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DAVV Entrance Exam 2026: Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Application
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, is a state university that offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), doctoral, certificate, and diploma levels. Admissions are primarily based on national-level entrance exams such as CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, CMAT, GATE, and others. The university has largely scrapped its Common Entrance Test (DAVV CET) for most UG and PG courses, shifting to CUET, but conducts its own Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) for PhD and MPhil programs. Some PG courses are admitted through merit or counseling without DAVV entrance exams. Certificate and diploma courses are typically merit-based.
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DAVV Entrance Exam for UG Courses
DAVV admissions to most UG courses are through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) conducted by NTA. For engineering programs, JEE Main scores are accepted. Some integrated programs (e.g., BA LLB) may use CUET UG or CLAT. The university does not conduct its own entrance test for UG courses.
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Course |
Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
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BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, BSW, B.Voc |
CUET UG |
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B.Tech / BE |
JEE Main |
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B.Pharm |
CUET UG |
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BA LLB / BBA LLB |
CUET UG or CLAT |
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BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education) |
CUET UG |
DAVV Entrance Exam for PG Courses
Admissions to most PG courses are through CUET PG. However, some professional courses accept other national exams like CMAT (for MBA), GATE (for M.Tech), or GPAT (for M.Pharm). Certain courses (e.g., MA, M.Com, M.Sc in some departments) may be based on merit/counseling without CUET. The university conducts DAVV CET for select self-financed or professional courses. For distance PG programs (via CDOE), admissions are merit-based.
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Course |
Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
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MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Voc, MLib.I.Sc |
CUET PG or Merit/Counseling (Non-CUET) |
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MBA / Executive MBA |
CMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA |
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M.Tech / ME |
GATE |
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MCA |
CUET PG |
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M.Pharm |
GPAT |
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MEd, MPEd |
CUET PG or Merit/Counseling |
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LLM |
CUET PG or CLAT |
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Select Professional/Self-Financed Courses (e.g., MSW, MJ) |
DAVV CET (University's own test) |
DAVV Entrance Exam for Other Courses
DAVV conducts its own Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) for admissions to PhD and MPhil programs. Qualified candidates must attend an interview conducted by the respective department. Exemptions from DET are available for candidates with valid UGC NET, CSIR NET, or other equivalent qualifications. The process includes submission of a research proposal.
For Certificate & Diploma courses, students are generally admitted on a merit basis (marks in qualifying exam) without entrance tests. Some PG Diploma courses may require CUET PG or be linked to specific departmental criteria. For distance certificate/diploma (via CDOE), admissions are merit-based. The university does not conduct its own entrance test for most of these. Check DAVV entrance exam details from below table:
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Course |
Entrance Exam/Criteria |
|---|---|
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PhD |
DET (conducted by DAVV) + Interview; or UGC NET/CSIR NET exemption |
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MPhil |
DET (conducted by DAVV) + Interview |
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Course Type |
Entrance Exam/Criteria |
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Certificate Courses (e.g., Yoga, Translation) |
Merit-based (10+2 or equivalent) |
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UG Diploma (e.g., Interior Design, Logistics) |
Merit-based or CUET UG for select programs |
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PG Diploma (e.g., PGDCA, Guidance & Counseling) |
Merit-based or CUET PG for select programs |
DAVV Entrance Exam 2026: Important Dates
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Event / Entrance |
Important Dates |
|---|---|
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CUET (UG) 2026 Registration - Last Date Extended |
Extended to February 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
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CUET (PG) 2026 Registration - Last Date Extended |
Extended (specific date in recent notice, check portal) |
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DET-DEC 2025 (Doctoral Entrance Test) - PhD/MPhil Admissions |
Ongoing (admission lists and supervisor notices released in Jan 2026) |
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Convocation 2026 Related Notices |
Revised notifications released |
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General Admission Counselling (CUET-based UG/PG) |
Expected to commence mid-July 2026 onward (tentative, post-result) |
DAVV Entrance Exam 2026: Exam Pattern
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, does not conduct a single university-wide "DAVV Entrance Exam" for all courses as of the 2026 admission cycle. Most UG and PG admissions are based on national-level exams like CUET (UG)/CUET (PG) conducted by NTA, or other exams (JEE Main, CMAT, GATE, etc.), with no separate DAVV-conducted test pattern for them. The university's own entrance test is primarily the Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) for PhD and MPhil admissions. The DAVV exam pattern is explained below:
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Aspect |
DET Details |
|---|---|
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Conducting Body |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) |
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Applicable For |
PhD and MPhil programs (exemptions for UGC NET/CSIR NET/JRF qualifiers) |
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Question Paper Structure |
Two parts: Part-A and Part-B |
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Part-A |
50 objective-type (MCQ) compulsory questions of 1 mark each Based on Research Methodology (generic nature, intended to assess research aptitude) |
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Part-B |
50 objective-type (MCQ) compulsory questions of 1 mark each Based on the subject-specific syllabus at Master's level |
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Total Questions |
100 MCQs |
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Total Marks |
100 marks |
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Duration |
Not explicitly stated in brochures (typically 2 hours in past cycles; confirm in latest notice) |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct answer No mention of negative marking |
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Question Type |
Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) only |
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Medium/Language |
Generally English (subject-specific may vary; check departmental syllabus) |
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Qualifying Criteria |
Minimum marks required (varies by category; followed by interview/RAC) |
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Additional Stages |
Qualified candidates appear for Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview and research proposal presentation |
DAVV Entrance Exam: Detailed Syllabus, Important Topics and Weightage
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore does not conduct a single centralized "DAVV Entrance Exam" for UG/PG courses in the 2026 cycle. Admissions to most UG and PG programs are based on CUET (UG)/CUET (PG) conducted by NTA, where the detailed syllabus, important topics, and weightage are defined by NTA. DAVV maps its programs to specific CUET papers/domain subjects, but does not provide its own syllabus details.
