The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the availability of 13,433 vacant seats for the first spot round of its Common Seat Allocation System Undergraduate (CSAS UG) admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates who have not yet secured admission in any DU college can apply through the official DU admission portal until 11:59 pm on August 24, 2026.
Understanding DU's Spot Round Admissions
DU’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) is the centralized platform through which undergraduate admissions are conducted across its affiliated colleges. After the main rounds of seat allocation, some seats remain unfilled due to candidates withdrawing or not accepting their offers. To fill these remaining seats, DU conducts spot rounds, giving applicants another chance to gain admission.
The spot round is especially important for students who missed earlier rounds or did not secure a seat due to intense competition. This process ensures maximum utilization of available seats across DU’s 67 colleges.
Vacant Seats Breakdown and Application Process
According to the official vacant seats list published on August 23, 2026, the 13,433 seats are distributed across various categories as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 2,113 seats
- Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 4,133 seats
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 2,038 seats
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2,476 seats
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 1,791 seats
- Christian Category: 316 seats
- Sikh Category: 566 seats
Applicants interested in the spot round must log into their CSAS dashboard on the DU admission website to apply. Only candidates who are registered and have not secured admission as of August 22, 2026, are eligible. Once a seat is allocated in this round, candidates must accept it, as there will be no option to upgrade or withdraw. Failure to accept the seat will result in losing eligibility for future DU admissions.
Important Dates and Next Steps for Applicants
The spot round seat allocation results will be announced on August 25, 2026. Candidates who receive seat offers can accept their seats between August 25 and August 27. Following acceptance, college verification must be completed by August 28 at 4:59 pm. The final deadline for fee payment is August 29, 2026.
Applicants should note that the number of vacant seats may change slightly due to withdrawals, cancellations, or grievance redressal before the spot round begins. However, withdrawals will be suspended during the spot round itself to maintain fairness and transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the DU CSAS UG 2026 spot round?
A: Only candidates registered with DU’s CSAS UG system who have not secured admission by August 22, 2026, are eligible to apply for the spot round.
Q: What happens if I do not accept the seat allotted in the spot round?
A: If you fail to accept the seat offered during the spot round, you will lose your eligibility for any future admissions to DU for this academic year.
Q: How can I check the list of vacant seats for the spot round?
A: The vacant seats list is available as a PDF on the DU admission website under the 'Vacant Seats for Spot Round-I' section. Applicants can download and review it before applying.
