Delhi University (DU) has permitted 11 of its constituent colleges to bypass Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores and grant direct admissions based entirely on Class 12 board marks.
This emergency relaxation applies exclusively to specific undergraduate programs where 50% or more seats remained vacant after the conclusion of the regular, centralized Central Seat Allocation System (CSAS) counselling rounds.
Originally, the university had extended this safety net to only two all-girls institutions: Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Bhagini Nivedita College. However, to address a staggering seat deficit across several off-campus, evening, and less-popular stream profiles, the DU administration expanded the privilege to nine more campuses, bringing the total to 11.
Delhi University Direct Admission 2026: List of Participating DU Colleges
Students who missed out on the regular CSAS allocation process can apply directly to these 11 colleges via their independent institutional portals:
- Kalindi College
- Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening)
- Lakshmibai College
- Rajdhani College
- Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women
- P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening)
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce
- Vivekananda College
- Shyam Lal College (Morning)
- Aditi Mahavidyalaya
- Bhagini Nivedita College
Stream-Wise Courses with Massive Vacant Seats
The non-CUET direct admission window is localized to specific subject combinations experiencing low enrollment rates.
- Arts, Humanities & Languages: B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit, B.A. (Hons) Hindi, B.A. (Hons) Urdu, B.A. (Hons) Persian, and unpopular B.A. Program disciplinary combinations.
- Sciences & Technology: B.Sc. (Hons) Physics, B.Sc. Physical Science with Chemistry, B.Sc. Physical Science with Electronics, and B.Sc. Applied Physical Science.
College-Specific Admission Schedule (August 2026)
The application window opened on August 19, 2026. Because these admissions are decentralized, timelines differ across individual college portals:
| Participating College | Last Date to Apply Online | Merit List Declaration | Document Verification & Fee Payment |
| Rajdhani College | August 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) | August 25, 2026 | August 27 – August 29, 2026 |
| Shyam Lal College | August 21, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | August 24 – August 25, 2026 |
| Zakir Husain (Evening) | August 23, 2026 | To be announced online | At the time of physical reporting |
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your Class 12 percentage matches the required criteria for the specific course.
- Visit Individual Portals: Go directly to the official website of the target college (e.g., Rajdhani College Website). Do not use the central DU CSAS Portal.
- Fill Registration Form: Submit your personal details, academic scores, and upload your Class 12 marksheet.
- Track Merit Lists: Check the respective college website on the dates mentioned above to see if your name is shortlisted.
- Lock the Seat: Complete your physical document verification and pay the admission fee within the given timeline to confirm your seat.
Yes, selected DU colleges have been allowed to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks to fill vacant seats.
Students who did not register for CUET or did not receive a seat through CSAS may be eligible, subject to vacant seats and college requirements.
Yes. CUET remains the primary route for regular DU UG admissions, while non-CUET admission is a limited exception for selected colleges and vacant seats.
