DU UG ECA Trials 2026 Schedule Released at admission.uod.ac.in; In-Person Assessments Begin July 15
Delhi University (DU) has put out a provisional timetable for the 2026 UG Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) Trials. The announcement can be found on the official admissions website, admission.uod.ac.in.

Delhi University (DU) has put out a provisional timetable for the 2026 UG Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) Trials. The announcement can be found on the official admissions website, admission.uod.ac.in. Issued on July 11, 2026, it provides the venues and the scheduled days for trials. In-person assessments are set to start on July 15, 2026. DU has stated that applicants will not receive any additional intimation. Neither text messages nor email notifications will be sent regarding the ECA trials. Applicants who have registered are expected to keep checking the admissions site for every update about the trials. In total, the process includes 14 ECA streams. Among them, 12 will take place offline at selected colleges. The other two—NCC and NSS—will run in an online mode. Trial results account for 75 percent of the overall selection tally. The remaining 25 percent comes from the CUET UG 2026 result. At the time of sign-up, applicants were able to choose as many as three ECA options. For each selected activity, they had to submit five top certificates. Alterations to trial dates are permitted only in rare situations and require clearance from the ECA Committee.
DU UG ECA Trials 2026 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Issued On | July 11, 2026 |
| Trials Start From | July 15, 2026 (tentative) |
| Total ECA Categories | 14 |
| Physical Trial Categories | 12 |
| Online Trial Categories | 2 (NCC and NSS) |
| Trial Weightage | 75 percent |
| CUET UG 2026 Weightage | 25 percent |
| Maximum Categories per Candidate | 3 |
| Certificates Uploaded per Category | 5 |
| Official Portal | admission.uod.ac.in |
ECA Categories Covered for the 2026 Trials
Under the ECA quota, the listed areas and their sub-areas are included:
- Creative Writing (English and Hindi)
- Debate (English and Hindi)
- Dance (Indian classical, Indian folk, Western, choreography)
- Digital Media (photography, filmmaking, animation)
- Divinity
- Fine Arts (sketching, painting, sculpture)
- Music Instrumental (Indian and Western)
- Music Vocal (Indian and Western)
- Theatre
- Quiz
- Yoga
- NCC (online trial)
- NSS (online trial)
Papers to Bring to the Trial Location
- On the day of the trial, participants are required to bring these things:
- Original copies of every ECA certificate submitted at registration
- The CUET UG 2026 scorecard
- An official photo ID issued by the government
Items tied to the category, such as gear, instruments, or attire
- Steps to View Your Trial Information on admission.uod.ac.in
- Go to the official website, admission.uod.ac.in.
- Sign in with your CSAS UG 2026 login details.
- Access the ECA Trials notice dated July 11, 2026.
- Save the PDF that contains the venues and dates.
- Write down your center, the day, and the assigned time.
What to Do to Get Ready for the DU ECA Trials 2026?
Applicants in dance, music, and theater should plan a brief act. It should last between 3 and 5 minutes. The evaluating panel will rate skill in the selected area. No fixed curriculum is set for any ECA discipline. The panel’s marking decision will be conclusive and compulsory to accept. No later complaint process or additional chance will be provided. Participants are not allowed to bring prohibited electronic gadgets onto the premises. Capturing audio or video of the trials is completely forbidden. Using AI during the trial will lead to disqualification. Submissions in digital media must not include filters or AI-based edits. Sharing equipment among participants is also disallowed at all venues.
Action Plan for Applicants
- Access admission.uod.ac.in and sign in to your profile.
- Get the list of centers and record your day and time.
- Collect the original versions of all ECA certificates you uploaded while registering.
- Take along your CUET UG 2026 scorecard plus acceptable photo ID proof.
- Arrive at the venue ahead of the stated reporting time.
- Bring any required category-related gear, instruments, or outfits.
