Delhi University Admission 2026-27 Without CUET: While a valid CUET score remains essential for regular undergraduate seats at Delhi University, aspirants who missed the exam or didn't score competitively still have a route in. The university's distance and open learning wings admit students purely on academic merit, and applications for the 2026-27 session are open right now.

Candidates can register online through DU's official admission portal, with the window staying open until July 24, 2026. The university plans to release its first admission list on July 27, 2026, so those interested should complete their forms well before the deadline.

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DU SOL Admission 2026-27: Overview

Detail

Information

Admission Mode

Without CUET (merit-based)

Programmes Offered

UG, PG, certificate & vocational courses

Registration Deadline

July 24, 2026

First Admission List

July 27, 2026

Eligible Streams

SOL, COL, NCWEB (women only)

Basis of Admission

Class 12 / graduation marks

Class Mode

Weekend sessions at select DU colleges

School of Open Learning (SOL) & Campus of Open Learning (COL)

SOL offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with admission based on Class 12 marks for UG and graduation scores for PG programmes- no campus attendance required, just weekend academic support sessions at designated colleges. COL, meanwhile, runs shorter professional, vocational, and certificate courses ranging from one month to a year, many following a first-come, first-served intake based on Class 12 performance.

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Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB)

This option is reserved for women residing in Delhi. Admission depends on the best four subject scores from Class 12, with no CUET requirement,  following the same weekend-class structure as SOL.

DU SOL, COL Admission 2026: How to Apply?

Interested candidates should visit the DU admission portal, complete registration before July 24, and track the first merit list on July 27 to confirm their seat status.

Students interested in applying for DU's open learning programmes are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline.

DU SOL, COL Admission 2026: Here's the direct link to apply