Archive · 19 Jul 2026
DU Allocates 21,000 Extra Seats in CSAS Round 1
Delhi University has added 21,409 extra seats in the first round of admissions for 2026-27.
They did this because they looked at past data and saw that some courses and colleges often have empty seats.
So, they added more seats in those areas to make sure all seats get filled.
The first list gave seats to 93,033 students out of 71,624 available seats.
Students have until July 18 to accept their seats.
The university will use the same method for the next rounds, depending on how many students keep their seats.
The new school year starts on July 28.
By the deadline, 79,404 candidates had accepted their allotted seats, with 26,061 approved for payment and 10,746 completing the admission process.
Delhi University allocated 21,409 additional seats in the first round of CSAS for 2026-27.
The first allocation list offered seats to 93,033 candidates against a total intake of 71,624.
Over-allocation was done for courses and colleges with historically lower enrolment.
Popular colleges and programs like SRCC, Economics, and Psychology did not receive extra seats.
By the deadline, 79,404 candidates had accepted their allotted seats, with 26,061 approved for payment and 10,746 completing the admission process.
- Who
- Delhi University (DU)
- What
- Allocated 21,409 additional seats under CSAS Round 1
- When
- July 16, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure maximum seat utilization based on historical data
Proponents of Over-Allocation
Critics of Over-Allocation
Efficiency in Seat Filling
Proponents of Over-Allocation
Over-allocation ensures maximum seat utilization by addressing historical vacancies.
Critics of Over-Allocation
Over-allocation may lead to administrative inefficiencies and resource strain.
Data-Driven Approach
Proponents of Over-Allocation
Using historical data ensures a strategic and informed allocation process.
Critics of Over-Allocation
Reliance on past data may not account for current year variations in demand.
- Total Additional Seats Allocated
- 21,409
- Total Seats Offered in Round 1
- 93,033
- Total Intake Capacity
- 71,624
- Male Applicants Allocated Seats
- 42,019
- Female Applicants Allocated Seats
- 51,014
- Allocation Rate
- 86.1%
- Total Candidates Completed Phase II
- 2,08,043
- Total Registrations on CSAS Portal
- 2,18,284
- Deadline for Seat Acceptance
- July 18, 11:59 PM
- Second Allocation List Release Date
- July 25
- Academic Session Commencement
- July 28
- Candidates Accepted Seats by July 18
- 79,404
- Candidates Approved for Payment
- 26,061
- Candidates Completed Admission Process
- 10,746
