Updated 22 May 2026 · By the Ready For Exam editorial desk · Helpline 7033005444
The Delhi University CSAS PG portal at pgadmission.uod.ac.in has been live since 16 May 2026, with a hard registration close on 7 June 2026. We covered the step-by-step registration walkthrough yesterday. Today’s guide drills into the next anxiety-causing question: which programme should you actually apply to, and what is the eligibility filter underneath each one?
DU PG is no longer an open-buffet portal — CUET PG 2026 score is mandatory, eligibility is paper-specific, and the wrong programme tag at registration time is the single most common reason candidates lose their first allocation round. Here is the clean map.
The 4 programme families at DU PG 2026
- Two-year Postgraduate (MA / MSc / MCom / MA in Education etc.): Pure CUET PG 2026 score based. ~80 programmes.
- Five-year integrated & professional (LLB three-year, BEd, Fine Arts MFA, Music MMus, Performing Arts): CUET PG score + departmental skill/practical round in some cases.
- MPhil / PhD & research programmes: Separate research-entrance route; CUET PG accepted as the qualifying first stage for shortlisting in many departments.
- Diploma & certificate (language, applied): Some run independent of CSAS PG — check the department page.
How CSAS PG 2026 actually works — 4 stages
- Stage 1: Registration (16 May – 7 June 2026). Personal details, CUET PG application number, category, academic record.
- Stage 2: Programme & college preference filling. You can choose multiple programmes and rank colleges within each.
- Stage 3: Allocation rounds. DU runs sequential rounds based on CUET PG normalised marks + your preference order + seat availability + reservation rules.
- Stage 4: Accept / upgrade / withdraw + fee payment. Each round has a 48-hour decision window.
Eligibility decoder — the 6 things that trip people up
1. Bachelor’s discipline must match the PG subject
For MA Economics you need an undergraduate Economics paper in at least 4 semesters. For MCom you need BCom or equivalent. For MA English you need English Honours or English as a discipline paper through UG. Cross-discipline jumps (BSc to MA Sociology, for example) need a clear demonstration that the subject was studied in UG.
2. Minimum aggregate
50% aggregate for General/EWS, 45% for OBC-NCL, 40% for SC/ST/PwBD, in qualifying degree. This is on full Bachelor’s CGPA — not final semester alone.
3. Final-year candidates are allowed
If your degree results are awaited, you can register provisionally. Documents must be uploaded before admission confirmation.
4. CUET PG subject code must match programme
You cannot apply for MA Political Science if you wrote the CUET PG Sociology subject paper. The CUET PG subject code is the eligibility key.
5. EWS & CW certificates must be current-year
EWS certificate must be issued for FY 2026–27. CW (children of armed forces personnel) certificate must list current rank.
6. Foreign qualification & OCI
Foreign degrees need Association of Indian Universities (AIU) equivalence certificate. OCI candidates fall under the supernumerary seat structure — not the general merit list.
The 15 most-applied DU PG programmes — quick-look eligibility
- MA English: BA(H) English / English in UG; CUET PG English subject code.
- MA Political Science: Political Science in UG (Hons or 4-sem discipline); CUET PG Pol Sci code.
- MA History: History in UG; CUET PG History.
- MA Sociology: Sociology in UG; CUET PG Sociology.
- MA Economics: Economics + Maths/Stats requirement; CUET PG Economics.
- MA Hindi / Sanskrit / Urdu: Respective language in UG.
- MCom: BCom or equivalent; CUET PG Commerce.
- MA Education: Any UG, BEd preferred for some pathways.
- MSc Mathematics: Mathematics Honours; CUET PG Maths.
- MSc Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology: Respective subject Honours.
- MA Geography: Geography in UG; CUET PG Geography.
- MA Psychology: Psychology in UG; CUET PG Psychology.
- MA Social Work: Any UG; CUET PG Social Work.
- LLB (three-year): Bachelor’s + DU LLB entrance route (separate from CSAS-PG main pool).
- MA International Relations / East Asian Studies: UG in Pol Sci / Economics / History acceptable.
College preference strategy — the 80/20 rule
80% of admitted candidates cluster around six colleges: Hindu, Hansraj, Ramjas, Miranda House (for women’s programmes), Lady Shri Ram, and the Department itself (for Faculty-administered programmes like Economics & English). Smart preference filling means:
- Top 6 reach colleges in your order of love — not in order of cut-off.
- Two safe colleges where last year’s closing was 5+ percentile below your CUET PG score.
- One emotional choice if you have a strong reason (proximity, mother’s alma mater — whatever).
Do not leave preferences blank to “wait for round 2”. Empty preferences = no allocation in round 1 = lower priority in subsequent rounds.
Fees, scholarships, and reservation
- Application fee CSAS PG: ₹250 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹150 SC/ST/PwBD (refer to portal for the FY 2026 official figure).
- Tuition for most MA programmes: ₹14,000–₹18,000 per year.
- Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, supernumerary CW and OCI as per DU policy.
Common rejection reasons we have seen this week
- CUET PG subject code mismatch with applied PG programme.
- EWS certificate dated for previous FY.
- Aggregate calculated on final semester only (DU calculates on full UG).
- Category certificate format not matching DU template.
What happens after 7 June
DU is expected to publish the round-1 simulated rank list in the second week of June, with formal allocations beginning shortly after CUET PG result re-checking is complete. We will publish the round-1 cut-off tracker the moment it drops.
Related reading
- DU CSAS PG 2026 step-by-step registration guide
- CUET normalisation & equi-percentile explained
- CUET PG vs CUET UG 2026 — what each score buys you
FAQ
Is CUET PG 2026 mandatory for all DU PG programmes?
For all two-year PG programmes filled through CSAS-PG, yes. A handful of professional and skill-based programmes have departmental routes — check the specific department page.
Can I apply for two PG programmes at DU?
Yes. You can rank multiple programmes within the same CSAS PG portal as long as your CUET PG subject code is valid for each.
What is the last date for DU CSAS PG 2026 registration?
7 June 2026 is the current published deadline. Confirm on pgadmission.uod.ac.in.
Does the college I choose matter as much as the programme?
For most MA/MSc programmes the Faculty teaches centrally, so college choice mostly affects affiliation, hostel and societies. For BCom/MCom in college-based programmes, college reputation matters more.
Talk to the Ready For Exam desk
If you want a free 20-minute review of your CSAS PG preference order before 7 June, call the CUET Gurukul helpline 7033005444.
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