DFS Delhi offers MBA(F) and MBA(BE) flagship programs. DFS Delhi MBA 2024 batch will commence from the 1st week of July. Established in 1987, Department of Financial Studies is affiliated with the University of Delhi,The MBA (Financial Management) programme offered by the DFS is a two year full time flagship course comprising four semesters. The Department offers MBA degree across two specializations, namely Financial Management and Business Economics. Admission to these courses at DFS is based on the candidate's CAT score followed by GD and PI round.

DFS Delhi Key Facts 

  • Admission to its MBA program is based on the candidate’s performance in the CAT examination, followed by a personal interview round.
  • Female candidates are given some extra weightage.
  • The total number of seats in the MBA (Financial Management) programme is 63.
  • Flagship MBA program has been accredited with CFA University Affiliation.
  • MoU with MCX-SX to help MBA students gain practical financial knowledge.

DFS Delhi Admission Dates 2024

Event Dates
Registrations Start for MBA October 12, 2023
Last Date to Apply for MBA January 8, 2024 (Mid-Night)

DFS Delhi Eligibility Criteria 2024

The applicants should have to check their eligibility criteria before filling the application form and the eligibility criteria details mentioned below.

  • Graduate (under 10 plus 2 plus 3) in any discipline with at least 50% marks, from the University of Delhi or any other University recognised as equivalent
  • They should have qualified marks in Maths/Business Maths as essential papers at the 12th level.
  • Students appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s Degree examination in 2020 can also apply.
  • Extra weightage is given to Candidates with undergraduate (UG) degrees such as B. Com.. (Hons.), B.A. (Economics), B. A. (Business Economics), BBE, BBS/ BMS and BFIA/ BBA (FIA)

DFS Delhi MBA Selection Criteria 

  • Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of CAT percentile for the subsequent admission procedure.]
  • For shortlisting candidates, extra weightage is given to academic skills and educational background. 
  • Candidates who have done their graduation in any of these streams B. Com. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) (Economics), B.A. (Hons.) (Business Economics), BBE, BMS/ BBS, BFIA/BBA would be given an extra weightage
  • Final selection is based on CAT Scores, Marks scored in GD and PI, and Marks Scored in Class X and Class XII Examinations; and Weightage to female candidates.

The following table explains the weightage system for shortlisting of candidates for GD/PI at DFS:

CAT Score 75%
Class X Marks 10%
Class XII (Best of four) 10%
Maths/Business Maths Marks in Class XII 2.50%
Applicants with B. Com. (Hons.); B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics); B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics); BBS/BMS and BFIA/BBA(FIA) 5%

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The following table explains the weightage system for the final selection of the candidates at DFS:

CAT Score 60%
Class X Marks 5%
Class XII Marks 5%
Personal Interview Marks 25%
Applicants with B. Com. (Hons.); B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics); B. A. (Hons.) (Business Economics); BBS/BMS and BFIA/BBA(FIA) 2.50%
Female Candidates 2.50%

Application Fee

The DFS Application fee is Rs. 2,000/- (Rs.1,000/- for SC/ST/PC candidates) for two programmes and Rs.1,200/- (Rs.700/-for SC/ST/PC candidates) for one programme.

DFS Delhi MBA Application Process

Only online applications will be accepted for admissions 2021. There will be no hard copy application forms available in the Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi admission office.

  • Visit and apply on DFS's official website.
  • Applicants will register on the website by providing the required information and receiving a login ID and password.
  • Fill out the application form completely, including personal, academic, communication, and work experience details.
  • You may apply for two programs: an MBA in Finance at Delhi University's Department of Financial Studies (DFS) and an MBA in Business Economics (DBE) at Delhi University. The selection methods, on the other hand, are separate.
  • The application fee for PWD, ST, and SC students is INR 700, and for other applicants, it is INR 1200 for one program.
  • The application fee for both programs is INR 1000 for PWD, ST, and SC students and INR 2000 for anyone else.
  • After filling out the application form, submit and print it.

