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Delhi University clarifies on CUET admissions, says ‘Class 12 route only for vacant seats’

Delhi University has opened undergraduate admissions based on Class 12 marks to fill vacant seats in specific colleges and courses, while reiterating that CUET remains the primary admission route. Registrar Vikas Gupta clarified that the Class 12 process is a separate exercise, not a replacement for CUET, and noted the university has nearly filled its sanctioned capacity.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 23–24, 2026 Published 1d ago

DU Opens Class 12-Based Admissions for Vacant UG Seats, Reaffirms CUET as Primary Route

Delhi University has announced a new round of undergraduate admissions based on Class 12 marks to fill vacant seats in select B.A. and B.Sc. courses. The move comes after the conclusion of earlier CUET-based allotment rounds, and the university has clarified that the Class 12 route is only a supplementary measure.

According to an official notice dated August 23, the following colleges and courses are open for Class 12-based admissions:

Indraprastha College for Women: B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit, B.A. (Hons.) Hindi
Mata Sundri College for Women: B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College: B.A. (Hons.) Punjabi, B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics, B.A. (Hons.) Hindi, B.A. (Hons.) Hindi Patrakarita
Sri Aurobindo College (Evening): B.A. (Hons.) Hindi, B.A. Programme (Economics + Sanskrit), B.A. Programme (English + Sanskrit), B.A. Programme (Hindi + Sanskrit)
Motilal Nehru College (Evening): B.A. (Hons.) Hindi, B.A. Programme (English + Mathematics), B.A. Programme (History + Sanskrit), B.A. Programme (Political Science + Sanskrit)
Shyam Lal College (Evening): B.A. (Hons.) Hindi, B.A. Programme (English + Computer Application), B.A. Programme (Mathematics + Computer Application), B.A. Programme (Mathematics + Economics)
Ramanujan College: B.A. (Hons.) Hindi
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences: B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics, B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation, B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science
Gargi College: B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit

Candidates can check the detailed notice on the official DU website at admission.uod.ac.in.

DU Registrar Clarifies Role of Class 12 Admissions

Addressing queries about the new admission route, DU Registrar Vikas Gupta told ANI that admissions based on Class 12 marks are a separate exercise, limited to programmes and colleges where seats remain vacant after CUET rounds. "These are not a replacement for CUET admissions," he said, adding that the process was only to fill remaining vacancies.

Gupta emphasised that CUET remains the primary mode of undergraduate intake. "When admission happens via CUET, we prioritise the student's choice. They select their preferred college and course from nearly 1,500 combinations. Allocation is done strictly on the basis of marks and ranking," he explained. Students receive seats according to their merit position, with some opting for colleges closer to the main campus and others choosing institutions across the capital.

The registrar also noted that the university has nearly filled its sanctioned undergraduate capacity, with around 70,512 admissions against approximately 71,439 seats.

Three Notices Issued Since Last Week

This latest notice dated August 23 is the third issued since last week to fill vacant seats based on Class 12 marks. Earlier notices were issued on August 20 and August 21. The university has been publishing lists of colleges and courses with remaining vacancies as the admission cycle progresses.

How each outlet told it

Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes that admission is open based on Class 12 marks for B.A and B.Sc courses, framing it as an opportunity without specifying that it's only for vacant seats after CUET. — informative and instructional, guiding candidates on the new admission route

Facts Included:

Delhi University opened DU UG Admission 2026 based on Class 12 marks
Admission is to fill vacant seats of B.A and B.Sc courses
Notice dated August 23 with list of colleges and courses
List includes Indraprastha College for Women, Mata Sundri College for Women, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), Motilal Nehru College (Evening), Shyam Lal College (Evening), Ramanujan College, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Gargi College
Admission process opened after CUET applicants received their preferred colleges
DU Registrar Vikas Gupta explained that CUET prioritises student choice from around 1,500 options
Gupta said Class 12 admissions are separate from CUET and limited to vacant seats
This is the third list since last week; notices dated August 20, 21, and 23

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The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes that DU clarified CUET is primary and Class 12-based admission is only for vacant seats. — measured; uses direct quotes to clarify the university's position without alarm

Facts Included:

Delhi University clarified on Saturday that CUET remains the primary mode of undergraduate intake
Students are allotted colleges and courses based on merit and preference
DU Registrar Vikas Gupta said CUET prioritises student choice from nearly 1,500 combinations
Allocation is done strictly on the basis of marks and ranking
Class 12 admissions are a separate exercise, limited to programmes with vacant seats after CUET rounds
Gupta said these are not a replacement for CUET admissions
University had nearly filled its sanctioned capacity with around 70,512 admissions against approximately 71,439 seats

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimDelhi University opened DU UG Admission 2026 based on Class 12 marks to fill vacant seats of B.A and B.Sc courses.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimCUET remains the primary mode of undergraduate intake at Delhi University.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta said CUET-based admissions prioritise a student's choice from a pool of around 1,500 options.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimDU Registrar Vikas Gupta said allocation of colleges and courses is done based on marks and ranking.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta said the Class 12-based admission process is not a replacement for CUET admissions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta said allocation under CUET is done strictly on the basis of marks and ranking.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta said Class 12 admissions are a separate exercise limited to programmes and colleges with vacant seats after CUET rounds.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University had nearly filled its sanctioned undergraduate capacity with around 70,512 admissions against approximately 71,439 seats.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The New Indian Express as of Aug 23, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University issued a notice dated August 23 listing colleges and courses for Class 12-based admissions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimThe August 23 notice listed Indraprastha College for Women, Mata Sundri College for Women, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), Motilal Nehru College (Evening), Shyam Lal College (Evening), Ramanujan College, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, and Gargi College as having vacant seats.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimDelhi University opened Class 12-based UG admissions after CUET applicants received their preferred colleges and courses.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
ClaimSince last week, Delhi University has issued three notices dated August 20, 21, and 23 to fill vacant seats based on Class 12 marks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express 12 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24