Delhi University UG Admission Schedule 2026 Released: Complete CSAS Timeline, Allocation Dates and Admission Guide

The wait is over for thousands of students hoping to secure admission to undergraduate programmes at University of Delhi. The university has released the official Undergraduate Admission Schedule for the 2026–27 academic session, providing a clear timeline for CSAS registration, Phase II preference filling, the correction window, simulated ranks, preference changes, and the first two rounds of seat allocation.

According to the official schedule dated July 1, 2026, Registration Phase I remains open until 11:59 PM on July 11, 2026, while Registration Phase II runs from July 3 to July 11, 2026. The first CSAS allocation list is scheduled for July 16, 2026, followed by the second allocation on July 25, 2026. The university’s official admission portal also confirms that UG CSAS Phase II is open from July 3 to July 11. (Admission UOD)

For students, the release of the schedule means that the most important phase of the DU admission process has begun. From subject mapping to arranging hundreds of possible Programme + College combinations, every decision can influence the final allocation outcome.

This detailed guide by MyMockMate explains the complete DU UG Admission Schedule 2026, the meaning of each stage, important deadlines, preference-filling strategy, simulated ranks, seat acceptance, fee payment, and the Upgrade/Freeze procedure.

For official notices and the application route, candidates should use the University of Delhi Admission Portal.

DU UG Admission 2026: Quick Overview

Particular	Details
University	University of Delhi
Academic Session	2026–27
Admission Level	Undergraduate
Admission System	CSAS (UG) 2026
Entrance Basis	CUET (UG) 2026 scores
Phase I Last Date	July 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
Phase II Dates	July 3–11, 2026
Correction Window	July 10–11, 2026
Simulated Ranks	July 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
First Allocation List	July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Second Allocation	July 25, 2026, 12:00 noon
Programmes Offered	73 Bachelor’s programmes
B.A. Programme Combinations	150

The university’s official notice states that it is offering 73 Bachelor’s programmes and 150 B.A. Programme combinations in this admission cycle.

Complete Delhi University UG Admission Schedule 2026

The following schedule should be saved carefully by every DU aspirant. Missing even one acceptance or payment deadline can affect admission.

Registration and Correction Schedule

Admission Activity	Date and Time
Registration Phase I	June 26 to July 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
Registration Phase II	July 3 to July 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
Correction Window	July 10, 10:00 AM to July 11, 11:59 PM

Candidates must complete Phase I, including payment of the registration fee, before participating properly in Phase II. During Phase II, candidates complete crucial activities including subject mapping and preference selection.

Simulated Rank and Preference Change Schedule

Activity	Date and Time
Declaration of Simulated Ranks	July 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Preference Change Window Opens	July 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Preference Change Window Closes	July 13, 2026, 4:59 PM

This short preference-change window can be strategically important. Students should not wait until the final minutes to review or reorder their choices.

DU CSAS First Allocation Round 2026

The first CSAS allocation round begins with the declaration of the first allocation list on July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The official timeline is:

First Round Activity	Deadline
First CSAS Allocation List	July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Accept Allocated Seat	July 16, 5:00 PM to July 18, 11:59 PM
College Verification and Approval	July 16, 5:00 PM to July 20, 4:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	July 21, 2026, 11:59 PM

Students should understand that allocation alone does not complete admission. A candidate must accept the allocated seat within the prescribed window, allow the college verification process to proceed, and complete the required online fee payment by the deadline.

DU CSAS Second Allocation Round 2026

The second allocation round is scheduled as follows:

Second Round Activity	Deadline
Second CSAS Allocation	July 25, 2026, 12:00 noon
Accept Allocated Seat	July 25 to July 26, 11:59 PM
College Verification and Approval	July 25 to July 27, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	July 28, 2026, 11:59 PM

Students participating in later allocation movement should continue checking their CSAS dashboard and official DU admission announcements regularly.

What Is DU CSAS 2026?

CSAS stands for Common Seat Allocation System. For the 2026–27 academic year, admission to DU undergraduate programmes and colleges is conducted through the university’s CSAS (UG) process and is based on CUET (UG) 2026 scores, subject to programme-specific eligibility requirements.

The official CSAS document makes an important point: appearing in CUET UG alone is not sufficient to secure admission to DU. A candidate seeking admission must also apply through CSAS (UG) 2026. The university describes CSAS as the single-window admission route for its UG programmes and colleges. (Admission UOD)

In simple terms:

CUET UG gives you a score, while CSAS uses your eligibility, score and preferences to determine possible DU seat allocation.

This distinction is essential. Students who focus only on their CUET score but do not carefully complete CSAS steps may weaken their admission prospects.

Phase I: Why Registration Must Be Completed Carefully

Phase I is the foundation of the admission process. Candidates need to complete registration and pay the applicable registration fee.

