IPU CET 2026 APPLICATION FORM, REGISTRATION ADMISSION BROCHURE, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, EXAM DATES, SYLLABUS, EXAM PATTERN, EXAM CENTERS AND RESULTS
It is anticipated that the exam conducting authority, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, will set the preliminary dates for the IPU CET 2026 exam from April 26, 2026, to May 18, 2026. Students who wish to take the admission exam can register on the official website, most likely starting on February 1, 2026. Furthermore, it is anticipated that registration for the IPU CET 2026 would close on March 31, 2026.
The Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test is also known as IPU CET. Candidates must register for the IPU CET 2026 and fulfil the qualifying requirements to be admitted to the GGSIPU.
This article contains vital information on the IPU CET exam 2026, such as the main points, exam schedule, eligibility requirements, registration, curriculum, instructions to follow on test day, exam pattern, sample papers, and more.
IPU CET 2026 OVERVIEW:
IPU CET 2026 will be conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University New Delhi. IPU CET 2026 is a university-level entrance exam conducted every year for entry into various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses offered by the university and affiliated colleges. Candidates from all over India can apply for this exam.
IPU CET 2026 Highlights
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Event Details
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Specifications
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Exam Name
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IPU CET, Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
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Conducting Body
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, GGSIPU
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Exam Level
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University Level Exam
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Exam Frequency
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Once a Year
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Exam Mode
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Offline
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Exam Duration
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3 Hours (2:30 Hours for B. Tech Biology)
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Language
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English
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Exam Purpose
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Admission into GGSIPU and affiliated colleges
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No. of Test Cities
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Notified by GGSIPU
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Exam Helpdesk No.
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(011) 2530-2250
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Official Website
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www.ipu.ac.in
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Online Registration and Submission of Online Application Forms along with the Registration Fee for admission in various Programs based on NLT/GGSIPU CET will tentatively start from February or March 2026.
IPU CET 2026 Registration will be held online beginning from March 2026 and may continue till the end of March or early April 2026 (tentatively) to apply for various UG & PG programs at GGSIPU University and affiliated colleges, except B.Tech courses. IPU CET score is only accepted for admission to B.Tech in Biotechnology, while JEE Main scores are used for admission to all other engineering programs. Applicants must note that IPU CET eligibility criteria vary from program to program.
All eligible students can fill out the IPU CET Application Forms 2026 online by paying the IPU CET application fee of INR 2500, which is non-refundable. The application fee is the same for all category students. SC/ST/OBC candidates will have to pay the same amount of INR 2500.
Please note that this application fee of Rs 2500 for IPU CET 2026 includes the counselling fee of Rs 1000, after which candidates don’t have to pay an additional counselling registration fee to participate in counselling rounds. Also, candidates who are aspiring for engineering courses are still required to pay the counselling registration fee of Rs 1000.
IPU CET IMPORTANT UPDATES
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Online registration and submission of application forms, along with the registration fee, for admission to various programmes through NLT/GGSIPU CET are expected to begin tentatively in February 2026.
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The IPU CET 2026 information brochure will be released tentatively for both UG and PG courses in late December 2025 or early January 2026.
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Online Registration Mandatory for admission in all Programs during Academic Session 2026-2027
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The IPU CET 2026 Application form will be available at http://www.ipu.ac.in/.
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Applications may start in February 2026
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The last date to submit the application form may tentatively fall in the last week of March or early April 2026.
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The application Fee is Rs 2500 for the General/SC/ST/OBC category, which is non-refundable. GGSIPU started charging a combined exam and counselling fee for UG courses last year. Before that, students had to pay the exam fee and counselling fee separately.
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Applicants have to submit the application fee through online mode.
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The mode of payment includes credit card, debit card, or net banking.
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In any case, the application fee is non-refundable/ non-transferrable.
ABOUT GGSIPU
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University was established by the Government of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act of 1998. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India, under Sections 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act. The University was granted a Grade "A" status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, for the period 2013 to 2018.
