From today, August 22, thousands of DU aspirants become spot‑eligible under CSAS‑UG. The university has scheduled Spot Round I for the coming week. Vacant seats go live on August 23 at 5 pm. Applications end August 24, 11:59 pm. Allocation publishes August 25. Acceptance continues till August 27; verification and payment close August 28–29.
Eligibility turns on a clear line today. CSAS‑UG applicants not admitted by 5 pm, August 22 become spot‑eligible. DU has also allowed candidates whose CBSE Class 12 compartment results were declared recently to apply in Phase II during Spot Round I, if registered earlier. Read the advisory before proceeding.

Only those without an active admission by the August 22 cut‑off can enter Spot Round I. Once spot begins, admitted candidates’ dashboards are locked in freeze mode. As DU’s CSAS rules put it, “neither be considered for upgrades nor allowed to withdraw their admissions”. Plan moves before the window opens tomorrow.
Sunday: check the vacant seat list at 5 pm. Sunday–Monday: submit spot preferences on your dashboard. Tuesday: allocation releases; accept between August 25 and 27, 11:59 pm. Friday: colleges complete verification. Saturday: pay fees by 11:59 pm. Acceptance is mandatory; non‑acceptance ends CSAS eligibility for this cycle.
Withdraw today only if you are confident about stronger options in the spot pool. After spot is announced, withdrawal is suspended and dashboards remain frozen. Take dated screenshots before acting and read your college’s refund terms. Prior schedules show the same freeze‑and‑no‑withdrawal rule across years.
Recheck category, Economically Weaker Section, and Other Backward Classes‑Non Creamy Layer proofs for validity and name matches. DU has warned against manipulated or AI‑altered documents; such cases face cancellation and no refund. Use the official portal, track server time, keep Unified Payments Interface or card ready, and save fee receipts.
With eligibility starting today and the spot clock moving tomorrow, act with a plan. Confirm you are spot‑eligible, reorder preferences thoughtfully, and keep originals and payments ready. The tight acceptance window ends on August 27, while verification and fee payment close on August 28–29. One calm checklist now can protect a better seat.