Students should verify all available information carefully. The CSAS document explains that certain candidate information is obtained through the relevant government/NTA CUET platform, and the university may not entertain requests to change such information through the admission process. (Admission UOD)

Before moving ahead, students should check:

Personal information and contact details;
Category and applicable reservation information;
Class XII details;
CUET-related information;
Uploaded certificates and supporting documents;
Whether registration payment has been completed successfully.

A small error at this stage can create avoidable complications later.

Phase II: The Most Strategic Stage of DU Admission

Phase II begins on July 3, 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on July 11, 2026. The official DU admission site currently highlights the same Phase II window. (Admission UOD)

This stage involves two particularly important areas:

Subject Mapping and Preference Selection.

Both require careful attention.

What Is Subject Mapping in DU CSAS?

During subject mapping, candidates are required to connect the subjects they studied in Class XII with the CUET (UG) 2026 test papers in which they appeared.

The official notice states that, for DU admission, candidates must have appeared in CUET UG 2026 in subjects corresponding to those passed in Class XII, with the notice also addressing similar or closely related language/domain-specific subjects.

Students should therefore avoid treating subject mapping as a routine formality.

Before final submission, check:

Which subjects you studied and passed in Class XII.
Which CUET UG test papers you appeared in.
The programme-specific eligibility requirements.
Whether your subject combination makes you eligible for the selected programme.

An attractive college preference is of little practical value if the candidate is not eligible for the programme.

DU Preference Selection: Why Order Matters

Preference selection is one of the most important stages of the entire CSAS process.

The official notice allows candidates to choose as many eligible Programme + College combinations as they wish. However, eligibility conditions must be satisfied. More importantly, the order in which combinations are selected determines the candidate’s preference order.

For example, these are separate preferences:

B.Com (Hons.) at College A
B.Com (Hons.) at College B
B.A. (Hons.) Economics at College A
B.A. Programme combination at College C

A candidate should rank them according to genuine preference, not merely according to assumptions about cut-offs.

The official notice also advises candidates to save preferences regularly and preview their preference selection to confirm saved choices. At the Phase II deadline, saved preferences are automatically locked for the allocation process.

How MyMockMate Can Help Students Build a Better DU Preference List

The gap between a CUET score and a good DU admission decision is often strategy.

At www.mymockmate.com, the focus is not only on examinations but also on helping students understand the next stages of their academic journey. For DU aspirants, a preference list should be built through structured comparison rather than random ordering.

Students should compare choices on factors such as:

Programme preference;
Career and postgraduate plans;
Subject interest;
College academic environment;
Location and travel feasibility;
Availability of desired combinations;
Expected competitiveness;
Number of realistic and backup preferences.

A student targeting UPSC, for example, may evaluate subject combinations differently from a student planning for corporate careers, professional qualifications, economics, research or postgraduate study.

MyMockMate recommends building a preference list in three broad layers: ambitious choices, realistic choices and safer eligible options. However, within each layer, the order should still reflect the student’s genuine preference.

What Is the DU Simulated Rank?

DU will declare simulated ranks at 5:00 PM on July 12, 2026. A preference change window will then remain available until 4:59 PM on July 13, 2026.

The simulated-rank stage gives candidates a valuable opportunity to review their position and reconsider preference ordering during the specified window.

Students should use this stage carefully rather than reacting emotionally to one displayed position. A better approach is to:

review the complete preference list;
check whether important eligible options were overlooked;
reconsider the order of genuine preferences;
maintain a balanced range of choices;
avoid deleting useful preferences without a clear reason.

The preference change window is short, so students should prepare their strategy in advance.

What to Do After Receiving a DU Seat Allocation

When a seat is allocated, the candidate must follow the official timeline.

The process generally moves through:

Allocation → Candidate Acceptance → College Verification → Approval → Fee Payment

Students should not assume that merely seeing an allocation on the dashboard means the process is complete.

For the first round, the candidate acceptance window closes at 11:59 PM on July 18, while the fee payment deadline is 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026. For the second round, the acceptance deadline is July 26 at 11:59 PM, and the fee payment deadline is July 28 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates should keep checking their dashboard during college verification because document-related or procedural issues may require attention.

Understanding the Upgrade and Freeze Procedure

After candidates submit the programme fee within a stipulated round, they get the opportunity to choose between Upgrade and Freeze, according to the university notice.

Candidates choosing Upgrade can reorder their higher preferences within the applicable period. The notice states that candidates may reorder higher preferences multiple times until the deadline of the respective round, with the last saved preferences becoming auto-locked at the deadline.

In practical terms:

Freeze is appropriate when a candidate wants to retain the current admission and does not wish to seek movement to a higher preference.

Upgrade is relevant when the candidate wants the system to consider higher preferences according to the applicable rules and availability.

This decision should be made after checking the complete preference list and understanding which higher choices remain above the currently allocated combination.

