The Common Seat Allocation System for Admission in Delhi University
Delhi University (DU), one of India's premier educational institutions, attracts thousands of aspiring students each year. The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) is the process utilized by the University of Delhi (DU) for the admission of undergraduate students. It aims to streamline the admission process and ensure fairness and transparency in seat allocation across various colleges affiliated with DU.
Understanding Delhi University:
Before diving into the admission process, it's crucial to understand what makes Delhi University unique. Established in 1922, DU is a public central university with a rich history and stellar reputation. It comprises 90 colleges and 16 faculties spread across two main campuses: North Campus and South Campus. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines.
Few Facts and Figures:
- Under-Graduate (UG) Programs are offered by the University of Delhi through its 69 Colleges and Departments.
- There are 79 programs in various streams of studies under different Faculties, namely Arts, Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, Education, Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences, Music, Commerce & Business Studies, Mathematical Sciences, Sciences and Social Sciences.
- The degrees offered are: BA, BBA, B. Sc, B. Com, B. Music, BMS, B. El. Ed, BFA, B. Voc.
- For the BA program alone there are 183 subject combinations available.
- Total number of seats offered are 71000 excluding supernumerary seats.
Key Features of Delhi University:
- Diverse course offerings: From traditional subjects to cutting-edge disciplines
- World-class faculty: Renowned educators and researchers
- Extensive research opportunities: State-of-the-art laboratories and research centers
- Rich campus life: Vibrant cultural scene, sports facilities, and extracurricular activities
- Global recognition: High rankings in national and international university rankings
Eligibility Criteria:
The first step in the DU admission process is determining your eligibility. There are two types of eligibility:
- Common Minimum Eligibility – The candidate must have passed the Class XII or its equivalent examination from a single recognized board.
- Program Specific Eligibilities – Candidates must refer to the Program-Specific Eligibility to choose the subjects in which s(he) should appear in CUET (UG) – 2024.
It is mandatory for the candidates to appear in CUET(UG)-2024 in those subjects in which s(he) is appearing/ has passed Class XII. For the purpose of ascertaining Program Specific Eligibility and for mapping the CUET subject(s) with Class XII subject(s), a marksheet of more than one recognized board may be considered provided the candidate has passed those subjects in Class XII.
Reservation Policy:
DU follows the government's reservation policy, which includes:
- 15% seats for Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- 10% seats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Admission on Supernumerary Quota
Admission to all supernumerary quota seats will be through CUET (UG) - 2024. Candidates desirous of taking admission on Supernumerary seats must appear in CUET (UG) - 2024. Categories for supernumerary quota:
CW | Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces including Para-Military |
Sports | Sports |
PMSS | Prime Minister's Special Scholarship for Jammu and Kashmir |
WQ | Ward Quota of Employees of University of Delhi |
PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
ECA | Extra-Curricular Activities |
KM | Kashmiri Migrants |
SS | Nominated Sikkimese Students |
OQ | Orphans Quota |
Besides there would be one seat for a single girl child in all the courses in the supernumerary quota.
Timeline:
The DU admission process typically begins in May or June each year. Here's a general timeline of important dates:
- May: Release of admission information bulletin
- June: Online registration begins
- July: First cut-off list released
- July-August: Subsequent cut-off lists and admission rounds
- August: Commencement of academic session
Note: Exact dates may vary from year to year. It's crucial to regularly check the official DU website for the most up-to-date information.
The Common Seat Allocation Process:
The admission process for DU CSAS UG 2024 comprises three main phases:
Phase 1 - Registration
Firstly, candidates need to complete and submit the CSAS application form, providing their basic details. It's important to note that certain personal details such as name, signature, and photograph are automatically populated from the CUET application form and cannot be altered. However, candidates do have the option to modify other personal information such as email address, Father's name, Mother's name, and home address.
Phase 2 - Preference filling
The second phase commences after the announcement of CUET UG scores. During this phase, candidates are required to choose their preferred colleges and programs. Total 1534 program and college combinations are available. It's essential for candidates to verify the program-specific CUET-UG merit score for all selected programs. Once submitted, the preference order cannot be changed. If a candidate fails to select preferences, the last saved preference is automatically stored.
Phase 3 - Seat allocation cum admission
The third phase of the DU CSAS involves multiple rounds of seat allocation and admission. Candidates can check the allotted seat and college via the common admission portal. Highest possible preference is provisionally allocated to a candidate considering the 3 criteria—
- Program Group merit list
- Category
- Availability of seats
Once a seat is allocated, the student has to accept the seat and pay the confirmation fee. Taking no action on allocation would amount to cancellation of the seat.
After seat acceptance, a student has 2 options — Upgrade or Freeze.
- Freeze means that the student is fully satisfied with the allocated seat and he is not eligible to further participate in seat allocation.
- In case of upgrade, the student is allowed to reshuffle higher order preferences.
Mid Entry — After 2nd round of seat allocation, those who could not register initially, can do so with the payment of a specified fee i. e. 1000 rs for 2024 and can participate in further rounds of seat allocation.
Spot Admission — It is available to those who could not get a single seat in earlier rounds. They can apply for one program only from the left-out seats.
Special Category Admissions: Apart from the general admissions, DU also reserves seats for students belonging to special categories such as sports quota, and ECA (Extra-Curricular Activities) quota. Trials are conducted for them. Candidates are required to attend these trials physically.
Conclusion:
The Delhi University admission process, while comprehensive, is designed to be fair and merit-based. By understanding the process thoroughly, preparing well in advance, and staying informed, you can navigate it successfully. At MentorMe, we are dedicated to guiding students through every step of this journey. Our experienced mentors provide personalized advice, detailed insights into the admission process, and strategic preparation tips to help you stand out. With our support, you can confidently tackle application requirements, prepare for entrance exams, and gain admission into your dream college.
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Author:
Vandana Garg
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