Delhi University (DU) launched its physical on-the-spot mop-up admissions for undergraduate courses on Tuesday, filling only 73 BA Honours seats on the first day, according to university officials. The mop-up round, designed to fill vacant seats after regular admissions, targets approximately 7,000 unfilled spots across various categories, including 2,000 reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.

On the opening day, DU invited 876 students for 1,700 available seats, prioritizing reserved categories except for Other Backward Class (OBC) and Unreserved (UR) students. Despite the outreach, the low turnout highlighted ongoing challenges in filling seats, even after multiple admission rounds. Unlike regular admissions, which rely on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores, the mop-up process evaluates candidates based solely on their Class-12 marks, offering a final opportunity for enrollment.

The admission schedule continues with around 2,600 UR and OBC students called for BA Honours seats on Wednesday. BCom and Economics admissions are slated for Thursday, followed by science courses on Friday. The mop-up round will conclude on September 29, with any remaining vacant seats left unfilled for the 2025-26 academic session, officials confirmed.

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The slow response underscores broader issues in the admission process, including student preferences for specific courses and logistical constraints. With DU being one of India’s premier institutions, attracting over 300,000 applications annually, the persistent vacancies have raised concerns about accessibility and outreach, particularly for reserved categories. The university is intensifying efforts to ensure eligible candidates, especially from marginalized groups, are informed and supported to secure their spots before the deadline.

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