Delhi University (DU) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh , announced that the university's admission process has become more organised and open. He stated that the new system, which uses the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), is clearer and more accountable than before. Colleges have been asked to review their seat plans to ensure better allocation of seats and complete admissions in fewer rounds.
Better Admissions with CUET
Prof. Singh explained that DU's admission system, called CSAS, now makes every seat allocation public. This means everyone can see the status of each seat. The university uses a fair and scientific method for this process. The centralized system ensures that all details, including CUET scores and seat allocations, are transparent to everyone involved.
Understanding Vacant Seats
Some undergraduate seats in certain colleges remain vacant. Prof. Singh clarified that this is not a new problem caused by CUET. He presented data showing that even before CUET, when admissions were based on Class 12 marks, some seats were left empty.
Admission Data Comparison
Prof. Singh shared details comparing admissions before and after CUET. This data highlights how the new system has helped manage seat allocation better.
| Year | Admission System | Total UG Seats | Seats Filled | Vacancy/Extra Admissions |
| 2019 | Class 12 Marks (Cut-off) | 70,735 | 68,213 | 3.56% Vacant |
| 2025 | CUET-based | 71,642 | 72,229 | 0.65% More Admissions |
The data from 2019 shows that 3.56% of seats remained vacant when admissions relied on Class 12 scores. In contrast, for 2025 , with CUET-based admissions, 72,229 students were admitted against 71,642 available seats. This means 0.65% more admissions were made than the total sanctioned strength.
New System Prevents Over-Admissions
Earlier, with the cut-off system, colleges often admitted many more students than their actual seat capacity. Prof. Singh gave an example from before CUET, where 203 students were admitted for a course with only 11 seats. This was 1745% more than the allowed number.
The new CUET-based system prevents such over-admissions. Colleges now decide how many extra allocations they can make for each course. This data is fed into the system. This controlled approach helps reduce the number of admission rounds needed. The university can also use this information to understand which courses are popular, which helps in making future decisions.
Colleges to Review Seat Plans
All colleges have received advice to re-check their seat matrix. They need to propose ways to fill seats that remain vacant even after many admission rounds. Colleges will explore changes to their B.A. Program combinations to fill seats efficiently. The university has made it clear that no course will be closed. The main aim of this exercise is to fill all available seats in the fewest possible admission rounds.
