CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Science, Commerce & Arts Courses; How to Fill Preference List

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Updated on Jul 3, 2026 15:31 IST
The DU UG 2026 College Preference option has been activated on the DU CSAS UG 2026 portal. Candidates can select the course in the desired college till July 11. The first list of DU UG 2026 admission will be released on July 16. Candidates who registered in the phase I can fill their applications in phase II.

The University of Delhi has activated the DU UG 2026 CSAS registration phase II for candidates. The last date to fill the course combination, college preference and the like is July 11. The University will release the first list of DU UG 2026 Seat Allocation on July 16. The candidates can get the latest information on DU UG 2026 College preference on this page.

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DU 2026 CUET College Preference

DU UG 2026 College Preference Filling Started at CSAS portal: The University of Delhi has started the College preference and course choice filling facility on July 3 on the DU CSAS UG 2026 portal. The candidates can fill their course choices and college preferences till July 11. The DU will analyse all the permutations and combinations of the seats available in course, candidates opted for that course, college and category and release the simulated list of UG ranks on July 12.

The candidates will be allowed to change their college and course preference till July 13. After considering the final choices, the DU will release the first list of CSAS UG 2026 Seat Allocation on July 16. The university is offering 73 Bachelor's programmes and 150 B. A Programme Combinations. 

The University of Delhi has commenced the CSAS UG 2026 phase 1 process at CSAS UG Portal. The CSAS UG 2026 Phase 1 started on June 27, 2026. Read here to know how to create the DU UG preference list on the CSAS portal, what to select, and expert tips to help secure a seat in the desired DU college through CUET 2026.

The National Testing Agency released the CUET 2026 result on cuet.nta.nic.in. The NTA also released the CUET 2026 scorecard under the candidate's login. The candidates can download their scorecard and get their subject-wise NTA scores and the percentile. Based on these details., the candidates are suggested to fill the DU college preference in the DU Common Seat Allocation System. 

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Table of contents
  • What is CUET DU Preference List 2026?
  • CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Science Courses
  • CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Arts Courses
  • CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Commerce Courses
  • How to Fill DU Preference List Through CSAS Portal?
  • What Should You Select in DU Preference List 2026?

What is CUET DU Preference List 2026?

CUET DU preference list is a list of colleges and courses in order of preference selected by candidates while filling the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) UG 2026 form. During seat allocation, DU will consider CUET scores, category, and the preference order submitted by the candidate and shortlist candidates accordingly. Candidates must make sure to check the previous year CUET DU cutoff to know the chances of getting into the desired college and course.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check my CUET exam centre?
A: 

Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Registration number
  3. Category
  4. Location
  5. Date of exam
  6. Time of exam
  7. Exam centre name & address
  8. Photograph
  9. Signature
  10. Instructions related to the exam 

Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.

Q:   What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?
A: 

CUET 2026 exam was held in two slots. first slot was held between 9 AM to 12 PM and second slot was held between 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates could check the exact subject-ise timings on their admit card. 

Q:   What is the dress code for CUET UG?
A: 

To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:

  • Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
  • Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time. 
  • Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
  • In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
Q:   What is the medium of CUET UG?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali,  English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,  Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs:

LanguageExamination Centres
EnglishAll examination centres
English and HindiAll examination centres
English and AssameseExamination centres in Assam
English and BengaliExamination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
English and GujaratiExamination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
English and KannadaExamination centres in Karnataka
English and MalayalamExamination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English and MarathiExamination centres in Maharashtra
English and OdiaExamination centres in Odisha
English and PunjabiExamination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
English and TamilExamination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
English and TeluguExamination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
English and UrduAll examination centres in India

CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Science Courses

Check the list of CUET DU courses and top colleges to create a preference list.

B.Sc (Hons) Botany

A 3-year undergraduate program focusing on the study of plant biology, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology. It covers topics like genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental studies.

