Can CBSE Class 12 Compartment Students Apply for DU Mid-Entry? Here's What the New Rules Say

DU Mid Entry Rule for CBSE Class 12 Compartment Students

Candidates who have appeared in the CBSE Class 12 Compartment exam 2026 are advised to apply during the Mid-Entry window (August 3 to 5) and complete Phase 1 registration. Because, completing the DU mid entry registration 2026 keeps the student's candidature active in the DU UG CSAS system. Afterwards, students will become eligible to fill in preferences and complete mid entry phase 2 once their final CBSE compartment results are declared.

Who Else Can Apply in the DU Mid-Entry Round?

Candidates who failed to apply for DU CSAS portal initially can register now by paying an additional non-refundable Mid-Entry fee of Rs 1000. Candidates who didn't complete DU UG round 2 registration 2026 can now add/ save their college and programme preferences. Moreover, students whose forms were rejected in first two rounds of DU UG counselling 2026, due to incorrect subject-mapping, non-fulfillment of eligibility, or invalid documents can correct their details and re-edit preferences. Candidates who haven't received any seat allocation up to DU UG CSAS round 2 can modify their preferences.

Where DU Mid Entry is Not Allowed?

The DU UG mid entry rounds have restrictions. For example, students who belong to supernumerary quotas like ECA, Sports, CW (Children/Wards of Armed Forces), and Ward Quota are not allowed to participate in DU mid entry. Additionally, candidates who are applying to DU under performance based and practical programmes like B.A. (Hons) Music, B.Sc. (Physical Education, Health Education & Sports), and BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) are also not allowed to apply to mid entry rounds.

Note: Candidates who previously applied under ECA/ Sports/ CW must review and submit their preferences before the August 5 deadline for subsequent allocations. As per official DU figures, 71,342 students have accepted seats against 71,624 seats after the earlier rounds.

DU Mid Entry Dates 2026

How to Apply to DU Mid Entry Round 2026

• Visit the official DU admission portal (ugadmission.uod.ac.in)

• Log in using your credentials / CUET details

• Complete Phase-I details (especially important for CBSE compartment candidates)

• Pay the Rs 1,000 non-refundable Mid-Entry fee

• Update subject mapping/preferences and save changes prior to 11:59 PM on August 5

• Take printed copies of DU mid entry application form

To summarise, DU mid entry is an important safety net for CBSE Class 12 compartment students, as well as, students who have not been allotted any seats in earlier rounds. By applying to DU mid-entry, they can increase their chance of a DU seat once their revelation or result is announced.