Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has emerged as the most preferred college for undergraduate admissions at Delhi University for the 2026 academic session, according to the latest application preference trends. SRCC attracted the highest number of first-choice applications among all colleges, reaffirming its status as a premier institution for commerce education.
Top Colleges Dominate Aspirant Preferences
Following SRCC, Hindu College, Hansraj College, St. Stephen's College, and Miranda House are the next most sought-after institutions. These colleges continue to be dream destinations for thousands of students across India due to their strong academic reputation, vibrant campus life, distinguished alumni networks, and robust placement records. Other colleges featuring prominently in preference lists include Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Kirori Mal College, Sri Venkateswara College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, and Ramjas College.
B.Com (Hons) Leads Course Preferences
When it comes to courses, B.Com (Honours) remained the undisputed favourite, attracting the highest number of preferences by a significant margin. This reflects the growing demand for careers in finance, accounting, consulting, and business management. The most sought-after courses after B.Com (Hons) are B.Com, B.A. (Hons) English, B.A. (Hons) Political Science, B.A. (Hons) History, B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology, B.A. Programme (History + Political Science), B.A. (Hons) Economics, B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics, and B.A. (Hons) Psychology. The data highlights the continued popularity of traditional academic disciplines even as students explore diverse career pathways.
Most Sought-After College-Course Combinations
Specific college-course combinations are among the most competitive in the country. SRCC for B.Com (Hons), Hindu College for Political Science (Hons), St. Stephen's College for Economics (Hons), Miranda House for English (Hons), and LSR for Psychology (Hons) consistently attract some of the highest-scoring candidates.
Stream-Wise Preferences
Commerce
Students aiming for commerce courses largely preferred SRCC, followed by Hindu College, Hansraj College, LSR, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.
Economics
The most preferred destinations for Economics aspirants were St. Stephen's College, SRCC, Hindu College, and Hansraj College.
Humanities
Political science, English, history, and psychology continued to attract strong demand, particularly at Hindu College, St. Stephen's College, Miranda House, and LSR.
Science
Among Science aspirants, the leading choices included St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, Hansraj College, Miranda House, and Kirori Mal College.
