Delhi University has issued an immediate document-authenticity warning during CSAS UG and PG admissions. Candidates must use scans of original certificates, mark sheets and identity proofs without digital editing. For DU UG CSAS Round 1, college verification continues through 4:59 PM on July 20, 2026, and approved candidates must pay the admission fee by 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026.
New on July 19: DU warns that AI-generated, digitally altered or heavily edited documents can cause immediate rejection or cancellation of candidature, possible legal action and no fee refund. Review every submitted scan against the original and respond only through the official admission process if the college raises a query.
Key highlights
- DU’s July 19 advisory applies to candidates in undergraduate and postgraduate admission processes.
- Certificates, mark sheets and identity proofs must be scans of original documents without digital modification or editing.
- DU says it will use verification tools to identify manipulated media.
- For UG Round 1, colleges may verify and approve online applications through 4:59 PM on July 20.
- The Round 1 online admission-fee deadline remains 11:59 PM on July 21.
- Round 2 allocation is scheduled for noon on July 25.
Important dates
| Activity | Official date and time |
|---|---|
| Document-authenticity advisory takes effect | July 19, 2026, with immediate effect |
| Round 1 seat-acceptance window | Closed at 11:59 PM on July 18, 2026 |
| College verification and approval | By 4:59 PM on July 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 admission-fee payment | By 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026 |
| Round 1 Upgrade/Freeze and higher-preference reorder | By 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026 |
| Round 2 allocation | 12:00 noon on July 25, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat acceptance | By 11:59 PM on July 26, 2026 |
| Round 2 fee payment | By 11:59 PM on July 28, 2026 |
All times above are Indian Standard Time. The July 19 document advisory does not create a separate correction window or extend an admission deadline.
Who is affected?
The document advisory applies broadly to candidates applying for DU undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This article focuses on students who accepted a DU CSAS UG 2026 Round 1 allocation and are waiting for college verification, approval, fee payment or the Upgrade/Freeze step.
Required student action
- Compare every submitted certificate, mark sheet and identity proof with the original document.
- Do not upload an AI-generated, retouched, digitally altered or heavily edited version of any record.
- Monitor the official CSAS UG dashboard for a college query or approval through July 20.
- If a query appears, respond through the official process using the authentic scan requested by the college.
- After approval and generation of the payment link, pay the programme fee by July 21 and save the receipt.
Step-by-step instructions
- Read the official DU document-authenticity advisory.
- Open the official DU CSAS UG portal and sign in.
- Check whether the allotted college has approved the application or raised a document query.
- Review your submitted files. Authentic scans should reproduce the original documents without digital modification or editing.
- Do not replace or resubmit anything through an unofficial channel. Follow the dashboard instruction if DU or the college requests a clarification or document.
- Once the application is approved and the payment link appears, pay the admission fee by 11:59 PM on July 21.
- Download the payment acknowledgement and select Freeze or Upgrade as applicable. If choosing Upgrade, review the higher preferences before the Round 1 deadline.
What happens if the rules or deadline are missed?
DU states that a candidate using fraudulent, AI-generated or digitally altered media can face immediate rejection or cancellation without prior notice. The University may take legal action, and no fees will be refunded in such cases. Separately, an approved Round 1 candidate who does not complete the admission-fee payment by July 21 may not have the admission confirmed.
Official sources
- DU public advisory on authentic and valid documents
- University of Delhi admissions website
- DU CSAS UG candidate portal
- DU Undergraduate Admissions Round 1 press release
- Official CSAS UG admission schedule
Frequently asked questions
Can I clean up or edit a document scan before uploading it?
DU instructs candidates to submit scanned copies of original documents without digital modification or editing. The safest approach is a clear, complete scan that accurately reproduces the original.
Does the advisory extend the fee deadline?
No. The Round 1 admission-fee deadline remains 11:59 PM on July 21, 2026.
What if the college asks for another document?
Respond promptly through the official admission workflow and provide the authentic document or clarification requested. Monitor the dashboard rather than relying only on email.
Last updated: July 19, 2026. EntranceAlert is an independent education information platform. Check the official DU dashboard for your individual verification, allocation and payment status.