It is an affiliating and academic University that aims to facilitate and promote studies, research, and extension work in emerging areas of higher education, with a focus on professional education, such as engineering, technology, management studies, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, etc., and to achieve excellence in these and associated fields.
The University has its own vision, mission, and objectives to promote quality education to students from all socio-economic backgrounds.
IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
Take a look at the table below for the tentative schedule of the IPU CET 2026 exam.
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Dates
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Upcoming Exam Dates
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Feb ' 26 - Apr ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Application Form Availability
Tentative
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Apr ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Release of Admit Card
Tentative
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Apr ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Bio-Technology) - Code 130
Tentative
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May ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) - Code 128
Tentative
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May ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Bio-Technology) - Code 130
Tentative
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May ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. graduates) - Code 129
Tentative
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May ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) - Code 128
Tentative
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May ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates) - Code 129
Tentative
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Jun ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 (Lateral Entry for BSc Graduates Code 129) Verification of Documents and Allocation of Seats - 1st Counselling
Tentative
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Jun ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 Counselling Bio Technology (Code - 130) - Verification of Documents and Allotment of Seats-1st Round Counselling
Tentative
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Jun ' 26
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IPU CET 2026 (Lateral Entry for BSc Graduates Code 129) Verification of Documents and Allocation of Seats - 2nd Counselling
Tentative
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IPU CET 2026 COURSES OFFERED
The courses offered by IPU CET 2026 are as follows.
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Courses
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Details
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CET Code
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B. Tech.
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Course Name: Bachelor of Technology
Duration: 4 years
Specializations: Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation and control, Tool Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication
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131
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B. Tech
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Course Name: Bachelor of Biotechnology
Duration: 4 years
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130
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B. Com.
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Course Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Duration: 3 years
Specializations: NA
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146
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LLB
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Course Name: Bachelor of Laws
Duration: 3 years
Specializations: NA
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238
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BBA
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Course Name: Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration: 3 years
Specializations: NA
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125
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BCA
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Course Name – Bachelor of Computer Applications
Duration: 3 Years
Specialization: NA
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114
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BJMC
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Course Name – Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
Duration: 3 Years
Specialization: NA
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126
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BAMS
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Name of Course: Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery
Duration: 4.5 years
Specializations: NA
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153
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BHMS
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Course Name: Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Duration: 5.5 years
Specializations: NA
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154
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MBA
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Course Name: Master of Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Analytics, Systems and IT, Business Management
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101
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MCA
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Course Name: Master of Computer Applications
Duration: 2 years
Specializations: NA
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105
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B.Arch
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Course Name: Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: 5 years
Specializations: NA
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100
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B.Ed
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Course Name: Bachelor of Education
Duration: 2 years
Specializations: NA
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122
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IPU CET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
As there will be multiple courses offered by GGSIPU through the IPU CET 2026 exam, the eligibility criteria will also vary extensively for the said courses. Applicants are strictly advised to check their eligibility criteria before proceeding with the application for IPU CET 2026.
Herein, we have provided general eligibility criteria as needed for graduate and postgraduate courses.
Nationality: Applying candidates can either have any one of the mentioned nationalities-
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Indian National
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Overseas Indian National
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Nepal Citizens
Eligibility prerequisites for Graduate Courses: Candidates applying for IPU CET 2026 to seek admission in graduate courses like BCA or BBA will have to maintain a minimum aggregate of 50% in their 10+2.
IPU CET 2026: All candidates must clear the IPU CET exam and score the required cut-off marks released by GGSIPU and affiliated colleges.
Lateral Entry for Diploma holders in B. Tech: Candidates applying for lateral entry admission should have the following-
Lateral Entry for B. SC Degree holders in B.Tech: Candidates applying for lateral entry admission should have the following-
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Candidate must be a B.Sc. graduate from any recognized university
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The core subject should be mathematics when calculating the aggregate
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The minimum aggregate should be 60%.
IPU CET 2026 APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates aspiring to apply will have to take care of all the details asked while filling out the IPU CET 2026 application form. They have to make sure that any details they fill in or the supporting documents they give are authentic to their standing.
