Undergraduate admissions at Delhi University commence in their third phase, find the essential information here.
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the schedule for the third round of undergraduate seat allocations for the 2025-26 academic session. Here's a breakdown of the key dates and eligibility criteria for this round.
Starting from August 5 (5:00 PM), colleges will begin accepting applications for the third round. This round is particularly significant for candidates who were admitted in the first and second rounds but wish to upgrade their seat to a higher preferred college-programme combination. To do so, they must reorder their preferences before the deadline on August 6 (4:59 PM).
The third round allocations will be based on candidate data as of 5:00 PM, August 10. It's important to note that the minimum marks and rank cutoffs for this round may differ from those of previous rounds.
The Upgrade & Preference Reorder Window is open from August 2 (5:00 PM) to August 3 (4:59 PM). Candidates seeking an upgrade must pay any fee difference automatically charged by the college on seat upgradation to confirm their new seat.
In addition to previously admitted candidates aiming for upgrades, a special mid-entry window is also available. This window is open from 5 PM on August 8 to 4:59 PM on August 10, 2025, and requires a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000. This window is specifically for fresh applicants who missed the earlier CSAS-UG registration phases or were rejected in previous rounds due to issues like incorrect subject mapping, invalid documents, or not meeting programme-specific criteria. These candidates can edit their preferences and submit revised choices by the given deadline.
College Verification for the third round will take place from August 13 to August 18. The Display of Vacant Seats will be on August 8 (5:00 PM).
The Seat Acceptance Window is open from August 13 (5:00 PM) to August 17 (4:59 PM). It's during this window that admitted candidates can accept their seats.
The Final Date for Fee Payment is August 19 (4:59 PM). Candidates who have been upgraded to a new seat must pay the fee for their new seat by this date. The Fee Payment Deadline for upgraded seats is August 7 (4:59 PM).
It's worth noting that no complaints regarding variations in cutoffs or ranks will be considered. The Third Round Allotment and Round 1 of Performance-Based Programs (Music, BFA, PE/HE/S) will be on Aug 13 (5:00 PM), while Round 1 for CW, ECA, Sports Quota will be on Aug 15 (5:00 PM).
In conclusion, participation in Round 3 is open to previously admitted candidates aiming for upgrades and new candidates qualifying under mid-entry conditions, provided they adhere to timelines, preference submission, and fee payment requirements.
Candidates seeking to further their education and self-development by upgrading their seats or taking part in the mid-entry window can do so during the specified dates for Round 3 at the University of Delhi. This process involves learning about the key dates, eligibility criteria, and necessary fee payments to confirm seats.
