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DU Extends Round 2 Seat Acceptance Deadline Due to Admission Rush

By DU Beat July 27, 2026

DU extends Round 2 CSAS acceptance, verification, and fee payment deadlines for UG admissions, giving candidates until July 29 to secure their seats.

The University of Delhi has pushed back key deadlines in its ongoing CSAS Round 2 undergraduate admissions, giving lakhs of CUET aspirants a little more breathing room to lock in their seats.

According to the revised schedule, candidates allotted seats in Round 2, announced on July 25, now have until tomorrow to complete the acceptance process.

Once a candidate accepts their allotted seat, the process doesn’t end there. As part of the process, colleges still need to verify documents and approve applications, and this window has now been extended too, running through July 28 at 4:59 PM. Only after doing this can candidates move to the final and most decisive step: paying the admission fee, for which the university has set July 29, 4:59 PM, as the new cut-off.

The university has been firm in flagging what’s at stake. Skipping any single step in the chain, from acceptance, verification, or fee payment, can risk getting the provisional seat allotment cancelled altogether, effectively knocking candidates out of the running for that seat.

For those still navigating the process, the steps remain the same as in previous rounds. Candidates need to log into the portal using their CUET UG 2026 application number and password, head to their dashboard to review the college and programme they’ve been allotted, and click ‘Accept’ before time runs out.

The extension is the latest in a string of scheduling adjustments that have marked this year’s admission season, reflecting a pattern familiar to anyone who has been through DU’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) before. Deadline extensions have become something of a recurring feature of the process in recent years, often granted in response to technical glitches, document verification delays, or simply the sheer scale of applicants the system has to process each round.

For thousands of students across Delhi and beyond, these few extra days will help them secure a seat at their preferred college.

The guidelines advised students to complete all steps well before the stated deadlines and to keep track of further notifications on the official DU admissions portal.

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CSAS UG ADMISSIONS 2026: A COMPLETE TIMELINE EVERY DU ASPIRANT SHOULD KNOW

By DU Beat July 19, 2026

From first-round seat allocation to college verifications and spot rounds, here’s a comprehensive guide to Delhi University’s CSAS.

Every year, lakhs of students from across India set their sights on Delhi University, one of the country’s most reputed and competitive educational institutions. With admissions now conducted entirely through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) based on CUET-UG scores, understanding the admission calendar has become just as important as securing a good score.

The University of Delhi has officially released the CSAS (UG) 2026 schedule, outlining every major milestone – from seat allocation and document verification to fee payment and spot rounds. Now that the first-round seat allocation has been completed, here is a comprehensive breakdown of the next steps in the admission process.

1. First-Round Seat Allocation – July 16 (5:00 pm)

The first CSAS allocation list was released on July 16, marking the beginning of the formal admission process. Each candidate is allotted the highest possible programme-college combination based on their CUET scores, category, reservation, percentile, and the preference order submitted during CSAS registration.

Receiving a lower preference in the first round does not mark the end of the admission process. Candidates who accept their allotted seat can still opt for an upgrade and be considered for higher preferences in the subsequent rounds.

2. Acceptance of the Allocated Seat – July 16 to July 18

After receiving an allocation, candidates are required to accept their allotted seat within the prescribed deadline to continue with the admission process. Failure to do so can result in the automatic forfeiture of the seat, making the candidate ineligible to retain that allocation in subsequent rounds.

Seat acceptance, however, does not conclude the admission process. It simply initiates the document verification stage. Even candidates wishing to upgrade their seat must first accept their current allocation.

3. Online Document Verification and Approval by Colleges – July 16 to July 20 (11:59 pm)

Once a candidate accepts the allotted seat, the respective college examines the uploaded documents, verifies eligibility criteria, and confirms admission credentials.

Colleges retain the authority to raise queries or reject applications if discrepancies are found in the submitted documents or if the candidate fails to meet subject-specific eligibility requirements. The first round of online document verification and approval is completed during this period.

4. Online Payment of Admission Fees – July 21 (Till 11:59 pm)

Following successful document verification, candidates are required to pay the admission fee by July 21. Admission is considered officially confirmed only after the fee payment is completed.

Failure to pay the fee within the deadline results in cancellation of the allotted seat, irrespective of the verification status.

Furthermore, only after paying the admission fee do candidates become eligible to exercise the Freeze or Upgrade option for subsequent allocation rounds.

