The University of Delhi (DU) has opened admissions for 1,370 undergraduate seats under the Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) quota for the 2026-27 academic session, giving talented students another opportunity to secure a seat in one of the country’s premier universities through their achievements beyond academics.
The admissions will be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG 2026) and are open to candidates who have appeared for CUET (UG) 2026.
The ECA quota is designed to recognise excellence in cultural, literary, artistic and community based activities, allowing students to complement their academic performance with their extracurricular accomplishments.
This year, admissions under the ECA quota will be offered across 14 categories, including theatre, Indian classical and folk dance, vocal and instrumental music, debate, creative writing, photography, painting, filmmaking, choreography, yoga, NCC and NSS.
Among all categories, Indian Classical Dance has the highest number of seats at 125, followed by Theatre (123 seats) and Indian Vocal Music (109 seats).
DU has also earmarked seats for specialised disciplines such as Western Flute, Sarod, Indian Violin, Sculpture and Animation.
Several prominent colleges, including Hindu College, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College, Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Sri Venkateswara College, Gargi College and Ramjas College, will offer admissions through the ECA quota across different disciplines.
Selection Process
Admission under the ECA quota will be based on a combination of academic performance and talent assessment. Delhi University has assigned-
25% weightage to the candidate’s CUET (UG) 2026 score.
75% weightage to ECA certificates, performance trials and practical evaluation conducted by the university.
Only candidates who qualify in the ECA trials will be considered for admission under this category.
How to Apply for DU ECA Quota
1-Register on the CSAS-UG 2026 admission portal.
2-Complete the undergraduate application form using their CUET details.
3-Select the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quota while filling in preferences.
4-Choose the relevant ECA category based on their achievements.
5-Upload all required certificates and supporting documents.
6-Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
7-If shortlisted, appear for the ECA trial or practical assessment conducted by the university.
The university will prepare the final merit list after combining CUET scores with the marks obtained in the ECA evaluation.
With admissions now underway, students who have excelled in cultural, literary and creative fields have another chance to gain entry into Delhi University through a system that values talent alongside academic merit.
