Delhi CEO launches 2-day young voter enrolment camps at colleges under SIR 2026
Synopsis
The Delhi CEO has taken the electoral roll drive directly to college campuses, running two-day enrolment camps on 29–30 September under SIR 2026. Young citizens who turn 18 by 1 October 2026 can register on the spot — and with the October 30 claims deadline approaching, this is the last major push before Delhi's voter list is finalised.
Key Takeaways
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer launched a two-day special voter enrolment camp on 29–30 September 2026 at colleges and universities across the city.
The drive targets citizens aged 18 to 25 , specifically those turning 18 by 1 October 2026 not yet on the electoral roll.
Camps confirmed at Shyam Lal College , Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies , Acharya Narendra Dev College , and Janki Devi Memorial College , among others.
Form-6 for new voters and other forms (6A, 7, 8) can be submitted offline or online via voters.eci.gov.in or the ECINET app until 30 October 2026 .
The drive is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 conducted by the Election Commission of India .
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, launched a two-day special enrolment drive at colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across the capital, targeting eligible voters in the 18 to 25 age group as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026. The camps, running through Wednesday, 30 September, are designed to bring first-time and young voters onto the electoral rolls ahead of the revision deadline.
How the Camps Are Organised
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were deployed at each venue, equipped with electoral rolls and blank Form-6 applications to guide students through the registration process. Any citizen who has completed — or will complete — 18 years of age as of 1 October 2026 and whose name does not appear on the draft electoral roll is eligible to file Form-6, accompanied by supporting documents, at these camps.
Venues confirmed so far include Shyam Lal College in District North East Delhi, Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies in AC-65 Seelampur, Acharya Narendra Dev College in South East Delhi, and Janki Devi Memorial College in Old Rajinder Nagar, AC-39.
What the Delhi CEO's Office Said
The CEO's office shared updates and photographs from the ongoing camps across multiple districts on social media platform X, confirming camps were underway in various assembly constituencies. The office appealed to all eligible citizens to utilise the opportunity to register before the revision window closes.
The Election Commission of India reiterated its commitment to a "transparent, participative and inclusive revision process" so that every eligible citizen finds a place on the electoral roll.
Key Forms and Deadlines
Beyond Form-6 for new voters, citizens may also submit other claims and objections through prescribed forms until 30 October 2026. The applicable forms are:
Form 6A — for overseas electors; Form 7 — for objections to proposed inclusion or deletion of names; and Form 8 — for change of residence, correction of entries, replacement of EPIC cards, or marking persons with disabilities.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted offline by handing them over to the Electoral Registration Officer, Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, BLOs, or at designated polling station locations. Online applications are being accepted through the Election Commission of India (ECI) portal at voters.eci.gov.in and via the ECINET mobile app, both of which remain open until 30 October 2026.
This is the latest in a series of outreach efforts under SIR 2026 to expand Delhi's youth voter base before the next electoral cycle, and the Commission's sustained focus on college campuses signals a deliberate push to address historically lower registration rates among urban young adults.
Point of View
But their actual yield depends on follow-through — how many students picked up a form versus how many submitted one with correct documents. The real metric the CEO's office has not yet shared is the enrolment conversion rate from previous SIR camps. Delhi's urban youth has historically been under-represented on voter rolls relative to its share of the eligible population; without tracking drop-off between interest and registration, the optics of a busy camp can mask persistently low net additions. The October 30 deadline gives some urgency, but the Election Commission's credibility on inclusive revision will ultimately be tested by the final roll numbers, not by campus photographs.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 in Delhi?
SIR 2026 is a periodic electoral roll revision exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to add, correct, or delete entries on the voter list. In Delhi, the current round includes special camps at colleges targeting young voters aged 18 to 25, with a final deadline for all claims and objections on 30 October 2026.
Who is eligible to enrol at the Delhi CEO's young voter camps?
Any citizen who has completed or will complete 18 years of age as of 1 October 2026, and whose name does not appear on the draft electoral roll, is eligible. They must fill out Form-6 and submit supporting documents either at the camp or through official online channels.
Which colleges are hosting the special voter enrolment camps?
Confirmed venues include Shyam Lal College in District North East Delhi, Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies in AC-65 Seelampur, Acharya Narendra Dev College in South East Delhi, and Janki Devi Memorial College in Old Rajinder Nagar, AC-39. Camps run on 29 and 30 September 2026.
What is the deadline for submitting voter registration forms in Delhi under SIR 2026?
All claims and objections, including Form-6 for new voter registration, must be submitted by 30 October 2026. Applications can be filed offline with Booth Level Officers or Electoral Registration Officers, or online at voters.eci.gov.in and through the ECINET mobile app.
What are the different forms available for voter roll changes?
Form-6 is for new voter registration, Form-6A is for overseas electors, Form-7 is for objecting to inclusions or deletions, and Form-8 covers changes of residence, entry corrections, EPIC card replacement, or marking persons with disabilities. All forms are available at camp venues and online.
