DU ECA and Sports Cutoff 2026 is determined separately for each ECA category and sports discipline, rather than through a single common cutoff. Delhi University announced the Round 1 ECA and Sports seat allocation on August 10, 2026, as part of the CSAS (UG) 2026–27 admission process. Seat allocation is based on the prescribed merit criteria, including CUET UG scores and ECA or Sports assessment scores, wherever applicable. Candidates can log in to the DU Admission Portal to check their allocation status and complete the admission formalities within the notified schedule.

DU ECA and Sports Seats 2026

For the 2026–27 academic session, Delhi University has reserved seats under both the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) and Sports supernumerary quotas.

  • ECA Quota: 1,370 seats across various ECA categories and participating colleges.
  • Sports Quota: 2,153 seats, including 1,119 seats for men and 1,034 seats for women, distributed across different sports disciplines and colleges.

DU ECA and Sports Reservation Rules

As per the CSAS (UG) 2026–27 guidelines, 5% of a college's total sanctioned intake is reserved for admissions under the combined ECA and Sports quotas. Each college can distribute these seats between the two quotas, with each quota receiving between 1% and 4%, provided the total reservation does not exceed 5%. Additionally, not more than 20% of the seats allotted under either quota can be assigned to a single UG programme.

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Delhi University ECA and Sports Cutoff 2026

Admissions under the DU ECA and Sports supernumerary quotas remain highly competitive, especially for candidates targeting premier colleges such as Hindu College, Hansraj College, Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), and Ramjas College.

  • Round 1 DU ECA Cutoff 2026 reflects the high level of competition across different categories. Among the categories released, Indian Classical Dance recorded the highest allocation score, with 3850.370 out of 4000 securing admission to Hindu College.
  • This was followed by Creative Writing (English) at 3718.738 for Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Indian Folk Dance at 3601.524 for Hansraj College, and Creative Writing (Hindi) at 3468.936 for Hansraj College.
  • On the lower end, the minimum allocated CEM scores ranged from 2347.925 for Indian Folk Dance at Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) to 2927.483 for Indian Classical Dance at PGDAV (Evening) College, highlighting the variation in competition across ECA categories.
  • These Round 1 allocations indicate that candidates aiming for top DU colleges generally require a CEM score above 3,500 out of 4,000 in highly competitive ECA categories, although the required score varies depending on the category, college preferences, and seat availability.

Similarly, Sports quota admissions are expected to remain highly competitive. Candidates participating in popular disciplines such as Athletics, Cricket, and Football may require approximately 325–395+ marks out of 400 to secure admission to prestigious North Campus colleges.

Delhi University does not release traditional cutoffs for ECA and Sports quota admissions. Instead, admissions are based on:

  • Combined ECA Merit (CEM)
  • Combined Sports Merit (CSM)

using CUET score, certificates, and trial performance.

Check: Download DU ECA Round 1 CEM Score PDF

DU ECA Round 1 Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise CEM Scores

ECA Category Code ECA Category / Sub-category Highest CEM Score (Allocated College) Lowest CEM Score (Allocated College)
1a Creative Writing (Hindi) 3468.936 – Hansraj College 2407.113 – Zakir Hussain Delhi College (Evening)
1b Creative Writing (English) 3718.738 – Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies 2917.695 – Satyawati College (Evening)
2a Dance: Indian Classical 3850.370 – Hindu College 2927.483 – PGDAV (Evening) College
2b Dance: Indian Folk 3601.524 – Hansraj College 2347.925 – Sri Aurobindo College (Evening)

Note: The ECA score is calculated out of 75 marks, comprising 60 marks from trials and 15 marks from certificates (awards, training, workshops, and public performances). Final admissions are based on the Combined ECA Merit (CEM), which combines 75% ECA score and 25% CUET score.

Delhi University ECA & Sports Quota Cutoff 2026: Round 1 Cutoff

Check: DU ECA and Sports Allocation Portal 2026

How to Download and Check DU ECA Cutoff 2026?

