DU UG Admission 2026: Simulated Rank List Released on CSAS Portal
DU has released the UG 2026 simulated rank list on CSAS portal. Check the preference revision deadline, tie-breaking rules and seat allotment schedule.
AC Team
If you applied for a Delhi University undergraduate seat this year, check your inbox and log into the CSAS portal right now. DU has dropped the simulated rank list for UG admissions 2026, and the clock is ticking on one important task before the real allotment happens.
What Just Happened
The University of Delhi released the simulated rank list on the official CSAS admission portal, ugadmission.uod.ac.in. This list covers more than 2.06 lakh candidates who finished filling their programme and college preferences.
Here's the full picture in numbers. A total of 2,18,284 candidates registered for the DU CSAS UG admission process this year. Out of these, 2,06,835 applicants actually submitted their preferences and made it to the simulated rank list. That's a huge chunk of students, so if you're in this pool, you have plenty of company.
The Most Wanted Courses
Some things never change, and BCom (Hons) topped the preference chart again this year. Here's the full list of the ten most preferred programmes:
- BCom (Hons)
- BCom
- BA (Hons) English
- BA (Hons) Political Science
- BA Programme (History and Political Science)
- BA (Hons) History
- BSc (Hons) Zoology
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics
- BSc Programme Life Science
- BA (Hons) Economics
Commerce and humanities students, this is basically your yearly reminder that half the country wants the same seat as you.
What the Simulated Rank Actually Means
Here's the part students often get wrong. This rank list is not your final rank. It is not an admission offer either. Think of it as a practice round based on your CUET 2026 score along with the programme and college choices you entered.
DU has been clear about this. The ranks shown are provisional. They exist to give you a rough idea of where you stand before the actual seat allocation kicks in. So if your rank looks scary right now, take a breath. Things can still shift.
Why Your Preferences Still Matter
Since you can still edit your preference list, your final rank for a specific programme may turn out different from what you see today. This is your window to fix mistakes, reorder choices or add new options you might have missed the first time around.
But here's the catch. Preference revision closes today, July 13, at 4.59 PM. Once that window shuts, there is no reopening it, so treat this like the last call at a railway station. If you're going to make changes, do it now.
How Ties Get Broken
Wondering what happens if two candidates land the exact same CUET score? DU has a simple fix for that. Class 12 marks step in to break the tie. So all those late nights studying for board exams? They might just come in handy again.
One more thing worth noting. DU has warned that any mismatch or wrong information in your Class 12 marks or other submitted details can lead to cancellation of your candidature, and that too without prior notice. Double-check every number before the deadline.
Courses Without a Simulated Rank
A few programmes don't follow the usual CUET-based ranking system. These include:
- BA (Hons) Hindustani Music
- BA (Hons) Carnatic Music
- BA (Hons) Percussion Music
- BSc in Physical Education, Health Education and Sports
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
If you applied for any of these, admission depends on a separate performance-based selection process, so don't panic if you don't see your name on the simulated list.
What Comes Next
Mark these dates on your calendar:
- July 13, 4.59 PM: Preference revision window closes
- July 16: Phase 1 seat allotment result announced
- July 18: Deadline to accept your allotted seat online
Once the allotment result is out, candidates who get a seat need to complete the acceptance process within the given time. Miss this and you could lose the seat entirely, so keep checking the CSAS portal regularly over the next few days.
A Quick Tip Before You Go
Use the time left wisely. Go through your preference order again, check for typos in your personal details and confirm your Class 12 marks are entered correctly. A few minutes of care now can save you a lot of stress later.
