Well done to all who got a college and course in round 1! But the journey is not over yet. There are still a few more steps to complete to make sure your seat is confirmed. If you don’t complete these steps in time you will lose your seat. This article will walk you through step-by-step Rules for DU CSAS Phase 3: What to do Next? breaking it down into simple steps so you don’t miss out.
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Step 1: Accept the Allocated Seat
The first and most important thing to do after you get your college and course is to accept the seat. This is a must and if you delay it your allocation will be cancelled. Some students call their friends and family to share the news before accepting the seat. But the better approach is to click on the ‘Accept Allocation’ button as soon as possible to secure your spot.
By accepting your seat early you will get a lower roll number in your college which is an advantage. For example, students who accept their seat on the first day or within the first few hours get roll numbers like 1, 2, 3, etc. And those who delay accepting their seat may get higher roll numbers which can impact their college experience.
Step 2: Document Verification
Once you accept your seat, the next step is document verification. This is an online process so you don’t need to visit the college in person. The college you have been allocated will verify your documents and this process starts immediately after seat allocation. Make sure all your documents are in order and uploaded correctly.
The deadline for document verification is set and you need to complete this step by the specified date and time. For example, if your seat was allocated on a particular date, your documents should be verified by 5:00 PM on the 20th of that month. If there are any issues with your documents the college will raise a query on the portal. Check the portal at least twice to thrice a day to make sure you don’t miss any queries from the college.
If a query is raised it will show which document needs to be corrected or submitted. Don’t delay in responding to the queries from the college.
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Step 3: Fee Payment
Once your documents are verified and approved by the college principal, you need to pay the college fees. This is a crucial step and needs to be done within the given time frame. The fee payment is usually for the entire academic year and can range from INR 10,000 to INR 35,000 depending on the course and college.
A common query among students is whether they will have to pay the fee again if they get a better college in the second round. The answer is yes and no. If you get a new allotment in the second round, you may have to pay the difference in the fees depending on the new college’s fee structure. But the fee paid for the first allotment will be adjusted accordingly so you won’t lose out financially.
Don’t delay the fee payment. If you do, your seat will be canceled and all your previous efforts will go to waste.
Step 4: Upgrade and Freeze Options
After paying the fees you will be presented with two options: ‘Upgrade’ and ‘Freeze’. The ‘Upgrade’ option allows you to be considered for a better college or course in the subsequent rounds and the ‘Freeze’ option will freeze your current allotment meaning you are satisfied with your choice and don’t want to participate in further rounds.
If you are satisfied with the college and course you have been allotted, you can freeze your seat. But if you are hoping for an upgrade, you should click on the ‘Upgrade’ option. It’s recommended to keep the upgrade option open at least till the third round as there is a good chance of better allotment coming through.
Step 5: Monitor Vacant Seats
After each round, a list of vacant seats is released showing the number of seats available in various colleges and courses. Though this data is interesting to check, it’s not always relevant to your decision-making process. Just continue with the upgrade option if you are not satisfied with your current allotment.
If you didn’t get a seat in the first round, don’t lose hope. You can still participate in the subsequent rounds including spot rounds where there might be chances of getting a seat.
Conclusion
Follow these steps carefully and you will sail through the final stage of the admission process and get your seat in the college and course of your choice. Remember, the key is to act fast at every stage whether it’s accepting your seat, verifying documents, paying fees or choosing the upgrade or freeze options.