Below are the general instructions to be followed while registering online and filling out the IPU CET 2026 application form:
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Visit Website: Candidates will first have to visit the official website http://www.ipu.ac.in/.
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Registration: Once taken to the homepage, they will have to fill in two separate forms. The first form will carry personal details like the Candidate’s Name, Address, Category, and other general details like his/her qualification details.
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Candidate’s Mobile No. And Email ID: In the process of filling out the first form, candidates will have to give in their working mobile number and a valid Email ID.
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Login Credentials: Once the first form is filled, login details in the form of Candidate login ID and Password will be provided to the candidate. This login detail is to be used to proceed with the second form.
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Course Choice Form: In the second form, candidates will have to provide their list of preferred colleges and course combinations. This will be later used for the allotment of seats during the admission process. A candidate will not be allowed to apply for the same course twice.
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Payment: Candidates will have to make the application fee payment once the application form has been filled out.
Note: Candidates will have to mention their 12-digit Aadhaar Card number while filling in the application form. They are also advised to keep two uploaded copies of a recent coloured photograph, which will be needed during the application form-filling process.
Documents required at the time of Admission:
There are several documents required at the time of admission to GGSIP University
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Registration Slip
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Part Academic Fee
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Admit Card
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10th & 12th Mark sheets
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Character Certificate
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4 Passport Size Photographs
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Anti-Ragging Affidavits on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs / 10
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Medical Certificate
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Provisional Allotment Letter
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Froze Letter
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Preference Sheet (Choice Filled)
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Verification Form
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Payment Confirmation Slip
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Caste Certificate
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Take two photocopies of every document with the originals.
IPU CET 2026 APPLICATION FEE:
The application fee for IPU CET 2026 is Rs 2500/- for all categories, which is non-refundable. This includes both the exam fee of Rs 1500 and the counselling fee of Rs 1000. Students applying for engineering courses must pay a separate counselling registration fee of Rs 1000 for all B.Tech specializations, except B.Tech in Biotechnology.
IPU CET 2026 Application Fee
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Category
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Quota
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Mode
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Gender
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Amount
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ST, General, OBC, SC
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Online
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Male, Female
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? 2500
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IPU CET 2026 Delhi / Outside Delhi Reservation Region
Delhi Quota: 85% of the total sanctioned seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Delhi Region. Candidates who have passed class 12 from any school/ institute in Delhi or any college/institute affiliated with the GSSIPU University fall under this category. Seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s performance in the IPU CET 2026. These seats are further divided into the following categories.
Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
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Scheduled Caste(SC) 15%
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Scheduled Tribe(ST) 7.5%
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Defence Category 5%
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PWD Category 3%
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OBC Category 27%
Outside Delhi Quota: 15% of total seats are reserved for outside Delhi Candidates. Candidates who have done class 12th from a school/Institute outside Delhi fall under this category. These 15% seats are further segregated into the following categories:
Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
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Scheduled Caste(SC) 15%
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Schedule Tribe(ST) 7.5%
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Defence Category 5%
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PWD Category 3%
IPU CET Application Form Dates for Different Courses
Here is the tentative schedule for IPU CET 2026
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CET Code
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CET Name
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Date of Application
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Date of CET
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112
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LLM (Regular)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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115
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B.Sc – Nursing
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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116
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MBA (IT)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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118
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MA Criminology
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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113
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MA English
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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120
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M.Ed
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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123
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M.Sc (Bio & Cony.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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128
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LE to B.Tech (Diploma)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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129
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LE to B.Tech (B.Sc. Grads.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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107
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MPT
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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108
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MOT (Neuro)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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109
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MPO
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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124
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BPT/BPO/B.Sc
(MLT)/BASLP/BOT
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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145
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M. Sc (NRM)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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161
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M. Phil (English)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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162
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M.A. (Economics)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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199
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M. Phil (Psychiatric Social Work)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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127
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BHMCT
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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111
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M. Sc (EM)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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126
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BJMC
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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141
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MAHERIT
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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106
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MA (Mass Communication)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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146
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B. Com (Hons.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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147
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M. Tech (Tool Engineering)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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149
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M. Tech (Nano
Sc. &Technology)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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156
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M.Tech (Robotics &Automation)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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157
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M. Phil (Clinical Psychology)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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158
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B. Sc (Medical Technology -RT)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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119
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MSc (Forensic Sc.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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150
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M. Tech (Engg. Physics)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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114
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BCA
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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140
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M.Tech (ECE/DC
/SP/RF &M/VLSI)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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152
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M. Tech (Chemical Engg.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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122
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B.Ed.
