Delhi University Admission Process 2026: A Complete Guide After CUET

Delhi University admissions are based on:

• Your CUET subject eligibility
• Your normalized score
• Your CSAS preference strategy

DU follows an automated system that allocates seats based on preferences and availability.

Miss one step → seat gone. So yes, pay full attention to the process.

After CUET results, DU opens its official admission portal called CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System).

This step is mandatory.

You’ll need your:

• CUET application number
• Personal and academic details
• Category certificates (if applicable)

No CSAS registration means no DU admission, regardless of score.

Phase 1 focuses purely on eligibility, not seat allotment.

Here you will need to:

• Enter Class 10 & 12 details
• Upload marksheets and certificates
• Confirm category, EWS, PwD status and their certificates.

This is where DU checks: “Are you eligible for the courses you’ll apply for later?”

Even a small mistake here can silently disqualify you from certain programs like subject criterion.

One strict rule of DU: Only Class 12 subjects are considered as CUET subjects and must be chosen correctly as per course

Examples:

• B.Com (Hons) → Accountancy or Maths required
• BA (Hons) Economics → Maths compulsory
• BA Programme → Combination-based eligibility

If you didn’t study a subject in Class 12, DU won’t consider it, even if you scored high in CUET. This step decides what you can and cannot fill in preferences.

This is the most important part of DU admissions.

You must:

• Select program + college combinations
• Arrange them in strict priority order
• Lock your preferences carefully

For Example:

• BA (Hons) Political Science – Hindu College
• BA (Hons) Political Science – Hansraj College
• BA Programme – Miranda House

There is no limit to how many preferences you can fill.

Therefore, More valid preferences = higher chances of allocation.

**This Notice is from previous year not the current year directives

DU releases multiple allocation rounds.

When a round is announced, check:

• Whether a seat is allotted
• Which college and program
• Deadlines for acceptance

If you get a seat, you must respond within the correct time frame.

If allotted:

• Click “Accept Seat” on CSAS portal

Accepting does not lock your admission permanently, it only shows willingness.

Not accepting = automatic exit from that round.

After acceptance:

• College verifies documents online
• Queries may be raised
• You usually get 24–48 hours to respond

Delayed response may result in your seat cancellation.

Once documents are approved:

• Fee payment link becomes active
• Pay within the deadline
• Download fee receipt

Missing the deadline means losing the seat permanently.

If you choose Upgrade:

• You stay eligible for higher preferences
• Current seat remains temporarily safe
• If upgraded, old seat is auto-cancelled

If not upgraded, your seat stays confirmed.

After final rounds:

• Download acknowledgement slip
• Save:
  • CSAS confirmation
  • Allocation letter
  • Fee receipt

These documents are important for future verification.

Classes usually begin by late July or early August.

This includes:

• Orientation programs
• Department briefings

Welcome to Delhi University.