Delhi University

Delhi University has received more than 1.42 lakh registrations for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with over 43,500 aspirants submitting their programme and college preferences under the second phase of the admission process, officials said on Saturday. Dean of Admissions Haneet Gandhi said that 1,42,733 candidates had registered under Phase I of the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), with 43,547 applicants filling in their programme and college preferences under Phase II. The second phase of the undergraduate admission process began on July 3 and will remain open till 11.59 pm on July 11. Admissions to over 71,000 seats, covering 73 undergraduate programmes and over 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges, will be based on CUET-UG 2026 scores, subject to programme-specific eligibility criteria. During Phase II, candidates are required to map their Common University Entrance Test subjects with those studied in Class 12 before submitting their

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh has been appointed to the top varsity post for a second term, becoming the first to achieve the feat. "President of India re-appoints Professor Yogesh Singh as the Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi," an Education Ministry official said. In 2023, the central government resurrected a nearly decade-old proposal and approved an amendment to the statutes of Delhi University (DU), enabling the re-appointment of the vice chancellor. Earlier, the Delhi University Act prohibited a second term for the vice chancellor via re-appointment. Singh was appointed the DU vice chancellor in 2021.

Delhi University is ready to start the Phase 2 UG admission process for the 2026-27 academic session today, Jul 3, on the official website, till July 11. The classes will officially begin on Jul 28

Delhi University has notified the academic calendar for the 2026-27 session for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with first-semester classes set to begin on July 28. According to a university notification issued on July 1, the calendar will apply to all UG and PG programmes and is to be followed by all concerned. For the odd semesters (I, III, V and VII), classes will begin on July 28. The autumn vacation will be observed from October 18 to October 25, with classes resuming on October 26. The university has scheduled dispersal of classes, preparation leave and practical examinations from November 20, while theory examinations will commence from December 4. Winter vacation will be observed from December 25 to December 31. For the even semesters (II, IV, VI and VIII), classes will begin on January 1, 2027. A mid-semester vacation has been scheduled from March 21 to March 28, with classes resuming on March 29. The notification said classes will be dispersed and prepara

Under Phase I of the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), DU has received 82,940 registrations for UG admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year

The first phase of registrations for admission into undergraduate programmes in Delhi University has begun for the 2026-27 academic session through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). Candidates who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 and wish to seek admission to the university's colleges can register on the CSAS portal, according to a notice dated June 26. Admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and more than 100 BA programmes offered across 67 colleges will be based solely on CUET-UG 2026 scores, subject to candidates fulfilling programme-specific eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. According to the university, candidates can register on the CSAS portal using only their CUET-UG 2026 application number. As part of a new initiative, essential candidate details, including name, date of birth, photograph and signature, have been auto-integrated through the Government of India's API Setu to minimise data-entry errors and enhance ...

Delhi University is likely to open its undergraduate admission portal for the academic session 2026-27 by the end of this week and is aiming to begin the new academic session from July 21, university officials said on Wednesday, a day after the declaration of the CUET-UG 2026 results. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) serves as the single-window entrance examination for admission to undergraduate programmes in most central universities, including Delhi University. DU Registrar Vikas Gupta told PTI that the university is in the final stages of preparing to open the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. "We want to start the academic session tentatively on July 21," Gupta said. "We are just doing a final checking of the portal and the required details. The portal will tentatively open by this week itself," he added. The undergraduate admission process at Delhi University attracts lakhs of applicants every year for more than 71,000 seats across around 79 undergradu

The Australian university signed a collaboration agreement with Lady Shri Ram College and extended its joint doctoral programme with IIT Delhi as it deepens engagement with India

DU has declared the Information for admission to postgraduate courses offered in the bulletin via the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) for the 2026-27 academic session

Multiple agencies rushed to Ramjas and Miranda House colleges of the Delhi University after the institutions received bomb threat e-mails on Monday, police said. However, they found no suspicious objects in either of the premises. "Although there was no mention of bomb in the e-mail messages themselves, their subject lines mentioned bomb threats," officials said. On receiving the e-mails, the college administrations informed the police, triggering a swift response from security agencies. Bomb disposal teams, dog squads, and other police personnel promptly arrived at the institutions. As a precautionary measure, they evacuated students and staff from the campuses and cordoned off the premises. However, even after thorough checks, they found no suspicious objects. Further investigation is underway, police said.

Rejecting his claims, DU said it admits students based on CUET scores, and the standard admission process does not include interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Vasantotsav 2026' Bhajan Clubbing series at Ramjas College, saying the initiative seeks to connect the younger generation with India's cultural roots and spiritual traditions. The 10-day series, to be held from February 10 to 19 across select Delhi University colleges and the University Stadium complex, aims to bring together devotion, culture and youthful energy on a common platform, an official statement said. Speaking at the inauguration, Gupta said bhajan and kirtan form the soul of Indian culture and play an important role in nurturing spiritual consciousness among the youth. Initiatives such as Bhajan Clubbing help present traditional practices in contemporary forms that resonate with the younger audiences, she said. The chief minister said the Delhi government's effort through 'Vasantotsav 2026' aligns with the broader emphasis on strengthening cultural values and fostering a sense of collective heritage. Ministe

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted three weeks' time to Delhi University for filing its objection to the delay in appeals against an order refusing disclosure of details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree. Appearing for the university, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that "there was nothing in the matter" and it was "only to sensationalise". He sought time to file a reply on the aspect of delay in filing the appeals challenging the single judge's order passed in August 2025, as well as on merit. "As prayed, three weeks' time is granted to file an objection to the application seeking condonation of delay," said a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia and listed the matter for hearing on April 27. The senior counsel, appearing for an appellant, said objections to the delay had not been filed even after two-and-a-half months of the court permitting Delhi University (DU) to do so. He added that it was a "small" delay of 15 to 45 days, a

The DU SOL Admit Card 2025 for 2nd, 3rd year and ex-students has been out at the official website at sol.du.ac.in. The university will hold MA and MCom exams from Dec 10, 2025, to Feb 22, 2026

Delhi University is witnessing one of its largest infrastructure overhauls, with more than a dozen major construction projects underway at an estimated cost of Rs 1,912.15 crore, according to officials. The projects include new campuses, academic blocks, hostels, libraries and a cultural centre aimed at strengthening academic and residential facilities for students. A senior DU official said the initiative reflects the university's commitment to "placing students at the heart of development." Several projects are nearing completion, while others will be ready in the coming years. At the Dhaka campus in North-West Delhi, an Institution of Eminence Hostel is being built at a cost of Rs 332.83 crore to accommodate 1,436 students in a nine-storey, gender-inclusive residential block. The Computer Centre and Faculty of Technology buildings are also in the final stages of completion. The Surajmal Vihar (East Campus) project includes a new Law Academic Block at an estimated cost of Rs 373

St Stephen's College has reportedly also directed students to pay more than three times the university's actual share in the total fees

Hindu College contended that the quota mentioned in DU's Information Bulletin was not mandatory

According to the police, the calls were declared a hoax after the investigation. It is suspected that the sender of the email used a VPN

DU had initially filed a plea in 2017 against CIC order that allowed inspection of student records from the BA batch of 1978, same year when PM Modi has appeared for examinations

Since Covid-19, the DU's shift to only online admissions through Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) has severely impacted small businesses