Delhi University publishes the DU ECA Cutoff 2026 in the form of round-wise allocation PDFs on its official admission portal. Candidates applying through the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quota can access these PDFs to view the highest and lowest Combined ECA Merit (CEM) scores for each category. Applicants can also log in to the CSAS (UG) portal to check their individual seat allotment and admission status.

Steps to Check DU ECA Cutoff 2026

  • Go to the official Delhi University Admission Portal.
  • Navigate to the UG Admissions 2026–27 (CSAS) section.
  • Select the ECA Admissions or Round-wise ECA Allocation link.
  • Open the latest cutoff/allocation PDF released by the university.
  • Check the category-wise highest and lowest CEM scores along with the allotted colleges.
  • To view your personal allotment, sign in to the CSAS (UG) portal using your CUET UG application number and password.
  • After logging in, you can view your allotted college, programme, ECA category, and the status of your admission.

Delhi University Sports Expected Cutoff 2026

Sports quota scores are evaluated out of a total of 400 marks. Top North Campus colleges including Hindu College, Hansraj College, Ramjas College, and Kirori Mal College, may require approximately 325–395 marks, especially in Athletics, Cricket, and Football. Strong South Campus colleges such as Sri Venkateswara College, Gargi College, and Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College may remain within the 255–315 marks range.

Level Score Range Expected Colleges
International Athletes 360–400 Any college
National Medalists 320–380 Top North Campus
National Participation 280–340 Mid North Campus + Top South Campus
State Medalists 240–300 Good South Campus Colleges
Below 240 200–235 Programme Courses / Spot Rounds

Delhi University ECA & Sports Quota 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check the official Delhi University Admission Portal for the latest ECA and Sports quota notifications, trial schedules, seat matrices, and admission updates for the 2026 session.

Parameter 2026 
ECA Seats 1,370
Sports Seats 2,153
Most Competitive ECA Category Dance
Other Competitive ECA Categories Debate, Music, Theatre
Most Competitive Sports Athletics, Cricket, Football
Expected Top ECA Cutoff 68–75 out of 75
Expected Top Sports Score 325–395+ out of 400

Note: Expected 2026 cutoff ranges are based on previous DU allocation trends, student-reported data, seat matrices and admission analysis.

How Combined ECA Merit (CEM) is Calculated in DU

Delhi University calculates ECA admissions using a Combined ECA Merit (CEM) score rather than standard cutoffs.

CEM = (CUET Score % x 0.25) + (Trial + Certificate Marks out of 75 x 0.75)

This means:

  • CUET score has 25% weightage
  • Trials + certificates have 75% weightage
  • Trial performance matters the most in the final selection

Ex- Suppose a student has:

  • CUET Score: 720/1000 = 72%
  • Trial + Certificate Marks: 70 out of 75

Then:

CEM = (72×0.25)+(70×0.75) = 18+52.5=70.5

Important ECA Rules for DU Admissions 2026

Students scoring below 30 out of 75 are generally disqualified from allocation.

Criteria Details
Trial + Certificate Marks Out of 75
Maximum Certificate Marks 15
Minimum Qualifying Marks 30/75
Maximum ECA Categories Allowed 3
Maximum Certificates Allowed 5 per category
Certificate Validity Last 3 years only

Sports Merit Formula (CSM) in Delhi University

Delhi University Sports quota admissions are evaluated using a 400-mark system, where candidates are assessed on both sports certificates and trial performance. Out of the total 400 marks, 200 marks are allotted to sports certificates, and the remaining 200 marks are allotted to trial performance.

Example — Suppose a candidate has:

  • Sports Certificate Marks: 160 out of 200
  • Trial Performance Marks: 175 out of 200

Then: CSM = 160 + 175 = 335 out of 400

This score would place the candidate comfortably in the Mid North Campus range, making colleges like Ramjas College and Kirori Mal College realistic targets under the sports quota.

