, University of Delhi (Est. 1917)
BSc Courses Offered	BSc (Hons) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Microbiology
Total BSc Seats	~800 seats across all BSc programmes
Expected CUET Cutoff (Gen)	550–620 / 750 for PCM courses; 500–570 for PCB programmes
Expected Cutoff (OBC-NCL)	490–560 / 750
Expected Cutoff (SC)	430–500 / 750
Best For	Students with PCM score 540–610 looking for a reputed North Campus science college

Top South Campus DU Science Colleges for CUET 2026

The South Campus of Delhi University offers excellent science education at slightly more accessible cutoffs than North Campus, making it the smart strategy for students scoring 460–580 out of 750. Here are the standout South Campus science colleges:

College	Type	BSc Courses	Cutoff Gen (approx.)	Seats (approx.)
Sri Venkateswara College	Co-ed	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, CS, Botany, Zoology	500–580 / 750	~800
Dyal Singh College	Co-ed	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology	500–575 / 750	~900
Maitreyi College	Women’s	Chemistry, Maths, Botany, Zoology, Electronics	480–555 / 750	~600
Gargi College	Women’s	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science	460–540 / 750	~750
PGDAV College	Co-ed	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science, Botany	440–520 / 750	~700
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College	Co-ed	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Botany, Zoology	430–510 / 750	~650
Lakshmibai College	Women’s	Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science	420–500 / 750	~550

Course-wise Expected CUET Cutoffs for DU Science 2026

Different BSc programmes have very different demand levels at DU. Here is a course-wise expected cutoff breakdown for General category students across top DU science colleges in 2026:

BSc Programme	Top College Cutoff (Gen)	Mid-tier College (Gen)	OBC-NCL (Top College)	SC (Top College)
BSc (Hons) Mathematics	640–690 / 750	560–620 / 750	580–630 / 750	520–570 / 750
BSc (Hons) Computer Science	630–680 / 750	550–610 / 750	570–620 / 750	500–560 / 750
BSc (Hons) Physics	600–660 / 750	520–590 / 750	540–610 / 750	480–540 / 750
BSc (Hons) Chemistry	580–640 / 750	500–570 / 750	520–590 / 750	460–520 / 750
BSc (Hons) Electronics	560–620 / 750	480–550 / 750	500–570 / 750	440–510 / 750
BSc (Hons) Statistics	570–630 / 750	490–560 / 750	510–580 / 750	450–520 / 750
BSc (Hons) Botany	540–600 / 750	460–530 / 750	480–550 / 750	420–490 / 750
BSc (Hons) Zoology	530–590 / 750	450–520 / 750	470–540 / 750	410–480 / 750
BSc (Hons) Microbiology	520–580 / 750	440–510 / 750	460–530 / 750	400–470 / 750
BSc Life Sciences / Biomedical	500–570 / 750	420–490 / 750	440–510 / 750	380–450 / 750
BSc Physical Sciences	480–550 / 750	380–460 / 750	420–490 / 750	340–420 / 750

Which DU Science College Can You Get? Score-Based Guide

Use this score band guide to identify which tier of DU science colleges realistically suits your CUET 2026 PCM or PCB total out of 750

Score Range	Performance	Realistic DU Science College Options (General Category)
660–750 / 750	Exceptional	Miranda House (Mathematics), Hansraj (CS/Physics), St. Stephen’s (shortlist guaranteed), Hindu College — top programmes
610–659 / 750	Excellent	Miranda House (Chemistry/Botany), Hansraj (Physics/Chemistry), Kirori Mal (Mathematics), Hindu College (most sciences)
560–609 / 750	Very Good	Kirori Mal (most sciences), Ramjas (Physics/Maths), Hindu College (Botany/Zoology), Sri Venkateswara, Dyal Singh
510–559 / 750	Good	Ramjas (Botany/Zoology), Sri Venkateswara, Dyal Singh, Maitreyi (Women), Gargi (Women), PGDAV
460–509 / 750	Average	Gargi, Maitreyi, PGDAV, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Lakshmibai (Women), Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma, Bhaskaracharya College
400–459 / 750	Below Avg	Off-campus/evening DU colleges, lesser-demand BSc programmes; consider reserved category advantages if applicable

CUET Subject Papers Required for DU BSc Programmes

A very common point of confusion: which CUET UG 2026 papers should you have appeared in for DU science admissions? Here is the subject-to-programme mapping for DU’s BSc streams:

