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DU to begin ECA admission trials from July 15: Here’s everything applicants need to know.

By DU Beat July 5, 2026

Delhi University has released detailed guidelines for admissions under the Extracurricular Activities (ECA) quota, outlining general instructions and category-specific ECA trial requirements.

On Friday, July 3, Delhi University released a notification regarding admissions under the Extracurricular Activities quota. The notification said that the trials for ECA admissions are most likely to begin on July 15, 2026.

All official schedules and category-wise trial centres will be posted on the UoD Admissions website. No individual communications will be sent to applicants; therefore, they must keep checking the website regularly.

Applicants must report to their allotted centres with the original copies of their uploaded ECA certificates and their CUET scorecard. Unless otherwise specified, accompanists are not permitted during ECA trials. They are required to bring all necessary instruments, costumes, props, and stationery, as borrowing or sharing will not be permitted. Assessment will be based solely on proficiency, with no prescribed syllabus, and the Assessment Committee’s decision will be final. Recording trials or using unauthorised electronic devices, including AI tools, may result in the cancellation of candidature. Rescheduling will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the ECA Committee.

The category-specific trial guidelines are as follows:

Creative writing: Participants will write on a topic announced at the venue and will have up to two hours to complete the task. Writing sheets will be provided.
Dance: Candidates must prepare a 3-5 minute routine of their choice. Props, costumes, and makeup are permitted, while music must be carried on a pen drive. Performances will be assessed on technique, rhythm, expression, stage presentation, and overall artistic merit.
Debate: Speakers will receive the motion on the spot and may argue either for or against it within four minutes. Reading from notes is not permitted.
Digital media: Topic and expected output announced on the stage on the spot. Duration will be announced at the venue. Applicants must bring all their own equipment and one electronic copy of previous work. Memory cards must be fully formatted.
Fine arts: Topic announced on the spot. Duration announced by the committee. Only drawing sheets will be provided. Painting can be done in oil, water, poster, or pastel colours.
Music Vocal: Applicants must prepare a piece of 3-5 minutes. Indian vocal can be in any language, but Western vocal must be in English. A maximum of one accompanist is allowed, but they may not sing along. Purely instrumental electronic backing apps are allowed, but karaoke with vocals is prohibited.
Musical instruments (Indian): Applicants must prepare a performance of 3-5 minutes, using notified instruments or approved regional equivalents. Applicants must bring their own instruments and tune them before the slot; no extra time will be provided. Criteria for this category are swar, taal, raag selection, composition, technique, and overall presentation. A maximum of one accompanist shall be permitted.
Musical instruments (Western): Candidates must perform for 3-5 minutes using a notified instrument. They must bring and tune their own instrument before the trial. One accompanist or instrumental backing track is permitted. Evaluation will be based on rhythm, technique, musicality, composition, and presentation.
Theatre: Applicants are required to prepare a 4-minute mono-act on a chosen theme. The committee may assign an on-the-spot performance to the applicant. Applicants must bring their own makeup, costumes, props, and background music. Only one accompanist is allowed, only for non-acting specialisations (like scriptwriting).
Quiz: The quiz will assess current affairs and general factual knowledge. The assessment may include one or more written rounds, all of which will count towards the final score. Answers must be written in blue ink only in the provided booklet (pencil or other colours will not be evaluated).
Divinity: Candidates must prepare a presentation of 3-5 minutes of Bhajan, kirtan, Shabad, Sikhi Guruvani Declamation, or instrumental, not exceeding 4 minutes. An additional on-the-spot piece may be requested. A maximum of one accompanist is allowed, vocalist if the applicant plays an instrument, or vice versa.
Yoga: Applicants must present at least 4 asanas from a recognised school within a maximum of 4 minutes. The committee may request additional demonstrations. Applicants must bring their own Yoga mat and accessories (blocks, straps). No props or music is permitted.

The University has reiterated that rescheduling will only be allowed in exceptional cases, such as the unavailability of travel tickets for outstation students, and only with the approval of the ECA Committee. No trial will be rescheduled after the designated dates for a particular category have concluded, including on medical grounds.

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DU Releases UG Seat Matrix 2026-27

By DU Beat July 4, 2026

DU releases the UG Seat Matrix 2026-27 for CSAS admissions, detailing category-wise seat splits across 91 colleges.

The University of Delhi has released the Undergraduate Seat Matrix for the Academic Session 2026-27 on the official admissions portal on July 3, 2026. The document lays out the sanctioned seat intake for admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) 2026.