Note: In case two or more candidates have identical CEM or CSM scores, Delhi University generally resolves ties by giving preference to the candidate with higher trial marks, followed by higher certificate marks, and finally, higher CUET score as the last tiebreaker.

Delhi University ECA Seat Matrix 2026

Indian Classical Dance emerged as the largest ECA category with 125 seats, followed closely by Theatre (123 seats) and Indian Vocal Music (109 seats). Indian Folk Dance ranked fourth with 72 seats, while Hindi Debate rounded out the top five with 71 seats available across participating colleges.

S.No. ECA Category Seats
1.a Creative Writing (Hindi) 30
1.b Creative Writing (English) 33
2.a Dance: Indian Classical 125
2.b Dance: Indian Folk 72
2.c Dance: Western 63
2.d Dance: Choreography 35
3.a Debate: Hindi 71
3.b Debate: English 69
4.a Digital Media: Photography 44
4.b Digital Media: Film Making 28
4.c Digital Media: Animation 8
5.a Fine Arts: Sketching & Painting 65
5.b Fine Arts: Sculpture 10
6.a Music (Vocal): Indian 109
6.b Music (Vocal): Western 54
7.a Music (Instrumental: Indian) Tabla 37
7.b Music (Instrumental: Indian) Mridangam 1
7.c Music (Instrumental: Indian) Dholak 5
7.d Music (Instrumental: Indian) Pakhawaj 1
7.e Music (Instrumental: Indian) Ghatam 0
7.f Music (Instrumental: Indian) Harmonium 26
7.g Music (Instrumental: Indian) Flute 17
7.h Music (Instrumental: Indian) Sitar 17
7.i Music (Instrumental: Indian) Violin 5
7.j Music (Instrumental: Indian) Sarod 2
7.k Music (Instrumental: Indian) Santoor 1
8.a Music (Instrumental: Western) Drums 24
8.b Music (Instrumental: Western) Western Flute 1
8.c Music (Instrumental: Western) Saxophone 1
8.d Music (Instrumental: Western) Guitar (Lead) 27
8.e Music (Instrumental: Western) Guitar (Bass) 13
8.f Music (Instrumental: Western) Violin 3
8.g Music (Instrumental: Western) Keyboard 30
9 Theatre 123
10 Quiz 25
11 Divinity 14
12(a) NCC (Males) 30
12(b) NCC (Females) 56
13 NSS 53
14 Yoga 42
Grand Total 1370

Delhi University Sports Seat Matrix 2026

Game / Sport Men Women Total
Archery 21 18 39
Athletics 59 92 151
Badminton 27 39 66
Baseball 39 0 39
Basketball 103 103 206
Boxing 46 47 93
Chess 24 42 66
Cricket 157 35 192
Diving 0 1 1
Fencing 7 13 20
Football 140 55 195
Gymnastics 11 13 24
Handball 21 29 50
Hockey 35 37 72
Judo 36 47 83
Kabaddi 73 53 126
Kho-Kho 45 64 109
Netball 0 22 22
Shooting 36 38 74
Softball 0 39 39
Squash 6 4 10
Swimming 14 13 27
Table Tennis 23 32 55
Taekwondo 30 42 72
Tennis 16 23 39
Volleyball 117 105 222
Weightlifting 16 15 31
Wrestling — — —

Delhi University Sports Cutoff Year -Wise Comparison

  • Sports quota competition increased significantly after stricter certificate rules.
  • Athletics, Cricket, and Football remain the most competitive sports categories.
  • Top North Campus colleges now often require near-national level performance for secure allocation.
  • Cutoffs increased by around 5–10 marks between 2024 and 2025 for major sports.
College Tier 2026 Expected 2025 Actual 2024 Actual
Top North Campus Sports 325–395 320–390 310–380
Mid North Campus Sports 285–355 280–350 270–340
South Campus Sports 255–315 250–310 240–300
Programme Courses 215–265 210–260 200–250
Spot Rounds 205–240 200–235 200–230

Delhi University Top Colleges Seat Matrix Comparison

For 2026, top North Campus colleges such as Hindu College and Hansraj College are expected to offer nearly 20–29 combined ECA and Sports seats, while colleges like Ramjas College and Kirori Mal College may offer around 15–25 seats. Strong South Campus colleges including Gargi College, Sri Venkateswara College and Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College are expected to offer approximately 12–18 combined seats.

