However, the university has clarified that this admission process will not apply to candidates seeking admission through the School of Open Learning (SOL), the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), or to foreign national applicants.
In addition, Delhi University has reiterated that candidates must appear for CUET UG subjects that directly correspond to the subjects studied at the Class 12 level. Applicants will not be eligible for admission to any undergraduate subject that they did not study in their qualifying examination, in line with the university’s long-established admission norms.
CLASS 12 SUBJECT REQUIREMENT TO CONTINUE
Although the CUET UG framework allows candidates to appear for subjects beyond their Class 12 syllabus, Delhi University has clearly stated that this flexibility will not be applicablefor DU undergraduate admissions. Only subjects studied in Class 12 will be considered valid for eligibility. Candidates failing to meet this criterion will be denied admission.
The university further explained that while participating institutions under CUET are permitted to define their own eligibility conditions, Delhi University’s admission rules will override the general CUET provisions in its case.
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detailed DU UG Admission 2026 Prospectus:
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GUIDELINES ON SUBJECT EQUIVALENCE AND SYLLABUS ALIGNMENT
According to the official prospectus, if a particular Class 12 subject is not explicitly availablein the CUET UG subject list, candidates must select the closest related subject or language paper.
For instance, students who studied Biochemistry at the Class 12 level will be required to appear for Biology in CUET UG 2026.
To assess subject equivalence, Delhi University will evaluate whether at least 50 per cent of the syllabus overlaps between the Class 12 subject and the chosen CUET UG paper. The final authority on subject equivalence will rest solely with Delhi University.
NO CHANGES IN SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
The university has also confirmed that the subject combinations listed under List A and List Bwill remain unchanged from the previous admission cycle. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully examine these lists before finalising their CUET UG subject choices.
Applicants have been urged to thoroughly review the official prospectus and information bulletinavailable on the university’s admission portal to gain a clear understanding of eligibility criteria, subject mapping rules, and the complete undergraduate admission process.