The University of Delhi (DU) has released the sports supernumerary quota seat matrix for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, offering a total of 2,153 seats across 28 sports disciplines. The announcement comes as Phase II of the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) 2026 is under way, with candidates currently filling their programme and college preferences.
Seat Distribution by Gender and Sport
According to the seat matrix, 1,119 seats have been earmarked for male candidates and 1,034 for female candidates. Among all disciplines, volleyball has the highest number of seats at 222, followed by basketball (206), football (195), cricket (192) and athletics (151). These numbers reflect the university's emphasis on team sports with broad participation.
College-Wise Seat Matrix Released
The university has also released a college-wise seat matrix, allowing aspirants to check the availability of sports quota seats in their preferred colleges and disciplines. Several prominent colleges, including Hansraj College, Hindu College, Ramjas College, Miranda House, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College for Women and Sri Venkateswara College, are among those offering admissions under the sports quota.
Eligibility and Admission Formula
Candidates seeking admission under the Sports Supernumerary Quota must have appeared for CUET (UG) 2026 and fulfil the academic eligibility criteria prescribed for their chosen undergraduate programme. DU has retained the existing admission formula under the sports quota: 25 per cent weightage will be given to the candidate's CUET (UG) 2026 score, while the remaining 75 per cent will be based on sports certificates, performance in sports trials and assessment conducted by the university.
Separate Admission Process
The university clarified that admissions under the Sports Supernumerary Quota will be conducted separately from the regular merit based admission process. Besides clearing the sports assessment, candidates will also have to meet all academic and programme specific eligibility requirements before securing admission.
Recognised Sports Disciplines
Admissions will be offered in 28 recognised sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, shooting, swimming, table tennis, volleyball and wrestling, among others. This wide range ensures opportunities for athletes across various sporting backgrounds.
