DU College Transfer & Inter-College Migration Rules 2026: Eligibility, NOC & Application Process

Many students who secure admission in off-campus or evening colleges during initial DU admission rounds hope to transfer to North or South Campus colleges later in their academic journey. In Delhi University administrative terminology, this formal transfer process between constituent colleges is known as Inter-College Migration.

Under Ordinance XII of Delhi University and the UGCF 2022 framework, inter-college migration is permitted strictly at the beginning of the 3rd Semester (2nd Year), subject to seat availability, academic merit, and No Objection Certificates (NOC) from both participating colleges.

In this 4,000-word masterclass guide, we break down the 2026 inter-college migration rules, eligibility criteria, step-by-step application walkthrough, NOC procurement procedures, and realistic success rates across top DU colleges.

1. Legal Framework: DU Ordinance XII & UGCF 2022 Rules

Inter-college migration in DU is governed by Ordinance XII (Clause 4) of the University Calendar and guidelines issued by the Dean of Colleges.

1.1 Mandatory Conditions for Eligibility

1. Timing: Migration is allowed ONLY at the start of Semester III (Year 2). No migration is permitted during Semester I, II, IV, V, or VI.
2. Same Course Requirement: Migration is allowed ONLY within the exact same degree program (e.g., B.A. (Hons) Economics to B.A. (Hons) Economics, or B.Com (Hons) to B.Com (Hons)). You CANNOT change your course during migration.
3. Clear Academic Record: The candidate must have cleared all papers of Semester I and Semester II without any Essential Repeat (ER) or backlogs.
4. Seat Vacancy: A vacant seat must exist in the target college in the candidate's specific program and category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD).
5. Dual NOC Requirement: NOC must be issued by the Principal of the releasing college AND accepted by the Principal of the receiving college.

2. Step-by-Step Migration Application Walkthrough

Step 1: Check Seat Vacancies (July – Early August)

At the end of Semester II exam results, target colleges release notices on their official websites advertising vacant seats in 3rd Semester courses. Keep a daily tracker of North/South Campus college websites (e.g., Hindu, Ramjas, Kirori Mal, Venkateswara, Gargi).

Step 2: Obtain NOC from Releasing College

Submit a formal application to the Principal of your current college requesting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Migration. State your academic track record (Sem I & II SGPA) and valid reasons for transfer (e.g., distance/commute, academic facilities).

Step 3: Apply to Receiving College

Submit your migration application to the target college along with:

• NOC from releasing college
• Sem I & Sem II official DU marksheets / transcripts
• Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Character Certificate from current college

Step 4: Merit List & Approval by University Registrar

If applicants exceed vacant seats, the receiving college prepares a merit list based on 1st Year CGPA. Once selected, the migration dossier is forwarded to the DU Academic Branch (North Campus) for final approval by the Registrar.

3. Realistic Success Rates & CGPA Thresholds

4. Inter-University Migration Rules

Students transferring to DU from another recognized Indian university (e.g., BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Panjab University) follow separate Inter-University Migration guidelines.

• Allowed ONLY at the start of Semester III.
• Requires Equivalence Certificate from DU Equivalence Committee proving syllabus matching (at least 80% course content overlap).
• Requires Migration Certificate from parent university.

For CGPA calculation methods, see our SGPA to CGPA Calculation Masterclass and DU Grading & Attendance Rules.