Delhi University's NCWEB begins UG admissions, offers 15,000-plus seats
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Designed especially for women who are unable to attend regular college due to personal, social, or financial constraints, NCWEB provides a flexible and affordable path to higher education through weekend classes and merit-based admission.
NCWEB offers two undergraduate programmes -- BA (Programme) and B.Com -- and is open exclusively to women residing in Delhi. Admissions are based on Class 12 marks, not CUET, and registration is open for three weeks.
"Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board truly embodies the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi," NCWEB Director Professor Geeta Bhatt told PTI.
"This institution of DU is a ray of hope for girls who are unable to attend regular college due to financial or social challenges. It gives them a chance to continue their education and contribute meaningfully to society," Bhatt added.
NCWEB provides weekend classesn -- held on Saturdays or Sundays -- at various DU colleges, making it easier for women to balance education with household responsibilities, jobs, or caregiving duties. The board also provides access to the university's vast e-library and the libraries of host colleges.
Financial aid and book loan facilities are available for deserving students.
"This is a unique model that allows us to use the existing infrastructure of DU to educate thousands of women at minimal cost," Professor Bhatt said.
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Established in 1944 with just three students, NCWEB has now grown to over 31,000 enrolled learners. The initiative is not just about academics -- it's about offering women the dignity of choice, the power of independence, and the tools to shape a better future.
Those interested can apply through the official DU admission portal at https://ncwebadmission.uod.ac.in/, and the first merit list will be released after the registration window closes.
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