Delhi University to Begin New Academic Session from August 1, 2025

Delhi University (DU) has announced that its new academic session for undergraduate courses will officially commence from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes right after the declaration of CUET UG 2025 results, which were released on July 4. With this, DU has aligned its academic calendar to ensure timely classes, examinations, and breaks for both newly admitted and returning students.

Admission Process After CUET Result

With the release of CUET UG 2025 scores, Delhi University is now moving into the second phase of its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). In this phase:

• Candidates will have to select their preferred courses and colleges.
• Students can edit and update preferences based on their CUET scores.
• Colleges will then verify uploaded documents, and once the seat is accepted and fee paid, the admission is confirmed.

Total Intake & Course Structure

For the 2025-26 academic year, Delhi University is offering:

• Over 71,000 seats in undergraduate programs
• More than 186 combinations under the BA program
• Courses are being offered through 69 colleges and departments under the DU umbrella

All admissions will be handled through the CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in.

Delhi University Admission 2025 - Important Dates

What Students Need to Do

• Check CUET UG Scorecards and calculate eligibility for preferred DU programs
• Register or update preferences on the CSAS portal as Phase 2 begins
• Upload required documents including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, CUET scorecard, photo ID, and reservation category certificates (if applicable)
• Be ready to accept seat allotments and pay admission fees within the time window

Why the August 1 Start Matters

The decision to start DU classes from August 1 is aimed at:

• Restoring the university's pre-pandemic academic calendar
• Avoiding the last-minute rush and overlapping timelines that previously impacted teaching schedules
• Ensuring students get the full academic experience without truncated semesters or delays

Structure of Academic Year 2025-26

• The first semester will run from August to December 2025, ending with final exams
• A mid-semester break is scheduled in October
• The second semester will begin in January 2026, followed by end-semester exams in May or June
• This schedule applies to all UG programs offered through DU's constituent colleges

Tips for Freshers

• Research cutoff trends and college reputation for your chosen course
• Prioritize course-college combinations based on CUET score and past trends
• Keep a checklist of all documents for verification
• Stay active on the CSAS admission portal to avoid missing deadlines or allotment windows
• Be ready for orientation programs that most DU colleges conduct in the first week of August

Note:

With DU classes starting from August 1, 2025, students can look forward to a timely and structured academic session. This year's admission process has been closely tied with the CUET UG system, giving students a fair and transparent route to one of India's most prestigious central universities. All eyes are now on the CSAS Phase 2 seat allotments, which will decide the final composition of DU's incoming batch.