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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139
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M. Tech (IT/CSE/1S)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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105
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MCA/MCA(SE)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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131
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B.Tech
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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121
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LLB
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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130
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B. Tech (Bio Tech)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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163
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MCA (LE)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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198
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M. Sc. (Nursing)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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159
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B. Ed. (Special Education)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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197
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BA (Economics Hons.)
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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101
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MBA
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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125
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BBA
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Feb-March 2026 (Tentative)
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April-May 2026 (Tentative)
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IPU CET 2026 EXAM PATTERN
Students seeking to be admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and affiliated colleges must be aware of the exam pattern to better prepare for the exam. The students need to prepare themselves in advance to score well and secure a seat in a good college and course of their choice. There are many sample papers available online for students to prepare for the examination, and students must solve at least a few papers to understand the exam pattern well. It will give them a clear idea of how the IPU CET exam pattern works and will boost their confidence level.
For the undergraduate level, there are many courses available under IPU that you can choose from the options - BAMS, BHMS, BDS, BA, BBA, B.Com Hons, LLB, BJMC, BCA, and B.Ed. There are over 70 colleges affiliated with GGSIPU, and students prepare for the entrance exam well in advance to secure their seats in the best colleges of IPU. There are around 8k-9k seats available in IPU for their undergraduate courses.
The selection of the colleges happens based on the student’s CET score and rank. The students are assigned colleges through IPU counselling, and the allocation of seats is based on the rank a student has scored and the distance of the college from their home. As GGSIPU is a State University in the capital of Delhi, students from Delhi are given more preference than students from outside Delhi/NCR for admission. It is said that 85% of seats are reserved for Delhi students and the rest 15% for outside candidates.
IPU CET is a 400-mark exam. The mode of the exam is Online, and the total duration of the exam is 02:30 hours. There are 100 multiple-choice questions, which are divided into 4 sections and consist of a total of 400 marks. For every correct answer, the student can earn 4 points, and 1 point will be deducted for every wrong answer. The exam will be conducted in English. Students will have to be careful while marking their choice of answers.
The four sections are divided into the following parameters:
English language & Comprehensions – The sections include concepts like One-word substitution, spelling mistakes, English Comprehension, Inappropriate usage of words, Vocabulary, Analogies, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and phrases, fill-in-the-blank, and spotting Errors.
General Awareness- Topics in this particular section include Arts and Culture, Important Personalities, Important Days, and Events. Recent Events and happenings, General Knowledge, Sports and awards, current events, General Science, general politics, and History of India.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability- This section is all about Statement Arguments, Statement Conclusions, Station Actions, Data Arrangement tests, Data Sufficiency tests, logical word Sequence tests, Logical word Sequence tests, cubes and cubical Dice tests, Insert Missing Sequence Tests, Alphabet Tests, Ranking Test, Logic Test, Venn Diagram, Alphanumeric symbol Sequence, Mathematical operations, Series Test, Coding and decoding test, statement assumptions, Analogy Test, Number Test and direction and distance test.
Business Aptitude- Business aptitude, as everyone knows, will include topics like Knowledge of Economic terms and Concepts, Business GK and trade awareness, environment, current events, and basics of communication skills.
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The language of the question paper will be English
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IPU CET 2026 will be conducted in an online mode
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The total duration will be 2 hours and 30 minutes for most of the exams (150 minutes will be given for B. Tech and 3 hours for other courses).
