Only 3 Days Left: DU Reopens Inter-College Migration, Last Date October 9

Delhi University gave its students a surprise breather on October 7: the inter-college migration window for the 2026-27 session is open again. The catch is the clock. You have exactly three days, October 7 to October 9, 2026, to complete your application.

Miss the deadline this time and there is no second chance. The university has said no applications will be entertained after October 9.

The decision came after a week of rising pressure on campus. Students had been complaining that delayed examination results left them unable to finish migration formalities within the original deadline. On October 6, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and students staged a protest at the university’s Registrar Office, demanding that the window be reopened. The next day, DU announced the extension.

A 3-day window: the exact dates you cannot afford to miss

The official notice says migration applications for the 2026-27 academic session can be submitted from October 7, 2026, to October 9, 2026. That is it. Three working days, and the middle of the week at that.

This reopened round is not a fresh migration process for everyone. It is an extension, meant for students who could not apply in the earlier round because their results arrived late. If you already completed your migration in the first round, this does not concern you.

Keep an eye on the education news section for updates, since universities have been revising timelines all through this admission season.

Why DU changed its mind: the October 6 protest

The core problem was simple. Inter-college migration needs your semester results, and this year several results came late. Students who wanted to move colleges could not complete the paperwork in time, and the first window closed on them.

ABVP-supported DUSU representatives had raised the issue with the university administration more than once, asking for a few extra days. When there was no response, students gathered at the Registrar’s Office on October 6. The university agreed to a three-day extension the very next day.

“After the migration deadline expired, a large number of students were unable to complete the process,” DUSU president Yash said, as reported by The Tribune, calling the extension an important step in the interest of students.

ABVP’s Delhi secretary Sarthak Sharma described the decision as proof that organised student representation works when issues are raised properly.

Are you eligible? Read this part twice

Not every student can use this window. The official notice lays down two hard conditions, both flowing from the university’s Ordinance-IV:

1. Migration is allowed only in the III semester. That means second-year students moving between DU colleges. First-year and final-year students are out.
2. Results of both the I and II semesters must be declared. If either semester’s result is still pending, you cannot apply.

Beyond these university-level rules, individual colleges set their own criteria. As one example, a college-level migration notice issued earlier this year required a minimum 6.5 CGPA, no backlogs, and merit-based seat allotment, with the consent of both colleges’ principals. Read your own college’s notice carefully before assuming you qualify.

What to do in the next three days

Do not wait until October 9. College offices get crowded, and small errors take a day to fix. Work through this list:

• Find your college’s migration notice. Every college publishes its own vacant seats, eligible courses, and application mode. Your college’s notice is the final word.
• Confirm your eligibility. Check that you are entering the III semester and that both semester results are out. If your CGPA falls below your target college’s cut-off, do not waste the window.
• Keep your papers ready. Semester marksheets, registration number, and ID proof are the usual requirements. Keep scanned copies handy in case the form is online.
• Apply and keep proof. Submit the form or application before October 9, and save the acknowledgement or receipt. If you apply at the office counter, note the name of the person who accepted it.

Migration between DU colleges does not change your degree, since every college teaches the same university curriculum. Students usually migrate for a campus closer to home, a preferred subject combination, or better placement support. DU’s placement scene has been busy too, with the AVASAR 2026 placement drive drawing over 4,000 students this week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for DU inter-college migration 2026-27? October 9, 2026. The reopened application window runs from October 7 to October 9, 2026, and DU has asked students to complete the process within these three days.

Who is eligible for DU inter-college migration? Only students entering the III semester (second year) whose results for both the first and second semesters have been declared, in line with the university’s Ordinance-IV.

Why did Delhi University reopen the migration window? Students said delays in the declaration of examination results made it impossible to finish migration formalities within the original deadline. After ABVP and students protested at the Registrar’s Office on October 6, DU announced the extension on October 7.

How do I apply for inter-college migration in DU? Read your own college’s migration notice first, since each college publishes its own vacant seats and procedure. Apply through your college office before October 9, and keep your semester marksheets and registration details ready.