Delhi University Expands Merit-Based Admissions: 9 More Colleges Join the Fold for 2026
Delhi University (DU) has further streamlined its academic intake process by announcing the addition of nine more colleges to its merit-based undergraduate admission route for the 2026-27 academic session. This strategic expansion brings the total number of institutions offering admission based on Class 12 marks to 35, providing a significant alternative for students looking to bypass the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for specific programs.
The university’s latest directive follows two previous public notices issued on August 20 and August 21, which collectively introduced a substantial number of institutions to this alternative admission pathway.
Diverse Course Offerings
The newly added colleges cover a wide spectrum of disciplines, ranging from humanities and social sciences to specialized technical fields. Notable additions include:
- Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences: Offering BSc (Hons) in Electronics, Instrumentation, and Polymer Science.
- Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College: Expanding opportunities in language and science streams, including BA (Hons) in Punjabi and Hindi, alongside BSc (Hons) Mathematics.
- Indraprastha College for Women & Gargi College: Both have opened admissions based on Class 12 marks for BA (Hons) Sanskrit.
- Evening Colleges: Institutions such as Shyam Lal College (Evening), Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), and Motilal Nehru College (Evening) have also joined the list, offering a variety of BA programmes, including specialized combinations of Economics, Computer Applications, and History.
Admission Guidelines and Eligibility
As the university moves forward with these DU UG admissions 2026, officials have emphasized the importance of candidate diligence.
Key takeaway for prospective students:
- No CUET Required: Candidates applying through the merit-based route are exempt from appearing for the Common University Entrance Test for these specific seats.
- Exclusive Admission: The university has clarified that students who have already secured a seat in a Delhi University college via this marks-based route are ineligible to seek a second admission through the same process.
- Check Requirements: Prospective applicants must visit the official websites of their preferred colleges to review specific eligibility criteria, as requirements can vary by program and institution.
Growing List of Participating Institutions
The total roster of 35 colleges now includes institutions across the university’s diverse campus network. With previous rounds of announcements adding prestigious names like Deshbandhu College, Dyal Singh College (Evening), Zakir Husain Delhi College, and Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, students now have an unprecedented variety of options to secure their place at Delhi University without the pressure of the national entrance examination.
Candidates are strongly advised to monitor the official college portals regularly, as admission protocols, cut-off criteria, and administrative contact details will be managed directly by the individual colleges.
