Delhi University Announces Spot Round 1 For UG Admissions 2026: Check Schedule and Eligibility
The Delhi University UG Spot Admission Round 1 2026 schedule has been announced for candidates seeking undergraduate admission through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) 2026-27. The University of Delhi has also released schedules for the Upgradation Round 2, CW, ECA, Sports, Performance-Based Programmes, BTech, and postgraduate admissions.
DU UG Spot Admission Round 1 2026: Who Can Apply?
Candidates who registered for CSAS (UG) 2026 but had not secured admission to any Delhi University college as of August 22 are eligible to participate in Spot Admission Round 1.
Eligible candidates will need to apply through their CSAS dashboards within the specified deadline. Since seats available in the spot round depend on vacancies, candidates should carefully check the options before submitting their preferences.
Delhi University Spot Round 1 Admission Schedule
According to the university's schedule, vacant seats for Spot Round 1 will be displayed on August 23, 2026. Eligible candidates can then apply through their dashboards until 11:59 pm on August 24.
The results of Spot Round 1 are scheduled to be announced on August 25, 2026. Candidates who receive an allocation must accept the seat between August 25 and August 27.
Admission Activity | Date |
Vacant seats displayed | August 23, 2026 |
Spot Round 1 application deadline | August 24, 2026, 11:59 pm |
Spot Round 1 allocation | August 25, 2026 |
Seat acceptance | August 25–27, 2026 |
College verification and approval | Up to August 28, 2026, 4:59 pm |
Admission fee payment deadline | August 29, 2026 |
No Upgrade or Withdrawal in Spot Round
Delhi University has clarified that candidates participating in the spot admission process must accept the seat allocated to them.
There will be no option for upgrade or withdrawal during the spot admission rounds. The seat allotted in a particular spot round will be considered final, according to the university's notification.
Candidates should therefore review their available preferences carefully before applying for the spot round.
DU Upgradation Round 2 Schedule
Along with Spot Round 1, Delhi University has announced the schedule for Upgradation Round 2. Candidates will receive an opportunity for upgrade and preference reordering on August 16 and 17, 2026.
The process is intended for eligible candidates seeking movement to a higher-preference programme or college based on seat availability and applicable admission rules.
CW, ECA and Sports Admission Rounds
The university has also announced the second round of admissions under special categories, including:
Children and Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
Sports quota
Performance-Based Programmes
The performance-based programmes include areas such as Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Physical Education, Health Education and Sports (PE, HE&S).
Candidates applying through these categories should follow the individual schedules and instructions issued by Delhi University.
DU BTech Admission 2026: Mid-Entry Window
For BTech programmes, Delhi University has announced a mid-entry window for fresh candidates.
The mid-entry window will remain open from August 13 to August 14, 2026, until 4:59 pm. Candidates interested in BTech admission should complete the required process within the specified deadline.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates participating in DU UG admissions should regularly check their CSAS dashboards and official Delhi University admission notifications. They should also verify seat availability, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and payment instructions before completing the admission process.
Missing an application, acceptance, verification, or fee-payment deadline could affect the candidate's admission opportunity.
Conclusion
The announcement of Delhi University UG Spot Admission Round 1 2026 provides another opportunity for eligible CSAS applicants who have not secured admission to a college. With vacant seats to be displayed on August 23 and applications closing on August 24, candidates should closely follow the schedule and complete each stage on time.
Since spot-round allocations are final and cannot be upgraded or withdrawn, applicants should make their choices carefully before submitting their preferences.
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