What was the highest Economics (Hons.) cut-off at DU in 2026?

The highest UR minimum allocation score for B.A. Economics (Hons.) in CSAS 2026 Round 1 was 897.4 at SRCC, followed by St. Stephen’s at 892.0 and Hindu at 880.8.

What CUET score is needed for Economics (Hons.) at a top college?

The leading colleges required high-800s to high-890s UR scores in 2026 Round 1. A score of 830+ opened strong options such as Kirori Mal, Miranda House and Sri Venkateswara.

Is Economics (Hons.) more quantitative than B.Com (Hons.)?

Yes. Economics (Hons.) is more mathematical and analytical, with a heavier focus on statistics and mathematical methods, while B.Com (Hons.) covers broader commerce and accounting subjects.

Which DU colleges offer Economics (Hons.) with lower scores?

In 2026 Round 1, the 750–800 UR band included options such as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa, Jesus & Mary and Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, with further colleges below 750.

B.Com (Hons.) or Economics (Hons.) — which is more competitive at DU?

At the very top, B.Com (Hons.) scored higher — five colleges above 900 versus a peak of 897.4 for Economics (Hons.). Both are highly competitive; the choice should follow your strengths and career interest rather than cut-offs alone.

DU Economics Hons Cut-off 2026: Top Colleges

B.A. Economics (Hons.) is DU’s most quantitative Commerce-stream degree and a direct route into economics, analytics and finance. The scores below are UR minimum allocation scores from CSAS 2026 Round 1.

Top DU colleges for Economics (Hons.) by 2026 Round 1 UR score

SRCC and St. Stephen’s led, both in the 890s, with the leading colleges clustered in the high 800s.

College	UR score
Shri Ram College of Commerce	897.4
St. Stephen's College	892
Hindu College	880.8
Lady Shri Ram College (W)	851.2
Hansraj College	849.2
Kirori Mal College	836.6
Miranda House (W)	834.9
Sri Venkateswara College	827.3
Ramjas College	826.3
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College	813.6
Jesus & Mary College (W)	800.4
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce	794.9

Category-wise scores at the top colleges

Category scores sit below UR. A few figures were not published by DU and are shown as a dash.

College	UR	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS
Shri Ram College of Commerce	897.4	791.4	733.4	649	840.5
St. Stephen's College	892	—	759.3	837.5	—
Hindu College	880.8	772.5	714.7	627.7	818.5
Lady Shri Ram College (W)	851.2	707.8	615	524.2	754.1
Hansraj College	849.2	712.8	659.7	583.6	786.4

What CUET score do you need? Economics (Hons.) by band

Economics (Hons.) has fewer seats than B.Com (Hons.), so options thin out faster below the top band.

Your CUET score band	Economics (Hons.) colleges	Score range
850 – 899	4	851.2 – 897.4
800 – 849	7	800.4 – 849.2
750 – 799	7	762.1 – 794.9
700 – 749	9	704.8 – 748.4
650 – 699	5	653.0 – 690.7
600 – 649	5	609.2 – 641.4
Below 600	3	572.0 – 589.7

Alternatives worth considering

Economics combined with Mathematics in BA Programme — strong analytical base, lower scores.
B.Com (Hons.) — broader commerce coverage at similar top colleges.
Business Economics — applied, management-flavoured economics.

Preparation for Class 11 and Class 12 students

Economics (Hons.) rewards conceptual clarity and mathematical comfort. Build the quantitative side early — statistics, mathematical methods and applied economics — alongside consistent mock practice, rather than treating it as a memorisation subject.

A minimum allocation score is not a guaranteed admission score or a pre-declared cut-off. It is the lowest score allocated a seat in that round, and depends on eligibility, seat availability, category, tie-breaking and later rounds. Treat these as indicative planning benchmarks, not admission advice.

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Source: DU CSAS UG 2026 Round 1 allocation list (17 July 2026). Scores rounded to one decimal. Updated each admission cycle.

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