DU Releases UG Admission Schedule: First Allotment List on July 19; Academic Session from August 1
New Delhi, July 6, 2025 — A day after the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 results were declared, Delhi University (DU) on Saturday released its admission schedule for undergraduate (UG) programmes for the upcoming academic session.
According to a notification issued by Registrar Vikas Gupta, the second phase of DU’s UG admission process through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal will be conducted from July 8 to July 14, while the first allotment list will be announced on July 19. The university is likely to commence its new academic session from August 1, barring any last-minute changes.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| One-time correction window | July 6 – July 11 |
| Second phase (choice filling/preferences) | July 8 – July 14 |
| Deadline for new registrations | July 14 |
| First seat allotment list | July 19 |
| Academic session begins | August 1 (tentative) |
What’s New This Year?
This year, DU is offering 71,624 UG seats across 79 courses in 69 colleges. The CSAS 2025 portal is the central platform for all admission-related activities and will follow a multi-phase system:
- Phase 1: Registration
- Phase 2: Selection of college and programme preferences
- Seat Allotment Rounds: Based on CUET scores and preferences
- More rounds may follow, subject to seat availability
Candidates who haven’t yet registered on the CSAS portal still have time until July 14, as the first two phases will run concurrently.
The university has also opened a one-time correction window from July 6 to July 11 for applicants who need to modify their submitted forms. However, candidates must be cautious: the form can only be edited once, and resubmission will not be allowed after the final submission.
DU’s Efforts to Streamline Admissions
Last year, the admission process was delayed by nearly a month due to the late release of CUET results by the National Testing Agency (NTA), pushing the start of the academic session to August 29, 2024.
To avoid similar delays, DU has released this year's admission roadmap promptly after CUET results, with Registrar Gupta stating that additional allotment rounds may be announced if seats remain vacant after the first two cycles.
The CSAS dashboard will reflect real-time allotment updates, and students will have to accept allotted seats within a stipulated timeline, followed by physical/document verification at the respective colleges.
Academic Council Approves New Elective on Sikh Martyrdom
In another development, DU’s Academic Council on Saturday approved a new general elective course titled “Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (c. 1500–1765)”.
According to the university’s statement, the course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding Sikh martyrdom, religious persecution, and resistance against hegemonic regimes.
“The objective is to understand the historical context associated with the Sikh community and major examples of Sikh martyrdom and resistance,” the official notification read.
However, the course sparked debate among council members, with some faculty members calling the course “reductive” and demanding a broader contextualization of Sikh history in relation to India’s pluralistic traditions.
Despite the dissent, the Academic Council approved the course, which will now be available as a general elective under DU’s Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) from the upcoming academic session.
Summary: What Students Should Know
- The CUET 2025 scores are the primary basis for seat allotment.
- Students must register, select preferences, and complete document verification in a time-bound manner.
- The university has streamlined the process to ensure a timely start to the academic session.
- The inclusion of a new Sikh history elective adds a cultural and historical dimension to this year’s curriculum expansion.
Expert Take
Dr. Neeraj Saxena, education policy expert, said:
“DU has done well to align its schedule closely with the CUET calendar this year. This ensures minimal disruption for students, and the early start to classes will improve academic continuity.”