The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has commenced the admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session, opening applications for students seeking admission to its humanities and social sciences courses.Set up by the Delhi Government, the university will admit students into 23 undergraduate programs which have an intake of 1,194 students. Admission in both three-year and four-year undergraduate programs will be done based on the CUET UG 2026 score as per NEP 2020 guidelines.The university has asked candidates to complete registration through its CUET UG admission portal and thoroughly verify programme-specific eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.
Candidates advised to complete registration early
University authorities have urged applicants to avoid waiting until the last date for registration, warning that last-minute technical issues could disrupt the application process.Students have also been advised to carefully review admission guidelines, reservation norms, fee details and the schedule of important dates before completing the application process. The university said applicants should regularly monitor the official website for any admission-related notifications or changes.
Five new undergraduate programmes introduced
The 2026-27 academic session will witness a significant expansion of the university’s academic portfolio with the introduction of at least five new undergraduate programmes.Among the major additions is a BA in Museology, Culture and Heritage Management, which university officials described as one of the first programmes of its kind at the university level in India. The university is also launching a BA in Visual Arts as part of its efforts to diversify its academic offerings.
Mathematics course restructured with AI and Data Science focus
AUD has also revamped its mathematics curriculum by replacing the existing BA (Honours) Mathematics programme with a BSc in Mathematics.Officials said the revised programme will include a minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the growing emphasis on interdisciplinary education and emerging technologies.The curriculum overhaul is aimed at equipping students with mathematical foundations alongside industry-relevant technological skills.
New postgraduate courses to be offered under PGCF
The university is simultaneously expanding its postgraduate curriculum under the Post Graduate Curriculum Framework (PGCF). According to university officials, one-year postgraduate programmes will be offered across seven disciplines.Among the newly introduced postgraduate courses are MA in Creative Writing and MA in Performing Arts (Theatre Arts), broadening opportunities for students interested in creative and performing disciplines.
CUET UG 2026 results drive admission process
The admission exercise follows the declaration of CUET UG 2026 results by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 23.The examination recorded only one candidate securing a perfect 100th percentile in four out of the five subjects chosen. Data released by the agency showed that 22 candidates achieved 100 percentile in three subjects, while 180 candidates secured the top score in two subjects. Another 3,214 candidates obtained a 100 percentile in one subject.
More than 11.6 lakh candidates appeared for CUET UG
CUET UG 2026 witnessed participation from over 11.64 lakh candidates across the country. Women accounted for nearly half of the total registrations, with 7,74,607 female candidates applying for the examination compared to 7,94,257 male candidates. However, female participation exceeded that of men during the examination, with 5,85,596 women appearing against 5,78,500 men.Three candidates registered under the third-gender category, of whom two appeared for the examination. With the CUET UG admission cycle now underway, Ambedkar University Delhi’s expanded list of programmes and revised curriculum is expected to offer students a wider range of academic options during the 2026-27 admission season.
