CUET UG DU Cutoff 2026: Live expectations as CUET runs May 11-31, 2026
The CUET UG 2026 test is being held from May 11-31, 2026 , and students are tracking the CUET UG DU Cutoff 2026 as results and CSAS allocations approach. Around 4-5 lakh candidates are expected to contest places at Delhi University, raising pressure on top-course cutoffs.
CUET UG DU Cutoff 2026: What the numbers say for top courses
Delhi University admissions will use CUET normalized scores (merit often considered out of 800 for many programmes). General-category aspirants aiming for North Campus honours courses may need 770+ ; elite programmes show much higher expectations. Predicted ranges include Miranda House Psychology (UR 920-928) , SRCC Economics (UR 905-912) and Hindu College Political Science (UR 910-918) .
Commerce remains intensely competitive. Several estimates put top B.Com (Hons.) cutoffs near the high 800s to low 900s for colleges like SRCC, Hindu and Hansraj. Mid-tier and South Campus colleges show wider movement across CSAS rounds, with ARSD and Aryabhatta expected to close lower for some programmes (for example, ARSD Mathematics UR 662-672 ; Aryabhatta CS UR 625-635 ).
CUET UG DU Cutoff 2026: Counselling, seats and immediate steps for applicants
Admissions will proceed through Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) using normalized CUET scores across multiple exam shifts. CSAS involves multiple allocation rounds, choice filling and acceptance plus fee payment by the due dates to confirm seats.
Students must register on the DU CSAS portal after CUET results, enter programme and college preferences, and upload valid reservation documents in the prescribed format where applicable. Gap year applicants remain eligible provided they appeared in CUET UG 2026.
DU’s structure matters for seat movement: the university comprises 91 colleges , 86 academic departments and 16 faculties , creating wide variation in cutoff behaviour across campuses. Foreign nationals have a separate route with 10% supernumerary seats per programme processed via the Foreign Students’ Registry.
DU uses normalization to balance multiple CUET shifts before preparing merit lists. Programme-specific eligibility, reservation policy, seat availability and tie-breaking rules will affect final cutoffs in each CSAS round. Expect significant changes across Round 1, later rounds and the Spot Round as candidates accept, upgrade or forfeit allocations.
Students should keep CUET scorecards, Class 12 documents and category certificates ready for verification and watch DU CSAS announcements closely for exact allocation dates and fee deadlines.