The University of Delhi has achieved its highest undergraduate admission cycle since the introduction of the Common Seat Allocation System in 2022, with 2,18,284 candidates completing their registrations for the 2026–27 academic session.
Registration and Preference Submission
A total of 2,73,751 aspirants signed up on the CSAS portal, while 2,18,284 successfully completed the registration process and are now eligible for admission to DU's undergraduate programmes. Candidates have also submitted their programme and college preferences during Phase II of the admission process.
Women continue to outnumber men in this year's applicant pool. Of the total registered candidates, 1,20,509 are female, while 97,775 are male, according to official data.
Simulated Ranks and Preference Editing
The university released simulated ranks on July 12, allowing candidates to assess their probable standing before the first round of seat allocation. Based on these ranks, applicants can revise, reorder, or edit their programme and college preferences until 4:59 pm on July 13, after which the preference-edit window will close for the first round of allocations.
Top Preferred Courses
Admission data reveals the programmes attracting the highest demand this year. B.Com (Hons.) has emerged as the most preferred course, followed by B.Com, B.A. (Hons.) English, B.A. (Hons.) Political Science, B.A. Programme (History + Political Science), B.A. (Hons.) History, B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology, B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics, B.Sc. (Programme) Life Science, and B.A. (Hons.) Economics.
With more than 2.18 lakh students now in the admission process, competition for seats in Delhi University's most sought-after colleges and courses is expected to remain intense. The simulated rank feature is designed to help candidates make informed decisions before the university prepares its first allocation list.
