If you applied for DU SOL's MBA programme for the 2026-27 session and didn't find your name on the first merit list, the second round is now officially available. DU SOL has released category-wise Second Merit List PDFs for the regular MBA programme along with a separate Second Discrepancy List. This guide explains where to check your Control Number, what the discrepancy list means, the fee-payment deadline, and what to do after selection.
If you also want the broader admission status, eligibility and course information for the current session, read our DU SOL Admission 2026-27 guide.
Quick Reference
- What's out: Second Merit List for DU SOL's MBA programme, 2026-27 session
- Categories covered: Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, SOL Employee, SOL Ward, Armed Force, Ward of Armed Force, and Transgender
- Also released: Second Discrepancy List for MBA
- Official page: DU SOL Merit Lists 2026-27
- Selection basis: 80% weightage to graduation marks + up to 20% weightage for professional work experience
- Work experience: Not mandatory; candidates without professional experience are still eligible and are considered on graduation marks
- MBA HCA: MBA Healthcare Administration has a separate First Merit List
- Fee deadline for this MBA second list: 7 September 2026
Why a Second Merit List Is Released
A second merit list gives DU SOL another admission round after the first list. Seats can remain available after an earlier round because admission is subject to eligibility, merit, seat availability and completion of the required admission formalities. The important point for applicants is simple: not appearing in the first MBA merit list does not automatically mean that the 2026-27 admission process is over.
However, don't assume that every candidate who missed the first list will automatically move into a later round. Selection still depends on the official merit criteria and the seats available in the relevant category.
Category-Wise DU SOL MBA Second Merit List PDFs
DU SOL has published separate Second Merit List PDFs for each MBA admission category. Use the list that matches the category under which you applied:
- Unreserved (UR) – Second Merit List PDF
- OBC – Second Merit List PDF
- SC – Second Merit List PDF
- ST – Second Merit List PDF
- EWS – Second Merit List PDF
- PwBD – Second Merit List PDF
- SOL Employee – Second Merit List PDF
- SOL Ward – Second Merit List PDF
- Armed Force – Second Merit List PDF
- Ward of Armed Force – Second Merit List PDF
- Transgender – Second Merit List PDF
DU SOL has also published a separate Second Discrepancy List for MBA.
Fastest Way to Check Your Name
The current official MBA merit PDFs list candidates by Control Number and Name. Open the correct category PDF and use Ctrl+F (or Find on Page on mobile) to search your Control Number first. This is more reliable than scrolling through the entire PDF manually.
What the Second Discrepancy List Means
The official Second Discrepancy List identifies MBA applicants whose cases have been placed under discrepancy handling. The PDF itself lists Control Numbers and names, but it does not explain the exact reason for each candidate's discrepancy or publish one universal correction procedure inside the list.
If your Control Number appears in the discrepancy PDF, check your admission account and the latest SOL instructions for any required correction or verification. If the required action is not clear, contact the official SOL helpdesk rather than guessing what needs to be changed.
Important
Don't treat a discrepancy-list entry as an automatic rejection. At the same time, don't assume the issue will resolve on its own. Follow the instruction shown in your admission account or contact SOL promptly if the required correction is unclear.
How to Download the MBA 2nd Merit List and Check Your Control Number
- Open the official DU SOL Merit Lists page.
- Go to Second Merit List Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Select the PDF for the category under which you applied.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl+F / Find on Page to search your Control Number.
- If your application has any unresolved issue, also check the Second Discrepancy List MBA.
- Read the deadline printed on the official PDF before taking the next admission step.
If an individual PDF does not open, return to the official Merit Lists page and open it again from there. Avoid relying on forwarded PDF copies from unofficial groups when the same document is available directly on the SOL website.
MBA vs MBA Healthcare Administration: Don't Mix Them Up
The regular Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MBA Healthcare Administration (MBA HCA) are listed separately by DU SOL for the 2026-27 session. They have separate merit-list sections on the official website.
At present, the regular MBA is on its Second Merit List, while MBA Healthcare Administration has a separate First Merit List. If you applied for MBA HCA, do not search for your Control Number in the regular MBA PDFs.
