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Delhi University CSAS Counselling for UG admissions 2026 opens on 17 June 2026 through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal at @admission.uod.ac.in. DU is a central university; there is no home state quota or domicile-based reservation for any seat. Delhi University CSAS counselling 2026 runs in three phases - registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. You must register on the CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in using your CUET UG 2026 details.
- Over 70,000 seats across 91 DU colleges are allocated round-wise, entirely based on CUET UG 2026 scores.
- DU allots seats on your normalised CUET UG percentile score and your locked preferences.
- The Phase 1 fee is ₹250 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS and ₹100 for SC, ST and PwBD.
- Phase 2 choice filling opens only after the CUET UG 2026 result is declared.
- You can upgrade, freeze, or withdraw your allotted seat in each round.
In 2025, Round 1 General category cutoffs reached as high as 926 out of 1000 for top programs, with cutoffs dropping 10-25 marks by Round 3. Students who filled more preferences had a significantly better chance of securing their preferred college.
Check:
- Delhi University CSAS 2026 Counselling Details
- Delhi University Colleges with Low Cutoff 2026
- Delhi University Cutoff for SC/ST Category
- What is DU CSAS Counselling 2026?
- DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Important Dates
- DU CSAS Counselling Eligibility 2026
- DU CSAS Counselling Registration 2026
- DU CSAS 2026 Registration Fee
- Documents Required for DU CSAS Counselling 2026
- DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Strategy
- DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Round-Wise Seat Allotment
- DU CSAS 2026 Seat Matrix and Reservations
- DU CSAS Reporting to Allotted College
- DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw
- DU CSAS 2026: College-Wise Participation
- DU CSAS Counselling FAQs
What is DU CSAS Counselling 2026?
The University of Delhi conducts all undergraduate admissions through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). The portal runs at admission.uod.ac.in and at ugadmission.uod.ac.in.
- CSAS fills around 70,000 seats across 79 programmes in 91 colleges.
- DU builds your merit rank from your normalised CUET UG 2026 percentile score.
- Registering on the CSAS portal is mandatory - your CUET score alone does not give you a DU seat.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Portal | admission.uod.ac.in / ugadmission.uod.ac.in |
| Admission basis | Normalised CUET UG 2026 percentile score |
| Phases | Registration, choice filling, seat allotment |
| Approx. seats | 70,000 across 91 colleges |
| Mode | Fully online |
The video by Adda247 CUET explains the Delhi University CSAS Portal 2026 along with the Counselling Process and Important Documents required.
DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Important Dates
The table below lists the full DU CSAS 2026 timeline. Treat these as tentative until DU releases the official schedule.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CSAS Phase 1 registration begins | June 17, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 result | Late July 2026 |
| CSAS Phase 2 (choice filling) begins | After CUET result |
| Simulated rank released | Before Round 1 |
| Round 1 seat allotment | August 2026 |
| Fee payment and reporting (each round) | Within the round deadline |
| Spot allotment rounds | After the regular rounds |
Note: Phase 2 starts only after the CUET UG 2026 result. In 2025, Phase 2 began on July 8 and the first seat allotment came on July 19, so expect a similar gap this year.
DU CSAS Counselling Eligibility 2026
You can register for CSAS only if you appeared in CUET UG 2026 in the subjects required for your chosen program. You can join DU CSAS counselling only if you meet the conditions below.
| Criteria | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Class XII | Must have passed Class XII from a board recognised by AIU. |
| CUET 2026 Score | Mandatory for all UG admissions. Only CUET 2026 cut off scores are valid; 2024 or 2025 scores are not accepted. |
| CUET Subjects | Must appear in CUET in the same subjects studied in Class XII. Check program-specific combinations in the DU Bulletin of Information. |
| Age Limit | No minimum or maximum age for most UG programs. Exceptions apply where AICTE, MCI, NCTE, or BCI has prescribed requirements. |
| Gap Year | Not a bar. Students with a gap year can apply normally, but must appear in CUET 2026. |
| Nationality | Indian citizens and OCI cardholders. Foreign nationals apply separately at fsr.du.ac.in. |
| Category Certificate | OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued after 31 March 2026 to be valid for 2026 admissions. |
SOL, NCWEB, and foreign national admissions follow a separate process and do not use this CSAS UG portal.
Source: University of Delhi CSAS Official PDF
Read:
DU CSAS Counselling Registration 2026
Follow these steps to complete Phase 1 registration.
Your registration is complete only after the fee payment is confirmed.
DU CSAS 2026 Registration Fee
The CSAS registration fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee paid during Phase I. This is separate from college admission fees paid after seat allotment in Phase III.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR), OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs. 250 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), PwBD | Rs. 100 |
| Additional fee for BFA, B.Sc. (PE, HE and S), B.A. (Hons.) Music | Rs. 400 (in addition to base fee) |
| ECA supernumerary quota | Rs. 100 per quota |
| Sports supernumerary quota | Rs. 100 per quota |
The fee is accepted online only. There is no cash or offline payment option.
Documents Required for DU CSAS Counselling 2026
Keep clear scanned copies of these documents ready before you register.
| Document | Specification / Note |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 scorecard | Mandatory for registration |
| Class 10 certificate | Used as date-of-birth proof |
| Class 12 marksheet and certificate | Qualifying exam proof |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) | In the prescribed central format |
| EWS certificate | For 2026-27, in central format |
| PwBD certificate | If you claim a PwBD seat |
| Passport-size photograph | White background, under 50 KB |
| Scanned signature | Under 20 KB |
| ECA / Sports certificates | If you claim supernumerary seats |
| Aadhaar or photo ID | For identity verification |
DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Strategy
Choice filling opens in Phase 2, after the CUET UG 2026 result. Each choice is one College and Program combination.