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Total Marks: The IPU CET Exam paper will be a total of 400 marks.
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Type of Questions: Questions will be asked objective type.
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Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer. Each incorrect response carries a penalty of one mark.
IPU CET MARKING SCHEME:
Certain important highlights associated with the exam pattern of IPU CET 2026 have been provided by us in the table below:
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IPU CET 2026 Duration
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2:30 hours for B.Tech in Biotechnology, 3 hours for other courses
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Number of Questions in the exam
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150 questions
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Marking Scheme
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+4 marks for correct answer
-1 mark deducted for a wrong answer
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Mode
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Offline (pen and paper-based)
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IPU CET 2026 Medium of the question paper
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English
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IPU CET 2026 SYLLABUS
The IPU CET syllabus will differ as per the Programs. For Undergraduate courses, the syllabus will be from the 12th level, and for postgraduate courses, the syllabus will be from graduate-level topics.
GGSIPU BBA Syllabus
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Section
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IP University BBA Syllabus
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Reasoning and Analytical Ability
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Analogy Test, Number Test, Ranking Test, Direction and Distance Test, Data Sufficiency Test, Alphabet Test, Mathematical Operations, Logic Test, Venn Diagram, Statement Arguments, Alpha Numeric Symbol Sequence, Series Test, Logical Word Sequence Test, Coding and Decoding Test, Statements Assumptions, Statement Conclusion, Statement Action, Data Arrangement Test, Cubes and Cubical Dice Test, Insert Missing sequence Test, etc.
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Business and General Awareness
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General knowledge, General Politics, Current events, General Geography, Sports and awards, General Science, Economic study, Computer Science, Business and trade awareness, etc.
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English Language
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Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Analogies, English comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling mistakes, Fill in the blanks, Spotting errors, One-word substitution, Inappropriate usage of words, etc.
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Arithmetic
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Number Theory, Ratio and Proportion, Quantitative Comparison, Fractions and Decimals, Square Roots, Profit and Loss, HCF and LCM, Average, Algorithms, Percentage, Volume, Compound and Simple Interest, Simplification, Partnership, Surds and Indices, Data Interpretation, Discounts, Data Comparison, Percentage, Mensuration Area, Data Sufficiency Test, Approximation, Commercial Math, etc.
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GGSIPU BCA Syllabus
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Section
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IP University BCA Syllabus
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Computer Awareness
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Computer Awareness, Computer Basics, Organisation, CPU, Structure of CPU, I/P and O/P devices, Memory, and backup devices.
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English Language & Comprehension-
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Reading comprehension, Basic English grammar, sentence jumble, Sentence completion, Word Usage, Synonyms, Idioms, and Phrases, antonyms, Analogies, Homophones, Migratory Words, and Phrasal Verbs
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General Knowledge- IT and Science-Related
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Politics, Banking and Finance, Business, Sports, Institutions of India, Defence and Space, Indian Judiciary, Awards and Honours, Literature, Economics, Indian Constitution, International Relations, Science and Technology, Movies, Who’s who
Indian Industries etc.
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Mathematics
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Arithmetic, Algebra, and Data Interpretation
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GGSIPU B. Com Syllabus
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Section
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IP University B.Com Syllabus
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English Language and Comprehension
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Reading comprehension, Para jumbles, Synonyms and Antonyms, Vocabulary and Grammar, One-word substitution, Phrases and Idioms, Sentence rearrangement, Cloze test, and Error detection.
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Logical reasoning
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Analogy, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Coding and decoding, Assumptions and Statements, Arrangement and ranking, Alphanumeric sequence, Direction and distance test
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General Awareness
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Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Awards and Winners, Politics, Geography, History, Sports, Eminent Personalities.
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Data Interpretation
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Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Series and Sequences, Time and Work, Percentage and Average, Permutation and Combination, Set Theory, and Geometry
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GGSIPU BAJMC Syllabus
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Section
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IP University BAJMC Syllabus
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English Language and Comprehension
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Para-jumbles, One-word Substitutions, Correct usage of verbs, Idioms and Phrases, Antonyms, and Synonyms, Proverbs and Prepositions, Parts of Speech, and Analogy.