According to the University, the seat matrix spans 86 departments and 16 faculties across 91 colleges.

The document explicitly asks aspirants to cross-reference the seat matrix with the Bulletin of Information (BoI) to check specific domain-specific subject mappings required in CUET, and that the University may also consider doing extra allocations in the initial rounds of allocations to begin the academic session with optimal strength.

For every single programme at every college, the matrix lists seats across the following categories, in compliance with the official reservation norms:

UR – Unreserved
OBC-NCL – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
SC – Scheduled Caste
ST – Scheduled Tribe
EWS – Economically Weaker Sections
Sikh Minority (SM)
Christian Minority (CM)

On top of these, colleges also declare additional seats beyond the sanctioned intake for three categories: PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), CW (Children/Widows of Defence Personnel), and KM (Kashmiri Migrants).

Another notable detail in this year’s matrix is how minority-status colleges allocate seats. Colleges with Christian Minority status: Jesus & Mary College and St. Stephen’s College, largely replace the OBC-NCL, EWS (and in the case of JMC and Mata Sundri, also SC/ST) columns with seats reserved for the Christian Minority category, alongside UR seats.

Similarly, colleges affiliated with the Sikh Minority: Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Mata Sundri College for Women, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College show zero seats in the OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS columns for every programme, with those seats instead accommodated into the Sikh Minority category.

We can also note some of the recent, more niche programs offered by DU, such as:

The Cluster Innovation Centre offers both a B.A. (Hons.) Humanities and Social Sciences and a B.Tech. in Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations (IT & MI), each with 20 UR seats.
College of Art offers just 1 UR seat (and 1 seat each across OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS) for its Bachelor of Fine Arts programme, the smallest single-programme allocation in the entire matrix.
Ramanujan College continues to offer vocational B.Voc. programmes in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, and Software Development, alongside its regular honours courses.

The full seat matrix, spanning all 91 colleges and every sanctioned programme, is available on the official DU admissions website—admission.uod.ac.in—for students to consult as they finalise their CSAS 2026 preferences.

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Delhi University Releases Academic Calendar for 2026–27

By DU Beat July 2, 2026

The University of Delhi has notified the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session, outlining key dates for classes, examinations, and vacations for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The University of Delhi released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session on 2nd July 2026, via an official notification issued by the Registrar. The calendar, applicable to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, specifies dates for both odd and even semesters across the academic year. The calendar comes amidst 82,900 registrations for undergraduate admissions in Phase 1 of CSAS.

According to the notification, classes for odd semesters, I, III, V, and VII, are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 28th July 2026. This marks a slightly earlier start to the odd semester compared to the 2025–26 academic session, in which classes commenced on 1st August 2025.

An autumn vacation has been designated from 18th to 25th October 2026, with classes resuming on 26th October 2026. Dispersal of classes is scheduled from 20th November 2026, also marking the commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations. Theory examinations for the odd semester are scheduled to begin on 4th December 2026.

For even semesters, II, IV, VI, and VIII, classes are scheduled to begin on 1st January 2027, after a winter vacation lasting from 25th to 31st December 2026.

A mid-semester vacation has been scheduled from 21st to 28th March 2027, with classes resuming on 29th March 2027. Dispersal of classes and commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations are scheduled for 30th April 2027, with theory examinations commencing on 13th May 2027. The academic year is set to conclude with a summer vacation running from 3rd June to 20th July 2027.

The notification additionally states that the summer vacation, which is currently in effect under the 2025-26 academic calendar, originally notified to end on 20th July 2026, may be extended to 27th July 2026, in order to accommodate the commencement of the new academic session.

The calendar has been issued for necessary compliance by all concerned. Copies of the notification have been sent to the Dean of Students’ Welfare, the Controller of Examinations, and college heads and principals, among others.

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DU UG Admissions 2026: More than 82,900 students register for 73 courses in the first phase of CSAS

By DU Beat July 1, 2026

Delhi University has received over 82,900 UG registrations for 73 undergraduate programmes through the CSAS portal.

The University of Delhi has received more than 82,940 registrations, as of Tuesday evening, for undergraduate admissions to the 2026-27 academic session through its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), officials said. The first phase of registrations opened on June 26 for candidates who appeared in CUET-UG 2026 and wish to seek admission to DU colleges.

Admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and more than 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges will continue to be based on CUET-UG 2026 scores, subject to programme-specific eligibility criteria set by the university. Candidates are required to register on the CSAS portal using their CUET-UG 2026 application number. As part of a new initiative, key candidate details such as name, date of birth, photograph, and signature have been auto-integrated through the Government of India’s API Setu. Candidates applying under the General, OBC-NCL and EWS categories must pay a one-time registration fee of ₹250, while those from the SC, ST and PwBD categories are required to pay ₹100.

DU has also opened admissions under the Extracurricular Activities (ECA) quota, offering 1,370 seats across 14 categories. Leading colleges, including Miranda House, Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College, Hansraj College, and Kirori Mal College, are offering seats under the ECA quota. As per the UG bulletin, admissions under the ECA and sports quotas will be based on 25% weightage to CUET scores and 75% weightage to certificates and trials.

The university aims to revise combinations for multiple BA programmes, alongside the ongoing registration process, said Dean of Admissions Haneet Gandhi. The revision will fix chronically low seat occupancy in courses such as Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Bengali, and Telugu by pairing them with subjects that draw stronger student interest.

According to Gandhi, the exercise is data-driven and based on an analysis of admission trends over the years.

“We are going to make some changes in the BA programme combinations, as some of the combinations will be revised. We have analysed the data and trends from the last few years. The decision is completely data-driven. The information will be released within this week, along with the start of the second phase,” she said.

Once the initial registration phase concludes, candidates will move into the second phase of CSAS, where they will submit preferences for programme and college combinations.

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Hindu, SRCC Named Best Colleges in the Country by India Today Group

By DU Beat June 29, 2026

2026 marks another year of Delhi University colleges topping the list in Commerce, Humanities, and the Sciences.

Since 1998, the India Today Group has been conducting their annual Best Colleges Survey. The Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has been named the best college for commerce courses in the country for the 16th consecutive year. This year, interestingly, also marks the college’s centenary of establishment. India Today attributes the changes on the SRCC campus mainly to the proper implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). This, according to the report, includes the availability of interdisciplinary study, increasing encouragement for students to participate in research projects, policy studies and field-based investigations. SRCC has reportedly further strengthened its student research journal, Strides. Its Business Analyst Journal was also recently included in the Australian Business Deans Council’s 2025 Journal Quality List. An initiative planned by the college for the academic session 2026-27 includes a one-year programme with professional services firm EY, focused on artificial intelligence and its applications in industry.

Hindu College tops the list for being the best college in the categories of the arts and sciences. Their Public Policy in Action (PPIA) programme, established in 2025, is a leading undergraduate public policy lab, allowing students to simulate real-world policy and development issues. It was launched with support from the Indian Railway Finance Corporation and Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd.

In addition to that, the college has expanded its global engagement via its Office of International Programmes (OIP), which has allowed students to acquire seed funding for projects via representation at the Asian Undergraduate Summit. They have also secured partnerships with global universities such as Waseda University and the University of Warsaw.

Faculty members are leading research projects in areas such as food security, sustainable development, governance and regional development, funded by agencies such as the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The college is also working to expand its skill development centres (SDCs), which will create innovative career pathways, specifically those in mushroom cultivation and plant tissue culture, as well as its flagship initiative, “Sustainable Perfumery: The Art of Crafting Fragrances & Nurturing Careers”.

Science students will continue to benefit from a growing ecosystem of specialised research facilities, such as the Materials Characterisation Lab, Polymer Research Lab, Drosophila Research Facility, Centre for Environmental Studies, Green Chemistry Networking Centre and Design and Innovation Lab. Further, the upcoming AI Training and Innovation Lab will allow students, regardless of discipline, opportunities to engage with AI, data analytics and other emerging digital technologies.

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Over 41,473 register for DU UG admissions on the first day of CSAS Phase 1

By DU Beat June 29, 2026

In the first 24 hours after Delhi University activated its CSAS phase 1 portal, 41,473 students registered for undergraduate admission for the 2026-27 academic session. The university is expected to fill approximately 71,600 seats this admission cycle.

Delhi University has started the Phase 1 of the undergraduate admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS UG-2026) for the academic year 2026-27 on 27th June 2026. According to officials, the portal has received over 41,473 unique registrations on the first day.

