DU Mid-Entry & Performance-Based Admission 2026: Registration, Eligibility & Seat Allotment Guide

The University of Delhi has officially opened the Mid-Entry Registration Window for undergraduate admissions on August 3, 2026, running until August 5, 2026. Simultaneously, the first allotment for Performance-Based Undergraduate Programs is scheduled for release on August 6, 2026.

This is a critical window for candidates who missed earlier CSAS rounds, wish to correct application errors, or are applying for performance-based programs like B.El.Ed, BMS, BBA(FIA), and BA(H) Journalism for the first time. In this comprehensive 4,000-word guide, we break down the complete Mid-Entry registration process, the Performance-Based allotment mechanics, document verification schedules, and strategic advice for maximizing your admission chances.

1. What Is Mid-Entry Registration?

Mid-Entry is an additional registration window introduced by Delhi University within the CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) framework. It serves two distinct groups of candidates:

• New Applicants: Students who did not register during the initial CSAS UG 2026 registration phase (which opened in late June) can now register fresh during this 3-day window.
• Existing Applicants (Correction Window): Candidates who already registered can use this concurrent correction window to update personal details, academic scores, category certificates, CUET subject combinations, and college/program preferences.

2. Mid-Entry Registration: Step-by-Step Process

All Mid-Entry activities happen exclusively through the CSAS UG 2026 portal at admission.uod.ac.in.

2.1 For New Applicants

1. Step 1 — Create Account: Visit admission.uod.ac.in and register with your CUET UG 2026 Application Number, mobile number, and email ID.
2. Step 2 — Fill Personal Details: Enter name (matching CUET scorecard), date of birth, gender, category, and disability status (if applicable).
3. Step 3 — Upload Documents: Class 10 marksheet (age proof), Class 12 marksheet (or equivalent), CUET UG 2026 scorecard, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), PwBD certificate with UDID (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
4. Step 4 — Pay Registration Fee: ₹250 for General/OBC/EWS categories; ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment via UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
5. Step 5 — Fill Preferences: Select and rank your preferred colleges and programs. You can select up to 100 college-program combinations. Order matters — higher-ranked preferences are allotted first.
6. Step 6 — Lock Preferences: Review and lock your preference order before 11:59 PM on August 5. Once locked, preferences cannot be changed for this round.

2.2 For Existing Applicants (Correction Window)

If you already registered during the initial CSAS phase, you can modify the following during Mid-Entry:

• Personal details (name spelling, date of birth corrections)
• Academic scores (if Class 12 or CUET results were updated after initial registration)
• Category certificate uploads (e.g., newly obtained OBC-NCL certificate with current year validity)
• Program and college preference reordering
• Addition of new college-program combinations not previously selected

3. Performance-Based Programs: What Are They?

Performance-Based Programs are undergraduate courses where admission depends on a combination of CUET UG scores AND a separate performance test or trial conducted by the college/department. These include:

4. Third Round Allotment: Vacant Seats Strategy

The third round of CSAS seat allotment is expected around August 8, 2026, following the release of vacant seat data on August 3. This round is critical for candidates who:

• Were not allotted any seat in Rounds 1 and 2
• Were allotted a lower-preference seat and are hoping for an upgrade
• Are newly registered through Mid-Entry

4.1 Upgrade vs. Freeze vs. Float Decision Matrix

5. Document Verification Schedule

After each allotment round, candidates must complete online document verification within the specified window. For Round 3:

1. Upload Original Scans: Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet, CUET scorecard, category certificate, migration certificate (for non-CBSE boards), and character certificate.
2. Pay Admission Fee: Full first-year tuition and development fees as per the college fee structure. Typically ₹15,000 to ₹45,000 depending on the college.
3. Physical Verification: Some colleges require in-person verification within 48 hours of online acceptance. Check your allotted college's specific notice.

6. Timeline Summary: August 2026

For earlier round strategies, see our DU CSAS Round 3 & Spot Admission Guide and DU CUET UG 2026 Cutoff Predictor.