Candidates desirous to take admission to the undergraduate program of the University of Delhi must check the process for DU UG admission 2026 through CUET. On the basis of the rank obtained and normalised score, candidates will be allocated seats in their preferred college and program. Check the complete details here.
DU Admission Through CUET UG 2026: Admission to all undergraduate programs of University of Delhi will be conducted through Common University Entrance Test score 2026, except for admission to School of Open Learning and Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB). To apply for DU admissions for the academic year 2026-27, candidates must have passed class 12th examination and must have mandatorily appeared for CUET UG 2026 exam for the subjects passed in class 12th.
While applying for DU admission through CUET UG 2026, candidates must ensure to check the course list, eligibility criteria, subject selection and seat details. It is expected that CUET DU CSAS UG 2026 portal will be active anytime soon at admission.uod.ac.in. Based on CUET scores, course eligibility, and percentile/normalised score, DU will publish the CUET DU Cut off 2026. On this page, candidates can check the detailed DU admission process through CUET UG.
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- DU UG Admissions 2026 Important Dates
- DU Admission Through CUET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- DU Admission Through CUET: Stages
- DU Admission Through CUET: Spot Admissions
- CUET Participating Colleges: Admission Process & Cut-Offs
- About CUET UG
DU UG Admissions 2026 Important Dates
CUET DU UG admission 2026 schedule will be updated once released. Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET DU admission 2026 dates:
| CSAS Admission Events |
CSAS Admission Dates |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DU CSAS 2026 Registration Phase 1 |
Anytime Soon |
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| Correction Window for candidates already registered in Phase l of CSAS |
First week of July 2026 |
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| DU CSAS Registration Phase 2 (Preference Filling in CSAS for Program and Colleges) |
Second week of July 2026 |
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| CSAS Auto-locks the Preferences |
Second week of July 2026 |
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| Declaration of Simulated List |
Third week of July 2026 |
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| Preference Change Window |
Third week of July 2026 |
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| Declaration of First CSAS Allocation List |
Third week of July 2026 |
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| Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated seat |
Third week of July 2026 |
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| College to Verify and Approve the online applications |
Third week of July 2026 |
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| Last date of Online payment of fees by the Candidates |
Last week of July 2026 |
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| Vacant seats display on Candidate Dashboard |
Last week of July 2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
As per NIRF ranking 2025, top 5 CUET UG Universities are:
NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University
NIRF 4- Jamia Millia Islamia
NIRF 6- Banaras Hindu University
NIRF 5- University of Delhi
NIRF 10- Aligarh Muslim University
National Testing Agency does not release CUET UG cutoff. To check the university wise cutoff, candidates must visit the official portal of desired universities and check the cutoff details. Accepting colleges release the CUET cutoff soon after declaration of CUET UG results by NTA.
The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:
- Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
- The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
- The difficulty level of the CUET exam
- Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)
CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:
100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.
DU Admission Through CUET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate programme of the University of Delhi must Check eligibility criteria for the program for which he/she will be appearing for the entrance test. Admissions will be granted based on the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed for a program of study. Read below to understand DU admission eligibility criteria:
- Candidate must have passed class 12th examination or equivalent from a single recognized board.
- Candidates must mandatorily appear for CUET UG 2026 in those subjects in which he/she is appearing/has passed in class 12th despite the flexibility of choosing any CUET subjects by NTA.
- In case the subject studied in class 12th is not mentioned in CUET UG, the candidate must appear in the language/domain-specific subject that is similar or closely related to the subject that the candidate has studied in class 12th. For instance, if the candidate has studied biochemistry in class 12th then they must appear/map Biology in CUET UG.
- Admission will be granted based on scores combination of language or domain-specific subjects in which candidates have appeared in CUET UG as per the respective program-specific eligibility.
- Gap year will not be a bar for candidates seeking admission to the University of Delhi
DU Admission Through CUET: Stages
- Register for CUET UG at cuet.nta.nic.in
- Appear for CUET UG 2025 exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12th
- Fill the DU CSAS application form
- Fill the preference: Program selection and College preference
- Release of DU CSAS simulated ranks
- Release of CUET DU merit list,Seat Allocation and Admissions
- Upgrade or Freeze
1. Register for CUET UG
CUET UG registration is important for applying to CSAS UG. The name of the candidate, signature, and photograph will be auto-integrated from the CUET application form. Candidates must enter the details carefully while filling the CUET UG application form.