Top DU Colleges for Botany:

  • Miranda House (W)
  • Hindu College
  • Hansraj College
  • Ramjas College
  • Daulat Ram College (W)
  • Gargi College (W)
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Acharya Narendra Dev College
  • Deshbandhu College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Maitreyi College (W)
  • Kalindi College (W)

B.Sc (Hons) Physics

A 3-year program centered on classical and modern physics concepts: mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, electronics, and thermodynamics.

Top DU Colleges for Physics:

  • St. Stephen’s College
  • Hindu College
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Hansraj College
  • Ramjas College
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Gargi College (W)

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B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry

A 3-year undergraduate degree dealing with organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, laboratory practices, spectroscopy, and environmental chemistry.

Top DU Colleges for Chemistry:

  • St. Stephen’s College
  • Hindu College
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Hansraj College
  • Ramjas College
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Gargi College (W)

B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science

A modern program focused on programming languages, data structures, algorithms, AI, web development, cybersecurity, and networking.

Top DU Colleges for Computer Science:

  • Hansraj College
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Indraprastha College for Women
  • Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS)
  • Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
  • Keshav Mahavidyalaya
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Ram Lal Anand College
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College

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CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Arts Courses

Check the list of CUET DU Arts courses and top colleges to create a preference list.

B.A (Hons) English

Focuses on English literature, poetry, drama, and literary criticism along with language skills, writing, and communication.

Top DU Colleges for English:

  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR)
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Hindu College
  • Hansraj College
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Jesus and Mary College
  • Kamala Nehru College (W)
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

B.A (Hons) Political Science

A study of political systems, public administration, governance, international relations, and political theories.

Top DU Colleges for Political Science:

  • Hindu College
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Ramjas College
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
  • Sri Aurobindo College

B.A (Hons) Hindi

Covers Hindi literature, poetry, modern prose, creative writing, and language communication.

Top DU Colleges for Hindi:

  • Hindu College
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
  • Ramjas College
  • Shivaji College
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women
  • Hansraj College
  • Sri Venkateswara College
  • College of Vocational Studies
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET UG exam?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted.

This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India. 

Q:   What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?
A: 

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

Q:   When should I reach the CUET exam centre?
A: 

Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.

Q:   Which are the international cities in which CUET UG will be conducted?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 will be held in below international cities:

  • Bagmati, Nepal
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Brasilia, Brazil
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Doha, Qatar
  • Dubai, UAE
  • Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Hong Kong
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria
  • Manama, Bahrain
  • Moscow, Russia
  • Muscat
  • Ottawa, Canada
  • Reduit, Mauritious
  • Riyadh, Riyadh Province
  • Sharjah, UAE
  • Singapore
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Vienna, Austria
  • Washington DC, USA

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CUET DU Preference List 2026 for Commerce Courses

Check the list of CUET DU Commerce courses and top colleges to create a preference list.

B.Com (Hons)

Specialised in accounting, finance, corporate laws, business economics, and auditing.

Top DU Colleges for B.Com (Hons):

  • Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women
  • Hindu College
  • Hansraj College
  • Ramjas College
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Sri Venkateswara College

BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)

Focused on management principles, business analytics, marketing, and business law.

Top DU Colleges for BMS:

  • Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS)
  • Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
  • Ram Lal Anand College
  • Keshav Mahavidyalaya

BBA-FIA (Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Investment Analysis)

(Formerly BBS - Bachelor of Business Studies)

Emphasises financial management, investment analysis, capital markets, and portfolio management.

Top DU Colleges for BBA-FIA:

  • Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS)
  • Keshav Mahavidyalaya
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
  • Ramanujan College

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How to Fill DU Preference List Through CSAS Portal?

