DU CSAS UG Admission 2026: Complete Guide on Registration, Eligibility, Fees, and Re-evaluation
The admission cycle for undergraduate programmes at the University of Delhi for the 2026 academic session has officially commenced through the CSAS portal. With registrations now open, thousands of aspiring students are navigating the application process. This year, admissions will once again be determined solely by CUET UG scores. Before you begin your application, it is essential to understand the subject mapping rules, eligibility requirements, fee structure, and the step-by-step procedure. Additionally, students awaiting their CBSE re-evaluation results have specific provisions available to them, which are explained in detail below.
Registration Process: Where and How to Apply
All candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses at Delhi University must complete their registration online. The entire process is managed through the official CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) portal. To begin, you need to visit the designated university admission website and create your profile. The portal is designed to streamline the application process, ensuring that all necessary information is collected systematically.
Step-by-Step Registration in Phase I
The first phase of the admission process involves basic registration. Here is how you can complete it:
- Open the official DU admission portal using your web browser.
- Initiate a new registration using your CUET UG 2026 application number.
- Your personal details, including your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature, will be automatically fetched from your CUET application form through the secure government API integration. This ensures accuracy and prevents manual entry errors. Please note that once submitted, these details cannot be modified later.
- Fill in the remaining required information fields accurately.
- Proceed to pay the applicable registration fee online.
- Review all the entered information and submit your registration.
Admission Criteria: CUET Score and Subject Requirements
For the 2026 session, admission to all courses offered by Delhi University will be based exclusively on the scores obtained in the CUET UG 2026 examination. Seat allocation will depend on your performance in the entrance test and the preferences you select during the application process.
Mandatory Subject Mapping Rule
One of the most critical rules to understand is the subject mapping requirement. The university has clearly stated that the subject you wish to pursue at the undergraduate level must have been studied and passed by you in Class 12. Furthermore, the subjects you choose for the CUET examination must correspond to those you had in your Class 12 curriculum. This rule ensures that students have the foundational knowledge required for their chosen degree programme.
Available Colleges and Courses
The centralised admission process covers a vast array of academic options. Through this system, admissions will be conducted across 67 constituent colleges of Delhi University. In total, these colleges offer 73 distinct types of undergraduate courses. Notably, the BA Programme alone encompasses more than 100 different course combinations, providing students with extensive flexibility to tailor their education according to their interests and career goals.
The Three-Phase Admission Cycle
The complete admission procedure at Delhi University is structured into three distinct phases. Understanding each phase is crucial for a smooth application experience.
Phase I: Basic Registration
This phase, which is currently underway, requires students to complete their basic registration on the CSAS portal. This initial step captures your essential details and establishes your candidacy for the admission process.
Phase II: Preference Selection and Subject Mapping
In the second phase, candidates will be required to select their preferred colleges and courses. This is also the stage where subject mapping is performed. You will need to match the subjects you appeared for in CUET with those you studied in Class 12. Only subjects that were both studied and passed in Class 12 will be considered valid for this purpose. Once the subject mapping is complete, the university will verify your eligibility for each course based on these mappings.
After your eligibility for specific programmes is confirmed, you can proceed to fill in your preferences. You will need to rank your choices of ‘programme plus college’ combinations in the order you desire them. The detailed schedule for Phase II will be announced by the university shortly.
Phase III: Seat Allocation
The final phase involves the allocation of seats. Seats will be allotted based on your CUET UG 2026 scores and the programme-college preferences you have submitted. The allocation logic considers the combination of language subjects, domain subjects, and the General Aptitude Test (GAT) that you appeared for in the entrance examination.
Detailed Fee Structure for Registration
The registration fee for DU admissions varies depending on the candidate’s category and the type of course applied for. The university has prescribed the following fee schedule:
- Unreserved (General), OBC, and EWS categories: A registration fee of ₹250 is applicable.
- SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories: A reduced fee of ₹100 is applicable.
- Special Courses (BFA, B.Sc in Physical Education/Health Education & Sports, or BA Hons in Music): An additional fee of ₹400 is charged for these specific programmes.
- Quota Seats (ECA or Sports Supernumerary Quota): An additional fee of ₹100 per quota is applicable for candidates applying under these categories.
Important Information for CBSE Re-evaluation Candidates
Many students who applied for re-evaluation of their Class 12 answer sheets are concerned about the admission timeline. If you are one of these students, there is no need to worry. The university has put in place a special provision to accommodate your situation. According to the Dean of Admissions, students whose revised scores from re-evaluation have not yet been released should proceed with filling in their old marks on the CSAS portal for now. Once the revised results are declared, you can log back into the portal and update your scores. The portal will remain accessible for several weeks, providing ample time for candidates to make these corrections. This flexibility ensures that no student is disadvantaged by the timing of the re-evaluation results.
Understanding Eligibility Verification
After the subject mapping process is completed, the university will conduct a thorough check of each candidate’s eligibility for their chosen courses. This verification is based on the information provided during registration and the subject combinations selected. Following this verification, a consolidated score will be prepared for each candidate for the respective programmes they are eligible for. It is important to note that only those candidates who are deemed eligible for a specific course will be able to fill in their preferences for that course. This step is designed to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum academic requirements before they can be considered for seat allocation.
With the application window now open, prospective students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with all the guidelines and complete their registration well before the deadline. Keeping all necessary documents and information ready will help streamline the process and avoid last-minute complications.
