DU Admission FAQs 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions

DU Admission 2026 FAQs - The University of Delhi has released DU UG 2026 admission FAQs at admission.uod.ac.in. Many aspiring candidates may not have complete information with clarity when it comes to Delhi University admissions. As we are aware that candidates must be having numerous queries about the DU admission process, thus, we decided to enlist a variety of DU admission FAQs for the sake of their convenience. Candidates may have questions ranging from application forms, submission of admission fees, necessary documents to the merit list, cut off, and the process involved.

Thus, with an objective to help DU aspirants in filling the application form and complete the admission process, Careers360 brings you ‘DU Admissions 2026 FAQs in one place so that you need not to look for them here and there. DU Admissions FAQs answers the frequently asked questions by applicants of Delhi University and ensure that nothing is missed by the aspirants about DU admission process. The DU admission process is completely online, including the payment of admission fee.

Read below DU 2026 FAQs

Ques 1. Where can I find all the information related to admissions at the University of Delhi?
Ans: No, All information related to admission is available on the official website of Admission Branch, University of Delhi at admission.uod.ac.in.

Ques 2. I have not studied Mathematics in Class XII, but I want to appear in Mathematics at CUET (UG) - 2026. Will my application for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics at the University of Delhi be considered?
Ans: No. For admissions to all programmes of the University of Delhi where a specific subject is a compulsory subject in the eligibility, having passed that subject in Class XII and appearing in CUET in that particular subject is compulsory.

Ques 3. I gave my Class XII examination from CBSE but have cleared one subject from NIOS. Will University of Delhi consider the marksheet of subject from NIOS?
Ans: For the purpose of ascertaining the Minimum Eligibility, the marksheet/ degree of only one board will be considered. (For example, if a candidate has appeared in CBSE Board Examination with five subjects except for Mathematics and later appears and passes Mathematics from another board such as the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), the minimum eligibility shall be ascertained from his/her mark sheet issued by CBSE only). For the purpose of ascertaining Programme Specific Eligibility and for mapping the CUET subject(s) with Class XII subject(s), marksheet of more than one recognized board may be considered provided the candidate has passed those subjects in Class XII.

Ques 4. I appeared in CUET (UG) - 2025 but did not appear in CUET (UG) - 2026. Will my CUET scores of last year be considered for admission in the academic year 2026-27?
Ans: No. Only the scores obtained in CUET (UG) - 2026 will be considered for admissions to University of Delhi in the academic year 2026-27.

Ques 5. How can I apply for the Extra-Curricular Activities quota at the University of Delhi?
Ans: Appear in CUET (UG) - 2026 and wait for the subsequent announcements of the University of Delhi in this regard. Keep checking the admission website for official announcement of CSAS documents.

Ques 6. If I have not read Psychology in Class XII, can I appear for CUET (UG) - 2026 in Psychology?
Ans: The University of Delhi will consider only those subjects in which the candidate has studied and passed in Class XII Examination.

Ques 7. What is the eligibility for NCWEB, do we have to give CUET (UG) - 2026 or not?
Ans: Admission to NCWEB at the University of Delhi will take place as per the Class XII Board marks. Keep checking the website of NCWEB for more updates.

Ques 8. If an applicant is from the Science stream in Class XII and wants to apply for B.A.(H) History then which subjects should (s)he choose?
Ans: You must appear in the subjects in which you have passed Class XII. There will be no penalty for changing the stream. Later, you may select B.A.(Hons.) History in the CSAS(UG)-2026.

Ques 9. What is the fee structure of different colleges for their undergraduate programme?
Ans: Fee structure varies by college. Check the official website of the respective college.

Ques 10. I will be taking CUET (UG) - 2026 in four subjects. In what all programmes will I be eligible to apply after clearing the exam?
Ans: Please check the Programme-Specific eligibility as each programme has its own specific requirements. Check the Bulletin of Information (UG)-2026 for details.

Ques 11. Please advise me what subjects I should appear for in the CUET (UG) - 2026.
Ans: It depends on the programme/s you wish to apply for at the University of Delhi. Please check the programme specific eligibility for various undergraduate courses in the Bulletin of Information issued by the University of Delhi. Remember, the subjects that you choose should necessarily include the ones that you have studied and passed in Class XII.

Ques 12. I have not studied a particular subject in Class XII, but I want to appear in that paper in CUET (UG) - 2026. Can I do so for meeting the eligibility of a particular programme?
Ans: For admission to all undergraduate programmes at the University of Delhi, candidates must compulsorily appear in those papers in CUET (UG) - 2026 in which s/he has passed Class XII exams.

