Delhi University has opened spot admissions for 13,344 undergraduate seats, including vacancies in prestigious North Campus colleges like St. Stephens and Hindu College.
- 13,344 undergraduate seats remain vacant for the 2026-27 session.
- Top North Campus colleges including St. Stephens and Hindu College have openings.
- Spot Admission round is mandatory for those allocated seats.
- Admissions available via CUET and CBSE Class 12 scores in select colleges.
The University of Delhi (DU) has officially announced that 13,344 undergraduate (UG) seats are still available for the 2026-27 academic intake. To fill these vacancies, the university has invited eligible candidates to participate in a Spot Admission round through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal.
The vacancy distribution across various categories is significant. As of August 23, 2026, there are 2,113 seats in the General category, 4,133 in the OBC-NCL category, 2,038 in the Scheduled Caste category, and 2,476 in the Scheduled Tribes category. Additionally, 1,791 seats are available for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), along with minority category seats.
Vacancies in Premier Institutions
In a surprising development for many aspirants, some of the most prestigious colleges in the North Campus—including St. Stephens College, Hindu College, Hansraj College, and Kirori Mal College—have seats available. These openings primarily span across B.A./B.Sc. (Hons) science subjects, various languages, and B.A. programmes.
Haneet Gandhi, Dean of Admissions at Delhi University, noted that a large portion of the vacancies lies in B.A. (Hons) language courses, specifically in Sanskrit, Tamil, and Bengali. She expressed confidence that the upcoming spot round would successfully fill the remaining capacity.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that despite an initial massive response of over 1.9 lakh registrations, the high rate of seat withdrawals has left a significant gap. This trend suggests a shift in student preferences toward other universities or specialized professional courses, forcing DU to diversify its admission criteria.
Candidates must accept their allocated seat in the Spot Admission round, as failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of admission eligibility.
Prospective students must be aware that the Spot Admission round operates under strict rules: there is no option to 'Upgrade' or 'Withdraw' once a seat is allocated. The seat assigned during this round is final. The university aims to conclude the entire admission cycle by August 29, 2026.
Category-wise Seat Breakdown
| Category | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 2,113 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,133 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2,038 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2,476 |
| EWS | 1,791 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I apply for the spot round if I already have a seat in another college?
The spot round is intended for students who applied via CSAS but were not admitted to any college as of August 22, 2026.
2. Is there an option to change my course after the spot round?
No, the university has clarified that there are no upgrade or withdrawal options during the Spot Admission rounds.
