The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the schedule for Spot Admission Round-I under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for undergraduate (UG) programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Vacant seats will be displayed on August 23, 2026, offering a final major opportunity for eligible candidates who have not yet secured admission.
Delhi University (DU) has not yet released the final college-wise UG vacant-seat matrix for Spot Round 1. DU has scheduled the release of the vacant-seat list for 23 August 2026.
DU Vacant Seats 2026 – Latest Status
| Particular | Status/Date |
|---|---|
| DU UG Admission 2026 | CSAS UG |
| Current stage | Regular allocation/upgradation process |
| UG Spot Round 1 vacant seats | To be released on 23 Aug 2026 |
| Spot Round 1 application | 23–24 Aug 2026 |
| Seat allocation | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Acceptance of seat | 25–27 Aug 2026 |
| College verification | Up to 28 Aug 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline | 29 Aug 2026 |
DU is offering more than 71,000 UG seats across 79 programmes and 70+ colleges in the 2026–27 admission cycle.
Important: Therefore, if you are looking for the exact number of vacant seats in a particular DU college/course (e.g., Hindu College BA Hons Political Science, SRCC B.Com Hons, Miranda House, Ramjas, etc.), the official Spot Round 1 list is not available as of today. It is expected on 23 August 2026.
If you tell me the course + category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), I can also check the latest available DU seat position and tell you which colleges are most likely to have vacant seats.
This round aims to fill remaining seats after the regular CSAS allocation rounds (including upgrades). Classes for UG programmes began on July 28, 2026, and the process is now focused on utilising leftover capacity across colleges and programmes.
DU Vacant Seats 2026 For Third Round PDF
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Key Schedule for CSAS UG Spot Round 1 2026
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Eligibility cut-off (must not be admitted to any college) | As of August 22, 2026 |
| Display of vacant seats | August 23, 2026 |
| Candidates apply / opt for Spot Round via dashboard | August 23 to August 24, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Declaration of Spot Round-I allocations | August 25, 2026 |
| Candidates accept the allocated seat | August 25 to August 27, 2026 |
| College verification and approval of applications | Till 4:59 PM on August 28, 2026 |
| Last date for online payment of admission fees | August 29, 2026 |
These dates are based on the official announcement made around August 12–13, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for any updates or minor revisions.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates who:
- Applied for CSAS (UG)-2026, and
- Have not been admitted to any Delhi University college as of August 22, 2026,
are eligible to participate in Spot Round-I.
Candidates who already hold a confirmed seat (after fee payment and verification) cannot participate. There is no provision for mid-entry of completely new applicants in this UG Spot Round (unlike certain BTech mid-entry windows running around the same period).
Important Rules for Spot Round
- Compulsory acceptance: Candidates who participate and receive an allocation must take admission in the allotted seat. Failure to accept or pay the fee will result in loss of eligibility for further CSAS UG 2026 admissions.
- No upgrade or withdrawal: Once allotted in a Spot Round, the seat is final. There is no option to upgrade to a higher preference or withdraw during or after Spot Rounds. The seat allocated in a particular Spot Round will not be upgraded in any subsequent Spot Round(s).
- Allocation is based on the merit (CUET scores) of candidates who actively opt into that specific Spot Round, seat availability, order of programme-college preferences submitted for the round, category, and other rules outlined in the CSAS (UG)-2026 and Bulletin of Information.
- Minimum allocation scores for Spot Rounds are independent of earlier regular rounds.
Before Spot Round-I, DU provided an Upgrade and Preference Re-ordering Window (August 16–17, 2026) for already admitted candidates who wished to be considered for higher preferences. This helps free up some seats that then contribute to the vacant list released on August 23.
How to Check DU Vacant Seats and Apply
- Visit the official DU admission portal: admission.uod.ac.in or the UG CSAS portal ugadmission.uod.ac.in.
- On August 23, look for the “Vacant Seats” link or PDF under UG Admissions / Public Notices. The list is typically released in PDF format showing college-wise and programme-wise vacancies across categories (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and supernumerary categories such as PwBD, CW, etc.).
- Log in to your CSAS dashboard using your credentials.
- Opt for “Spot Admission” and select the Programme + College combinations you wish to be considered for (based on the displayed vacant seats).
- Submit preferences within the window (closes 11:59 PM on August 24).
- After allocation on August 25, log in again to accept the seat (if allotted), complete college verification, and pay the admission fee by the deadlines.
Always download and save the vacant seats PDF and keep screenshots of your dashboard actions for records.
Context on DU Vacant Seats
Exact numbers for Spot Round 1 will only be known on August 23. For reference, before Round 3 earlier in August, DU had displayed around 16,643 vacant UG seats. Regular rounds, upgrades, withdrawals, and cancellations continuously change the vacancy picture. Off-campus colleges and certain less-subscribed programme combinations (including some BA combinations and science programmes) typically contribute a significant share of vacancies.
Total sanctioned UG seats under CSAS are in the range of approximately 71,000+ across programmes and colleges.
Documents and Next Steps After Allocation
Once a seat is accepted and the fee is paid:
- Complete any remaining online document verification as directed by the college.
- Report physically to the allotted college as per the college’s instructions (carry original documents: Class 10 & 12 marksheets/certificates, CUET scorecard, category certificate if applicable, photo ID, passport-size photographs, etc.).
- Note that classes have already started; late joiners will need to catch up as per college guidelines.
Advice for Candidates
- Carefully review the vacant seats list on August 23 and prioritise realistic options based on your CUET score and previous preferences.
- Only apply if you are prepared to accept whatever seat is allotted — there is no second chance to refuse within the Spot process.
- If the available options do not align with your academic goals and you are willing to consider a drop year or other universities, evaluate carefully before opting in.
- Keep checking the official website (admission.uod.ac.in) and your dashboard daily, as notices can be updated.
Official sources: Always rely on notices published on admission.uod.ac.in and ugadmission.uod.ac.in. Avoid unofficial claims about exact vacant seat numbers or cut-offs until the official list and allocation results are released.
This Spot Round represents one of the last structured opportunities to secure a DU UG seat for 2026-27. Eligible candidates should prepare their preferences in advance and act promptly once the vacant seats are displayed on August 23.
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