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Part |
Weightage |
No. of Questions / Marks |
Important Topics / Key Areas (Brief) |
Detailed Syllabus Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Part-A (Common to all subjects) |
50% (50 marks) |
50 MCQs |
Research Methodology (generic): Research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, data interpretation, logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, information & communication technology basics, people & environment, higher education system basics. Specific sub-topics include: Data Interpretation (bar graphs, tables, charts), Research types/methods, Hypothesis formulation, Sampling techniques, Statistical tools (mean, median, correlation), Ethics in research. |
Common across subjects; detailed in brochures (e.g., DET-DEC 2025 brochure) and sample PDFs like Management Part-A syllabus. Generic nature intended to assess research aptitude. Download from https://www.dauniv.ac.in/det-syllabus or subject-specific PDFs. |
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Part-B (Subject-specific) |
50% (50 marks) |
50 MCQs |
Master's level subject knowledge in the chosen discipline. Varies by subject (e.g., core concepts, advanced topics, recent developments). Examples: Applied Chemistry (organic/inorganic/physical chemistry principles), Computer Engineering/IT (algorithms, data structures, OS, networks), Physics (mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum), Management (strategic management, finance, marketing research methods), etc. |
Subject-wise detailed syllabus available for download. Subjects include Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering & IT, Electronics & Instrumentation, Zoology, Commerce, Hindi, Sanskrit, Management, etc. Access full PDFs at: https://www.dauniv.ac.in/det-syllabus |
How to Apply for DAVV Entrance Exam?
UG and PG Courses (Primarily CUET-Based)
Most UG and PG admissions fall under CUET (UG) 2026 or CUET (PG) 2026 (Programs under DAVV CET mapping).
- Register and Appear for CUET:
- Visit the official NTA CUET portal: cuet.nta.nic.in (or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG for UG; similar for PG).
- Complete online registration, fill the form, select DAVV programs/courses/papers as per mapping on DAVV site, pay fee, and appear in the exam.
- DAVV Counselling/Admission Registration (Post-CUET Result):
- After CUET results (announced by NTA), visit the DAVV official website
- Go to CUET-2026 section: https://www.dauniv.ac.in/cuet2026 (or specific pages: cuet-ug-2026.php / cuet-pg-2026.php).
- Register for counselling on the specified portal (typically https://davv.mponline.gov.in or as notified).
- Fill the online application form for desired programs, upload documents, pay counselling/registration fee (if applicable), and submit.
- Participate in counselling rounds (merit lists, seat allotment, document verification at allotted department/center).
Doctoral Programs (PhD/MPhil via DET)
The latest cycle is DET-DEC 2025 (admissions in progress; e.g., RAC interviews, supervisor allocations, and registration ongoing as of January-February 2026). No new DET application for 2026 cycle is announced yet.
- For DET-DEC 2025 Cycle (if still relevant or exempted):
- Check eligibility and apply online via the portal/link provided in the Information Brochure (available at https://www.dauniv.ac.in/det2025).
- Fill the online application form, pay fee, and submit (past cycles used MP Online portal).
- Appear in DET (if not exempted via UGC NET/CSIR NET/etc.).
- Qualified candidates attend Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview with documents, research proposal, etc.
- DET-Exempted Category:
- NET/JRF qualifiers apply directly for PhD registration (form available at https://www.dauniv.ac.in/det2025, e.g., "Application form for Ph.D. Registration (DET Exempted)").
DAVV Entrance Exam FAQs
Q1. What is the DAVV entrance exam for 2026 admissions?
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) primarily uses national-level exams for UG and PG admissions in 2026. Most programs accept CUET (UG) 2026 for undergraduate courses and CUET (PG) 2026 for postgraduate courses (programs under DAVV CET mapping). The university conducts its own Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) only for PhD and MPhil admissions. There is no widespread DAVV CET for all courses; refer to the official CUET-2026 pages on dauniv.ac.in.
Q2. Is DAVV admission through CUET 2026 or its own entrance exam?
Yes, DAVV admissions for most UG and PG courses are through CUET UG 2026 and CUET PG 2026 conducted by NTA. The university maps its programs to CUET papers and handles counselling afterward. Select professional or non-CUET programs may follow merit or other criteria, but the main route is CUET. For PhD, it's through DET (latest cycle: DET-DEC 2025).
Q3. What is DET in DAVV and who needs to take it?
DET (Doctoral Entrance Test) is the university's own entrance for PhD and MPhil admissions. The latest cycle is DET-DEC 2025 (conducted online on 21 December 2025; admissions ongoing with supervisor lists and RAC interviews as of January 2026). Exemptions apply for UGC NET/CSIR NET qualifiers. No DET-2026 cycle is announced yet.
Q4. Where can I find the DAVV DET syllabus?
Download subject-wise syllabus PDFs (including common Part-A on Research Methodology) from the official page: dauniv.ac.in/det-syllabus. Part-B follows PG-level curriculum for the chosen subject.
Q5. What is the eligibility for DAVV entrance through CUET 2026?
Eligibility varies by program (e.g., 10+2 for UG, graduation for PG). Candidates must meet minimum marks in qualifying exam and appear in the relevant CUET paper as mapped by DAVV. Check program-specific details on dauniv.ac.in/cuet2026.
