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DU UG Admissions 2026: Third Merit List Released; Check Seat Allotment and Admission Dates
The University of Delhi (DU) has released the third merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions 2026 today, August 8, 2026. Candidates who participated in the DU UG admission process can now check their seat allotment status through the official admission portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in or the DU website.
DU UG Admissions 2026: Third Merit List Released
The third merit list contains details of candidates who have been allotted seats in the latest round of undergraduate admissions. Candidates who have received a seat must complete the acceptance and admission formalities within the prescribed schedule to secure their admission.
DU UG Admissions 2026: Important Dates
Candidates allotted seats in the third merit list should note the following dates:
| Event | Date |
| Third Seat Allotment | August 8, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance | August 8 to 11, 2026 |
| College Verification and Approval | August 8 to 12, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | August 13, 2026 |
Candidates should accept their allotted seats within the specified deadline. After accepting the seat, they must complete the required document submission and admission fee payment process.
DU UG Third Merit List 2026: Seat Acceptance Process
Candidates who have been allotted a seat in the third round can log in to the DU admission portal and review their allotment details. Those willing to join the allotted college and programme must accept the seat between August 8 and August 11.
After the candidate accepts the allotted seat, the respective college will verify the submitted documents and application details. The verification and approval process will continue until August 12, 2026.
Candidates whose applications are approved must pay the prescribed admission fee by August 13, 2026. Failure to complete the fee payment within the deadline may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat, as per DU admission rules.
DU UG Merit List 2026: Tie-Breaking Criteria
In cases where two or more candidates have the same Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score, DU will apply the prescribed tie-breaking criteria to determine the order of merit.
According to the admission information, Class 12 marks and age will be considered for resolving ties between candidates with the same CUET score.
DU UG Admissions 2026: Ward Quota Schedule
The admission schedule also includes a separate round for candidates applying under the Ward Quota.
For the Ward Quota round, seat allocation is scheduled for August 10, 2026. Candidates allotted seats under this category will be able to accept them on August 10 and 11.
College verification for Ward Quota candidates will continue until August 12, while the final deadline for fee payment is August 13, 2026.
How to Check DU Third Merit List 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check their DU UG third merit list and seat allotment:
1. Visit the official DU UG admission portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in.
2. Log in using the required credentials.
3. Open the UG admission or seat allotment section.
4. Click on the link for the Third Merit List/Seat Allotment 2026.
5. Check the allotted college and programme.
6. Download or save the allotment details for future reference.
7. If satisfied with the allotment, accept the seat within the prescribed deadline.
8. Complete document verification and pay the admission fee after approval.
Candidates should carefully check the admission schedule and complete every stage within the specified deadlines. They are also advised to regularly monitor the official DU admission portal for further updates regarding subsequent admission rounds, vacant seats and other admission-related announcements.
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