Ques. Is CUET mandatory for all Delhi University UG admissions in 2026?
Ans. Yes, CUET UG 2026 is mandatory for admission to all regular UG programmes at DU and its 91 affiliated colleges. The only exceptions are DU SOL (distance mode, merit-based), NCWEB (which still uses CUET scores), and the Foreign National quota. There is no management quota at DU.
Ques. What is the DU CSAS portal and how does it work?
Ans. The CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) portal at admission.uod.ac.in is DU's centralised online counselling platform. After CUET results, students register on CSAS, map their Class 12 subjects to CUET papers, fill college-programme preferences in priority order, and receive seat allotment algorithmically based on CUET scores. The process runs in three phases, with multiple allotment rounds.
Ques. What happens if I miss the Round 1 cutoff at my preferred DU college?
Ans. Missing the Round 1 cutoff is not the end of the road. DU conducts multiple allocation rounds — Round 2, Round 3, and a final Spot/Mop-up round — and cutoffs typically drop by 30–50 points in later rounds as seats are vacated. Candidates allotted a lower-preference seat in Round 1 should use the "Upgrade" option on the CSAS dashboard rather than "Freeze" — this keeps the current seat while letting the system reallocate a higher-preference combination if it opens up.
Ques. What is the last date to apply for Delhi University PG admission 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply for Delhi University PG courses via the CSAS PG portal (pgadmission.uod.ac.in) is June 7, 2026. The application fee is ₹250 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Ques. Can final-year graduation students apply for DU PG admission 2026?
Ans. Yes, final-year UG students can register provisionally for DU PG admission 2026. However, the seat is confirmed only after the final marksheet is submitted during document verification, and the candidate must meet the minimum eligibility percentage (generally 50% for General category).
Ques. What is the application fee for the DU CSAS UG portal 2026?
Ans. The DU CSAS UG portal registration fee is ₹250 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. This is separate from the CUET UG registration fee paid to NTA. Payment is accepted online only (debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI).
Ques. Is there any age limit for Delhi University UG admission?
Ans. No, Delhi University does not impose any age restriction for its UG programmes. Gap-year candidates are also eligible, provided they have a valid CUET UG 2026 score and meet the academic eligibility criteria.
Ques. Does DU accept CAT scores for MBA admission?
Ans. Yes. Delhi University's Faculty of Management Studies (FMS Delhi) — one of India's top B-schools — admits MBA students on the basis of CAT scores (a CAT overall percentile of approximately 98+ is needed for competitive consideration) followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. CUET PG is not applicable for FMS MBA.
Ques. How does the Upgrade option in DU CSAS work?
Ans. After a seat is allotted in Round 1, students can choose "Upgrade" on the CSAS dashboard. This keeps their current allotment active while allowing the system to check if a higher-preference combination becomes available in the next round. If an upgrade is granted, the lower-preference seat is automatically cancelled. Students must pay fees for each round to retain their seat.
Ques. What scholarships are available at Delhi University for new admissions in 2026?
Ans. DU's Financial Support Scheme (FSS) offers up to 100% fee waiver for students with a family income below ₹4 LPA. SC/ST/OBC students from Delhi can apply for the Merit Scholarship worth up to ₹24,000 per annum (deadline May 31, 2026). OBC students with family income below ₹2.5 LPA can apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the Post Matric Scholarship. Several departmental endowment scholarships are also available post-admission.
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