One of the most sought after universities in the country, it provides 71,600 UG seats across 73 programmes and 100 BA programme combinations in various streams of studies under different faculties, namely Arts, Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, Education, Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences, Music, Commerce & Business Studies, Mathematical Sciences, Sciences and Social Sciences. For the academic year 2026-27, admission to all UG programmes of all the colleges of UoD will be done on the basis of Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) – 2026 (CUET-UG–2026) only. The eligibility criteria of specific programmes and procedures involving the admission process is specified in the Undergraduate Bulletin of Information–2026 (BoI(UG)-2026) available on the admission of the University (admission.uod.ac.in).

The CSAS-UG works in three stages. First you have to register; this is Phase 1. Then you have to fill in your preferences for programmes and colleges; this is Phase 2. Finally, you get to know which seat you have been allocated; this is Phase 3. You have to complete each stage to be able to go to the next one. Missing the registration deadline disqualifies a candidate from subsequent rounds. The university has stated that some Phase 2 and Phase 3 dates remain provisional and subject to confirmation via the admission portal.

Phase 1 of CSAS involves registering and providing academic information. Candidates also need to upload documents for verification. The first phase of the CSAS works with API Setu. API Setu is a central government platform that helps exchange data. The platform allows the university to verify candidate information, including CUET scores and academic records, directly from source databases rather than through manually uploaded certificates.

Phase 1 registration for the current cycle remains open, with the university directing candidates to its admission portal and registered email addresses for further communication regarding the schedule for Phase 2 and Phase 3. Seat allocation will be carried out based on CUET scores, programme-specific eligibility, reservation policies and the preferences filled by candidates.

The university has also announced that the new academic session will commence on July 21, provided the admission schedule progresses as planned.

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Delhi University Delegation Visit Jammu & Kashmir, Engages with Tribal Communities

By DU Beat June 28, 2026

A delegation from the University of Delhi, led by Assistant Professor Abhishek of the Department of History, visited Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with the J&K Peace Foundation to engage with tribal communities in South Kashmir and to discuss potential collaborations in education, humanitarian outreach, and social awareness initiatives targeting marginalised populations.

A delegation from the University of Delhi undertook an academic and social outreach visit to Jammu & Kashmir over the past week, travelling across South Kashmir in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Peace Foundation (JKPF) to engage with tribal communities and explore avenues for sustained development in the region. The team was led by Assistant Professor Abhishek of the Department of History, South Campus, University of Delhi, and comprised a group of students, bringing together academic inquiry and ground-level realities. The delegation was received at the Foundation’s office in Anantnag by Office Coordinator Murataza Bashir and Office Secretary Asma Jain, both of whom accompanied the group throughout the visit.

During the Delhi University delegation’s visit to Jammu & Kashmir, the team travelled through tribal areas in South Kashmir where communities continue to face significant socio-economic challenges. Members of the visiting team interacted closely with residents, gaining firsthand insight into the difficulties shaping the communities’ everyday lives. The cohort subsequently met with senior figures from the Foundation, including M Ramzan Mir, General Secretary of the JKPF, and Bilal Deva, National Executive Member. Discussions were held on potential collaborations spanning educational outreach, humanitarian programmes, and social awareness initiatives for marginalised and tribal populations.

The Delhi University delegation’s visit to Jammu & Kashmir marked “a significant step towards fostering academic-community partnerships and nurturing a spirit of social responsibility among youth”, the Foundation said. This sentiment was echoed by the delegation.

Established in 1992 and inspired by the vision of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the J&K Peace Foundation is a non-governmental, non-political organisation led by Chairperson Mr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat. Operating across education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment, and emergency relief, the JKPF has earned national and international recognition for its commitment to communal harmony, social justice, and peacebuilding across Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.

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Kamala Nehru College Earns DU’s First ‘Zero-Waste Institution’ Recognition

By DU Beat June 28, 2026

Kamla Nehru College has been recognised as the first ‘Zero-Waste Institution’ under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, marking an important step toward sustainable campus practices.

The college was conferred with the certificate on 30 April by Shashwat Saurabh, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Zone, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.

The college’s programme, titled Awareness on Zero-Waste Management Practices, began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by an address from the Principal, Prof. Pavitra Bhardwaj. Addressing the gathering, she reflected on KNC’s journey since its establishment in 1964 and stated that the college remained committed to maintaining an eco-friendly campus. She also highlighted the role of the college’s Solid Liquid Resource Management (SLRM) Committee, which works in collaboration with the MCD to facilitate sustainable waste management practices.

The programme was also attended by Dr Rajiv Nayan, Assistant Commissioner, Central Zone, MCD, and Shammi Talwar, Brand Ambassador for the MCD’s Swachh Survekshan campaign. Talwar pointed to the growing problem of waste accumulation in the city and emphasised that waste segregation and proper disposal must begin at the source, including within individual households.