2. Appear for CUET UG exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12th
Candidates must ensure to select the language/domain-specific subjects as studied in class 12th. Candidates must appear for the exam on the given date, time and exam centre. The CUET UG exam is Computer Based Test (CBT), wherein candidates have to report at the allotted exam centre on the day of the examination. Candidates must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines to avoid any disqualifications.
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3. Fill the DU Common Seat Allotment System (CSAS UG) Form
Candidates applying for the Undergraduate programe of University of Delhi must keep a scan or copy of the required documents/ certificates on his or her laptop/desktop. Candidates are advised to remember their CUET UG login ID and password to begin filling the DU CSAS application form. DU CSAS registration form must be completed by entering the following details:
- Personal details
- Academic details
- Sports
- Extra Curricular Activities (Refer to the college-wise ECA and sport seat matrix and the availability of game/game and ECA categories. )
- Upload the required documents
After entering the above details, candidates must check the details entered before the final submission. After the final preview, pay the DU CSAS application fee. Candidates will be able to pay the DU CSAS application fee through any of the following modes:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
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Delhi University CSAS Registration
4. Fill the preference: Program selection and College preference
After the declaration of CUET result by the National Testing Agency, Delhi University will open the preference-filling phase. In this phase, candidates must log in using his/her DU CSAS dashboard and choose the programme he/she is willing to take admission in. Candidates must ensure to give his/her order of preference of program and colleges for every UG programe selected.
It is in the interest of the candidate to choose as many programs as he/she wishes to join, provided he/she fulfills the program specific eligibility criteria.
After entering the preference for college and program, candidates must confirm the order of preferences by clicking on the tab ‘Submit’ on or before the last date of preference-filling.
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5. Release of DU CSAS 2026 Simulated Rank
University of Delhi releases the DU CSAS simulated ranks 2026 for the registered candidates. Through this, students can check their course wise ranks and anticipate chances of getting into desired college and course. The release of ranks does not guarantee admission to desired college and course. With the help of ranks candidates can modify their choice of course and colleges.
Steps to check CUET DU CSAS 2026 Simulated Rank
To check the simulated rank for Delhi University admission, candidates must follow the steps below:
- Go to official link provided: ugadmission.uod.ac.in
- Enter the CUET login details: Application Number and Password
- Click on the tab displaying 'Simulated Rank'
- Analyse the rank and modify the preferences if required.
- Save the changes
6. Release of CUET DU Merit List, Seat Allocation and Admissions
Allocated Seat refers to the unique combination of programe and college. The University of Delhi will consider a CUET nromalisation process to calculate the merit scores as per the programe specific eligibility. The Highest Possible Preference will be provisionally allocated to a candidate considering the following criteria:
- Program-Specific merit.
- Category (UR/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/Minority).
- Availability of seats.
- Any other allocation rules, policies, or criteria as mentioned officially.
Candidates who do not have caste-supporting documents will not be eligible for admission to Delhi University colleges.
On the declaration of the DU CSAS allocation results, candidates must log in on the DU CSAS dashboard to accept the allocated seat. The provision for acceptance of a seat will be valid for the round in which the seat is allocated to the candidate. In case the candidate is offered multiple seats, he/she must select only ONE allocated seat. No action will be treated as a decline to the provisionally allocated seat and candidate will not be able to participate in the consequent rounds of DU CSAS UG.
Once student accepts the provisionally allocated seat, the concerned college will verify the eligibility and the documents uploaded by the candidate. The college will verify the following details within the stipulated period:
- Eligibility of the candidate
- Program-specific eligibility criteria
- Subject mapping: Only those CUETUG 2023 Language and/ or domain-specific papers in which the candidate has passed Class XII will be considered
- The authenticity of documents and certificates uploaded.
7. Upgrade or Freeze
Before the announcement of CUET DU merit list, the university will open the ‘Upgrade’ window. Choosing the option 'Upgrade' will mean that the candidate consents to consideration of an offer of admission to a Program + College Combination of his/her higher preference in the subsequent round (if any). His/her current admitted seat will be auto-canceled if new preference/s is/are allocated. Also, candidates can re-order the program+college combinations.
