DU UG Admission 2025: Over 9,000 seats remain vacant after multiple rounds; CUET, expenses cited as factors

More than 9,000 undergraduate seats are still vacant in the University of Delhi (DU) after multiple rounds of DU UG admission 2025. Vacancies are spread across colleges in both the main campus and peripheral areas, affecting enrolment patterns and academic planning.

The university continues to witness a high number of unfilled UG seats across its campus and affiliated colleges. The trend has raised concerns among educationists, as it affects enrolment patterns and academic planning.

The university is conducting the DU UG mop-up round 2025 to fill vacant seats based on Class 12 marks, but many seats remain unfilled. Courses and colleges that earlier drew students from the local population are finding fewer takers.

Teachers and observers point out that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has acted as a barrier for local students, while aspirants from outside Delhi often do not opt for these courses or colleges.

“Mop- up rounds, based on XII marks, show that there were many courses and colleges which used to get local population. CUET is an unnecessary barricade which the local population doesn't want to overcome. Students from outside may not be interested in those streams or colleges,” Abha Dev Habib, associate professor in DU, posted on Facebook.

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Delayed admissions affect mid-session joining

Recently, the DU released the list of vacant UG seats for the 2025-26 mop-up admission round. Candidates shortlisted can check available seats across colleges and programmes on the official website, admission.uod.ac.in. As per the official schedule, the admission fee should be paid by September 11, and all formalities for the mop-up round should be completed by September 13.

Another reason being cited is the delay in admission. With one month of teaching already completed, several students may not want to join mid-session. Faculty members say that many students have already enrolled elsewhere by the time these seats open.

Rising expenses are another concern. Students who do not get hostel accommodation face high costs of living in Delhi, which is discouraging many from pursuing admission. The Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) is also under discussion. Feedback from current students, who are seen as the university’s representatives, may be affecting perceptions about the courses.

The issue is raising questions about whether the demand for a DU degree is decreasing . Teachers and students both believe that unless the admission process and related issues are addressed, vacant seats may continue in future sessions as well.