Key Highlights

• Delhi University has allotted 1,358 seats under PG Spot Round I for the 2026-27 academic session.
• A total of 10,577 candidates submitted consent to participate in Spot Round I.
• Candidates must accept their allotted seats by July 31, 2026, at 5 PM.
• Colleges and departments will verify applications between July 31 and August 1.
• The last date to pay the admission fee online is August 2, 2026.

DU Releases Spot Round I Admission Update

Delhi University (DU) has announced the latest update for Postgraduate (PG) Admissions 2026-27, revealing that 10,577 candidates opted to participate in Spot Round I, while 1,358 applicants have been allotted seats.

The university has urged all selected candidates to complete the admission process within the prescribed timeline to secure their seats.

Seat Acceptance Deadline

Candidates who have been allotted seats in Spot Round I must accept their allocated seats by 5 PM on July 31, 2026.

Failure to accept the allotted seat within the stipulated deadline may result in the cancellation of the admission offer.

DU PG Spot Round I Schedule

Delhi University has outlined the following schedule for Spot Round I admissions:

Who Was Eligible for Spot Round I?

According to the university, candidates who had registered through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-PG) 2026 but had not secured admission in any postgraduate programme were eligible to participate in Spot Round I.

Eligible applicants could log in to their admission dashboard, choose the Spot Round option for their preferred programme and apply for available vacant seats.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Delhi University has advised all selected candidates to:

• Accept the allotted seat before the deadline.
• Keep all required documents ready for online verification.
• Monitor their admission dashboard for updates from colleges and departments.
• Pay the admission fee online by August 2, 2026, after verification.

Candidates who fail to complete any stage of the admission process within the specified deadlines may lose their allotted seat.

Why This Matters

Spot Rounds provide another opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission to postgraduate programmes after regular allocation rounds. With more than 10,000 applicants competing for 1,358 available seats, adhering to the admission schedule is essential to avoid forfeiting an allotted seat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many seats were allotted in DU PG Spot Round I?

Delhi University allotted 1,358 seats in Spot Round I for PG Admissions 2026-27.

How many candidates participated?

A total of 10,577 candidates submitted their consent to participate in Spot Round I.

What is the last date to accept the allotted seat?

Candidates must accept their allotted seat by July 31, 2026, at 5 PM.

When is the last date to pay the admission fee?

The final date to pay the admission fee online is August 2, 2026.

Who was eligible for Spot Round I?

Candidates registered under CSAS (PG) 2026 who had not secured admission in any postgraduate programme were eligible to participate.