DU to Open UG Admissions via CUET in May, CSAS Portal Registration to Begin Soon

University of Delhi (DU) is set to begin undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session in the third week of May, aligning the process with the commencement of the CUET UG 2026. The admissions will be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal, which is expected to open for registrations as the entrance exams begin on May 11.

University officials said the move follows last year’s model and is aimed at ensuring a smoother and more timely admission cycle, helping academic sessions start without delays. The CSAS portal will handle course selection, preference filling, and seat allocation based on CUET scores.

A key requirement for applicants remains subject mapping. DU Dean of Admissions Haneet Gandhi has advised students to ensure that the subjects chosen in CUET match at least 50% of their Class 12 subjects. This alignment is critical for determining eligibility and course options, and failure to meet the criteria may create complications during admission.

To further streamline the process, the university is planning to shorten each seat allocation round by one to two days. Officials believe this will reduce the overall admission timeline and allow classes to commence on schedule. Additionally, the CSAS portal will include enhanced prompts and guidance features to minimise errors during registration.

If successfully implemented, the revised timeline could help DU restore a more predictable academic calendar and potentially serve as a model for other central universities adopting CUET-based admissions. However, officials noted that delays in CUET results or technical glitches in the system could still impact the schedule.