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Logical reasoning
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Series, Venn diagrams, Arrangement, and Ranking, Blood relations, Statement and Inference, Syllogism, Visual Reasoning, Clock, Analogy, Coding, and Decoding.
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General Awareness
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Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Awards and Winners, Politics, Geography, History, Sports, Eminent Personalities.
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Media Aptitude
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Print media, Basics of mass communication, Basics of Media, Different types of mass media, Digitization of media, History of media, Advertising, Public Relations, Media companies, and Personalities.
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IPU CET 2026 PREPARATION TIPS
Get tips and tricks for preparation for the IPU CET 2026 examination:
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Solve as many online or offline mock tests as possible to increase your chances of scoring good marks and to get used to the exam pattern.
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Applicants should go through the complete exam pattern and syllabus.
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Must solve the previous year's IPU CET question papers.
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Make a proper study timetable and follow it regularly.
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Eat healthy food and maintain your health to stay fit for your exam
IPU CET 2026 ADMIT CARD
The university will release the IPU CET 2026 admit card for the registered candidates to download after the application process and form correction window are closed. Students can start downloading their IPU CET 2026 admit card a few days before the exam day, most probably in April and May 2026. Candidates must note that the IPU CET 2026 admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried in the exam hall.
No students will be allowed to appear in the exam without the IPU CET admit card 2026. Candidates must carry two printouts of the hall tickets with the passport-size photograph pasted on both of them.
IPU CET 2026 Result
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGS IPU) will release the IPU CET 2026 Result in the same month following the exam. It might be released in June 2026, tentatively.
IPU CET 2026 results will be released by the university in the form of a rank list, which will have the rank along with the name and other details mentioned on it. Candidates can download the IPU CET 2026 results and take a printout for future reference. Candidates will be called for counselling based on the IPU CET result 2026.
HOW TO CHECK THE IPU CET 2026 RESULT?
IPU CET 2026 results will be declared separately for each program by the GGSIPU officials. Those who will appear in the GGSIPU CET 2026 entrance exam in the coming months will be able to check their scores in the IPU CET 2026 result card once it is available on the official website.
The GGSIPU CET 2026 result card will contain various details of the candidates, such as their name, the rank scored in the IPU CET exam (Category-Wise), merit position, cut-off marks, etc.
The candidates have to download the IPU CET 2026 result card from the official website using their IPU CET 2026 roll number mentioned on the IPU CET admit card to check how they have performed in the entrance exam.
IPU CET 2026 TEST CENTRE
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City Name
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Code Number
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Ambala
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81
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Varanasi
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95
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Udaipur
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94
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Siliguri
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93
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Lucknow
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92
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Kolkata
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91
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Jodhpur
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90
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Jalandhar
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89
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Jaipur
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88
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Hyderabad
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87
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Delhi
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86
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Dehradun
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85
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Chandigarh
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84
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Bhopal
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83
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Bangalore
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82
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Important Instructions Regarding Exam Centre:
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Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Hall after the commencement of IPU CET 2026.
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No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the prescribed time of the CET exam.
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Candidates should leave the IPU CET Exam Centre only after handing over the OMR answer sheet and test booklet to the Invigilator.
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If any candidate is caught cheating or found using any unethical means or does not maintain discipline during the conduct of the Common Entrance Test, the University will take necessary disciplinary action against such candidates.
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Candidates are not allowed to carry any written or printed material, loose papers, or any other items inside the examination hall, except the IPU CET Admit Card.
IPU CET 2026 Counselling Fee Structure and Admission Process:
SUBMISSION OF COUNSELLING PARTICIPATION FEE:
Step 1: Previously, candidates had to deposit a one-time (non-refundable) Counselling Participation Fee of Rs. 1000/-plus charges as applicable, apart from INR 1500 CET application fee, as per the schedule for every CET Code. All applicable taxes and charges must be paid by the candidate and are non-refundable.
