DU PG Admissions 2026: Round Two Releases 2,964 Fresh Seats Under CSAS-PG

Delhi University has opened the second round of postgraduate seat allocation for the 2026 academic session, releasing 2,964 fresh seats under the CSAS-PG process. The round offers a renewed opening for applicants who missed out in the first list or are seeking to improve on their initial allotment.

Key deadlines for candidates

Candidates allotted seats in this round must accept the allocation within the notified window and complete fee payment by June 27, according to admission updates. Missing the deadline can mean forfeiting the seat, so timely action through each step of the process is essential.

The acceptance-and-payment sequence is the decisive stage: a seat is only secured once the fee is paid within the stipulated period, after which colleges confirm enrolment.

Who the round matters for

The second round is particularly relevant for three groups: applicants who did not feature in the first allotment, those who opted to upgrade their preferences, and candidates tracking vacant seats across programmes. The release of nearly 3,000 seats reshuffles the field and can shift outcomes significantly.

For many aspirants, this is the moment to reassess choices against the programmes and categories where seats remain available.

Caution against unofficial links

Students have been advised to rely solely on the official DU admission portal, to check eligibility and category details carefully, and to avoid unofficial result links that circulate during admission season. Such links can mislead applicants or expose them to fraud at a sensitive moment.

• 2,964 fresh seats released in round two of CSAS-PG
• Allotment acceptance required within the notified window
• Fee payment deadline set for June 27
• Relevant for first-list absentees, upgraders and vacancy-trackers
• Use only the official DU portal for updates

“Candidates should verify eligibility and category details on the official portal and avoid unofficial result links.”

— DU admission advisory

As the postgraduate cycle advances, more rounds and upgrades may follow depending on vacancies. For now, eligible candidates should treat the June 27 deadline as firm, complete their formalities promptly, and keep a close watch on official notifications for any subsequent movement in the allocation process.

The NE Times View

A second CSAS-PG round freeing 2,964 seats is welcome churn, but the June 27 fee deadline is the sting in the tail. Tight payment windows reward those with ready money and instant connectivity, and penalise students who are travelling, rural or simply unaware. Centralised allocation only delivers fairness if its timelines are humane. DU should pair efficiency with grace periods, lest process quietly decide who gets a postgraduate seat.

This article is original commentary and analysis by The NE Times. Background facts were referenced from The Times of India and Shiksha.