DU BSc Programme	Required CUET Papers	Notes
BSc (Hons) Physics	Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics	PCM combination — all three required
BSc (Hons) Chemistry	Chemistry + Physics + Mathematics	PCM combination; same subjects
BSc (Hons) Mathematics	Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry	PCM; Maths is primary subject
BSc (Hons) Computer Sc.	Mathematics + Physics/Chemistry + CS (if attempted)	Maths is mandatory; CS CUET paper preferred
BSc (Hons) Electronics	Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics	PCM combination
BSc (Hons) Statistics	Mathematics + any two domain subjects	Maths mandatory; Statistics CUET paper a plus
BSc (Hons) Botany	Biology + Chemistry + Physics/Maths	PCB combination; Biology mandatory
BSc (Hons) Zoology	Biology + Chemistry + Physics/Maths	PCB combination; Biology mandatory
BSc (Hons) Microbiology	Biology + Chemistry + Physics/Maths	PCB combination
BSc Life Sciences	Biology + Chemistry + any domain	Interdisciplinary; check DU eligibility page

Subject Eligibility Check: Always verify the exact subject eligibility criteria for each specific DU BSc programme on admission.uod.ac.in before filling preferences on the CSAS portal. A mismatched subject selection is an automatic disqualification — the CSAS system will not allot a seat if your CUET papers do not meet the programme’s requirements.

DU CSAS 2026 Strategy for Science Students

The DU CSAS portal allows you to add up to 200 college-programme combinations in order of preference. Here is how science students should approach this strategically:

• Fill at least 30–50 preferences: Do not stop at 5–10 combinations. A wider preference list dramatically increases your allotment chances across all three CSAS rounds.
• Lead with reach options: Put Miranda House, Hansraj, and Hindu College combinations first — even if you are slightly below their expected cutoff. Cutoffs from Round 1 data are approximate; you may get in if the competition dips.
• Cover all relevant subjects at each college: For example, add Hansraj Physics, Hansraj Chemistry, and Hansraj Mathematics as separate preferences in priority order at the same college.
• Include South Campus as a solid mid-section: Sri Venkateswara, Dyal Singh, and Gargi offer very good science education. Place these in the middle of your preference list as realistic target options.
• Add smaller DU colleges as safety nets: Off-campus and evening colleges should appear at the bottom of your list as safety options. A DU affiliation still carries weight even at smaller colleges.
• Apply for both PCM and PCB programmes if eligible: If you studied all five subjects (P, C, M, B, Bio), you are eligible for both groups. Add both BSc (Hons) Maths and BSc (Hons) Botany programmes to maximise your seat options.
• Use the Float option wisely in Round 1: If allotted a mid-tier college in Round 1, use the Float/Upgrade option to remain in the running for a better preference in Round 2, while still holding your current seat.

Myths vs. Facts: DU Science Admission Through CUET 2026

Myth	Fact
Class 12 board percentage determines DU BSc admission	False. DU BSc admission is 100% based on CUET UG 2026 normalized scores. Board marks carry zero direct merit weightage, though they are checked for basic eligibility.
Science cutoffs at DU are out of 1000 marks	Incorrect. DU BSc cutoffs are out of 750 marks (3 subjects × 250 each), not 1000. Only Arts and Commerce students use 4 subjects totalling 1000 marks.
Getting into Miranda House for BSc is impossible below 700	Miranda House BSc cutoffs are challenging but range from 540 to 680 depending on the subject. Botany and Zoology have lower cutoffs than Mathematics and Computer Science.
South Campus colleges are significantly inferior to North Campus	Not true. Colleges like Sri Venkateswara and Dyal Singh offer excellent science education with capable faculty. Many South Campus science alumni have gone on to IITs, IISc, and top research institutes.
You can only add 5–10 preferences in DU CSAS	The CSAS portal allows up to 200 college-programme combinations. Always fill as many as possible to maximise allotment chances across all three regular rounds.

FINAL WORD

Delhi University’s science colleges represent some of India’s finest undergraduate science education — and with the DU CSAS portal now open following the CUET UG Result 2026, your window to secure a seat at Miranda House, Hansraj, Hindu College, or Kirori Mal is right here. The process is purely score-driven, completely transparent, and richly rewards students who approach it with strategic choice-filling and informed preference ranking.

At cuet-nta.com, we will continue publishing real-time DU CSAS Round 1 cutoff data the moment it is released by the University of Delhi, alongside round-wise cutoff comparisons, merit list updates, and admission strategy guides. Bookmark this page, register on admission.uod.ac.in immediately, and give yourself the best shot at your dream DU science programme!