New Delhi, August 24, 2026: The University of Delhi (DU) has opened Spot Round 1 of its Common Seat Allocation System for Undergraduate admissions (CSAS UG) 2026-27, giving students who have not secured admission in earlier rounds another opportunity to obtain a seat.

The university has published a vacancy list showing 13,433 undergraduate seats available across 67 colleges. Eligible candidates must opt for Spot Round 1 through their DU admission dashboard by 11:59 PM today, August 24, 2026.

DU Admissions 2026-27 — Official Portal

13,433 seats available across 67 colleges

According to the vacancy list released by DU, the 13,433 seats were recorded as vacant as of August 23 at 1 PM. The university has cautioned that the numbers may change because of reconciliation of admission records, cancellations and grievance redressal.

The category-wise distribution includes:

Category	Vacant seats
UR	2,113
OBC-NCL	4,133
SC	2,038
ST	2,476
EWS	1,791
Christian	316
Sikh	566
Total	13,433

Who can apply for Spot Round 1?

The spot round is primarily intended for candidates who registered for CSAS UG 2026 but have not secured admission to a DU college through the earlier allocation rounds.

Candidates must check their eligibility on their individual CSAS dashboard before opting for the spot round. The university has specified that candidates who already hold an active DU admission are not eligible to participate in this round.

Last date to apply is August 24

The application window for Spot Round 1 closes today, August 24, at 11:59 PM.

Candidates should therefore avoid waiting until the final few hours to submit their preferences. The DU admission portal is likely to experience increased traffic as the deadline approaches.

The university’s official admission portal currently lists “Vacant Seats for Spot Round-I” under UG Admissions 2026-27.

How to apply for DU Spot Round 1

Eligible candidates can follow these broad steps:

1. Visit the official DU admission portal.
2. Log in to the CSAS UG 2026 dashboard.
3. Check whether the Spot Round option is available.
4. Review the programme- and college-wise vacant-seat list.
5. Select eligible preferences carefully.
6. Submit the Spot Round application before the deadline.
7. Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should choose only programmes for which they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Spot Round is different from regular allocation rounds

Students should understand that the Spot Round is not simply another opportunity to modify preferences from an earlier allocation.

Candidates must actively opt for Spot Round 1 through their dashboard. Seat allocation will subsequently be made against the available vacancies and according to the applicable admission rules.

Students should also understand the implications of accepting a seat under the spot-round rules before participating.

Several prominent colleges have vacancies

The vacancy list includes seats across colleges and programmes in different parts of the university.

The availability of seats even after multiple allocation rounds means students who were unable to secure their preferred programme earlier may still have opportunities through Spot Round 1. However, the availability of a particular course or college depends on the candidate’s category and the published vacancy matrix.

Candidates should therefore check the official college- and programme-wise vacancy list, rather than assuming that every course is available.

Why are so many seats still vacant?

The presence of more than 13,000 vacant seats reflects several factors involved in DU’s admission process.

Seats can become available because of candidates not accepting allotted seats, withdrawals or cancellations, eligibility/documentation issues and students choosing other institutions.

DU has also been exploring additional ways to fill vacant seats this year, including allowing selected colleges to offer admission based on Class 12 marks rather than CUET scores for specified programmes. The university has expanded that route to 35 colleges.

Students should choose preferences carefully

A major advantage of Spot Round 1 is that it gives eligible students another opportunity to enter DU. However, candidates should not select a programme simply because a seat is vacant.

Before submitting preferences, students should consider:

• Course and subject combination
• College location
• Eligibility requirements
• Category-wise vacancy
• Career prospects
• Previous cut-off trends
• Availability of the preferred programme
• Personal preference and affordability

Students should also understand the rules governing acceptance of a spot-round allotment before submitting their application.

What happens after applying?

After the application window closes, DU will process the applications and announce the spot-round allocation according to its schedule.

Candidates who receive an allotment will then have to complete the prescribed acceptance, verification and fee-payment procedures within the specified deadlines.

The university’s official admission portal should be monitored regularly for the allocation result and subsequent instructions.

DU UG Spot Round 1: Key dates

Admission activity	Date
Vacant-seat list published	August 23, 2026
Spot Round 1 application	August 19–24, 2026
Last date to apply	August 24, 11:59 PM
Vacant seats	13,433
Colleges with vacancies	67

The exact allocation and fee-payment schedule should be confirmed through the latest DU notification before candidates proceed.

Final opportunity for students still seeking admission

For thousands of students who have not yet secured a DU undergraduate seat, Spot Round 1 provides an important additional opportunity.

However, the August 24 deadline is critical. Eligible candidates should log in to their CSAS dashboard, review the vacant-seat list and submit their preferences before 11:59 PM tonight.

Students should rely on the official DU admission portal for the latest vacancy list, allocation announcements and admission instructions.

DU UG Spot Round 1 — At a glance

13,433 seats | 67 colleges | August 24 deadline | CSAS UG 2026-27

For students still hoping to begin their undergraduate education at Delhi University this academic year, the spot round could be an important final opportunity to secure a place against the remaining vacancies.