Fill and order as many college-programme combinations as you can - your top preference should be your genuine first choice.
- Add every combination you would accept, even your safer backups.
- Order them by true preference, not by what you think you will get.
- Reorder them freely as many times as you want before the deadline.
- Use the simulated rank as a trial run, then adjust your order.
Once the choice window closes, your preferences auto-lock and cannot be changed.
Check: How to Fill DU CSAS Preferences 2026: Complete Guide to Maximise DU Seat Chances
Students often ask: If I accept my DU seat in the 1st round but get a better college in the 2nd round, am I eligible to opt for it?
As per Quora user Gautam: when you get a seat in the first round, you have two options. Either to go for freeze or for upgrade.
You can also check other queries in Quora of students who got a seat in DU CSAS counselling, where multiple experienced students have provided answers.
DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Round-Wise Seat Allotment
DU runs several allotment rounds. After each allotment, you must act within the deadline.
| Round | Event | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| Simulated Rank | Trial ranking before Round 1 | Reorder your preferences |
| Round 1 | First seat allotment | Accept, Freeze, or Upgrade |
| Round 2 | Upgrade and fresh allotment | Accept, Freeze, or Upgrade |
| Round 3 | Further allotment | Accept, Freeze, or Upgrade |
| Mid-Entry | One-time late entry window | Register and fill choices |
| Spot Round(s) | Vacant-seat allotment | Accept the allotted seat |
If you take no action on an allotted seat within the deadline, you lose that seat.
DU CSAS 2026 Seat Matrix and Reservations
More than 70,000 UG seats are available across 91 DU-affiliated colleges, distributed category-wise as per Government of India reservation norms.
| Category | Reservation | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 38% | Statutory |
| OBC-NCL (Central List) | 27% | Statutory |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Statutory |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Statutory |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Supernumerary |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 5% (horizontal) | Horizontal |
| CW (Children/Widows of Defence Personnel) | 5% | Supernumerary |
| Kashmiri Migrants (KM) | Up to 5% | Supernumerary |
| Sports / ECA Quota | Up to 5% (select colleges) | Supernumerary |
| Single Girl Child (SGC) | 1 seat per program | Supernumerary |
| Foreign Nationals | 10% | Supernumerary |
DU CSAS Reporting to Allotted College
After you accept a seat, you must complete admission at your allotted college.
- The college verifies your uploaded documents online.
- You pay the admission fee within the round deadline.
- The college approves your admission after verification.
- Your seat is confirmed once fees are paid and documents are approved.
If you do not pay the admission fee within the deadline, you lose your allotted seat.
DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw
After Round 1, you must choose one option for your allotted seat.
| Action | What Happens | Choose If |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | You hold the seat and stay in the race for higher preferences | You still want a better college or course |
| Freeze | You lock the seat and exit the upgrade process | You are fully happy with the current seat |
| Withdraw | You exit the CSAS admission process | You no longer want a DU seat this year |
Choose Upgrade if you want a higher preference; choose Freeze only when you are satisfied with your seat. Think carefully before you withdraw. Re-entry after withdrawal is limited and not guaranteed.
DU CSAS 2026: College-Wise Participation
All 91 constituent colleges of DU participate in CSAS UG 2026. The following are the most sought-after.
DU CSAS Counselling FAQs
Ques. Is CUET mandatory for DU admission 2026?
Ans.Yes. You must appear in CUET UG 2026 and register on the CSAS portal for almost all DU UG programmes.
Ques. What is the DU CSAS portal?
Ans.CSAS is Delhi University's central portal for UG admission. You register, fill preferences, and get seats there.
Ques. When does DU CSAS 2026 registration begin?
Ans.Phase 1 registration is opening in June 2026 at admission.uod.ac.in. Check the portal for the exact date.
Ques. What is the DU CSAS registration fee?
Ans.You pay ₹250 if you are General, OBC-NCL, or EWS. SC, ST, and PwBD students pay ₹100.
Ques. How many choices should I fill?
Ans.Fill as many college-programme combinations as you genuinely accept. More choices improve your chances across rounds.
Ques. Can I change preferences after locking?
Ans.No. Once the window closes your preferences auto-lock. Reorder them carefully before the deadline.
Ques. What is mid-entry in CSAS?
Ans.Mid-entry is a one-time window for students who missed earlier registration. You can join the next rounds through it.
Ques.. What is the difference between freeze and upgrade?
Ans.Freeze locks your current seat. Upgrade keeps your seat while you try for a higher preference next round.
Ques. What happens if I miss a round?
Ans.You may lose your allotted seat if you miss the action deadline. You can still try later rounds or spot rounds.
Ques. Is the registration fee refundable?
Ans.No. The CSAS registration fee is non-refundable, so pay it only after you confirm your details.
Ques. How many seats does DU offer through CSAS?
Ans.DU offers around 70,000 UG seats across 79 programmes in 91 colleges through CSAS each year.
Ques. What is a spot round?
Ans.A spot round fills seats left vacant after the regular rounds. You can grab a seat if one is available.
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