Darjeeling Hills University
Entrance Examination Information and Survey
Entrance Examination Information and Survey
- Darjeeling Hills University will conduct the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination on August 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 for admissions to its six postgraduate programmes under the NEP 2020 framework:
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Department of English and Cultural Studies
M.A. English and Cultural Studies -
Department of History and Eastern Himalayan Heritage
M.A. History -
Department of Mass Communication, Journalism and Media Studies
M.A. Mass Communication, Journalism and Media Studies -
Department of Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics -
Department of Nepali and Himalayan Cultures
M.A. Nepali and Himalayan Cultures -
Department of Political Science and Public Policy
M.A. Political Science and Public Policy -
Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination Seat Declaration:
August 14, 2026 -
Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination Application Portal:
Portal opens on August 14, 2026, and closes on August 21, 2026 -
Examination Venue:
Darjeeling Hills University, ITI Campus, Bhasmey, Mungpoo, Darjeeling, West Bengal -
Entrance Examinations on August 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.:
English, Nepali, and Political Science -
Entrance Examinations on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.:
History, Mass Communication and Mathematics -
Examination Results and Combined Merit List:
August 27, 2026 -
Admission, Verification of Documents, and Commencement of Classes:
August 31, 2026 -
Remedial Classes:
Remedial classes for all Programmes and Courses will be provided to merit listed applicants who are admitted via the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination. -
Who is the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examinations intended for?
Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination is the avenue for those applicants who do not possess an undergraduate Honours, Major or Minor in the academic disciplines for which they are applying to Darjeeling Hills University. For example, if you wish to be admitted in MA English and Cultural Studies, but your Honours, Major or Minor is in Mathematics, you will need to demonstrate your eligibility through the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination. -
Does passing the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination guarantee me a seat in the respective postgraduate programme?
Successfully securing the qualifying marks in the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination only demonstrates your eligibility for the respective postgraduate programmes. Merit lists (as per government mandated reservation categories) will be prepared on the basis of your Examination Scores, and provisional admissions will be offered on the basis of those lists. -
What is the minimum qualifying Examination Score required for admission through the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination?
Applicants must score at least 45% (forty-five percent) in the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination to be considered for the Merit Lists. -
What is the maximum age for applying to postgraduate programmes at Darjeeling Hills University?
Darjeeling Hills University has had an inclusive admissions policy, and similar to previous year, for all postgraduate programmes, the age of the applicant must not be more than 40 years on the date of application (may be relaxed up to a maximum of five years if the designated competent authority is satisfied with the merit of the case). -
I have a BA General Degree without Honours, am I eligible to apply for the postgraduate programmes?
Yes, you are eligible to apply through the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination. -
How will the seats be allocated between Direct Admission and Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination?
Seats (as per government mandated reservation categories) will first be offered to those applicants who qualify for the three Merit Lists from Direct Admission. If any seats remain, they will be opened up for the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination (as per the same government mandated reservation categories). -
Can I apply for multiple programmes in the Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination?
Yes, theoretically you can apply for all programmes in the application portal if you possess an undergraduate degree. However, as explained above, you can realistically only appear for two entrance examinations. We would suggest selecting one from each examination date if you wish to submit multiple applications. -
Will Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination be cancelled if all seats are filled through Direct Admission?
Yes, Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination will be cancelled if all seats are filled through Direct Admissions. After the Direct Admission process, remaining seats will be declared on August 14, 2026, the same day the application portal for Darjeeling Hills University Entrance Examination is scheduled to open. -
About the Survey:
We are very interested in learning about our potential students and our stakeholders, and would appreciate it if you could kindly fill out the survey. It will not only help us learn more about your pathways and your thoughts on the university, but will also make it easier for us to send you updates about the admissions process.
Section 1 requests your name, phone number, email address, and hometown.
Section 2 requests information on your interest in programmes offered by Darjeeling Hills University.
Section 3 requests few details of your undergraduate experience. - Click here Survey Form
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