Delhi University (DU) has released its undergraduate (UG) admission brochure for the 2026 academic year. This official document details the admission process for all UG programs. Admissions will be conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026), administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Subsequently, the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) will manage seat distribution. All candidates aspiring for admission to DU’s undergraduate programs must appear in CUET UG 2026.
Application Process and Key Portals
Candidates must apply for admission through the official DU admission portal, found at admission.uod.ac.in . This website hosts the comprehensive information brochure and application link. Separately, the CUET UG 2026 application process is now live. Interested students must complete their registration and application on the NTA’s dedicated CUET website, cuet.nta.nic.in . It is essential to finalize this process before the specified deadline to be considered for admission.
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for DU UG admissions, applicants must meet specific requirements. Candidates must have successfully passed their Class XII examination or its equivalent. This qualification must come from a single recognized board. Furthermore, it is mandatory for candidates to appear in CUET UG 2026 in those subjects that they have passed or are currently appearing for in their Class XII examinations.
Understanding Minimum Eligibility
The university specifies how minimum eligibility will be assessed. For determining a candidate’s minimum eligibility, only the marksheet or degree from one recognized board will be considered. An example illustrates this: if a student completes five subjects through the CBSE Board but later passes Mathematics from another board, like the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), their minimum eligibility will solely be ascertained from the CBSE marksheet.
Programme-Specific Subject Selection for CUET
Applicants must carefully refer to the ‘Programme-Specific Eligibility’ section within the official brochure. This section guides candidates on choosing the correct subjects for their CUET UG 2026 examination, tailored to their desired undergraduate program. Unlike minimum eligibility, for programme-specific subject mapping and eligibility, marksheets from more than one recognized board may be considered. This exception applies only if the candidate has passed those specific subjects in Class XII from different boards.
Separate Admission Streams
Certain categories of admissions will follow distinct procedures. Admissions for the School of Open Learning (SOL) and the Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) are managed separately from the main CUET-based process. Foreign Nationals also have a dedicated admission pathway. These specific streams operate outside the Common Seat Allocation System and direct CUET UG 2026 requirements.
CUET UG 2026 Examination Languages
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026) will be conducted in thirteen different languages, providing accessibility for a wide range of students. The languages available for the examination are:
- Assamese
- Bengali
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Sanskrit
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
Next Steps for Prospective Students
Prospective students are strongly advised to access and thoroughly review the official DU UG Admission 2026 brochure without delay. The complete set of guidelines and further instructions are available on the university’s admission website, admission.uod.ac.in . Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and complete both the CUET UG 2026 registration and the DU admission portal application well before their respective deadlines.