Ques 13. I have studied Language(s)/Subject(s) in Class XII but that is/ are not mentioned in the list of CUET (UG) – 2026 subjects. Which subject(s) should I choose?
Ans: In case the subject/s studied at Class XII is/are not mentioned in the list of CUET (UG) – 2026, the candidate must appear in the Language/Domain Specific subject that is closely related/similar (syllabus) to the subject s(he) has studied at Class XII (for example, if a candidate has studied Biochemistry in Class XII, s(he) must appear in Biology in CUET (UG) - 2026). For establishing similarity of CUET (UG) subjects with subjects taken in Class XII, at least 50% of the syllabus should match. The University reserves the right for establishing the similarity. The decision of the University in this regard shall be final and binding.

Ques 14. I have studied Hindi Literature at Rajasthan School Board of Secondary Education. Which paper should I choose in CUET (UG) - 2026?

Ans: You may appear in Hindi.

Ques 15. I am applying for improvement in one of my subjects, can I take admission in University of Delhi?
Ans: For admission to the University of Delhi, at the time of admission you should have passed Class XII from a single recognised board.

Ques 16. I have studied Business Mathematics in Class XII. How can I apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics programme?

Ans: You must appear in Mathematics at CUET (UG) - 2026.

Ques 17. I did not appear in the CUET (UG) - 2026. Will my Class XII marks be considered for admissions this year?
Ans: No. For admission to University of Delhi, it is mandatory for the candidate to appear in CUET (UG) - 2026 in those subjects in which s(he) is appearing/has passed Class XII.

Ques 18. I have applied for CUET (UG) - 2026 and during the registration I have added a few undergraduate programmes at the University of Delhi, but there was no provision to select Colleges. How will I select the colleges in the UoD admission process?
Ans: In addition to appearing in CUET (UG) - 2026, you will be required to fill the Common Seat Allocation System-Undergraduate 2026 (CSAS (UG) – 2026) of University of Delhi. In the CSAS form, you should fill the preferences for the Programmes and Colleges in which you wish to study at the University of Delhi. Keep checking the admission website for more updates.

Question 19: Every University's eligibility for admission to similar programmes is different. How should I select Domain-Specific subjects in CUET (UG) - 2026 to meet the eligibility for different Universities?

Answer: You should select the CUET Subjects as per the eligibility for whichever university you wish to apply for. Every University has its own eligibility requirements. You must refer to the admission websites of the respective University.

Question 20: Can I apply for B.A. (Hons.) Hindi at the University of Delhi if I have not studied and passed Hindi in the Class XII board examination?

Answer: No. For admission to B.A. (Hons) Hindi the applicant must have studied and passed Hindi at the Class XII board examination and should have also appeared in Hindi in CUET (UG) - 2026.

Question 21: While applying to CUET (UG) - 2026 do I have to upload Class XII marks of all the subjects or only for the Best five/four?

Answer: You should upload marks for all the subjects you have appeared in Class XII in case your result is declared.

Question 22: Is there any weightage to Class XII board marks for taking admission in undergraduate programmes at the University of Delhi?

Answer: The scores obtained in CUET (UG) - 2026 will be considered for admissions to the academic year 2026-27. Class XII marks will be considered for tie breaking, if any, during the seat allocation through CSAS.

Question 23: How will colleges at the University of Delhi be allotted after the declaration of CUET (UG) - 2026 results?

Answer: In addition to appearing in CUET (UG) - 2026, you will have to fill the Common Seat Allocation System -Undergraduate 2026 application form of the University of Delhi. Details of selecting the Programme/s and College/s will be published on the website. Keep checking the admission website for all updated information.

Question 24: Can I apply for BMS/B.A.(H) Business Economics/BBA(FIA) at the University of Delhi if I have studied Applied Mathematics in Class XII?

Answer: Yes, applicants who have studied Applied Mathematics in Class XII must select Mathematics as a Domain-Specific Subject in CUET (UG) - 2026 and apply for BMS/B.A.(H) Business Economics/BBA(FIA) in CSAS form.

Question 25: For admission to B.Com. (Hons.) at the University of Delhi do we have to apply for both Mathematics and Accountancy? Answer: For admission to B. Com. (Hons.) you must appear in CUET(UG)-2026 in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics + Any two subjects from List B OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy + Any two subjects from List B. Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. For more details, refer to Bulletin of Information-Undergraduate Admission-2026.

Question 26: Is Section III (General Aptitude Test) compulsory for admission to University of Delhi?

Answer: Appearing in Section III (General Aptitude Test) is compulsory for some of the programmes of the University of Delhi. You must check the Programme-Specific eligibility of the programmes mentioned in Bulletin of Information.