For an overview of current postgraduate routes and admission rules, you can also check our DU SOL PG Admission 2026 guide.
What to Do If You're Selected in the Second MBA Merit List
If your Control Number appears in the Second Merit List, pay close attention to the official deadline. The category-wise MBA Second Merit List PDFs state that the last date for submission of admission fees is 7 September 2026.
- Confirm that your Control Number and name are correctly shown in your category's official PDF.
- Log in to the relevant admission account and complete any verification or admission formalities shown there.
- Pay the admission fee within the official deadline.
- Download and safely store the payment receipt and any admission confirmation generated by the portal.
- Keep your original academic documents and required supporting certificates ready because admission remains subject to eligibility and document verification.
Before making the payment, you can check our DU SOL Fees Structure 2026-27 guide for a broader fee overview, but always treat the amount displayed on your official admission/payment portal as final.
Documents to Keep Ready for MBA Admission
The 2026-27 MBA prospectus lists essential documents for the admission process. Keep clear copies ready and follow any additional instructions shown in your admission portal.
|
Document |
Admission Note |
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Recent passport-size photograph and signature |
Listed among the essential documents for online submission |
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Self-attested Class X marksheet |
Required as part of the official document set |
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Self-attested Class XII marksheet |
Required as part of the official document set |
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Self-attested graduation marksheet |
Used to establish MBA eligibility and graduation marks |
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Work-experience certificate(s) |
Needed if you are claiming professional work-experience weightage |
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No Objection Certificate from current employer |
Required for working professionals where applicable under the prospectus |
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Category/supporting certificate, if applicable |
Keep the applicable valid certificate ready as required by your admission category |
One important correction: four years of work experience is not mandatory for every MBA applicant. Candidates with no professional work experience are eligible; they simply receive no work-experience weightage and are considered on their graduation marks.
How DU SOL MBA Merit Is Calculated in 2026
The official MBA prospectus gives 80% weightage to graduation marks and up to 20% weightage to professional work experience. The experience component is awarded as follows:
|
Professional Work Experience |
Weightage |
|
4 years or more |
20% |
|
Minimum 3 years |
15% |
|
Minimum 2 years |
10% |
|
Minimum 1 year |
5% |
|
Less than 1 year / no professional experience |
No work-experience weightage |
Candidates without professional experience are still eligible for the regular MBA programme. Their merit is considered on the basis of graduation marks. For more background on the current admission cycle, see our DU SOL Admission 2026-27 update.
What to Do If You're Still Not on the Second List
If your Control Number is not in the second list, don't treat an unannounced third list as guaranteed. Further merit lists can be published only if DU SOL issues another round based on the admission process and available seats.
Keep checking the official Merit Lists page and your admission account for a new notice. Also make sure you are checking the correct programme and category before concluding that your application has not been selected.
Practical Tip
Keep your academic records and supporting documents organised while you wait. If another official round is announced, you'll be able to complete the required admission steps without wasting time locating documents at the last moment.
After Your MBA Admission Is Confirmed
Once your admission is confirmed and the student services for your batch become available, keep your payment receipt and admission details safe. For post-admission access guidance, you can bookmark our updated DU SOL Student Dashboard Login 2026 – Medha Setu guide.
Who to Contact If Something Doesn't Add Up
The official SOL Merit Lists page currently lists the following helpdesk details for queries and suggestions:
- 011-65213030
- 011-27008300
- Toll Free: 1800118301
- Helpdesk hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Keep your Control Number and relevant application details ready when contacting the helpdesk so you can explain the issue clearly.
Conclusion
The DU SOL MBA 2nd Merit List 2026-27 is now available category-wise on the official SOL website, along with a separate Second Discrepancy List. Check the PDF for your admission category, search your Control Number, and if you are selected, complete the required admission steps before the 7 September 2026 fee deadline shown on the official list. If you are not selected in this round, keep checking the official Merit Lists page for any further announcement instead of relying on an assumed third-list date. 
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For broader admission updates, keep our DU SOL Admission 2026-27 guide bookmarked.
