Delhi University Set to Launch CUET-Based Admissions Next Week
Students waiting to secure undergraduate seats at Delhi University (DU) for the 2026-27 academic session may see the process begin shortly. The university has yet to open the first phase of its admission cycle, though officials indicate that registration could commence within the coming week.
The delay stems largely from the pending release of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG results. Until those scores are published, DU cannot proceed with the second stage of its selection process. The university’s admission dean, Professor Hanit Gandhi, confirmed that preparations are underway to initiate the first phase—student registration—next week. The subsequent phase will only begin once CUET UG outcomes are announced, which is expected by the first week of July.
What Students Can Expect
DU’s admission procedure relies on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. In the initial stage, candidates simply register their details. A total of approximately 85,000 seats are available across 79 undergraduate programs offered by nearly 69 DU-affiliated colleges. Applications for these seats have been on hold due to the unresolved test results.
The CUET UG examinations were conducted between May 11 and May 31, with additional sessions held on June 6 and June 7. Once the results are out, the university is expected to move quickly through the remaining admission steps.
Key Details at a Glance
- First phase of DU admissions (registration) likely to begin next week
- Second phase to start after CUET UG results are released
- CUET UG results expected by early July
- Around 85,000 seats across 79 programs in 69 colleges
- All applications will be processed through the CSAS portal
For now, prospective students are advised to keep their documents ready and monitor the official CSAS portal for updates. The university has not announced any changes to the overall admission timeline, but the current schedule suggests that the full process will unfold over the next several weeks.
While the wait continues, DU authorities are working to ensure a smooth and transparent admission cycle once the CUET UG results are officially declared. Students who have appeared for the entrance test should prepare for the next steps, including document verification and course preference selection, which are expected to follow shortly after results are published.