Question 27: I had English, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Music in Class XII but I did not choose Mathematics in CUET (UG) - 2026. Can I still take admission in B.A.(Hons.) Economics?

Answer: No. For admission to B.A.(Hons.) Economics, the candidate must appear in Mathematics in CUET (UG) - 2026.

Question 28: For admission to B.A.(Hons.) Political Science will there be any benefit if I choose Political Science in CUET (UG) - 2026? Answer: There is no advantage of choosing Political Science in CUET (UG) - 2026. All applicants who are meeting the eligibility will be considered at par and their CUET (UG) - 2026 scores will be used for calculating their merit.

Question 29: If a course, for example, B.A.(Hons.) Psychology does not require Section III (General Aptitude Test) but I appear for the same in CUET (UG) - 2026, will it affect my merit in any way for B.A.(Hons.) Psychology?

Answer: No, the merit for any programme will be based only on the eligibility requirements of that particular programme mentioned in Bulletin of Information (UG)-2026.

Question 30: In case I score fewer marks in a subject in the Class XII board examination but got good marks in CUET (UG) - 2026 in that subject, will it affect my admission?

Answer: Class XII marks will be checked only for the minimum eligibility. For admission to a particular undergraduate programme at the University of Delhi, the score obtained by the applicant in CUET (UG) - 2026 will be considered according to the programmespecific eligibility of that programme. Class XII marks will be considered for tie breaking, if any, during the seat allocation through CSAS.

Question 31: Is it necessary to appear in CUET (UG) - 2026?

Answer: Yes, it is mandatory to appear in CUET(UG)-2026 for admission to the University of Delhi, except in the School of Open Learning, and Non-Collegiate Women Education Board.

Question 32: How much weightage will be given to my Class XII marks?

Answer: There is no weightage to Class XII marks except in tie-breaking.

Question 33: I did not select University of Delhi in CUET(UG) - 2026 application form, will I be eligible for admission in University of Delhi. Answer: Yes, you will have to fill the CSAS(UG)-2026 form of the University of Delhi.

Question 34: Currently I am pursuing my graduation from School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (or any other University) and I want to give CUET(UG) – 2026 Exam for admission to University of Delhi. So, can I give my Exam without cancellation of my admission from my current University?

Answer: Yes, you can give CUET(UG) - 2026.

Question 35: I made a mistake while filling the CUET form and filled my name/DOB/email /any personal details wrong.

Answer: Candidates must be careful while filling the CUET (UG)-2026 form as certain fields such as Name, signature and photograph of the candidate will be later autointegrated by University of Delhi from CUET (UG)-2026. These fields will be non-editable.

Question 36: If I have made some mistake in my CUET form, can I rectify it later.

Answer: Some fields can be rectified later while filling CSAS (UG-2026) form. However, candidates must be careful while filling the CUET (UG)-2026 form as certain fields such as Name, signature and photograph of the candidate will be later auto-integrated by University of Delhi from CUET (UG)-2026. These fields will be non-editable. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number registered in their CUET online Application Form are their own and functioning, as OTP will be sent by University of Delhi through e-mail on the registered Email id and/or mobile number while registering on CSAS (UG) - 2026.

Question 37: At the time of registration for CUET-2026, I had filled in some other category but now at the time of filling up CSAS can I change the category?

Answer: Yes, you may apply under other category for which you have a valid certificate as per the prescribed format of University of Delhi.

Question 38: I belong to OBC-NCL category, in CUET(UG) - 2026, I have submitted my certificate which was issued on January 4, 2026. Will the same certificate be applicable for admission in University of Delhi?

Answer: For admission to University of Delhi, all SC/ST/OBCNCL/EWS/Minority/CW/KM/PwBD/SGC candidates will have to submit a valid certificate, issued in the name of the Candidate, by the competent issuing authority as mentioned in the Bulletin of Information (UG)-2026. The OBC Candidates who belong to the ‘Non-Creamy Layer’ and whose caste appears in the Central List of the OBCs only, shall be eligible to be considered for admission under the OBC category (Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of ‘non-creamy layer’ status of the Candidates as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(ResI) dated 31 March 2016). The certificate should be issued after 31st March, 2026. No undertaking on behalf of incomplete/invalid/non-availability of the document/certificate at the time of applying will be accepted.

Question 39: Which all disabilities are included for admission in UoD?

Answer: Kindly refer to the Bulletin of Information (UG)-2026 for details.

Question 40: My parents are away for a project in the UAE for 2 years. Can I apply for admission in foreign students’ category?

Answer: If you are an Indian citizen or OCI, you should apply through CSAS. In case you do not hold the citizenship of India, then apply through Foreign Students’ Registry (fsr.du.ac.in).