Delhi University (DU) has announced new deadlines for its undergraduate admissions through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for the 2026 academic year. Candidates who have been allotted seats in the second round must confirm their acceptance by July 27. The university has also set July 29 as the final date for fee payment to secure admission.
Understanding DU's Common Seat Allocation System
The Common Seat Allocation System is the centralized process DU uses to allocate undergraduate seats across its affiliated colleges. It considers candidates' preferences and their scores in the CUET UG 2026 exam. The system allows students to apply for multiple programs and colleges, and seats are allotted based on merit and availability.
For the 2026 admissions, DU is offering 73 undergraduate programs and over 100 BA program subject combinations across 67 affiliated colleges. The CSAS process helps streamline admissions by consolidating seat allocation into multiple rounds, giving students opportunities to upgrade their choices or confirm their seats.
Key Dates and Facts for Round 2 Admissions
- Seat acceptance deadline: July 27, 2026
- Colleges verify and approve applications by: July 28, 2026
- Last date for online fee payment: July 29, 2026
- Academic session start date: July 28, 2026
- Number of fresh seat allotments in round 2: 24,814 candidates
- Number of candidates upgraded to higher-preference programs or colleges: 30,682
- Number of candidates who froze their seats after round 1: 15,265
Candidates can download their allotment orders from the official DU admission portal using their application number and password. The university has also released the cutoff scores for all colleges participating in round 2.
How Round 2 Affects Applicants and Colleges
The second round of CSAS admissions is crucial for students who either did not get a seat in the first round or who opted to upgrade their preferences. Those who froze their seats in round 1 retain their earlier allotments and are not considered for upgrades. Meanwhile, candidates who chose the upgrade option are given priority for higher-preference programs or colleges in round 2.
This system ensures that students have multiple chances to secure a seat that better matches their academic goals. For colleges, the verification and approval process by July 28 helps finalize the admissions and prepare for the upcoming academic year starting on July 28.
Overall, the revised schedule provides a clear timeline for candidates to complete their admission formalities and begin their studies without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can candidates check their DU UG round 2 seat allotment?
A: Candidates can log in to the official DU admission website using their application number and password to download their round 2 seat allotment letter.
Q: What happens if a candidate does not accept the allotted seat by July 27?
A: If a candidate fails to confirm their seat by the deadline, the seat may be forfeited and offered to other candidates in subsequent rounds or spot admissions.
Q: Can candidates pay the admission fee after July 29?
A: No, the last date for online fee payment is July 29. Missing this deadline may result in cancellation of the seat allotment.
