Department of Financial Studies (DFS), South Campus, University of Delhi
New Delhi, DelhiEst. 1987
NIRF Rank #18AICTEUGCNAAC A++CFA
DFS Delhi admissions 2025 are open.
Registration Date
16th May, 2025
Application Closing Date
6th June, 2025
Since 1987, the Department of Financial Studies (DFS) at Delhi University has been a cornerstone of finance education, offering a rigorous two-year MBA (Financial Management) Programme. This program equips students with advanced conceptual and analytical skills essential for financial decision-making. DFS stands out by blending foundational managerial subjects like Managerial Economics and Quantitative Techniques with specialized finance courses such as Financial Management, International Finance, Investment Management, and more. The curriculum evolves continuously to include cutting-edge topics like Derivatives & Risk Management, Treasury Management, and Real Estate Investment. Students benefit from practical application through a robust summer training program, complemented by industry interactions via Annual Conventions, Seminars, Workshops, and Research projects. This comprehensive approach ensures DFS graduates are well-prepared for careers in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, and related fields. Under the mentorship of esteemed faculty and industry experts, DFS nurtures a culture of vision, innovation, and excellence. Our graduates embody these values, ready to excel in dynamic financial environments worldwide.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.1L
Median ₹13L (2024)
Flagship Fee
₹97K
MBA (Financial Management) · 2 years
Top Package
₹28L
Highest CTC 2024
Programs
2
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
95%
General
CAT
80%
OBC
CAT
80%
SC
CAT
80%
ST
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.1L
Median ₹13L
Highest CTC
₹28L
Not published
Placed
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62 students placed
MBA (Financial Management)
Flagship programme only · Class of 2024
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
Sector split not published yet.
Summer internships · 2024 batch
₹1.6L/moHighest stipend
- ₹57K/mo
- Avg stipend
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹15.1L
Median ₹13L
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹99K
Across 2 programs
Placed
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Batch of 2024
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Financial Management)Flagship Full-time2 years | 70 | ₹15.5LAvg CTC 2026 | ₹97KTuition |
| MBA (Business Economics)Flagship Full-time2 years | 129 | ₹15.2LAvg CTC 2026 | ₹1LTuition |
Total cost of attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹97K2025
- HostelNot on official site
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- Mess chargesNot on official site
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- Personal & travelNot on official site
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Total (partial)₹97KExcludes hostel, mess charges, personal & travel — not published
Scholarships available
- ₹10K
Delhi University & All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based; awarded to 20 PG students enrolled in management studies at DFS/FMS Delhi. Amount: INR 400/month; total per 2-year program = INR 9,600.
- ₹2K
His Holiness The Pope Scholarship
Need-based; for poor and economically backward students in 1st year of study only. Amount: INR 150/month for 12 months = INR 1,800.
CFA Program Scholarship for MBA (FM) Students
Available to MBA (Financial Management) students of DFS who enroll in the CFA Program (USA); amount varies based on CFA Institute scholarship terms.
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹2k
EMI/Salary
1.3%
Total Interest
₹42k
Note: At a ₹13L median package, tuition is about 1 month of gross salary.
Fee data · 2025
Alumni
Alumni breakdown not published yet.
Notable alumni
- Apoorv JainSenior Vice President · HDFC Bank2004-2006
- Husnal KaurVice President · Kotak Mahindra Bank2006-2008
- Ankit AgarwalDirector · Citi Bank2002-2004
- Ashish DevasarManaging Director & Group Head · Deutsche Bank1987-1989
Campus
New Delhi, DelhiDFS Delhi
- Campus & housing5-acre campus · Hostel optional · 3 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureLibrary (3-storey, 30,000+ books, journals, e-resources, financial databases like Ace Equity and Prowess) · Girls Hostel – Geetanjali · Wi-Fi enabled campus · Computer labs
- Other facilitiesBoys Hostels – Aravali and Saramati · Finance lab · Seminar / discussion rooms · Medical facilities / on-campus clinic · Banking services (SBI branch on South Campus) · Common rooms in hostels · Garden areas
- Food & messCafeteria / Canteen
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium
- Sports & fitnessSports facilities (cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, gym, indoor games)
- Fests & clubsArvneeti annual fest · 4+ student clubs
- Global exchange3 partner universities · Semester abroad option
- Getting thereAirport: Indira Gandhi International Airport ~6.8 km · Railway: Delhi Junction ~10.7 km · New Delhi ~8 km
Admission
How DFS Delhi selects its batch — step by step
- 01
Appear for CAT exam conducted by IIMs
- 02
Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
Overall and sectional CAT percentile cutoffs applied for shortlisting General category candidates for PI, based on CAT percentile + Class X & XII marks
- 03
Group Discussion / Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates called for Personal Interview (PI) at University Campus
- 04
Final Selection / Composite Merit Score
Final merit list computed using CAT Score, PI marks, Class X & XII marks, graduate-degree weightage, and female-candidate weightage.
- 05
Merit List / Waiting List Publication
DFS publishes numbered Merit Lists and Waiting Lists for subsequent rounds
- 06
Fee Payment & Document Verification
Selected candidates must accept the offer letter and deposit fees by the stipulated deadline and proceed for document verification
Composite score
- Entrance exam60%
- Personal Interview25%
- Academics10%
- Academic diversity2.5%
- Gender diversity2.5%
- Selection: Group Discussion · Personal Interview
- 2 admission rounds
- Application fee ₹2K
- Interviews in New Delhi
Note: Application fee is 2000 (general category) for Two courses and 1200 for One course.
FAQs
The cutoff is generally around 90 percentile for general category.
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Applications open · 2025 intake
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