5. Second-Round Seat Allocation – July 25 (12 Noon)

Candidates who opted for an upgrade after confirming their admission become eligible for the second round of seat allocation. This round follows the same procedure as the first and includes the following stages:

Seat Acceptance: July 25 to July 26 (till 11:59 pm)
Online Document Verification and Approval by Colleges: July 25 to July 27 (till 11:59 pm)
Online Fee Payment: July 28 (till 11:59 pm)

These steps formally secure admission for candidates allotted seats in the second round and conclude the regular rounds of admission.

6. Mid-Entry Window

Candidates who failed to register during the original CSAS application window are not entirely excluded from the admission process. After the completion of the second allocation round, Delhi University released a Mid-Entry facility.

Applicants registering through this route become eligible only for seats that remain vacant after the regular rounds and are considered strictly based on merit and seat availability

7. Spot Admission Rounds

If vacancies remain after the regular allocation rounds, Delhi University conducts Spot Admission Rounds. Unlike the earlier rounds, candidates participating in Spot Admissions generally compete only for the seats displayed as vacant at that stage.

Spot rounds usually represent the final opportunity to secure admission for the academic session. Once these rounds conclude, the admission process for the academic year formally comes to an end.

With the release of Delhi University’s academic calendar, the new academic session is scheduled to commence on July 28, while additional allocation rounds and spot admissions may continue simultaneously. Students admitted in later rounds are expected to join classes as per the University’s guidelines without losing their admission rights.

The CSAS admission process, conducted based on CUET-UG scores, has been designed to ensure greater transparency, fairness, and flexibility in undergraduate admissions. Through upgrades, mid-entry, and spot admission rounds, candidates receive multiple opportunities to secure admission to one of India’s most prestigious universities.

For applicants, success during the admission season depends not only on a strong CUET score but also on staying informed, meeting deadlines, and taking timely action at every stage of the process.

Rajarshi Ghosh

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DU UG Admissions: 2.06 Lakh Submit Preferences; Simulated Ranks Declared

By DU Beat July 13, 2026

DU released simulated UG ranks for 2.06 lakh CSAS candidates on July 12. The preference list editing closes July 13, with first allocation list due July 16.

The University of Delhi published simulated rankings for undergraduate admissions 2026–2027 on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal at 5 PM on July 12.

According to the university officials, 2,73,751 candidates registered on the CSAS portal this year, the highest number since 2022. During the second phase of the admissions process, which took place from July 3 to July 11, 2,06,835 candidates submitted their course and college preferences, while 2,18,284 candidates finished their registrations. Additionally, the female applicants outnumbered the male applicants among those who completed their registrations, with 1,20,509 women and 97,775 men, as stated by the officials.

During Phase 2, the candidates were required to map their CUET-UG 2026 subjects against those studied in Class 12 and submit ranked programme-college combinations. The simulated ranks were then calculated using the candidate’s normalised CUET-UG score, Class 12 subject mapping, and the preference order submitted in Phase 2. These ranks indicate a candidate’s likely position for each chosen programme-college combination relative to other applicants competing for the same seats.

The university officials clarified that the simulated ranks do not mean a final seat allocation or an admission offer. Candidates can revise or reorder their programme and college preferences until 4:59 PM on July 13, after which the preference list will be frozen ahead of the first round of seat allocation.

The first CSAS allocation list is scheduled to be released on July 16. Candidates who receive seat offers will be required to accept allotments and complete document verification between July 16 and July 20, with fee payment due by July 21. A second allocation round, allowing candidates to freeze seats or seek upgrades, is scheduled to begin on July 25.

Admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and over 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges are being conducted on the basis of CUET-UG 2026 scores. According to the seat matrix published on the admission portal, DU is offering more than 71,000 undergraduate seats this year. Some of the most sought-after courses include BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) Political Science, and BSc (Hons) Zoology and Mathematics.

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DU Admission Scam: Aspirants Receive Fake Admission Calls

By DU Beat July 9, 2026

Delhi University aspirants all across India have been receiving scam calls from individuals posing as DU representatives, offering seats in their desired colleges for a ransom.

Due to its impeccable literary heritage, surmounting cultural importance and a great network of alumni, Delhi University stands out as one of the most aspirational and promising institutions for UG (undergraduate) studies. With CSAS phase 2 underway, where the college allotment process is decided by the preference list, students are navigating a mix of excitement, anticipation and nervousness.

