<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DUSU Election 2026: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election schedule has been officially announced, bringing clarity to thousands of students preparing to participate in the annual student body elections. According to a notification issued by Delhi University on August 13, 2026, voting for DUSU office-bearers and members of the Central Council will take place on September 18.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The university has also announced the schedule for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawal of candidature. Candidates will be able to submit their nomination papers until September 10, while the deadline for withdrawing nominations is September 11. The counting of votes will be conducted on September 19, one day after polling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The notification was signed by the Delhi University registrar and lays down the complete election timeline for students and candidates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DUSU Election 2026: Check Key Dates</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As per the election notification, candidates must submit their nomination papers by September 10, 2026. The university has fixed 3 p.m. as the deadline for receiving nomination papers along with the required ₹500 demand draft and affidavits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The scrutiny of nomination papers will begin at 3:15 p.m. on September 10. Following scrutiny, the university will publish the list of duly nominated candidates at 6 p.m. on the same day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Candidates who wish to withdraw their nominations will have time until 12 noon on September 11. The final list of candidates will subsequently be released at 5 p.m. on September 11.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In short, the key DUSU election timeline is:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 10: Last date to submit nomination papers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 10, 3:15 p.m.: Scrutiny of nominations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 10, 6 p.m.: Publication of duly nominated candidates</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 11, 12 noon: Deadline to withdraw nominations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 11, 5 p.m.: Final candidate list</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 18: DUSU and Central Council voting</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">September 19: Counting of votes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DUSU Voting on September 18: Timings for Students</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Delhi University has set separate voting hours for students attending day and evening classes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Students enrolled in day classes will be able to cast their votes between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meanwhile, students attending evening classes will get the opportunity to vote from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The university will conduct the counting process on September 19. Students are advised to follow further instructions issued by their respective colleges and Delhi University as polling day approaches.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Where Will Candidates Submit DUSU Nomination Papers?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Candidates contesting for DUSU office-bearer positions will have to submit their nomination papers at the office of the Chief Election Officer. The designated location is the Conference Centre, opposite the Botany Department in North Campus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For candidates contesting for seats in the DUSU Central Council, nomination papers will be available through their respective colleges, departments and institutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Delhi University has also stated that the prescribed nomination forms can be downloaded from the university’s official website, allowing candidates to access the required documents before the submission deadline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DUSU Election to Follow Code of Conduct and Court Directions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The university has clarified that the 2026 DUSU election will be conducted in accordance with the DUSU Code of Conduct and the Constitution of DUSU.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The election process will also take into account relevant judicial directions. These include the Supreme Court’s Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, along with subsequent directions and orders issued by the Delhi High Court and National Green Tribunal.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The announcement is significant for Delhi University students as the election process will determine the representatives for DUSU office-bearer and Central Council positions. With polling scheduled for September 18, candidates now have a defined timeline for completing nominations and campaigning-related election formalities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DUSU Election 2026: Students Should Know</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The announcement means students can now plan for the election process well in advance. Those eligible to vote should check the instructions issued by their colleges, particularly regarding polling arrangements and voting timings.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">With polling scheduled across the day in two separate time slots and counting fixed for the following day, the university has established a clear election calendar for DUSU 2026. Candidates and students should rely on official Delhi University notifications for any subsequent changes or additional instructions.</span></p>
DUSU Election 2026 Date Announced: Delhi University Students To Vote On September 18, Check Full Schedule
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