Delhi University Admissions 2026: CSAS Portal Launch and Session Commencement Dates Announced
DU Admissions 2026: Following the CUET-UG 2026 results, Delhi University is launching its CSAS portal this week for undergraduate admissions across 70 plus colleges. Over lakhs of applicants will compete for 71,000+ seats in 79 programmes. The merit-based, three-phase process (registration, preference filling, allotment) precedes the academic session starting July 21, 2026.
DU Admissions 2026: After the release of results of CUET-UG 2026 officials at DU made an announcement on Wednesday, June 24, that the eagerly awaited undergraduate admissions process is set to begin soon. As one of the best central universities in India, DU receives applications in millions from across the nation every year, and all of them compete for over 71,000 available seats. The seats are for over 79 undergraduate courses available at over 70 affiliated colleges. Admission to these popular courses will be done exclusively via the CSAS Portal.
CUET-UG is the required single-window entrance test for admissions into these courses, effectively replacing the conventional board cut-offs with a merit-based system. As the commencement of academic year is scheduled to be held on July 21, 2026, DU is working fast to move ahead in the process of admission of eligible students. Aspirants should be prepared for documentation, since the portal of CSAS will initiate the multi-stage process of registration and filling of college preference forms.
DU UG Admissions 2026: Key Dates
After the release of the CUET-UG results DU has been put into full swing for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic session. Here is the updated calendar for admission to undergraduate courses along with some important figures:
| Event | Details |
| Official Admission Portal | |
| CSAS Portal Opening Date | Activated / Opening this week (Late June 2026) |
| Tentative Session Start Date | July 21, 2026 |
| Total Available Seats | 71,000+ seats |
| Offered Programmes | 79 Undergraduate courses |
| Participating Colleges | Over 70 DU affiliated colleges |
DU CSAS: Three Phases Process
The entire process would be centralised in the form of CSAS according to CUET-UG 2026 marks only.
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Stage 1: Registration Applicants need to register on the official website of DU by using their application number and some basic information related to CUET.
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Stage 2: Preference Filling The applicants would select the program and college combinations according to their interest. It is always suggested that the candidates should fill as many preferences as possible.
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Stage 3: Seat Allotment and Admission Seats will be allotted according to the merit list in different rounds. The candidates can either "Freeze" their allotted seat or "Upgrade" for a better preference in the next round.
Siddhi Sharma is an education journalist at Jagran Josh. A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from IP University, she brings sharp newsroom instincts developed during her previous stint at Zee News. At Jagran Josh, Siddhi specializes in decoding the educational updates. Her coverage is highly exam-centric, ranging from curated news blogs for competitive exams to crucial school board and university news. Combining her strong media foundations with a research-driven approach, she creates reliable, high-utility content that helps students and aspirants stay ahead of the curve. Her writing is factual, engaging, and tailored to meet the fast-paced needs of modern learners and exam aspirants.

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