Department of Business Economics (DBE), South Campus, University of Delhi
New Delhi, DelhiEst. 1973
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DBE Delhi admissions 2026 are open.
The Department of Business Economics at the University of Delhi began in 1973 with the Master’s Program in Business Economics (MBE), blending strong theoretical foundations with practical business skills. Guided by the belief that "change is the only constant," the department has evolved over 51 years, updating its offerings and introducing the MBA in Business Economics in 2015 to keep pace with industry needs. The department is known for its diverse and knowledgeable faculty and takes pride in its graduates, who excel in both quantitative and qualitative roles. With close industry connections, it is a top choice for recruiters.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.2L
Median ₹14.2L (2026)
Flagship Fee
₹1L
MBA (Business Economics) · 2 years
Top Package
₹30.3L
Highest CTC 2026
Programs
2
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
90%
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.2L
Median ₹14.2L
Highest CTC
₹30.3L
Not published
Placed
96%
Not published
MBA (Business Economics)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2026
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
Sector split not published yet.
Summer internships · 2025 batch
₹1.2L/moHighest stipend
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.2L
Median ₹14.2L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹1L
Across 2 programs
Placed
96%
Batch of 2026
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Business Economics)Flagship Full-time2 years | 129 | ₹15.2LAvg CTC 2026 | ₹1LTuition |
| MBA (Finance) Full-time2 years | 75 | —No data | ₹1LTuition |
Total cost of attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹100K2025
- Hostel
- ₹40K
- Mess chargesNot on official site
- —
- Personal & travelNot on official site
- —
Total (partial)₹1.4LExcludes mess charges, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹10K
All India Post Graduate Scholarship (AIPGS)
MBA (BE) students who completed an Honours degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) with first-class result; ₹400/month for 24 months duration of course; sanctioned on recommendation of Selection Committee appointed by the Academic Council
- ₹2K
His Holiness the Pope Scholarship
Specific category eligibility per DU norms; ₹150/month for 12 months, extendable based on academic performance
University Post Graduate Scholarship (UPGS)
Merit-based; University of Delhi postgraduate students; exact amount subject to annual DU notification
Education loan calculator
Avg ₹15.2L package₹1L tuition feesSee your EMI reality
Loan calculator
Results
Monthly EMI
₹2k
EMI/Salary
1.3%
Total Interest
₹42k
Note: At a ₹14.2L median package, tuition is about 1 month of gross salary.
Fee data · 2025
Alumni
Alumni breakdown not published yet.
Notable alumni
- Salil GargaAssociate Vice President · KPMG India2001-2003
- Shivangi KocharVice President · Genpact2004-2006
- Rajat AbbiVice President- Global Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer · Schneider Electric2002-2004
- Vinay MishraDirector, Consumer Insights · PepsiCo2001-2003
Campus
New Delhi, DelhiDBE Delhi
- Campus & housing69-acre campus · Hostel optional · 3 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureLibrary (3-storey; 200,000+ titles; 500+ periodicals/journals) · Computer lab (SPSS, Stata software) · Smart classrooms with projectors and AV systems · High-speed Wi-Fi · Hostel (Aravali and Saramati for boys; Geetanjali for girls)
- Food & messCafeteria (air-conditioned)
- Sports & fitnessBadminton courts · Cricket ground · Football field · Indoor sports (chess, carrom)
- Other facilitiesVolleyball court · Medical room / health centre · Reading room · Seminar hall
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium
- Fests & clubs10+ student clubs
- Getting thereAirport: Indira Gandhi International Airport ~7.3 km · Railway: Delhi Junction ~11.6 km
Admission
How DBE Delhi selects its batch — step by step
- 01
Post CAT Result, Apply online at dbe-du.org with CAT registration number and all necessary details mentioned on the form. Upload all your documents and pay the fee.
- 02
Shortlisting based on CAT percentile + Class X and XII marks (weighted composite).
- 03
Student who get selected appear for PI conducted at the Department (South Campus).
- 04
The final composite score is calculated which includes CAT score, academic scores, and GD/PI performance.
- 05
Students whose name appears on the merit list are offered admission and have to confirm the seat by paying the fee within the given deadline.
- 06
Attend Personal Interview (PI) at Delhi campus
- 07
Final merit list published
- 08
Accept seat and pay course fee / submit documents at campus
Composite score
- Entrance exam60%
- Personal Interview25%
- Marks obtained in Class-X5%
- Marks obtained in Class-XII5%
- Candidates with the above-mentioned Graduate Degrees2.5%
- Female Candidates2.5%
- Selection: Group Discussion · Personal Interview
- 1 admission round
- Application fee ₹1K
- Interviews in New Delhi
FAQs
The cutoff is usually around 90 percentile for general category.
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Applications open · 2026 intake
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