Common Mistakes DU Aspirants Should Avoid

The admission process is time-sensitive and highly structured. Students should avoid the following errors:

Waiting until the final day to complete Phase II.
Incorrect or careless subject mapping.
Selecting programmes without checking eligibility.
Creating a very short preference list despite having more acceptable eligible options.
Copying another student’s preference order.
Ranking colleges without considering the programme.
Forgetting to save and preview preferences.
Ignoring the simulated-rank and preference-change window.
Missing the seat acceptance deadline.
Assuming that seat acceptance alone completes admission.
Missing the programme fee payment deadline.
Choosing Upgrade or Freeze without reviewing higher preferences.

The best admission strategy combines accuracy, eligibility awareness, preference planning and deadline discipline.

A Practical DU Admission Strategy from MyMockMate

MyMockMate recommends that candidates follow one disciplined sequence during the 2026 DU admission cycle:

First, verify programme eligibility before preparing preferences.

Second, create a long list of all Programme + College combinations you would genuinely consider.

Third, rank combinations by actual preference rather than by rumours.

Fourth, check subject mapping carefully.

Fifth, save preferences regularly and preview the final list.

Sixth, review the simulated rank and use the preference change window intelligently.

Seventh, after allocation, accept the seat and monitor college verification.

Eighth, complete fee payment before the deadline.

Ninth, evaluate Upgrade and Freeze only after understanding the consequences for your higher preferences.

The goal should not be merely “getting any DU college.” The better objective is to find the strongest available combination of programme fit, college preference and long-term career direction.

Why Students Should Follow MyMockMate During DU Admissions

Admission season produces a huge amount of information—official notices, deadlines, preference strategies, course comparisons and college decisions.

MyMockMate aims to make this process easier by providing students with:

admission schedule explainers;
CUET and DU updates;
course preference guides;
college preference strategies;
exam preparation resources;
mock tests and performance analysis;
chapter-wise academic solutions;
career-oriented educational content.

Students can use MyMockMate as a planning and learning companion, while final applications, official rules and deadlines should always be checked through the University of Delhi’s official admission channels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has Delhi University released the UG Admission Schedule 2026?

Yes. The University of Delhi has announced the UG admission schedule for the 2026–27 academic session. The schedule covers registration, correction, simulated ranks, preference changes and the first two CSAS allocation rounds.

2. What is the last date for DU CSAS Phase I registration?

Registration Phase I remains open until 11:59 PM on July 11, 2026, according to the official schedule.

3. What are the dates for DU CSAS Phase II 2026?

Phase II runs from July 3 to July 11, 2026, closing at 11:59 PM on July 11. (Admission UOD)

4. When will DU release the simulated ranks?

The simulated ranks are scheduled to be declared at 5:00 PM on July 12, 2026.

5. When is the preference change window?

The preference change window runs from 5:00 PM on July 12 to 4:59 PM on July 13, 2026.

6. When will the first DU CSAS allocation list be released?

The first CSAS allocation list is scheduled for 5:00 PM on July 16, 2026.

7. What is the deadline to accept a seat in Round 1?

Candidates can accept the allocated seat from 5:00 PM on July 16 until 11:59 PM on July 18, 2026.

8. What is the last date for Round 1 fee payment?

The Round 1 fee payment deadline is 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026.

9. When will DU release the second allocation?

The second CSAS allocation is scheduled for 12:00 noon on July 25, 2026.

10. Can candidates choose many Programme + College combinations?

Yes. The official notice says candidates may choose as many Programme + College combinations as they wish, subject to programme-specific eligibility criteria.

11. Is preference order important in DU CSAS?

Yes. The order of Programme + College combinations determines the candidate’s preference order, so choices should be arranged carefully.

12. Is appearing in CUET UG enough for DU admission?

No. Candidates seeking DU undergraduate admission must also apply through CSAS (UG) 2026; CUET participation by itself does not complete the DU admission process. (Admission UOD)

13. How many Bachelor’s programmes is DU offering this year?

The official admission notice says the university is offering 73 Bachelor’s programmes and 150 B.A. Programme combinations.

14. Where should students check official DU admission updates?

Students should regularly check the official DU admission website for admission status, schedules and announcements.

Conclusion

The release of the Delhi University UG Admission Schedule 2026 marks the beginning of the most decisive stage of the admission journey. Registration deadlines, subject mapping, preference selection, simulated ranks, seat acceptance, college verification and fee payment all require careful attention.

Students should complete Phase II well before the deadline, check eligibility carefully, build a thoughtful Programme + College preference list and keep track of every important date. The first allocation is scheduled for July 16, while the second allocation will follow on July 25, 2026.

For DU preference strategies, CUET guidance, course comparisons, college selection resources, mock tests and student-focused academic content, continue following www.mymockmate.com. Use MyMockMate for preparation and strategic guidance, and always confirm final admission actions and official deadlines on the university’s official admission portal.

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