Despite the step-by-step process clearly outlined by the official website for admission to DU, a lot of students have reported getting scam calls from individuals claiming to be ‘admission counsellors’. They promise to prepare a personalised preference sheet for the students, helping them secure a guaranteed seat in their favourite college, all for a hefty amount of money. What makes the fraud particularly convincing is the callers’ apparent familiarity with the admission processes, quotas and college placements, lending credibility to their false claims.

Several students spoke to Hindustan Times regarding such frauds and one such student Tanya Rathi, from Ghaziabad reported:

My father received a call from someone saying, “I’m from DU.”‘ They said they help students with counselling and assured us that they would fill my preference sheet in a way that would ensure I get the college I wanted. In return, they quoted him ₹50,000.’’

Another student Rehan Chandra, from Jaipur stated:

The desperation to get into one’s dream college is such that once you hear the person take the name of a top college saying they can help get you admission there, one easily falls for it in that instance… When I received the phone, the caller asked me which college I wanted.

Then the person on the other end of the phone claimed management quota seats were available and demanded ₹1 lakh to guarantee that I could get one.”

Multiple such incidents have been reported, suggesting that these are not isolated cases but a part of a larger scam racket, taking place across all the cities, targeting the innocence and aspirations of the hard-working students and exploiting their lives for some amount of money. Such cases have occurred in the past as well. Last year a major fraud racket was caught by Delhi Police and Rs 1.34 crore was recovered in cash in Ghaziabad from two such scamsters who had been targeting the same group and sentiments.

Similar instances of such frauds have also been reported and raised by users on Reddit of the r/delhiuniversity community who claim that they have been repeatedly contacted by individuals claiming to be the representatives of DU Admission Counselling offering direct admission.

Addressing the concerns of such unsolicited calls, the Dean of Admissions of DU, Haneet Gandhi, informed:

The university has repeatedly maintained that admissions are conducted only and only through the official CSAS portal. Any student receiving any such calls should not even think twice and report it to the concerned authorities immediately.”

Such calls are not meant to be taken seriously, and for any guidelines or doubts related to admission and the counselling process, parents and students are advised to refer to the official DU Admissions.

If you get such a suspecting call, you could report it at www.sancharsaathi.gov.in / www.cybercrime.gov.in

Or call: Cybercrime Helpline Numbers: 1930, 011-20892633, 9319301930

Rajarshi Ghosh

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DU Releases 2026 – 27 Sports Seat Matrix; 2,153 Seats Across 28 Sports

By DU Beat July 7, 2026

DU has published its Sports Supernumerary Quota seat matrix for the 2026-27 session, listing 2,153 seats across 28 sports and dozens of colleges – with Volleyball, Basketball, and Football offering the deepest pools, while Diving and Squash remain the most fiercely contested.

With CSAS-UG Phase II preference filling underway, the Faculty of Sports Sciences has released the 2026–27 Sports Seat Matrix in both sports-wise and college-wise formats. Published on July 6, the matrix details the supernumerary sports quota seats available across Delhi University colleges for the upcoming admission cycle.

A total of 2,153 seats have been earmarked under the sports quota, including 1,119 for men and 1,034 for women, across 28 recognised sports. As in previous years, team sports account for the largest share of seats, with Volleyball leading at 222 seats (117 men, 105 women), followed by Basketball (206), Football (195), and Cricket (192). While Cricket remains heavily male-dominated with 157 men’s seats and 35 women’s seats, Basketball has one of the most balanced gender distributions.

At the other end of the spectrum, Diving has just one seat, reserved for women at Shyam Lal College (Evening). Squash offers only 10 seats across the University, while Wrestling and Weightlifting have around 30 seats each. Sports such as Baseball, Hockey (35 seats, mostly for men), and Netball (22 women-only seats) are available at only a handful of colleges, making college preference a key factor for applicants.

Under DU’s sports quota admission framework, candidates are assessed on a 400-mark scale – 200 marks for verified sports certificates and 200 marks for trial performance – along with a 25% weightage from CUET-UG scores. To be considered, applicants must have registered their sport during CSAS-UG Phase I and uploaded eligible sports certificates issued within the last three years before the trials are conducted.

Aamna Rehman

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