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The University of Delhi (DU) is all set to release its first Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) list for undergraduate admissions 2025 on Saturday, July 19, at 5 PM. This year’s admissions cycle has seen an unprecedented response, with over 3 lakh sign-ups and a record number of preferences submitted for the university’s 71,642 seats across 79 programmes in 69 colleges.
Record Numbers and Key Statistics
According to official data released by the university on July 15, here is a snapshot of the applicant pool and preferences:
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Sign-ups | 3,05,357 |
| Candidates Who Submitted Preferences | 2,39,890 |
| Unique College + Program Preferences | 1,68,36,462 |
| Gender Breakdown | Female: 1,27,284 (53.06%) Male: 1,12,603 (46.93%) Transgender: 3 |
| Orphan Quota Applicants | 512 |
| Single Girl Child Quota Applicants | 7,243 |
| Maximum Preferences by One Candidate | 1,414 out of 1,549 |
| Average Preferences Per Candidate | 83 |
Most Popular Programs
The BCom (Hons) program continues to dominate, with nearly 20 lakh total preferences and 48,336 first-preference applications. Other popular programs include:
- BA (Hons) Political Science – 15,295 first preferences
- BSc (Hons) Zoology – 12,722
- BTech Mathematics and Humanities – 10,584
- BCom – 8,939
Among BA programme combinations, the top three preferred choices were:
- BA (History + Political Science) – 7,60,233
- BA (Economics + Political Science) – 3,88,407
- BA (English + Economics) – 3,49,367
Most Preferred Colleges
As expected, some of DU’s most prestigious colleges saw the highest first-preference counts:
| College | First-Preference Applications |
|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 38,795 |
| Hindu College | 31,901 |
| Hansraj College | 15,902 |
| St. Stephen’s College | 12,413 |
| Miranda House | 11,403 |
Stream-Wise Preferences
Applicants showed a clear inclination towards humanities-based programs:
- Humanities: 58.89%
- Commerce: 20.89%
- Science: 20.22%
What’s Next: Simulated Ranks & Preference Change Window
Ahead of the allocation list, DU will release Common Simulated Ranks on student dashboards at 5 PM today (July 15). These ranks are based on preferences submitted until July 14, and are tentative—not a guarantee of admission.
After seeing their simulated ranks, candidates can update, reorder, add, or delete their preferences during the preference change window, open until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 16. Students are advised to save their preferences at regular intervals, as only saved choices will count towards actual allocations.
The first official CSAS allocation list will then go live on July 19 at 5 PM.
Trials for Performance-Based Programs, ECA, and Sports
Candidates applying under the ECA and Sports quotas should note the following:
- ECA trials begin on Friday, July 18
- Sports trials are expected to start on Friday, July 25
- Admissions under ECA, sports, and CW quotas will commence in the third round of allocations.
For specific dates and venues, students must visit the respective college or department websites.
FAQs: DU Undergraduate Admissions 2025
Visit the websites of the colleges or departments you have applied to under these quotas for detailed schedules.
DU is offering 71,642 seats across 79 programs in 69 colleges.
The first allocation list will be published on July 19, 2025 at 5 PM.
Yes, the preference change window is open until July 16, 11:59 PM. Don’t forget to save your choices.
No, simulated ranks are just indicative and based on current preferences and scores. They are not a guarantee of admission.
Conclusion
With record-breaking applications and overwhelming interest in its prestigious programs and colleges, the University of Delhi continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for undergraduate education in India. As the university gears up to release its first CSAS seat allocation list on July 19, students are encouraged to carefully review their simulated ranks, update their preferences, and stay vigilant about deadlines and updates.
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