Delhi University (DU) has expanded merit-based undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session . Nine additional colleges will now offer seats based on Class 12 marks. This expansion allows more students to secure admission without the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
The university issued a public notice on August 23, 2026 , confirming the changes. This follows an earlier announcement on August 21, 2026. Interested candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria for each program and college.
Colleges Adding Merit-Based Admissions
These nine colleges are now accepting applications for specific undergraduate programs using Class 12 performance. Students should check the individual college websites for detailed information.
The following colleges have introduced merit-based admissions for the 2026-27 cycle:
| College | Courses Offered |
| 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. Economics + Sanskrit; B.A. English + Sanskrit; B.A. Hindi + Sanskrit |
| Motilal Nehru College (Evening) | B.A. (Hons.) Hindi; B.A. English + Mathematics; B.A. History + Sanskrit; B.A. Political Science + Sanskrit |
| Shyam Lal College (Evening) | B.A. (Hons.) Hindi; B.A. English + Computer Application; B.A. Mathematics + Computer Application; B.A. 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 |
Admission Rules and Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission through this merit-based route must meet the eligibility requirements set by each college. The University of Delhi directs applicants to visit the official websites of the concerned colleges.
These websites will provide specific details on courses, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and admission updates. Applicants are advised to review this information carefully before applying.
A key rule states that students already enrolled in any Delhi University college cannot apply for a second admission through the Class 12 merit-based process. This ensures fair distribution of seats.
