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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.

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The University of Delhi has various colleges providing a number of different sports through which students can grab a seat (sports quota). With upcoming sports trials for those who seek this sports quota, the varsity will open its gates for students to show their mettle in their respective sports. Here we will introduce the most sought-after sports in Delhi University.

Archery

For all the toxophilites, this sport is not only about using a bow and arrow and taking an aim but is a competitive sport that requires skill, precision, focus, control and determination. The various colleges of the varsity aim to hone these skills in the students and provide them with opportunities to take it further.

Athletics

It comprises of various track and field events which include various competitions in running, jumping, throwing and walking events. Delhi University boasts of one of a kind training provided in athletics with almost 39 colleges providing seats for students.

Badminton

With its history rooted in India, when British Army Officers learned a competitive sport called poona and brought it to England, badminton has come a long way and evolved into a highly competitive sport. It is a lawn game which requires a lightweight racket and a shuttlecock.

Basketball

A team sport comprising of five players on each side, basketball is known for its speed, skill, shots, manoeuvres, etc. It has gained rapid popularity and become one of the world’s most viewed sport. Delhi University holds various tournaments and allows maximum participation of students so as to hone their skills.

Boxing

This sport consists of two people matched in the same weight and ability landing blows with their fists at each other and simultaneously avoiding the punches of the opponents. The boxer wears a padded glove and whoever outscores the opponent or renders him incapable of continuing wins the match.

Cricket

Comprising of two competing sides of 11 players each, cricket is the most loved sport in the Indian sub-continent. It is observed with an unmatched fervour. This game requires a bat and ball, two sets of three wickets and an umpire to monitor the game.

Football

It is a team sport where the competing teams try to control the ball and score points by putting it in the opposition’s goalpost. The ball is handled using any part of the body except for the arms and hands. The team that scores most goals wins.

Hockey

Field hockey involves competing for sides using a distinguished hockey stick to manoeuvre the ball or puck into the opponent’s goal. Only a goalkeeper is allowed to use his body to stop the ball whereas the other players have to strictly use the hockey stick.

Volleyball

With six players on each side, players use their hands to volley the ball back and forth over a high net. Whoever allows the ball to touch their court concedes a point to the opposite team. It can be played both indoor and outdoor and requires a minimum of equipment.

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