The University of Delhi (DU) released the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) Trial Schedule 2026 for undergraduate admissions. Physical trials for most ECA categories begin July 16, 2026 . This schedule is part of the CSAS UG 2026 admission process . Students seeking admission through the ECA quota must check the official DU website for detailed information.
ECA Trial Schedule Announced
DU will conduct physical trials for ECA admissions from July 16 to July 25, 2026 . These trials evaluate practical skills for students applying under the ECA quota. Candidates must attend on their assigned date and time. The final merit list considers trial performance, ECA certificates, and the CUET UG 2026 score.
Category-wise Trial Dates and Venues
Trials are organized by ECA category and held at specific DU colleges. Students should report to the designated venue for their specific activity.
| ECA Category | Trial Dates | Venue |
| Dance (Indian Classical, Folk, Western, Choreography) | July 16–25, 2026 | Bharati College |
| Debate (Hindi & English) | July 16–25, 2026 | Ramjas College |
| Theatre | July 16–25, 2026 | Miranda House |
| Vocal Music (Indian Classical & Light Vocal) | July 16–22, 2026 | Mata Sundri College for Women |
| Instrumental Music | July 21–25, 2026 | Sri Aurobindo College (Day) |
| Creative Writing (Hindi & English) | July 21, 2026 | Hansraj College |
| Fine Arts (Sketching, Painting & Sculpture) | July 20–24, 2026 | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College |
| Digital Media (Photography, Filmmaking & Animation) | July 21–23, 2026 | Maharaja Agrasen College |
| Divinity | July 21–25, 2026 | Rajdhani College |
| Quiz | July 20, 2026 | Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening) |
| Yoga | July 17–18, 2026 | PGDAV College (Evening) |
| NCC | No Physical Trial | Evaluation as per DU guidelines |
| NSS | No Physical Trial | Evaluation as per DU guidelines |
Who Must Appear for Trials
Only students who registered under the ECA quota need to attend the physical trials. These trials assess practical abilities. Students applying under the NCC and NSS categories are exempt from physical trials. Their admission is evaluated based on university criteria.
Checking the Schedule
To check the ECA trial schedule, visit the official DU admissions website at admission.uod.ac.in . Navigate to the UG Admissions 2026 section. Look for the link titled "Detailed Schedule of Physical Trials for ECA Admissions." The complete schedule, including category-wise dates and venues, is available in the official notice.
ECA Merit Calculation
The final ECA merit is determined by a composite score. This includes performance in the physical trial, evaluation of submitted ECA certificates, and the student's CUET UG 2026 score. The University of Delhi follows its notified admission policy under the CSAS-UG process for final selection.
