Printing & Binding for University of Delhi (DU)
University of Delhi specifies: one hard bound copy and three soft bound copies. Spiral binding is expressly not allowed. Printster prints and binds to that specification and delivers to New Delhi in 4–7 working days, with black & white from ₹0.60 a page and hard binding from ₹250 a copy. Delhi University sets thesis format at department level, and the requirements differ.
The University of Delhi spans dozens of colleges across North Campus, South Campus and beyond — from Miranda House and Hindu College in the north to Lady Shri Ram and Gargi in the south. Students routinely need large volumes of print: course readings distributed by departments, semester-end project reports for faculty evaluation, internship reports, and photocopied supplementary material that the library cannot always supply fast enough. With campus print shops often crowded before submission deadlines, many DU students now upload their PDFs online and get prints couriered directly to their PG, hostel or home. Printster accepts PDF, DOCX, PPT and image files up to 100MB and dispatches within Delhi in 4–7 working days — enough lead time if you plan ahead of your submission date.
Institution type: Central University, City: Delhi, Delhi; delivery: 4–7 working days.
What DU Students Commonly Print
The University of Delhi's semester system generates a steady stream of print jobs throughout the year. Department-issued reading packs — often 60–120 pages of academic articles — are the single largest category. Beyond readings, students submit typed project reports in subjects ranging from Economics honours research papers to B.Sc. practicals. BA Programme and Honours students in subjects like History, Political Science and English also print presentation handouts and seminar papers.
Printing Options and Pricing
For everyday readings and notes, economy black & white at ₹0.60/page keeps costs low — a 100-page reading pack works out to around ₹60. If your project report needs a colour cover page or a few colour charts, you can mix colour pages (from ₹3.36/page) within an otherwise B&W document. Use the online price calculator on Printster to get an exact quote before placing your order.
Binding for Project Reports
DU project report guidelines vary by college, but the most common requirements are spiral (comb) binding for working copies and soft/perfect binding for final submissions. Spiral binding starts at ₹40 and is the quickest option; perfect binding (glue-bound with a card cover, like a paperback) starts at ₹110 and adds 1–2 extra working days. Check your department's specific binding requirement before ordering.
How to Order and Get It Delivered in Delhi
Upload your file at Printster.in — PDF with embedded fonts gives the cleanest output. Select page size (A4 is standard for DU submissions), B&W or colour, single or double-sided, and your preferred binding. Pay securely online via UPI, card or net banking (cash on delivery is not available). Delivery to Delhi addresses — whether North Campus hostels, South Delhi PGs or Dwarka — takes 4–7 working days from the next working day after your order.
University of Delhi submission specifications
Taken from the institution’s own published guidelines: University of Delhi, Department of Anthropology — Procedure for Ph.D. Submission. Where a specification is not published we say so rather than guess — always confirm the current requirement with your department before printing.
Delhi University sets thesis format at department level, and the requirements differ. The format below is the Department of Anthropology's published standard. The University Exam Branch's own checklist (du.ac.in, November 2021) instead asks for 02 hard copies — one hard bound and one soft bound — plus 03 soft copies on CD. Confirm the copy count and format with your own department before printing.
| Binding required | One hard bound copy and three soft bound copies. Spiral binding is expressly not allowed. (The University Exam Branch checklist asks for one hard bound plus one soft bound.) |
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| Cover colour | Not publicly specified — confirm with your department. |
| Spine text | Not publicly specified — confirm with your department. |
| Title page layout | Not publicly specified — confirm with your department. |
| Margins | Left 1.5 inches, right 1.0 inch, top 1.25 inches, bottom 1.25 inches. |
| Paper size and weight | Printed or photocopied on both sides for the body of the dissertation. Paper size and weight (GSM) are not specified. |
| Line spacing | 1.5 spacing preferred, 12 pt type, printed in Times New Roman or Arial. |
| Copies for submission | Four copies — one hard bound and three soft bound — under the departmental procedure, with spiral binding not allowed. The University Exam Branch checklist lists 02 hard copies (one hard bound, one soft bound) plus 03 soft copies on CD. |
| Submission deadline | The dissertation must be submitted within three months of the Notice of Submission, and submission is accepted between the 8th and 14th of every month. |
Verified on 2026-08-31. 6 of 9 specifications are publicly documented for University of Delhi. University requirements change — this page is re-checked periodically, and the source link above is the authority.
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Specification above taken from University of Delhi, Department of Anthropology — Procedure for Ph.D. Submission, checked 2026-08-31.
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Frequently asked questions
- What file formats does Printster accept for DU project reports?
- Printster accepts PDF, DOCX, DOC, PPT, PPTX, JPG, PNG and ZIP files up to 100MB. For the most accurate print output — especially if your report uses specific fonts or has precise page margins — upload as a PDF with embedded fonts.
- How many days before my DU submission should I place my order?
- Allow at least 5–6 working days for Delhi deliveries (4–7 working days is the window, counted from the next working day after your order). If your report requires spiral or perfect binding, factor in the additional 1–2 days that binding adds.
- What is the minimum cost to print a 100-page DU reading pack?
- Economy B&W printing starts at ₹0.60/page, so a 100-page reading pack costs around ₹60 for printing alone, before binding. Use the Printster price calculator for an exact quote that includes your chosen binding and delivery.
- Can I get a hard (case) bound copy for my DU dissertation?
- Yes. Printster offers perfect binding (soft cover) from ₹110, which meets most DU project requirements. Hard case binding is also available. Binding jobs add 1–2 working days to the standard delivery timeline.
- Is cash on delivery available for Delhi addresses?
- No — Printster does not offer cash on delivery. Payment is made online at checkout via UPI, debit/credit card or net banking. Once paid, your order is queued for printing and dispatch.
- Can Printster deliver to DU hostels or North Campus PGs?
- Yes. Printster delivers to any valid address in Delhi, including North Campus hostels, South Campus PGs and home addresses across the NCT. Enter your exact hostel or PG address at checkout and the courier delivers to your door within 4–7 working days.