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DFS Delhi Course Structure - MBA (FM)

The course structure and the contents of MBA (FM) at DFS are developed through an active participation of stakeholders such as subject experts, industry mentors and students, and our international partner institutions. There are a total 28 courses to be taught during the four semesters of the MBA (FM) Programme as mentioned below.

                                                                                                                            Part I

The schedule of Part I consists of two semesters, viz. Semester I and Semester II. The schedule of papers prescribed for Part I is as follows:

Semester I Semester II
Managerial Economics Macro Economic Theory and Policy
Business & Corporate Laws Management Accounting and Control Systems
Financial Accounting & Reporting Financial Analysis and Valuation
Business Statistics & Mathematics  Quantitative Techniques for Management
Management Concepts and Organizational Behaviour  Strategic Information Systems
Indian Financial System Introductory Econometrics
Financial Management Investment Analysis

                                                                                                                            Part II

The schedule of Part II is composed of two semesters, viz. Semester III and Semester IV. The schedule of papers prescribed for Part II is as follows:

Semester III Semester IV
Financial Services and Wealth Management Strategic Financial Management
Marketing Management Financial Econometrics and Equity Research
International Accounting Project Planning, Appraisal and Financing
Portfolio Management -
Financial Derivatives & Risk Management -
Electives: Any two of the following: Electives: Any two of the following:
Global Macro Economy and Financial Crisis Business Analytics and Financial Modelling
Tax Planning and Management Business Strategy
Behavioral Decision Making & Negotiation Skills Management of Financial Institutions
Fixed Income Securities Real Estate and Alternative Investments 
Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing of Financial Services

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DFS MBA Placements 2023

DFS DU MBA Placements 2023 final report is released. According to the report, DFS DU MBA average package stood at INR 17.10 LPA whereas DFS DU MBA highest package stood at INR 32 LPA. The highest number of offers were made for the Investment Banking job role (43%). Recruiters like Acuity, Arcesium, Axis Bank, EY, KPMG, Publicis Sapient etc participated in the placement drive. The below table shows more highlights of DFS DU Placements 2023:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
Highest Package INR 32 LPA
Average Package INR 17.10 LPA
Median Package INR 15.50 LPA
Lowest Package INR 9.10 LPA
Major Job Profile Investment Banking (43%) 
Top Recruiters Acuity, Arcesium, Axis Bank, EY, KPMG, Publicis Sapient etc

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FAQs

Ques. Does DFS Delhi have a sectional cutoff for MBA entrance exam?

Ans: DFS Delhi has been an institution of learning for students who aspire to enhance their managerial prowess in the finance industry. The cutoff for DFS is above 95 Percentile in CAT and is not released section wise.

Ques. Is DBE and DFS Delhi same?

Ans: The two courses are MBA financial management in DFS and MBA Business Economics in DBE. The kind of roles given in DFS is related to finance like financial analyst, financial operations, credit analyst etc. And in MBA BE you will get analyst profiles in the analytics industry.

Ques: How are the MBA summer internships at DFS Delhi?

Ans: Institute Training and Placement cell helps the students to get the summer internship so that students can get corporate exposure in the companies from diverse fields such as treasury, wealth Advisory, Financial Research, etc.

There was a hike of the average stipend offered from INR 60,500 to INR 62,512.

Companies like Cushman Wakefield, Ernst & Young, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and many more companies offer the summer internship program to the students of DFS.

Ques: Is maths compulsory as a subject in 12th for admission at DFS Delhi?

Ans: Yes, mathematics is a compulsory subject to be taken in case you want to take admission in DFS Delhi and also you have to get good marks in the subject to get an upper hand.

Ques: My profile: CAT-96 percentile, 10th- 75%, 12th- 53% and graduation-64% (B.Tech). Do I have any chance to get admission in DFS Delhi?

Ans: With this CAT score, that is, 96% you can get shortlisted for the subsequent round for getting a final admission call at DSF Delhi. The cutoff for DFS is above 95 Percentile in CAT.

Ques: How much percentile is required for an NC OBC candidate for admission in DFS Delhi?

Ans: The MBA admission in Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi is based on CAT score with GD and PI. A percentile anywhere around 80 in CAT exam will fetch you a call for GD-PI process At DFS Delhi