DU UG Admission 2026: 48K Students Opt for Upgrade, 15K Freeze Seats in Round 1

Delhi University (DU) has wrapped up the first round of undergraduate admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for the 2026-27 academic year. Official data confirms that 63,756 candidates have successfully locked in their admissions by completing their online fee payments.

The official links for Delhi University undergraduate admissions are listed below:

• DU UG CSAS Portal: Access this direct login dashboard to track seat allocation, freeze seats, or apply for upgrades.

• DU Admission Website Home: Check this main portal for public notices, seat matrices, and scheduling updates

The final choices submitted by the newly admitted students indicate a competitive race for preferred campuses:

• Total Admissions Confirmed: 63,756 students paid fees.

• Upgrades Requested: 48,153 applicants chose to seek better options.

• Seats Frozen: 15,265 candidates accepted their current allotment.

DU initially offered 93,033 allocations during the first round to optimise intake across its 71,000 available undergraduate seats.

Strong Preference for Higher Options

Over 75% of the admitted student pool opted for the 'Upgrade' feature. These applicants will move into the next round, hoping to move up their preference lists as vacant spots appear. Conversely, 15,265 students chose the 'Freeze' option, securing their current course and college combinations and opting out of further allocation rounds.

Important Dates for Round 2 and College Reopening

The university is maintaining a rapid timeline to kick off the new term on schedule:

• Round 2 Seat Allocation: Scheduled for release on July 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• Commencement of Classes: The new academic session for first-year students begins on July 28, 2026.

Candidates holding out for the second list should log in to their dashboard on the official DU admission portal to view current vacancies and track any automated preference shifts.