A candidate who gets upgraded will have to Accept the upgraded seat and complete the admission procedures on the upgraded Allocated Seat/s. If a candidate does not do any activity on the upgraded seat/s, it will, by default, be considered canceled, and the candidate will be out of CSAS(UG)-2026.
A candidate who has accepted the allocated seat and takes admission must submit the ‘freeze’ request. On selecting ‘freeze’ the candidate will not be allowed for upgradation. If an admitted candidate neither opts for Upgradation nor Freeze and remains inactive in that round, the admission taken by him/her will be retained, and s(he) will not be considered for upgradation in any subsequent round/s.
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG scores are the accepted by central, state, private, deemed and government institutions. Refer below to know the number of universities accepting CUET UG scores in each category:
Central Universities: 46
State Universities: 41
Deemed Universities: 30
Private Universities: 160
Government Institutions: 10
Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.
- Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
- On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
- A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
- Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released
The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2026 will be accepted by more than 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are:
| Name | State | NIRF Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi | 2 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | 3 |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | 5 |
| University of Delhi | Delhi | 6 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
CUET Allahabad University 2206 cutoff will be released after declaration of CUET results 2026. To check CUET AU cutoff 2026, candidates must follow the steps below:
- Go to allduniv.ac.in
- Click on tab CUET UG 2026 Admissions
- Screen will show admission page
- Scroll down and check course wise CUET AU cutoff 2026
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DU Admission Through CUET: Spot Admissions
After the completion of regular CSAS rounds, If the seats are vacant, the authorities will announce the spot admission. Only candidates who will apply for DU CSAS UG 2026 and are not admitted to any of the programs and colleges will be able to participate in spot admission. On the announcement of the spot admission, the dashboard of the candidate will be kept in ‘freeze’ mode. To be considered in spot admission, the candidate must click on the tab ‘spot admission’. The desirous candidates will be able to select the program on release of the vacant seats. The allocation of seats in DU spot admissions in based on the following parameters:
- Availability of seats
- Order of preference of college(s)
- Programe specific merit
- Category
- Other allocation rules
Note- There will be no option of upgrading or withdrawing in spot admission. The seat allotted in DU spot admission will be final. It will be mandatory for candidates to take admission to the seat allocated, failing which their seat will be forfeited and the candidate’s eligibility for admission to Delhi University will be not be considered.
CUET Participating Colleges: Admission Process & Cut-Offs
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check CUET BHU cutoff 2026 at bhu.ac.in. Banaras Hindu University will release the CUET cutoff 2026 after declaration of result and counselling registration process is over. BHU will release the CUET cutoff 2026 in four rounds. To download the BHU cutoff 2026, candidate must visiut the official BHU website and click on tab 'Round 1 cutoff list for UG admission' when released.
CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- B.A (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Vocational studies
- B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program
- Integrated M. Optometry
- Integrated M.A
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)]
- Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. More than 250 universities are accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can now check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.
CUET UG scores are not accepted by IITs. Common University Entrance Test for UG is conducted for admission to state, central, private, deemed and government institutions. Admission to UG courses of IITs is offered through other national level entrance examinations.
About CUET UG
NTA conducts CUET UG exam annually for admission to undergraduate courses offered by participating universities. For CUET 2026, more than 230 universities will be offering admission through CUET UG. Candidates must opt for the CUET subjects as per the course criteria of the university.
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No, CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for GGSIPU BCom admission. Candidates who did not appear in CUET-UG can also appear in IPU CET which is conducted by GGSIPU itself. During counselling rounds, candidates can be evaluated based on this exam's score as well.
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No, CUET is not a compulsory exam required for getting admission in SAGE University Bhopal. The university accepts CUET scores, admission is primarily through the SAGE Entrance Exam (SEE) or merit in qualifying exams.
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In such a situation, you have to prioritise which exam you want to appear for. You might have prepared for months for the exam. Based on your preparation, you have to decide which exam you can easily qualify for and get admission to the desired course and college.
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Sister Nivedita University accepts CUET scores for admission in courses, such as BA, BDes, BFA, BCom, etc. Aspirants without CUET score can also get admission. They can appear for SNUET conducted by the university for admission in UG and PG courses.
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