St Stephen's UG Admission Process 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Fees & Minority Process

St. Stephen's at a Glance

Ranked #5 overall by NIRF 2025 (NAAC A++), ranked #2 in Arts by India Today 2024, the college spans a 25-acre heritage campus on DU North Campus. Its alumni network, Stephanians, is described as the most powerful informal alliance in India, producing three Heads of State, multiple Union Ministers, Nobel Prize-adjacent academics, Supreme Court judges, IAS toppers, Olympians, and leading journalists.

NIRF #5

Overall Colleges 2025

24.5 LPA

Highest Placement

A++

NAAC Grade

1881

Year Founded

~926

BA English Cutoff 2025

85%/15%

CUET/Interview (Minority)

About St. Stephen's College, Delhi

St. Stephen's College was founded by the Cambridge Brotherhood on 1 February 1881 in response to the closure of Government College, Delhi. The college was named after Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It was initially affiliated with Calcutta University, then Punjab University, and became one of the three founding constituent colleges of the University of Delhi in 1922, alongside Hindu College and Ramjas College.

The college campus spreads across 25 acres at the heart of DU's North Campus, with iconic red-brick Gothic-style architecture that has been declared a heritage structure. The campus includes a cricket ground, squash courts, a 1500-seat auditorium, a well-stocked library, and St. Stephen's Church - one of the oldest churches in Delhi, built in 1862.

The Stephanians alumni network is described by observers as 'the most powerful informal alliance of people in the country.' Notable alumni include External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor, journalist Barkha Dutt, author Amitav Ghosh, Chief Justice of India (former) Y.K. Sabharwal, industrialist Rahul Bajaj, and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan (briefly enrolled). The college has produced alumni who have served as Heads of State of three countries.

St. Stephen's UG Courses Offered & Eligibility

St. Stephen's offers UG programmes across Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. All admissions are based on CUET UG scores through the DU CSAS portal. For Christian minority candidates, there is an additional college-conducted interview (15% weightage) for shortlisted applicants. A minimum of 50% in Class 12 is required to register on DU CSAS.

St. Stephen's Arts & Commerce Courses & Eligibility

St. Stephen's Science Courses & Eligibility

* Approximate intakes. St. Stephen's total UG intake is approximately 450–500 students. 50% of seats are reserved for Christian minority candidates. Exact seat matrix is available at ugadmission.uod.ac.in and ugadm.ststephens.edu.

St. Stephen's CUET Cutoff 2026

St. Stephen's records some of the highest CUET cutoffs in Delhi University across both Arts and Science streams. The 2025 Round 1 data shows BA (Hons.) English at an extraordinary 926.93 - the highest for any course at St. Stephen's. B.Sc Mathematics was 834, and B.Sc Physics was 578 for the General category.

Expected St. Stephen's CUET Cutoff 2026 - (UR Category)

* Expected cutoffs are projections based on 2025 Round 1 data. All scores are out of 1000. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be released after CUET UG 2026 results via the DU CSAS portal. Christian minority candidates have a separate merit list.

St. Stephen's CUET Cutoff Trends (2022–2025)

* 2025 scores out of 1000 (new CUET pattern). 2024 and earlier out of 800 - not directly comparable.

St. Stephen's College Fees 2026

St. Stephen's fees are higher than most DU colleges but remain affordable relative to comparable private institutions. The annual fee for BA (Hons.) programs is approximately 75,740, and for B.Sc (Hons.) programs, it ranges from 73,600 to 79,450.

St. Stephen's College Course-wise Fees 2026

* All fees are approximate annual figures based on NIRF 2025 data and publicly available sources. Actual fee may include additional charges. Check the official St. Stephen's website (ststephens.edu) for the exact fee schedule.

St. Stephen's Admission Process 2026

St. Stephen's College has a unique two-track admission process unlike any other DU college. It is a recognised Christian minority institution under Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India, which gives it the right to reserve 50% of seats for Christian minority students. This means the admission process differs significantly depending on your category.

For Non-Minority Candidates

If you are not a Christian minority candidate, your St. Stephen's admission is entirely based on your CUET UG score. Register on the DU CSAS portal, list St. Stephen's as a preference, and participate in the standard seat allocation rounds. No separate interview or college registration is required.

For Christian Minority Candidates

If you are a Christian minority candidate and wish to apply for a minority-reserved seat, you must complete two registrations: (1) the standard DU CSAS portal registration at ugadmission.uod.ac.in after CUET results, and (2) a separate College Registration Form at ugadm.ststephens.edu. Shortlisted minority candidates are called for a college-conducted interview, which carries 15% weightage. Your final merit score is: 85% CUET + 15% Interview.

St. Stephen's UG Admission Process 2026 - Step by Step

St. Stephen's Admission 2026 - Important Dates

* All dates are tentative. Check cuet.nta.nic.in, ugadmission.uod.ac.in, and ststephens.edu for official notifications.

Documents Required for St. Stephen's Admission 2026

List of documents required for St. Stephen’s UG admission 2026

St. Stephen's College Placements & Average Package

St. Stephen's has a long and distinguished placement history. In 2024–25, the highest CTC recorded was 24.5 LPA. Per NIRF 2025 data, 95 UG students and 2 PG students were placed out of 363 graduating students, with a median UG salary of 7.20 LPA and a median PG salary of 6 LPA. Top recruiters include McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain & Company, EY-Parthenon, LEK Consulting, Deloitte, JP Morgan, American Express, and Google.

St. Stephen’s College Placement Details

St. Stephen's Campus & Facilities

The St. Stephen's campus spans 25 acres on DU North Campus - one of the largest and most beautiful college campuses in India. The red-brick Gothic buildings have been declared a heritage structure and include St. Stephen's Church (1862), one of the oldest churches in Delhi.

• Heritage Campus: 25-acre Gothic red-brick campus, declared a heritage structure. Iconic architecture unchanged since the 19th century.
• St. Stephen's Church: A 160+ year old church on campus, one of the oldest in Delhi - central to the college's identity as a minority institution.
• Hostel (Residence): One of the best residential programmes in DU. ~60% of students who want hostel accommodation get it (priority given to students from outside Delhi and meritorious students). Both boys' and girls' hostels are available. Hostel allocation is highly competitive.
• Auditorium: A 1,500-seat auditorium - one of the largest college auditoriums in DU - hosting concerts, lectures, and dramatic productions.
• Library: A well-stocked library covering all disciplines offered by the college, with access to the DU library system.
• Sports Facilities: Cricket ground, squash courts, tennis courts, and indoor sports facilities. St. Stephen's has produced national-level athletes and Olympians.
• Outdoor & Adventure: The college is known for its wall-climbing and trekking society - one of the few college-level adventure activity groups in DU.
• Student Societies: 25+ societies spanning academics, culture, dramatics, debating, astronomy, quizzing, photography, social service, and music. The Dramatic Society (DramSoc) is one of DU's most celebrated.
• Annual Fest - Summer Fest: St. Stephen's annual cultural festival, one of the most sought-after events in DU North Campus.

• Nearest Metro: Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station (Yellow Line) - approximately 1.2 km from the college.