The University of Delhi (DU) has commenced the undergraduate admission process for the 2026-27 academic session, opening Phase I of the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG 2026) for candidates who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026. Eligible candidates can now register on the CSAS portal using their CUET (UG) 2026 application number, with registration starting on June 26.
Admissions Based on CUET Scores
This year, admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and over 100 BA programme combinations across 67 DU colleges will be conducted solely on the basis of CUET (UG) 2026 scores, subject to programme-specific eligibility criteria outlined in the university’s undergraduate bulletin of information. According to the university, "Admission to 73 undergraduate programmes and more than 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges will be carried out solely on the basis of CUET (UG) 2026 scores, subject to programme specific eligibility."
API Setu Integration for Streamlined Registration
In a move to simplify the admission process, DU has integrated the registration portal with the Government of India’s API Setu, enabling automatic fetching of candidates’ key details such as name, date of birth, photograph, and signature. The university stated that this initiative would reduce manual data entry, minimise errors, and ensure a more secure registration process. "Candidates’ essential details, including their name, date of birth, photograph and signature, have been auto-integrated through the Government of India’s API Setu to ensure a secure, seamless and error-free registration process," the university said.
Registration Fee and Phase II Details
The university has fixed a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of Rs 250 for candidates belonging to the UR, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates will be required to pay Rs 100. After completing Phase I, applicants must participate in Phase II of the CSAS process, during which they will map their CUET subjects with those studied in Class XII and submit their preferred programme and college combinations. The university will determine candidates’ eligibility and calculate programme-wise merit scores based on this subject mapping before seat allocation begins.
Important Schedule and Advice
The schedule for Phase II of the CSAS will be announced separately. Meanwhile, DU has advised aspirants to carefully review the UG Bulletin of Information 2026-27 and the CSAS (UG) Rules before registering, and to regularly check the official admission portal for further announcements and admission-related updates.
