Big shift in DU admissions: Dyal Singh among top choices, SRCC drops out of top five
Delhi University's undergraduate admissions have seen a notable change in applicants' college preferences this year, reflecting an evolving approach by students under the Common Seat
Delhi University's undergraduate admissions have seen a notable change in applicants' college preferences this year, reflecting an evolving approach by students under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). For the first time in several years, Dyal Singh College has secured a place among the six most preferred colleges, while Sri Venkateswara College has climbed into the top tier of student choices. Read Full Story This reshuffle has displaced traditional favourites such as Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), St Stephen's College and Miranda House from the top five preference list, as reported by Indian Express. The shift in college rankings comes as the university records more than 2.18 lakh completed registrations for undergraduate admissions. Female applicants continue to outnumber their male counterparts, and BCom (Honours) remains the most popular undergraduate programme among aspirants. Despite the emerging trends, university officials have urged caution, noting that it is too early to draw firm conclusions. With the admission process still in progress, they said students' preferences and the overall allocation pattern may continue to change as seat allotments proceed. COLLEGE PREFERENCES UNDERGO A MAJOR RESET The latest preference trends suggest that Delhi University's long-established order of most sought-after colleges is undergoing a gradual transformation under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). Introduced in 2022 following the adoption of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), the system has significantly changed how applicants approach the admission process.
Kirori Mal College continues to remain one of the university's most preferred institutions, while Sri Venkateswara College, Ramjas College and Dyal Singh College have recorded a marked rise in popularity, securing places among the top choices. Meanwhile, colleges that have traditionally dominated student preference lists, including Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), St Stephen's College and Miranda House, no longer occupy the top five positions. According to university officials, the changing preference pattern reflects a more calculated admission strategy among candidates. With CUET scores available before preference submission, applicants are making informed decisions by balancing a college's reputation with factors such as past admission trends, seat availability and their chances of securing a seat in the desired programme. SEAT AVAILABILITY EMERGES AS A KEY FACTOR University officials believe that seat capacity is likely to be one of the key factors driving this year's shift in college preferences. They pointed out that Dyal Singh College offers around 800 more seats than St Stephen's College, making it a more viable option for many applicants seeking to maximise their chances of securing admission. Officials stressed that it is still too early to draw firm conclusions, as the admission process is ongoing. However, they noted that under the CUET-CSAS admission system, students appear to be factoring in seat availability more carefully alongside a college's reputation, suggesting a more pragmatic and data-driven approach to finalising their preferences.
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