KNC Cut-off 2026: DU Commerce Course Scores

KNC CUET Cutoff 2026: Round 1 Scores

Kamala Nehru College recorded a 2026 DU CSAS Round 1 UR minimum allocation score of 804.2 for B.Com. (Hons.), the highest among the directly listed programmes covered on this page. The lowest directly listed score was 735.2 for B.A. (Hons.) Economics.

A minimum allocation score is not a pre-announced or guaranteed cut-off. It is the lowest score at which a seat was allocated in that round for the relevant programme and category, subject to eligibility, preference order, seat availability, tie-breaking and completion of admission formalities.

About KNC & Legacy

Founded in 1964 in memory of freedom fighter Kamala Nehru, KNC has established a strong legacy in arts and commerce. Located opposite Gargi College on August Kranti Marg, it is highly celebrated for its modern open-air theater and active placement achievements.

Under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, Kamala Nehru College was ranked 58 in the College category, highlighting its scholastic standing and educational quality.

KNC at a glance

2026 Round 1 minimum allocation scores

Scope: These are UR-category scores rounded to one decimal. Exact BA Programme subject combinations are not collapsed into generic labels because DU publishes a separate score for each combination.

Category note: UR is used as the consistent comparison basis across these 30 pages. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, minority and supernumerary allocation scores can differ materially. A blank category cell in the DU source is not a zero; use the exact programme-category row before drawing conclusions.

What the scores mean for applicants

The directly listed options span 3 programmes. In Round 1, B.Com. (Hons.) had the highest UR minimum allocation score at 804.2, while B.A. (Hons.) Economics was lowest at 735.2. This ordering is descriptive, not a statement that one curriculum is inherently better: the programmes can use different eligibility and CUET merit combinations.

The within-college spread is 69.0 points. That number is useful for describing the Round 1 pattern, but it should not be used to infer that admission to one programme is “easier” without checking its eligibility formula, applicant pool and available seats.

How competitive was KNC within this 30-college set?

The table compares only the same programme across the 30 college pages in this package. It is not a quality ranking and does not predict future rounds.

Programme choice: what is distinctive here?

KNC offers women applicants B.Com. (Hons.), B.Com. and Economics. Its location near Gargi creates a natural comparison, but the correct preference depends on the exact programme rather than geographic proximity alone.

Kamala Nehru College is a women-only college on August Kranti Marg, opposite the broader Siri Fort college cluster. This is a women-only college, so eligibility is restricted accordingly.

Beyond academics, KNC has a thriving extracurricular culture. Students can join active student clubs and societies such as Glitz (Fashion), Lakshya (Dramatics), and the Commerce Association which host national-level fests, academic symposiums, and networking events, contributing significantly to skill building and career readiness.

Who should place KNC high in the preference list?

Women applicants should compare KNC with Gargi, Maitreyi, JMC and IP College course by course. The B.Com. Programme and B.Com. (Hons.) should occupy separate preference positions.

A robust preference list normally contains:

1. ambitious college-programme combinations you would genuinely accept;
2. realistic same-programme alternatives near your simulated rank or recent allocation score;
3. safer options that still meet your course, location and eligibility requirements.

Do not place a course you do not want above a preferred course merely to obtain a more recognisable college name. Under CSAS, the order represents your actual preference.

Eligibility checkpoints before you add these programmes

• For B.Com. (Hons.), verify the exact 2026 CUET merit combination in the DU Bulletin, including the permitted Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or Accountancy/Book Keeping route and the required language/domain subjects.
• For B.Com., confirm the permitted language, domain-subject and General Aptitude/Test combination for 2026; do not assume it is identical to B.Com. (Hons.).
• For B.A. (Hons.) Economics, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics eligibility is a critical checkpoint. Confirm both Class XII subject mapping and the CUET papers used in the merit score.

DU’s 2026 admission process is based on CUET-UG and CSAS. Applicants must verify the current Bulletin of Information rather than relying on older blog posts, coaching-site formulas or previous-year subject combinations.

NIRF and institutional context

Kamala Nehru College was ranked 58 in the NIRF 2025 College category.

NIRF can provide institutional context, but it does not rank individual undergraduate programmes and should not replace course-level research. For this decision, the programme curriculum, eligibility, location, fees, accommodation requirements and personal career plans are more directly relevant.

Fees, hostel and placements: how to verify safely

This guide does not reproduce approximate fees, hostel capacities, average packages or recruiter lists unless they are supported by a current primary document. Before accepting a seat:

• use the college’s current prospectus or fee notice for the exact programme and academic year;
• check whether hostel accommodation exists for your gender/category and review the current allocation policy (Note: KNC does not offer on-campus hostel housing; students typically find PGs in Siri Fort, Green Park, or Lajpat Nagar);
• treat placement reports as college-wide unless the report explicitly provides programme-level data;
• distinguish average CTC, median CTC, highest CTC, offers and number of students placed.

Frequently asked questions

What was the highest 2026 Round 1 UR score at KNC?

Among the directly listed programmes in this guide, B.Com. (Hons.) had the highest UR minimum allocation score at 804.2.

Does this score guarantee admission in a later round?

No. It records the lowest score allocated in Round 1 for that college-programme-category combination. Later outcomes depend on vacancies, upgrades, withdrawals, category, preference order, tie-breaking and successful document verification.

Which programmes are covered for KNC?

This page covers B.A. (Hons.) Economics, B.Com. (Hons.) and B.Com..

Is KNC open to male applicants?

No. It is a women-only college. Applicants should confirm the current DU eligibility wording and any supernumerary-category rules in the official bulletin.

Why are placement packages and annual fees not quoted here?

They are intentionally omitted unless a current, primary, year-specific source defines the figure and its scope. College-wide placement numbers are often wrongly presented as course-specific, while fee schedules can change by programme and academic year.

Where should I verify eligibility before accepting a seat?

Use the University of Delhi 2026-27 admission bulletin and CSAS portal, then check the college’s own admissions or prospectus page for document, fee and reporting instructions.

Sources and verification

• Allocation scores: University of Delhi, CSAS UG 2026 Round 1 minimum allocation score document, source file 17072026-CutOff_UG_Round_One_compressed.pdf; data checked against the extracted commerce/economics dataset supplied for this project.
• Admissions and eligibility: University of Delhi Admissions, 2026-27 UG/CSAS resources.
• NIRF: NIRF 2025 College Ranking, the latest officially released NIRF College ranking available on 19 July 2026.
• College profile: Kamala Nehru College official website.

Last verified: 19 July 2026. Scores are planning benchmarks for Round 1, not admission advice or future-round predictions.