DU UG Admission 2026: Official Policy Released

DU UG Admission 2026: Official Policy Released; Strict Class 12 Subject Mapping Mandatory, Check Key Dates

ByMukesh Kaple

Delhi University has officially confirmed that for the 2026-27 academic session, undergraduate admissions will remain strictly tied to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG scores. Despite the University Grants Commission (UGC) allowing students the flexibility to appear for CUET in subjects they did not study in school, DU has chosen to override this flexibility. The university mandates that candidates must only appear in those subjects in CUET that they have cleared in their Class 12 Board examinations.

This “Subject Mapping” rule is the most frequent cause of admission cancellation at DU. If a student chooses a high-scoring subject in CUET that was not part of their Class 12 marksheet, their eligibility for that specific course will be nullified during the seat allocation phase. For 2026, the university has also clarified that School of Open Learning (SOL) and NCWEB will continue their merit-based admission (Class 12 marks), providing a crucial alternative for students not appearing for CUET.

At a Glance: DU UG Admission 2026

OrganizationEventImportant DatesOfficial Website
University of Delhi (DU)CUET UG 2026 RegistrationJan 3 – Jan 30, 2026cuet.nta.nic.in
University of Delhi (DU)DU CSAS Phase 1 PortalLast week of May 2026 (Exp.)admission.uod.ac.in
NTACUET UG 2026 Exam WindowMay 11 – May 31, 2026nta.ac.in
DU (SOL)SOL/NCWEB AdmissionBased on Class 12 Meritsol.du.ac.in

In-Depth Eligibility & Requirements

To secure a seat in one of DU’s 91 constituent colleges, candidates must satisfy the following:

  • Academic Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
  • Subject Mapping Rule: Candidates must appear in CUET 2026 only in those subjects they studied in Class 12.
    • Note: If a subject name differs (e.g., ‘Biochemistry’ in school vs ‘Biology’ in CUET), the university allows mapping if there is at least a 50% syllabus overlap.
  • Language Requirement: Minimum 30% score in at least one language from List A is mandatory for most programs.
  • Age Limit: No minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed for UG admissions.
  • Required Documents for CSAS:
    • Class 10 & 12 Marksheets.
    • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) issued on or after January 1, 2026.
    • CUET UG 2026 Scorecard (required for Phase 2).
    • Active Email ID and Mobile Number (used for NTA registration).

Historical Trends / Analysis

Last year (2025), over 6.5 lakh students opted for Delhi University as their primary choice in CUET.

  • Cut-off Trends: High-demand courses like B.Com (Hons) at SRCC and B.A. (Hons) Political Science at Hindu College saw cut-offs exceeding 790/800 (approx. 99.5+ percentile).
  • Result Turnaround: In 2025, NTA declared results by the first week of July, and DU initiated the first round of seat allocation within 10 days of the result.
  • Seat Availability: DU currently offers approximately 70,000 seats. In the previous cycle, nearly 15% of seats remained vacant in off-campus colleges after the first two rounds, which were filled during “Spot Admission” rounds.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

  1. CUET Registration (Current Stage): Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and register before January 30, 2026. Select subjects carefully based on your Class 12 stream.
  2. Appear for Exam: Download the admit card in early May and appear for the CBT-based exam between May 11 and May 31.
  3. CSAS Phase 1: After the exam, visit admission.uod.ac.in to register for the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). You will need your CUET application number.
  4. CSAS Phase 2 (Preference Filling): Once CUET results are out (Expected June 2026), log in to map your CUET subjects to Class 12 subjects and list your college + course preferences in order of priority.
  5. Seat Allocation (Phase 3): Check the allocation lists. If allotted a seat, you must “Accept” it within the stipulated time, or you will be out of the entire admission race.

Pro-Tips for Candidates

  • The Chrome Advantage: Use the Google Chrome browser on a desktop or laptop for the CSAS portal. The mobile interface often glitches during document uploads.
  • Document Validity: Ensure your OBC-NCL or EWS certificate is issued after March 31, 2025, and preferably updated to the 2026 cycle. Certificates in the father’s or mother’s name are strictly rejected.
  • Backup Subjects: Even if you want a BA course, if you studied Science in Class 12, take Science subjects in CUET. DU will calculate your merit based on your Class 12 subjects even for cross-stream admissions.

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