However, candidates were required to pay a combined fee of Rs. 2500 at the time of application, starting from 2025. They will be excluded from paying a separate counselling fee for participation. They can directly approach the online/offline counselling if they meet the cut-off marks.
The counselling registration fee is only applicable to candidates seeking admission to B.Tech courses. For all other UG courses, the counselling fee is charged along with the exam fee.
Step 2: Candidates who have paid Rs 2500 application fee can visit the GGSIPU University admission office directly for the counselling rounds without paying a separate Counselling Participation Fee.
Step 3: Candidates will get two options for payment after submitting the details:
Step 4: The candidates are required to check the status of fee payment on the website (http://www.ipuadmissions.nic.in) and must take the printout of the online fee confirmation receipt with the transaction details for any future reference. In case of payment of the fee through a Challan, the applicant must retain a copy of the Challan after depositing the fees.
REGISTRATION FOR COUNSELLING
Step 1: While filling out the application form, candidates will be required to pay a total of Rs 2500 for pre-registration for counselling rounds. Candidates who qualify the exam can directly approach the University to participate in counselling.
Step 2: In case of Payment of Fee through a Challan, the candidate can register only after two working days of cash deposited in any branch of Indian Bank.
Step 3: The candidates have to enter CET details on the admission website (http://www.ipuadmissions.nic.in). After the verification, they must enter his/her personal /academic /contact details (with address, mobile no. & email ID) for registration.
Step 4: The candidates will be assigned a login ID and password during the Registration procedure.
CHOICE FILLING
Step 1: Choice filling is compulsory for the allotment of seats. The candidate won’t be considered for online allotment of the seat without the filled-in choices/preferences.
Step 2: The candidates have to fill in choices for allotment after registration from the list of all possible combinations of all institutes and courses available, in the order of his/her preference.
Step 3: Once the period for filling out choices/preferences is over, the choices/preferences filled by the candidate will be used for the allotment of seats.
RESULT/ALLOCATION OF SEATS IN EVERY ROUND
Step 1: After the choice-filling period is over, all the choices/preferences filled by the candidate will be considered for online allotment of seats as per merit and respective category, and region.
Step 2: The following candidates will not be considered for allotment of seats as listed below:
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Candidates who haven’t paid the counselling participation fee, either separately or at the time of application,
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Paid the counselling participation fee but did not register.
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Paid the counselling participation fee and registered, but did not fill in choices/preferences.
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Candidates who were assigned a seat in any round but didn’t pay the part academic fees of INR 40000/= shall not be considered in a subsequent round of counselling.
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Candidates who are allocated a seat in any round and paid the part academic fee of INR 40000/= and then withdraw the admission following the due procedure of the University.
Note: Such candidates, however, shall be eligible for the “Spot Counselling” round.
FREEZING OF ALLOTTED SEATS AFTER EVERY ROUND
Step 1: If the candidate is satisfied with the seat allotted to him and does not want to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling for up-gradation, he/she can freeze his/her allotted seat by clicking the freeze option available in his/her account in the counselling website within the specified period.
Step 2: If the candidate doesn’t freeze the allotted seat, the next higher preference may be allotted to him/her automatically in the next round, subject to availability of seats, and the candidate will not be allowed to retain the earlier allotment under any circumstances.
REPORTING OF CANDIDATES TO THE ALLOTTED INSTITUTE/COLLEGE:
Step 1: If candidates are allotted a seat/retained the seat from earlier allotment/upgraded to higher choices/preferences after the sliding round of online seat allotment, and if he/she has made the payment of part Academic Fee of Rs 40,000/-, they can generate a Provisional Admission Slip along with the Enrolment number.
Step 2: The Candidate is required to report and join the respective School/college with the Admission Slip, the Provisional Allotment Letter, the Academic Fee Receipt, and the necessary record for verification of documents at the School/institution/college and pay the balance amount of fees (if any), as per the schedule notified on the website, failing which the admission shall be automatically cancelled.
