Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The University of Delhi has received around 65,343 registrations for undergraduate admissions in the ongoing first phase of the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for the 2026–27 academic session, officials said on Monday evening.
The first phase of registration began on June 26 for candidates who appeared in CUET-UG 2026 and are seeking admission to DU colleges. Admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and over 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges will be based solely on CUET-UG scores, subject to eligibility rules.
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To reduce errors, DU has introduced an automated data integration system through the Government of India’s API Setu, which pulls key details such as name, date of birth, photograph and signature directly into the admission portal.
Candidates have paid a one-time registration fee of Rs 250 for general, OBC-NCL and EWS categories, while SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay Rs 100.
After Phase I closes, students will move to Phase II, where they will fill preferences for college and course combinations. They will also map CUET subjects with their Class 12 subjects to determine eligibility before seat allocation begins.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ROUTE OPENS UP
Alongside regular admissions, DU has released 1,370 seats under the extracurricular activities (ECA) quota across 14 categories.
The largest allocations include theatre (123 seats), Indian classical dance (125), and Indian vocal music (109). Other major categories include Indian folk dance (72), Hindi debate (71), English debate (69), sketching and painting (65), and western dance (63).
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Indian Classical Dance | 125 |
| Theatre | 123 |
| Indian Vocal Music | 109 |
| Indian Folk Dance | 72 |
| Hindi Debate | 71 |
| English Debate | 69 |
| Sketching & Painting | 65 |
| Western Dance | 63 |
Smaller categories also feature limited seats, including sarod with just two seats, western flute with one seat, and violin (Indian) with five seats. Other disciplines include photography, NCC (girls), NSS, choreography, creative writing, quiz, filmmaking, animation and more.
Top DU colleges such as Miranda House, Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College, Ramjas College and Gargi College are offering seats across these categories.
For ECA and sports quota admissions, CUET-UG 2026 carries 25% weightage, while certificates, trials and performances carry 75%, according to the UG bulletin.
(With PTI inputs)
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