In his address, Chief Guest Shashwat Saurabh laid particular emphasis on collective action in tackling waste management, highlighting the importance of public participation in addressing the issue. He also commended the efforts of the MCD’s sanitation workers and urged students to fulfil their civic responsibilities.

Speaking to DU Beat, the President of KNC’s Student Council, Rajeshwari Shelke, said,

I feel immensely proud that Kamala Nehru College has been recognised as a Zero-Waste Institution. This achievement reflects the dedication of our students and the unwavering commitment of the college towards sustainability. Together, we’ve created a campus where responsible choices inspire lasting change.”

The programme concluded with a skit performed by members of the college’s SLRM Committee, highlighting the importance of effective waste management. The Chief Guest then distributed participation certificates to the students before presenting the Principal with the ‘Zero-Waste Institution’ certificate.

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Delhi University Moves Up Six Places in QS World Rankings 2027

By DU Beat June 25, 2026

Delhi University secured a global rank of 322 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 328 last year, with significant improvements in research citations and sustainability.

The Delhi University has climbed six places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, securing a global rank of 322 compared to 328 in the previous edition. The university has also retained its position as India’s highest-ranked public university and remains seventh overall among all higher education institutions in the country.

The QS World University Rankings 2027 evaluated 8,808 institutions worldwide, with 1,504 universities from 106 countries and territories making the final list. Among the 52 Indian institutions featured, Delhi University has continued to strengthen its standing at both the national and international levels.

While the six-place rise in the overall rankings is noteworthy, the most significant improvement came in Citations per Faculty, where DU jumped 85 places globally, from 403rd to 318th. This reflects the growing quality, visibility, and impact of the university’s research output. As this metric typically changes gradually, such a substantial rise in a single edition is particularly significant.

The university also recorded notable progress in sustainability, climbing 57 places from 297th to 240th globally. Its Employer Reputation ranking improved by 15 positions, rising from 319th to 304th. DU’s overall score increased from 42.6 in the 2026 rankings to 43.8 in the 2027 edition. Among Indian institutions, Delhi University ranked second in Employment Outcomes, fourth in Sustainability (up from sixth in 2026), fourth in International Research Network, and sixth in Academic Reputation, maintaining its position in the latter category from the previous year.

One indicator that remained unchanged was Academic Reputation, where Delhi University continues to rank sixth among Indian universities. This metric reflects how academics assess the quality of teaching and research at an institution.

Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh attributed the improvement to a collective institutional effort. He stated:

The rise in our global standing, along with the university’s position among India’s leading institutions, demonstrates the strength of our academic ecosystem and our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, sustainability, and societal engagement.

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DU Releases Second Round of CSAS-PG Seat Allocation List; Seat Acceptance Ends Today

By DU Beat June 24, 2026

Delhi University has announced the second round of PG seat allocations under CSAS-PG 2026. Candidates must accept the allotted seats by June 24, while fee payment remains open until June 27.

DU is conducting admissions to postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session on the basis of scores obtained in the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), or CUET-PG. The university allocates seats based on candidates’ entrance examination scores, programme preferences, and seat availability through the Common Seat Allocation System for Post-graduate Programmes [CSAS-PG].

According to an official notice issued by the University of Delhi Admission Branch, the second round of seat allocation results for post-graduate admissions has been released. As per the admission schedule, applicants who accept their allotted seats will be able to pay the admission fee until June 27. The second round of allocations was announced on June 22, hence continuing the ongoing postgraduate admission process.

The university has made 2964 fresh allocations across various postgraduate programmes during the second round. Alongside the allocation list, DU has also released programme-wise minimum allocation scores for candidates. Candidates can log in using their credentials to view their allotment status and complete the required admission formalities within the given time. Admission data released by the university indicates significant participation in the first round of admissions, with over 8,000 candidates completing the process by paying the prescribed fees. Though several students have opted for upgradation in subsequent rounds, others have chosen to retain their allotted seats.

As the second round is underway, candidates are advised to check their allotment status carefully and complete all the required admission formalities within the stipulated time. Failure to meet the deadlines for seat acceptance or fee payment may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat

Students should regularly monitor official university notifications through the admission portal and the CSAS-PG portal for updates regarding future allocation rounds, upgrades, and admission-related announcements. The postgraduate admission process is expected to continue through additional rounds of allocation based on seat availability and candidate preferences.

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