College 2026 Expected Total Seats 2025 Total Seats 2024 Total Seats
Hindu College 20–27 20–26 18–24
Hansraj College 22–29 20–28 18–25
Miranda House 12–18 12–18 10–16
LSR 15–22 15–22 14–20
Ramjas College 18–25 18–25 16–22
Kirori Mal College 15–22 15–22 14–20
SRCC 10–15 10–15 8–13
Gargi College 14–18 14–18 12–16
Sri Venkateswara College 14–18 14–18 12–16
ARSD College 12–18 12–18 10–15

Delhi University ECA and Sports Cutoffs Source PDFs 2026 

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Delhi University ECA and Sports Cutoffs Source PDFs

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Does DU release official ECA and Sports quota cutoff lists publicly?

Ans. No, Delhi University does not publish official ECA or Sports quota cutoff lists in the same manner as regular CUET merit cutoffs. Instead, each candidate’s Combined ECA Merit (CEM) or Combined Sports Merit (CSM) score is displayed individually on their CSAS UG dashboard after the allocation rounds are completed.

Ques. Is CUET score mandatory for applying under ECA or Sports quota?

Ans. Yes, appearing for CUET is mandatory even for candidates applying under ECA or Sports quota. However, CUET carries only 25% weightage in the final merit calculation, while trial performance and certificates together contribute the remaining 75% of the total CEM or CSM score.

Ques. Can candidates apply under both ECA and Sports quota simultaneously in DU?

Ans. Yes, candidates are permitted to apply under both ECA and Sports quota simultaneously by paying the prescribed registration fee separately for each quota category through the CSAS UG portal. Trials for ECA and Sports are conducted independently, and allocations under both categories are processed separately during admission rounds.

Ques. If I clear the regular CUET cutoff, can I still use ECA quota admission?

Ans. Yes, candidates may continue participating in both the regular CSAS admission process and the ECA quota admission process simultaneously. Applying through ECA quota does not prevent a student from securing admission through regular CUET merit if eligible under subsequent allocation or upgrade rounds.

Ques. How many ECA categories can a candidate apply for in DU admissions?

Ans. Candidates may apply for a maximum of three ECA categories under the ECA Supernumerary Quota. For each category, only the top five self-attested certificates from the last three years are considered in the certificate evaluation and trial assessment.

Ques. What percentage of total seats are reserved under ECA and Sports quota?

Ans. Delhi University allocates 2.5% supernumerary seats each for ECA and Sports quota admissions. These seats are calculated programme-wise, with an overall combined ceiling of 5% of the total intake capacity per college for both categories together.

Ques. Are DU colleges required to fill all ECA and Sports quota seats?

Ans. Yes, the Delhi High Court directed DU colleges to strictly implement the mandatory 5% ECA and Sports quota policy as prescribed in the university’s admission guidelines, after several colleges were found to be allocating fewer seats than required.

Ques. What happens if a candidate scores below the minimum qualifying marks in ECA trials?

Ans. Candidates securing below 30 out of 75 in the combined ECA trial and certificate evaluation are disqualified from the allocation process irrespective of their CUET score. This minimum qualifying threshold is mandatory for eligibility under ECA admissions.

Ques. Which DU colleges are expected to be the most competitive under Sports quota in 2026?

Ans. Top North Campus colleges including Hindu College, Hansraj College, Ramjas College and Kirori Mal College are expected to remain among the most competitive institutions under Sports quota admissions in 2026. Major sports such as Athletics, Cricket and Football may require approximately 325–395+ out of 400 for strong admission prospects.