Postgraduate performing arts and physical education students checking a university allocation portal
DU Round II allocations for performance-based PG programmes, CW and Ward candidates begin July 28, 2026.

DU PG Performance-Based Round 2 Admission 2026

DU PG performance-based Round II allocations are due July 28. Check seat acceptance, verification and fee-payment deadlines.

Summary: The University of Delhi has announced Round II of allocation and admission for performance-based postgraduate programmes and the CW and Ward supernumerary quotas under CSAS (PG) 2026-27. Allocated candidates must accept their seat by 4:59 PM on July 30, 2026 and complete fee payment by 4:59 PM on August 1, 2026.

Key highlights

  • The schedule covers MFA, MA Music, B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. performance-based admissions.
  • It also covers CW and Ward supernumerary quota allocations for postgraduate programmes.
  • Round II allocations will be declared on July 28, 2026.
  • Candidates must separately accept the seat and pay the admission fee within the published windows.
  • Further rounds may be announced only if seats remain vacant.

Important dates

ActionDeadline
Round II allocation declarationJuly 28, 2026
Candidate seat-acceptance windowJuly 28 to July 30, 2026, up to 4:59 PM
Department, centre or college verification and approvalJuly 28 to July 31, 2026, up to 4:59 PM
Candidate fee-payment deadlineAugust 1, 2026, up to 4:59 PM

Who is affected?

This notice affects registered CSAS (PG) 2026-27 candidates considered in Round II for MFA, MA Music, B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed., as well as candidates considered under the CW and Ward supernumerary quotas for postgraduate programmes. Only candidates who receive an allocation need to complete the acceptance and payment steps.

Required student action

Check the official CSAS (PG) dashboard on July 28. If a seat is allocated, accept it before 4:59 PM on July 30, respond promptly to any verification query and pay the admission fee by 4:59 PM on August 1.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Read the official Round II schedule.
  2. Sign in to the official CSAS (PG) portal on July 28.
  3. Open the allocation section and confirm the programme, department or college shown.
  4. Use the portal option to accept the allocated seat before July 30 at 4:59 PM.
  5. Monitor the dashboard, email and registered mobile number for a document query.
  6. After approval, pay the admission fee online before August 1 at 4:59 PM.
  7. Download the payment receipt and save screenshots of the final admission status.

What happens if the deadline is missed?

A candidate who does not accept the allocation or complete the fee payment within the applicable window may lose the offered seat. Do not assume that a later round will be held; the University states that additional rounds depend on remaining vacancies.

Frequently asked questions

Does this schedule cover every DU postgraduate programme?

No. This specific notice covers Round II for the listed performance-based programmes and the CW and Ward supernumerary quotas.

Is accepting the allocation enough to confirm admission?

No. The department, centre or college must approve the application, and the candidate must then pay the admission fee before the deadline.

Official sources