Delhi University (DU) on Friday said that admissions of 68,116 students have been confirmed so far for its undergraduate courses, following the conclusion of the second round of upgradation. According to university data, 17,595 applicants had applied for an upgrade in the second round. Of them, 7,685 secured an upgrade in their choice of programme or college, while 46,257 candidates chose to freeze their seats. In addition, 2,808 allocations have been made under performance-based and supernumerary categories. As per the admission schedule, candidates must accept their allotted seats by 4.59 pm on August 23. Colleges have been directed to verify and approve applications by 11.59 pm the same day. The last date for payment of fees online is August 24. After this process, the university will release a list of vacant seats at 5 pm on August 25. Students who remain unadmitted by August 24 will be eligible to apply for the 'Spot Round' until August 27. Allocations for the Spot Round will be declared on August 28. Meanwhile, the University of Delhi has been awarded the highest NAAC accreditation grade of A++ in its second cycle of assessment, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.55. The accreditation, announced on August 8, will be valid for five years, till 2029. In the previous cycle held in 2018, DU secured an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.28. The university said the improved score reflects its continued focus on quality enhancement, innovation in teaching and research, and strong institutional governance. Calling the recognition a “landmark moment” in DU’s history, Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said it was a matter of pride for the entire fraternity. “This achievement is the result of the dedication and collective effort of our faculty, students, non-teaching staff, alumni, and stakeholders. It motivates us to set higher benchmarks and expand the horizons of excellence in teaching, research, and service to society,” he said.
