DU CSAS 2026 Round 2: Allotment Breakdown, Revised Schedule, and Decision Matrix
Delhi University released the second CSAS UG seat allotment with 24,814 fresh allotments and a revised acceptance timeline. Step-by-step Upgrade vs Freeze decision flowchart, document checklist, and next steps.
Delhi University released the second UG seat allotment list under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) on July 25, 2026, on the official admissions portal at admission.uod.ac.in. According to reports across leading education outlets including NDTV, Moneycontrol, and Jagran Josh, Round 2 saw 24,814 fresh seat allotments. Candidates must verify their individual status on the DU CSAS UG Portal.
1. Revised CSAS Round 2 Schedule & Key Deadlines
Following the initial allotment release, Delhi University updated the Round 2 timeline to give candidates and college verification committees additional time. As reported in secondary media, the binding schedule shown on your CSAS dashboard operates as follows:
- Round 2 Allotment Released: July 25, 2026
- Deadline to Accept Allotted Seat: Sunday, July 27, 2026 (11.59 pm)
- College Verification & Document Approval: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (5.00 pm)
- Online Fee Payment Window Closes: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (11.59 pm)
- Commencement of Classes: Monday, July 28, 2026
2. Candidate Action Matrix: Upgrade vs. Freeze vs. Withdraw
- Option A: Accept & Freeze
Select this if you are satisfied with your college and course combination. Once frozen, your seat is permanently secured and you are removed from subsequent upgrade rounds. - Option B: Accept & Upgrade
Select this if you wish to retain your currently allotted seat while remaining eligible for higher preferences in Round 3 or Spot Rounds. Crucial Guarantee: Upgrading never surrenders your current seat unless a higher preference is successfully allotted. - Option C: Withdraw
Surrenders your seat with a partial fee refund per DU refund rules published on admission.uod.ac.in.
3. Document Verification Checklist for College Admissions
- ✓ Class X Marksheet & Passing Certificate (Age proof)
- ✓ Class XII Marksheet & Migration Certificate
- ✓ CUET UG 2026 Scorecard (downloaded from NTA portal)
- ✓ Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued after March 31, 2026
- ✓ Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport)
4. Related Academic Guides
Before locking your degree preference, read our detailed comparison on DU Honours vs BA Programme Differences and review DU's Grading and Attendance System.
All admission dates, cutoff lists, and fee timestamps must be verified directly on your CSAS candidate dashboard at admission.uod.ac.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to accept a CSAS Round 2 seat?
Candidates must accept the allotted seat online by 4:59 pm on July 26, 2026. Colleges verify documents till 4:59 pm on July 27 and fee payment closes at 4:59 pm on July 28.
Can I change my preference order after Round 1?
No. Preferences are locked at registration. Upgrades work strictly on the preference order you submitted, and cannot be reordered later.
Will there be a Round 3?
A spot round is possible if seats remain unfilled after Round 2, but it is not guaranteed and it does not offer further upgrades to already admitted students.
What happens if I keep the upgrade option on?
Your current seat stays confirmed. If a higher preference opens up in a later round, you are moved there automatically. There is no risk of losing the current seat.
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