Delhi University will publish the first CSAS undergraduate seat allocation list at 5 pm on July 16. (Photo: ITG)

Delhi University's first UG seat allocation list to be out today at 5 pm. Details here

Delhi University will publish the first CSAS undergraduate seat allocation list at 5 pm on July 16. The release starts the 2026-27 admission process for more than two lakh applicants.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Candidates must accept allotted seats between July 16 and July 18
  • Colleges will verify uploaded documents until 4.59 pm on July 20
  • The admission fee must be paid online by 11.59 pm July 21

The University of Delhi will release the first CSAS Round 1 seat allocation list for undergraduate admissions today, July 16, at 5 pm. Candidates who completed the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) registration and preference-filling process can check their allotted college and programme through the official admission portal.

The allotment marks the beginning of the admission process under DU UG Admission 2026, where candidates will have to accept their allotted seats, complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the prescribed deadlines.

THE ADMISSION CLOCK STARTS NOW

After the first allocation list is announced, candidates must complete each admission step within the given timeline.

DU CSAS Round 1 admission schedule

EventDate & Time
First seat allocation listJuly 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Seat acceptance windowJuly 16 to July 18, 11:59 PM
College verificationJuly 16 to July 20, 4:59 PM
Last date to pay admission feeJuly 21, 11:59 PM
Second allocation listJuly 25, 2026

Candidates who fail to accept their allotted seat by July 18 will be removed from the CSAS counselling process.

HOW TO CHECK DU UG SEAT ALLOTMENT 2026?

Candidates can access their DU UG seat allotment by following these steps:

  • Visit the official DU UG Admission Portal.
  • Click on Candidate Login.
  • Enter your CUET UG 2026 Application Number and password.
  • Complete the security captcha.
  • Click Login.
  • Open the First Round Allotment Status link.
  • Download and save the allotment details for future reference.

Once the allotted college verifies the uploaded documents, candidates can proceed with online fee payment to confirm provisional admission.

BIG NUMBERS BEHIND DU ADMISSIONS

Delhi University has recorded its highest-ever CSAS participation since the portal was introduced in 2022.

DU UG Admission 2026 registration statistics

Admission DetailsNumber
Total registrations2,73,751
Phase I completed2,18,284
Preference forms locked2,08,043
Total UG seats71,624
Participating colleges/departments69
Undergraduate programmes73

With 2,08,043 candidates competing for 71,624 seats, nearly three students are competing for every seat.

Gender-wise registered candidates

CategoryApplicantsShare
Female1,20,50955.2%
Male97,77544.8%

NORTH CAMPUS MAY SEE HIGH CUT-OFFS

Based on simulated rankings, top colleges are expected to witness stiff competition.

CollegeExpected Safe CUET UG Score
Miranda House924–927
Shri Ram College of Commerce916–918
Hindu College913–915

Candidates are advised to regularly check their dashboards after allotment, as colleges may seek additional documents or clarifications during the verification process.

- Ends