New Delhi, July 21 — The University of Delhi has commenced the final phase of undergraduate admissions for the 2025–26 academic session by releasing its first round of seat allocations through the Common Seat Allocation System for UG (CSAS-UG). The admission list, made public at 5:00 PM on July 19, reflects a record allocation of 93,166 seats, surpassing the university’s announced capacity of 71,624 seats across 79 undergraduate programs in 69 affiliated colleges.
📌 Surge in Allocations University officials attributed the excess allocation to strategic planning based on historical admission trends, where students often change preferences after initial rounds. This proactive move is expected to optimize seat utilization and ensure minimal vacancy across programs.
📊 Diversity in Reservation Categories This year’s admissions reinforce DU’s commitment to inclusivity, with seat allocations spanning multiple categories:
- Unreserved (UR)
- OBC, SC, ST
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Sikh Minority, Kashmiri Migrants
- Single Girl Child
- Orphan candidates (both male and female)
Notably, 1,325 seats have been granted to single girl child applicants and 259 seats to orphans, including 127 girls and 132 boys, marking a significant step toward gender-sensitive and socially responsive admissions.
⚡ Rapid Acceptance and Key Deadlines The university reported a swift uptake—within just two hours of the list's release, 27,533 candidates had accepted their seats.
✅ Seat Acceptance Deadline: July 21 (4:59 PM)
🏫 Application Verification by Colleges: July 22
💳 Fee Payment Deadline: July 23
Colleges will verify documents and approve applications within a tight window to maintain the momentum of the admission process.
🎭 Performance-Based Courses Deferred Courses requiring practical assessment—including BA (Hons.) Hindustani Music, Karnataka Music, Percussion Music, B.Sc in Physical Education, and Bachelor of Fine Arts—will be allocated in Round 3. Applicants for these programs are advised to check schedules for auditions and trials on respective college websites.
📉 Cutoffs & Allocation Scores Published In tandem with seat allocations, DU has released Minimum Allocation Scores across all categories. These scores reflect the lowest score accepted in each category per program and are available on students’ dashboards. The university will also publish them on its official admission website for broader access.
🗓️ Next Round & Session Commencement The second round of seat allocation is scheduled for release at 5:00 PM on July 28. The new academic session begins on August 1, signaling a swift transition into the upcoming academic year.
