Thousands of candidates waiting for the first round of undergraduate admissions in the University of Delhi (DU) keep updating their screens on Wednesday evening as the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) round 1 seat allocation list is yet to be released.The first allotment list was scheduled to be released at 5:00 PM on July 16 through the candidate boards on the DU UG admission portal. However, even after the advertised time, the award status is not visible. Some also reported difficulties in accessing the portal, with the portal loading slowly or not opening at all.The first allotment list is expected to be released shortly.
What happens after the allocation list is published?
Once the first allotment list is released, shortlisted candidates will have to accept the allotted seats through the CSAS portal before proceeding to the document verification and fee payment phases.The admission process will follow the schedule announced by DU.
| event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| First assignment list | July 16, 2026 (5 p.m.) |
| Candidates accept the allotted seats | From July 16 (17:00) to July 18 (23:59) |
| University verification and approval | From July 16 (17:00) to July 20 (16:59) |
| Last day for online fee payment | July 21 (23:59) |
| Second round of allocation | July 25, 2026 |
Candidates who get a seat will have to click on the Accept Alloted Seat option before the deadline. Once the uploaded documents are verified by the allotted college, candidates can pay the admission fee online to confirm their provisional admission.
How to Check DU CSAS Round 1 Allotment
Once the allotment list is activated, candidates can access it through their dashboards.
- Visit the official DU UG admission portal.
- Click on Candidate Login option.
- Enter the entrance test to the common undergraduate university (
CUTE UG) Application number and password 2026. - Complete the security captcha.
- Log in to the dashboard.
- Open the First Round Allocation Status link.
- Download and save the assignment details.
The first round is one of the most important stages of the admission process this year.According to DU, 2,73,751 candidates initially registered for CSAS UG 2026. Of these, 2,18,284 completed Phase I registration, while 2,08,043 locked in their final program and university preferences before the preference window closed.The university offers 71,624 undergraduate places in 69 colleges and departments in 73 degree programs, making the competition close to three applicants for every available place.
| Admission statistics | no |
|---|---|
| Total registrations | 2,73,751 |
| Phase I profiles completed | 2,18,284 |
| Candidates who have blocked preferences | 2.08.043 |
| Grade seats | 71,624 |
| Participating colleges and departments | 69 |
| Degree programs | 73 |
The delay has added to the anguish of the candidates who have been waiting since afternoon for the first allotment list. For many, this round decides not only which college they will join, but also whether they will have to wait for subsequent rounds of counselling.Once the link is accessible, the admission process moves quickly, with seat acceptance starting immediately and the first deadline arriving in two days.