University of Delhi to Launch CSAS Portal for Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Delhi in New Delhi is preparing to launch its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for undergraduate admissions within the next day or two. This launch follows the release of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) results on June 23, and will kick off the admission process for the 2026–27 academic session across more than 70 affiliated colleges.
Haneet Gandhi, the Deputy Dean of Admissions at the University of Delhi, confirmed that the university has already commenced live testing of the CSAS portal to ensure a smooth rollout. The portal is currently in its final stage of preparation before being opened to the public.
According to Gandhi, the university has received more than double the number of applications compared to the previous admission cycle. Because of this surge, administrators are conducting thorough testing to ensure the system runs smoothly from the outset.
Once the portal goes live, lakhs of undergraduate applicants who are currently waiting for the registration process to begin will be able to log in. Candidates will need to complete their registrations and will have the opportunity to update their course and college preferences based on their CUET-UG scores.
Gandhi stated that applicants will be given a designated window of time to modify their preference lists after the portal opens. Following this period, the actual seat allocation process will begin. The university aims to complete the entire admission process on time so that the upcoming academic session can start without any delays.
The seat allocation itself will be determined by the candidates' CUET-UG scores and the specific preferences they submit on the portal. After each round of seat allocation, successful candidates will have two primary options. They can choose to "freeze" their allotted seat, which requires them to complete document verification and pay the admission fees. Alternatively, candidates can opt for an "upgrade" to be considered for their higher-preference college or course options in subsequent allocation rounds.
For candidates who do not secure a seat in the initial round of allocations, the university will continue to consider them in subsequent rounds, subject to the availability of vacant seats.
