DU CSAS Counselling 2026: Your Complete Guide

The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) is the official centralised online admission portal of the University of Delhi (UoD). Introduced to replace fragmented college-level applications, CSAS is the single window through which all undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) seats are allocated across Delhi University's constituent colleges and departments.

For UG, the portal operates at admission.uod.ac.in

DU CSAS UG 2026: Key Details

Note: All undergraduate admissions at Delhi University for the 2026 session are expected to be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) based solely on CUET UG 2026 scores. Candidates should regularly check the official DU admission portal for the latest updates and schedules.

The entire DU UG admission process is divided into three sequential phases on the CSAS portal. Missing any phase deadline can result in losing the admission opportunity.

Phase I — Registration & Profile Submission

Expected to open: ~June 17, 2026 at admission.uod.ac.in

• Visit the CSAS UG portal and click "New Registration".
• Enter CUET UG 2026 application number, roll number, and date of birth.
• Create a 12-character password (must include a symbol).
• Personal and academic details are auto-fetched from the NTA (CUET) database.
• Enter stream: Science / Commerce / Arts — determines which programme list loads.
• Upload photograph (< 50 KB, white background), scanned signature (< 20 KB).
• Upload category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) as a merged PDF if applicable.
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee online (Credit/Debit/Net Banking/UPI).
• CSAS Phase 1 may run parallel to CUET UG exams, allowing early registration.

Phase II — College & Programme Preference Filling

Opens after CUET UG 2026 results are declared (expected June/July 2026).

• Log back into the CSAS portal using CUET credentials.
• Select College + Programme combinations in your preferred order of priority.
• The portal allows 200+ combinations — this is the most critical step.
• DU publishes preference counts (updated every 2 hours) — visible to all candidates.
• DU releases Simulated Ranks based on CUET scores before final seat allotment.
• Candidates may re-order preferences after viewing simulated ranks (within a short window).
• Export/save a PDF copy of your final preference list after locking.

Phase III — Seat Allocation, Acceptance & Admission

Multiple allocation rounds are conducted. Candidates have a choice each round:

• FREEZE: Accept the allotted seat and conclude the process.
• UPGRADE: Accept the current seat but remain eligible for a better preference in the next round.
• REJECT: Decline the allotment; you may still participate in subsequent rounds.
• After accepting a seat, candidates must complete document verification at the allotted college.
• Admission fee must be paid online within the specified deadline — no extensions given.
• Non-payment or non-submission of documents results in automatic cancellation of admission.

Spot Rounds

After the regular allotment rounds, Spot Rounds are conducted for vacant seats:

• Spot Round 1: Expected ~July 29, 2026. Only colleges with up to 2% vacancy participate.
• Spot Round 2: Expected ~August 5, 2026, if seats remain.
• Typically available for: Science courses in off-campus colleges, some BA Programme seats, rare BCom (Hons).
• Seat acceptance in Spot Rounds is FINAL — no refund policy applies.
• Carry original marksheet and demand draft when attending spot rounds.

Note: All dates are tentative based on previous year patterns. Official dates will be published on admission.uod.ac.in.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying under ECA or Sports quotas must pay the additional fee for each quota selected.

Documents at Time of Application (Upload)

• Class X Certificate (for Date of Birth and parent names)
• Class XII Marksheet and Pass Certificate
• CUET UG 2026 Scorecard (once released)
• Recent passport-size photograph (white background, < 50 KB)
• Scanned signature (white background, < 20 KB)
• Valid Government-issued ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport)
• Category Certificate: SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS (if applicable) — must be issued after March 31, 2026
• PwBD Disability Certificate from a recognised Government Hospital
• Educational Concession Certificate (ECC) for CW (Armed Forces) candidates
• Kashmiri Migrant certificate (for KM category)
• Minority Certificate (for Sikh and Christian minority categories)
• Orphan certificate or both parents' death certificate (for Orphan quota)
• Sports / ECA certificates (for supernumerary quota applicants)
• Medical Fitness Certificate (for B.Sc Physical Education, Health Education and Sports)

Documents at Physical Verification (College)

• All uploaded documents in original along with one set of self-attested photocopies
• OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in current financial year 2025-26 or 2026-27
• EWS certificate with income issued after March 31, 2026
• Transfer / Migration Certificate from last institution attended
• Anti-Ragging Undertaking (as required by the college)

Important: Name and parents' names on all certificates must exactly match the details in the CUET form and Class X/XII board certificates.

DU's CSAS uses a centralised algorithm to allocate seats. Understanding the logic helps candidates make better preference choices.

• Merit is based solely on CUET UG normalised scores provided by NTA.
• No weightage to Class XII marks for regular college admissions.
• The system allocates the highest possible preference first, then moves down the list.
• If a higher preference frees up in a later round (Upgrade option), the candidate can be moved.
• All updates on cut-offs, seat matrix, and vacant seats are published only on the CSAS dashboard.
• Preference count (number of applicants for each College-Programme) is shown in real-time on the portal (updated every 2 hours).
• Simulated Ranks are released before Round 1 to help candidates gauge their chances and reorder preferences.
• After the final round, any remaining vacant seats go to Spot Rounds.

Freeze vs Upgrade vs Reject

Warning: Non-payment of fees or non-submission of documents leads to automatic cancellation with no extensions. Mark every deadline in your calendar.

All 91 constituent colleges of DU participate in CSAS UG 2026. The following are the most sought-after:

Note: St. Stephen's College has a separate interview component alongside CUET scores. Its seat distribution may vary as the matter is sub-judice under the Hon'ble High Court.

• Register on the CSAS portal as soon as Phase 1 opens — do not wait till the last date.
• Keep all documents scanned and ready before the portal opens; rename files clearly (e.g., RollNo_Category.pdf).
• Each PDF should be under 200 KB; use compression tools if needed.
• Fill as many College-Programme combinations as possible (up to 200+) — more choices = more security.
• Use the real-time preference count data on the portal (updated every 2 hours) to gauge competition.
• After Simulated Ranks are released, re-evaluate your preference list and reorder strategically.
• Export and email yourself a PDF copy of your final locked preference list.
• Check that OBC-NCL and EWS certificates are dated after March 31, 2026 — older certificates are rejected.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) must be in the current 2026 format (income for FY 2025-26).
• Pay all fees and submit all documents strictly within the deadline — no extensions are granted.
• For CSAS PG, note that One-Year PG programmes are exclusively for DU NEP 2020 graduates.
• Students at St. Stephen's College need to also appear for a college-level interview.
• Always use the official portal (admission.uod.ac.in / pgadmission.uod.ac.in) and not third-party links.
• Helpline: Email — ugadmission@du.ac.in; Phone — 011-27666073.

Note: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the DU Admission Portal and the NTA CUET website for the latest notifications, counselling schedules, and admission updates for the 2026 session.

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