DU Allocates 6,079 Supernumerary UG Seats for 2025–26 in CW, ECA, and Sports Quotas

Delhi University has allocated around 6,079 supernumerary UG seats for 2025–26 session; 3,263 in CW, 1,091 in ECA, and 1,725 in Sports quotas. 

University of Delhi (DU) has announced allocation of 6,079 supernumerary undergraduate seats for 2025–26 academic session. This includes 3,263 seats under Children/Wards of University Employees (CW) quota; 1,091 seats under Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quota, and 1,725 seats under Sports quota.

Delhi University has clarified that these allocations are being carried out independently of regular CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) admission rounds, and therefore will not affect status of any candidate provisionally allocated or withdrawn in previous rounds.

Independent Allocation Process

Delhi University's supernumerary admissions are processed through separate rounds with their own merit lists and evaluation methods. For ECA quota, selection is based on a 75:25 weightage ratio, 75% for CUET-UG scores and 25% for performance in ECA trials or certificate assessments. Sports quota admissions follow a similar structure, with trials happening at different venues to select candidates for determining merit. 

DU’s Supernumerary Quotas

DU operates 10 categories of supernumerary seats to promote inclusivity and access. In addition to CW, ECA, and Sports, these categories cover applicants such as orphans, single girl children, differently-abled students, and children/widows of armed forces personnel. These seats are over and above the university’s regular seat matrix and do not reduce the number of general admission seats.

Admission Deadlines

Candidates allotted seats in these categories will have to accept their allocation by deadlines mentioned on DU portal. This includes document verification at the allotted college and payment of admission fees. "Failure to complete these steps within the stipulated timeline will result in forfeiture of the seat," reads a statement by DU.

Part of DU’s Larger Admission Reforms

This year’s UG admissions at DU have been seen several reforms, including a new tiebreaker system using Class 10 board marks for applicants with identical CUET scores, launch of new courses, and an expansion of certain quotas to PG courses. Till now more than 80,000 students have already accepted seats across various categories in ongoing UG admission rounds.