DU PG Admission 2026 First Merit List Released: 11,548 Seats Allotted — Check Seat Status, Cutoffs & Round 2 Schedule

The wait is over for Delhi University postgraduate aspirants. The University of Delhi has officially released the DU PG Admission 2026 First Merit List, marking the formal launch of seat allocations under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for the academic year 2026–27. Candidates across all categories can now log in to the official DU PG admission portal at pgadmission.uod.ac.in and check their allotment status.

With 11,548 seats on offer across 74 postgraduate programmes, this is one of the most competitive and high-stakes PG admission rounds in Delhi University's history. Whether you're eyeing MA Economics, MSc Chemistry, MBA, LLM, or niche programmes like MFA and MPEd — your Round 1 fate has now been sealed. Read every line of this article carefully: missing a single deadline could cost you your seat.

What Is the DU PG CSAS System and Why It Matters?

Delhi University's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) is the centralised framework that processes CUET PG scores and allocates seats across Delhi University colleges and departments. Unlike older decentralised systems, CSAS ensures transparent merit-based allocation across UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, KM, SGC, and Orphan categories in a single unified process.

Candidates who have qualified in CUET PG 2026 and meet the minimum eligibility criteria of their desired programme are eligible to participate. The merit list is not just a rank — it carries your specific college allotment, programme name, and category seat.

DU PG 1st Merit List 2026: How to Check Seat Allotment Status

Follow these exact steps to check your allotment on the official portal:

Step 1: Go to the official DU PG admission portal — pgadmission.uod.ac.in

Step 2: Click the "PG Admission" link displayed prominently on the homepage.

Step 3: Select the "Admission List" option from the navigation menu.

Step 4: The DU PG Merit List 2026 will load on your screen.

Step 5: Use the search filter to locate your application number and check your individual allotment details.

Step 6: Download the merit list PDF and save it for document verification and fee payment.

Pro Tip: Do not rely on third-party websites to check your allotment. Always use the official portal to avoid misinformation.

DU PG Admission 2026 Round 1 — Key Deadlines (Don't Miss These)

Critical: Failure to accept your seat by June 17 or pay fees by June 19 will result in automatic forfeiture. The university does not entertain late requests under any circumstances.

DU PG Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule — What Comes Next

For candidates not allotted in Round 1, or those who choose to upgrade their preference, here is the complete DU PG Round 2 timeline:

Round 2 will include fresh allocations for candidates who withdrew, were not allotted in Round 1, or whose seats were vacated. The total seat pool adjusts dynamically based on Round 1 acceptance data.

What Programmes Are Covered? All 74 PG Courses Under CSAS

The Round 1 DU PG merit list covers 74 postgraduate programmes spanning sciences, humanities, commerce, law, education, and fine arts. Categories addressed include:

• General/UR (Unreserved)

• SC (Scheduled Caste)

• ST (Scheduled Tribe)

• OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer)

• EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

• KM (Kashmiri Migrant)

• SGC (Single Girl Child)

• Orphan Category

Important: Programmes such as MA Music, MPEd, BPEd, and MFA, along with seats under CW (Children/Widows of Armed Forces Personnel) and Sports categories, will be filled during the third round of admissions through performance-based and specialised processes.

DU PG Cutoffs 2026 — What to Expect

While official programme-specific DU PG cutoff marks are declared by individual departments, candidates must meet the minimum CUET PG qualifying score for their chosen discipline. Admissions are subject to:

1. CUET PG 2026 score in the relevant subject paper

2. Programme-specific eligibility criteria (UG percentage, subject background)

3. Category-wise seat availability

4. Preference order submitted during CSAS registration

Candidates are strongly advised to review their department's specific cutoff requirements on the DU official website before proceeding to document verification.

Document Verification for DU PG Admission 2026 — What to Carry

Document verification is mandatory and must be completed by June 18, 2026 (Round 1). Here is the standard checklist of documents required:

• CUET PG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates

• UG degree/provisional certificate and all semester mark sheets

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) if applicable

• Kashmiri Migrant/SGC certificate if applicable

• Recent passport-size photographs

• Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID)

• Gap year certificate (if applicable)

Incomplete document submission will result in non-approval of your allotted seat.