Delhi University has commenced the CSAS UG 2026 phase 1 at ugadmission.uod.ac.in. In this phase, candidates have to fill the college and course preferences. Check the process below to know how to fill DU preference list through CSAS portal 2026:

1. Visit the DU CSAS UG 2026 portal: ugadmission.uod.ac.in

2. Login using CUET 2026 application form number and password.

3. After submitting the personal and academic details click on tab ‘Courses and Colleges’ tab.

4. You will see a list of all eligible DU college-course combinations.

5. Use the ‘Add’ button to include a combination in the preference list.

6. Arrange them in order of preference- drag and drop to move options up or down.

7. Click ‘Save’ and review your final list before submitting.

8. Submit preferences and pay the CSAS UG 2026 form fee.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be CUET UG exam conducted?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

Q:   When will CUET UG notification release?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 notification has been released at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. The dates for the CUET 2026 exam subject wise has been declared online. CUET 2026 is ongoing. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates can check the important details about:

  • Exam important dates
  • CUET eligibility criteria
  • Steps to fill application form
  • Reservation criteria
  • Admit card
  • Exam centres
  • Syllabus
  • Exam pattern
  • Results
  • Normalisation Process
Q:   How is CUET exam centre allocated?
A: 

CUET exam centre is allocated on the basis of the preferences entered by the candidate while filling the CUET application form. NTA allocates an exam centre as per the preference entered and is subject to availability and logistical considerations.

While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select four cities of their choice. Choice of CUET exam centre cities will be limited to the State of permanent address or State of present address only. In case there are very few candidates from a city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.

CUET 2026 exam was held till June 6 ,2026 in computer based mode over a month window. The exam will be held across more than 300 exam cities in India. Candidates will be able to know the alloted exam centre on issuance of CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card.

Q:   What is the weightage of CUET language exam?
A: 

CUET language exam is conducted for 13 langauges. This section includes 50 multiple-choice questions in which no optional questions are provided. Candidates can check below to know the expected weightage of CUET language important topics:

Topics

Expected number of questions

Comprehension

15

Parts of speech

3-4

Para jumbles

3-4

Synonyms and antonyms

2-3

Active/passive voice

3-4

Fill in the blanks

3-4

Incorrect/correct statement

3-4

Phrases and meaning

5-6

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What Should You Select in DU Preference List 2026?

While creating CUET DU preference list 2026, candidates must consider the following factors:

  • Preferred course first. Prioritise the desired course, irrespective of the college, as informed by Dean of admissions, DU.
  • Choose reputed colleges offering preferred course.
  • Include combinations of colleges where you are likely, moderately likely, and almost certainly eligible for admission based on your CUET score.
  • There’s no limit to the number of preferences to add- the more options one fill, the better are chances of getting a seat.
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Yes, the BHU UG 2026 Counselling registration has been started at the samarth portal. The last date to apply for the BHU UG 2026 admissions is July 25.

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Yes, aspirants can get admission at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University via CUET-UG scores. Aspirants who pass CUET can register on the university's website with their score. Once selected, aspirants have to come for document verification and pay course fees to confirm their seat.

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No, candidates cannnot get admission in Shri Ram College of Commerce without CUET. It is strictly mandatory for applicants to register and qualify CUET UG and CUET PG exam for applying into UG and PG courses. Seats are offered through the Delhi University Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). Candid

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Aspirants do not require CUET scores for admission in BA LLB course of Brainware University. Candidates are selected based on their merit or BET scores. No, entrance exam is required to get admission.

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No, CUET is not required to get admission in BCom at Jai Hind College. Admission is given by considering: 50% merit (Class 12 marks) and 50% entrance-based (Jai Hind College Common Entrance Exam - CEE).

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Apex University considers CUET scores for admission in UG and PG courses. However, only 50% seats are filled via CUET. Aspirants can also appear for AUCET conducted by the university for admission in other 50% seats.

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Yes, Tezpur University has notified the activation of the samarth application portal for its admissions. Candidates can fill the application form till July 20. 

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No, CUET is not compulsory for admission at SGT University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their qualifying exam scores. For BTech, candidates with JEE Main scores are also offered admission.

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No, SGT University does considers CUET-UG scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission based on their qualifying exam scores. Candidates do have to pass the PI round conducted by the university for admission.

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No, CUET is not required for admission in BBA at J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA. Admission is offered based on merit of the qualifying examination, wherein the percentage shall be calculated on the basis of the
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