Overview
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the CSAS Round 1 admission process for candidates seeking entry to postgraduate performance-based programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Applicants must use the university’s admission portal, admission.uod.ac.in, to check programme-specific schedules, complete the required formalities and monitor allotment updates. The total number of seats has not been specified in the available notification and will depend on the programme and department-wise seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Post Name | PG Admission 2026 – Performance-Based Programmes |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; programme-wise seats to be notified |
| Application Mode | Online through CSAS (PG) portal |
| Official Website | admission.uod.ac.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note that performance test dates may vary by programme, department and category. The exact schedule should be confirmed through the candidate dashboard and the official admission portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA – programme-wise performance test schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants are advised to report within the time slot assigned by the university. Missing a performance test, audition, practical assessment or document-verification appointment may affect admission eligibility for the relevant round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification relevant to the postgraduate programme selected.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree may apply subject to the University of Delhi’s admission rules and the timely submission of results.
- Programme-specific subject combinations, minimum marks and other academic requirements will apply as prescribed in the DU PG Bulletin of Information 2026.
- Where applicable, candidates must satisfy the prescribed CUET (PG) 2026 requirements in addition to completing the CSAS (PG) registration process.
- Admission to performance-based programmes may require an audition, practical examination, portfolio review, sports or physical assessment, or another programme-specific evaluation.
Age Limit
- No general age limit has been indicated for DU postgraduate admission.
- Candidates must meet any age-related condition prescribed by the relevant regulatory body or programme rules.
- Category-based relaxations, where applicable, will be governed by university and Government of India norms.
Fees
- The CSAS registration fee and programme-related charges will be displayed on the online admission portal.
- Additional performance test, practical examination or departmental charges may apply for certain programmes.
- Fees may differ for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and SC/ST/PwBD applicants.
- Candidates should pay only through the authorized online payment gateway and retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- Registration and eligibility screening: Candidates must register on the CSAS (PG) portal, enter their academic and CUET-related details where required, and select the eligible programme or preference.
- Performance-based assessment: Shortlisted applicants will participate in the applicable audition, practical test, performance evaluation, portfolio assessment or departmental examination as per the Round 1 schedule.
- Merit, seat allocation and admission: DU will prepare the allocation based on the prescribed admission formula, category, performance score, qualifying criteria and seat availability. Selected candidates must accept the seat, obtain departmental approval and pay the admission fee within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DU admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in.
- Open the PG Admissions 2026 or CSAS (PG) 2026 section available on the homepage.
- Read the Bulletin of Information, eligibility conditions and the Round 1 schedule for performance-based programmes.
- Register using a valid email address, mobile number and other required credentials. Candidates who have already registered should sign in through their existing dashboard.
- Enter personal, academic, category and entrance-examination details carefully. The information should match the supporting certificates.
- Select the relevant performance-based postgraduate programme and submit programme preferences, if the portal provides this option.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, degree marksheets, category certificate and other programme-specific documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable online fee and download the completed application form and payment receipt.
- Check the dashboard regularly for the performance test venue, date, reporting time and instructions. Carry original documents and a printed copy of the call letter when reporting.
- After allocation, accept the offered seat and complete fee payment before the specified deadline to confirm admission.
Important Links
Candidates should rely on the programme-wise notice uploaded on the DU admission portal. Any revised timing, venue, document requirement or additional admission round will be communicated through the official website or applicant dashboard.
FAQs
1. What is the DU PG CSAS Round 1 schedule for performance-based programmes?
It is the first-round timetable for auditions, practical tests or other performance assessments required for admission to specified DU postgraduate programmes.
2. Is CUET PG required for every performance-based programme?
The requirement depends on the individual programme and its approved admission criteria. Applicants should check the 2026 PG Bulletin of Information before applying.
3. Where can candidates check their performance test slot?
Candidates can check programme-wise notices and their individual allotment or test details through admission.uod.ac.in and the CSAS applicant dashboard.
