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The college is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.A. in Hindi at Delhi University. The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two courses in Hindi, or a Master's Degree from a recognized University in any of the following: Sanskrit, English, Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi), Linguistics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Buddhist studies, Journalism/Mass Communication. Additionally, the candidate must appear in the respective CUET paper and fulfill the program-specific eligibility. The minimum marks required for general, OBC, and EWS candidates are 50% aggregate in graduation, while for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, it is 45% aggregate in graduation.

Yes, the M.A. in Hindi eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at Delhi University.

For the unreserved category, the candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks.

For the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), the eligibility criteria are as follows:
- SC/ST: 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade
- OBC: 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade
- EWS: 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade

Additionally, the candidates must appear in the respective CUET paper and fulfill the program-specific eligibility.

The seat matrix for M.A. Hindi is as follows:
- Department of Hindi: - UR: 24- SC: 9- ST: 5- OBC: 16- EWS: 6

Please note that the number of seats may vary and supernumerary seats will be as per University of Delhi norms. Candidates must visit the respective Department website for the updated fee structure.

To be eligible for direct admission to the M.A. in Hindi course at Delhi University, candidates must fulfill the program-specific eligibility criteria and appear in the respective CUET paper.

The eligibility criteria for M.A. Hindi are as follows:
- Category 1A: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two courses in Hindi.
- Category 1B: Master's Degree from a recognized University in any of the following: Sanskrit, English, Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi), Linguistics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Buddhist studies, Journalism/Mass Communication.
- Category 2A: B.A. (Hons.) Hindi from the University of Delhi.

Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate for general, OBC, and EWS candidates, and 45% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

It is also important to note that admissions will be based on the combined merit scores from CUET (50% weightage) and other factors (50% weightage).

For the most up-to-date and accurate information, candidates should visit the official website of the University of Delhi and the NTA website for the syllabus of the CUET paper.

For admission to M.A. in Hindi at Delhi University, the candidates must fulfill the Program Specific Eligibility and appear in the respective CUET paper. The minimum eligibility is 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS category, and 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category.

There are exceptions or exemptions for the 60% eligibility requirement. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the minimum eligibility is 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination as per the Program-Specific Eligibility.

Additionally, the University of Delhi offers reservations and exemptions for various categories, including Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates.

It is recommended to visit the official website of the University of Delhi for the most up-to-date information on admissions and eligibility criteria.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during M.A. in Hindi at Delhi University.

| Category | Tuition Fee | University Student Welfare Fund | College Student Welfare Fund | University Development Fund | College Development Fund | University Facilities and Services Charges | College Facilities and Services Charges | Economically Weaker Section Support University Fund | Examination Fee | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | 1000 | 250 | 200 | 1500 | 800 | 1500 | 3750 | 250 | 1620 | 11170 |
| B FSR | 1000 | 250 | 200 | 1500 | 800 | 1500 | 11250 | 250 | 1620 | 18670 |
| B NRI | 1000 | 250 | 200 | 1500 | 800 | 1500 | 5250 | 250 | 1620 | 12670 |
| C PWD | 250 | 62.50 | 50 | 375 | 200 | 375 | 937.50 | 62.5 | 405 | 2793 |
| D Orphan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| E Armed Forces | 250 | 250 | 50 | 1500 | 200 | 1500 | 3750 | 250 | 1920 | 6858 |
| E Before 5 year | 500 | 250 | 100 | 1500 | 400 | 1500 | 11250 | 250 | 1920 | 8295 |
| E Ward of Armed | 750 | 250 | 150 | 1500 | 600 | 1500 | 5250 | 250 | 1920 | 9733 |

Note: The above table provides the fee structure for different categories of students. The fees include tuition fees, university student welfare fund, college student welfare fund, university development fund, college development fund, university facilities and services charges, college facilities and services charges, economically weaker section support university fund, and examination fees.

Additional expenses may include:

• Registration fee for foreign students: Rs. 6000


• Fee for reappear/improvement papers: Rs. 600 for up to 4 papers and an additional Rs. 150 for each subject beyond 4 papers


• Postage charges for overseas students: Rs. 1500 per year

These expenses are subject to change and may not be exhaustive. It's always best to check with the university for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Yes, there are tuition fee waivers available for M.A. in Hindi students at Delhi University.

The fee waiver includes all components of fee paid by students except Examination Fee.

• For students with family income below the poverty line, up to 100% fee waiver is available.


• For students with disabilities, full fee waiver is available.


• For Transgender Students, full fee waiver is available.


• For students belonging to Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes, financial assistance is available from their respective State Governments.


• For orphan students, the admission fee and exam fee are waived.


• For armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces, the tuition fee is reduced.

Yes, there are additional fees that students need to pay besides the tuition fee for M.A. in Hindi at Delhi University. These include:

1. University Student Welfare Fund: ₹250


2. College Student Welfare Fund: ₹50-200 (depending on the category)


3. University Development Fund: ₹1500


4. College Development Fund: ₹200-800 (depending on the category)


5. University Facilities and Services Charges: ₹1500


6. College Facilities and Services Charges: ₹937.50-3750 (depending on the category)


7. Economically Weaker Section Support University Fund: ₹250


8. Examination Fee: ₹1920

The total additional fee can range from ₹6,858 to ₹9,733, depending on the category.

For admission to M.A. in Hindi at Delhi University for reserved category students, the candidates must fulfill the Program Specific Eligibility and appear in the respective CUET paper.

Category Program Specific Eligibility
1A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least two (02) Courses in Hindi
1B Master's Degree from a recognized University in any of the following: Sanskrit, English, Modern Indian Language (other than Hindi), Linguistics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Buddhist studies, Journalism/ Mass Communication
2A B.A. (Hons.) Hindi from University of Delhi

Offered by Department/Colleges
Category 1 Category 2
UR SC ST OBC EWS UR SC ST OBC EWS
Department of Hindi 58 22 11 39 15 59 21 11 39 14
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
Bharati College (W) 3 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 2 1
Daulat Ram College (W) 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 0 2 1

Note: The number of seats may vary. Supernumerary seats will be as per University of Delhi norms. Candidates must visit the respective Department/College websites for the updated fee structure.