DU UG Admissions 2026: What happens if you don’t get your first choice seat in the CSAS allocation list? Here’s what students need to know about the next steps

Delhi University has started the admission process for the 2026 session through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). DU UG Admission 2026: Key HighlightsTotal registrations: A total of 1,90,645 candidates have registered for the DU UG admission process.Phase II completion: Around 1,64,098 applicants have successfully completed Phase II of the admission process.Admission portal: The admissions are being conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal.UG programmes offered: Students can apply for admission across 73 undergraduate programmes.Participating institutions: A total of 69 colleges and departments are taking part in the admission process.DU CSAS First Allocation List 2026 to Be Released on July 16The first phase of the DU Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) 2026 list will be announced on July 16, 2026, at 5 pm. Once the allocation results are declared, several students may find that they have not secured admission to their preferred course or college.Candidates who do not receive their first-choice college or programme in the initial round should not lose hope. Students will still have opportunities to secure admission in subsequent allocation rounds.No Fresh Registration Required for Next RoundsApplicants who are not allotted a seat in the first allocation round will not need to register again. They will automatically remain in consideration for the upcoming rounds based on their CUET scores, selected preferences, and availability of seats.Second Allocation List Expected on July 25The university will release the second CSAS allocation list on July 25, 2026, giving students another opportunity to secure a seat in their preferred DU colleges and programmes.What to Do If You Get a Seat in the First Allocation Round?Students who receive a seat in the first CSAS allocation round must log in to the DU admission portal and carefully check all the details, including the allotted college, course, category, and other admission information.If the student is satisfied with the allotted seat, they need to accept the offer within the given deadline. After acceptance, the concerned college will conduct an online verification of the candidate’s submitted documents.Once the documents are successfully verified, students must pay the required admission fee within the specified time period to complete and confirm their admission process.Documents Required for DU Admissions 2026Students should keep the following documents ready:CUET UG 2026 application numberClass 10 and Class 12 mark sheetsCategory certificate (if applicable)Transfer certificatePassport-size photographsValid ID proof