Admission to several undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as B.A.Journalism, B.Com Accounting Tax and Management, M.B.A ., M.A.(Journalism & Mass Communication) are done on the basis of the Common Entrance Test conducted by DAVV Indore ( DAVV CET ). Whereas, for some courses such as B.S.W., B.Lib.ISc., M.S.W., M.Lib.ISc., B.Sc. (Electronics, Physics, Mathematics); B.Sc. (Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science); B.Sc. (Yogic Science) are offered based on the merit of the qualifying examination.Students desirous of taking admission in M.E/M.Tech, M.Pharma at DAVV Indore must note that Preference will be given to GATE /GPAT qualified candidates. Admission shall be made on a merit list developed on the basis of the GATE/ GPAT score for each programme. For NON-GATE/NON-GPAT candidates: Admission shall be made on the basis of a merit list developed for each programme considering average marks/CGPA up to the seventh semester (B.E./ B.Tech./B.Pharm.)/ fifth semester (M.C.A.)/third semester ( M.Sc. ) The Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) is conducted by  Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore to offer admission to various M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes. Shortlisted candidates based on their performance in DET need to attend an interview conducted by the respective department of the university.