Step 3: The institutions / University Schools of Studies shall report the status of reported and non-reported candidates to the University. The vacant seats after the sliding round of online counselling and seats vacant due to non-reporting of candidates only shall be considered for spot counselling.
SPOT ROUND COUNSELLING
Step 1: The spot counselling shall be conducted offline, at designated centres by the University.
Step 2: This round shall be held after the completion of the admission process, only to fill up vacancies, if any.
Step 3: After completion of all rounds of online counselling, Spot Counselling shall be done offline. All eligible applicants desirous of participating in the “Spot Counselling” shall have to pay a separate spot counselling participation fee. The participation fees in the “Spot Counselling” shall be INR 2000/= (non-refundable / transferable).
Step 4: Spot Counselling shall be done for vacancies remaining after reporting of allocated candidates to Schools of Studies / Colleges/institutions allotted (see Section 10) and arising during the process of “Spot Counselling” as enumerated below.
Since all conversions of categories / region-wise divisions are completed in the last round of online counselling (Section 11.8), the spot counselling shall consider all seats to be filled as unreserved.
Step 5: The vacant seats left after reporting /admission of candidates to institutions only shall be considered for filling in-the-spot counselling.
Step 6: Any CET-qualified candidates who have not been admitted in the rounds of online counselling will be eligible to participate in the spot counselling, against the available vacant seat (if any).
Step 7: The candidates who are allotted seats in rounds of online counselling and have paid the part Academic Fee of Rs 40,000/-to confirm admission in any institute/ college and have also reported to the concerned University School of Study/college/institutions will be treated as “admitted” at the time of Spot Counselling.
Such candidates, if they desire to participate in the “Spot Counselling”, shall be required to pay a transfer fee of INR 5000. These candidates shall be considered as per their rank only, if they do not appear at the time of counselling for their rank, they shall not be allowed to participate.
FILLING OF SEATS (IF ANY) AFTER SPOT COUNSELLING
Step 1: If any seats are left vacant (out of the seats reported as vacant, after the reporting of “admitted/allocated” candidates to the concerned University School of Study / College / Institution and taken to the spot counselling phase for filling up) out of the seats considered in the spot counselling, the procedure for filling up these seats shall be notified by 4thof August, of the admission year by the University.
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If a seat has been allotted to the candidate, then they have to pay Rs. 40, 000/- to confirm their seats as a part of the academic fee.
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Candidates who wish to participate in the spot round of counselling have to pay the counselling fee of Rs. 2000/-.
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A candidate who wishes to change their college after getting a college in the slide round has to pay a fee of Rs. 5000/.
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An academic fee of Rs/ 40000 will be adjustable in their first-year college fee.
IPU CET SEAT ALLOCATION
Candidates who have cleared the exam will have their seats assigned for admission. To participate in the seat allocation procedure, candidates must register for IPU CET Counselling. For some programs, including B. Tech, medicine, and law, IPU CET 2026 counselling will be conducted online. While "Spot Allotment" will only be conducted in offline mode for all courses, offline counselling will be held for courses like BBA, BA, and B.Ed.
The results of the sliding and spot counselling rounds will be announced by GGSIPU University following the three rounds of IPU CET Seat Allotment 2026.
IPU CET 2026 Seat Allotment is likely to be done based on the ranks given in the merit list, but if a candidate does not register, fill out the options, or pay the seat allotment fee, then those applicants will not be allotted seats in any program.
Rank-ordered merit lists are created by the institution based on how well students performed on the IPU CET exam.
Candidates who meet the requirements must pay the cost and freeze their seats within the allotted period to claim them.
HOW TO CHECK THE IPU CET SEAT ALLOCATION LIST FOR 2026?
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Check out the official webpage.
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On the screen, a login window will display.
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Candidates must first choose the course they want to enroll in before entering their roll number and password.
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The seat allocation list or result will be displayed on the screen once you click the login button.
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The provisional seat allotment or admission letter is available for candidates to download for their records.
SEAT ALLOTMENT DATES
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Event
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Dates
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Round 1, 2, 3, and Open Round
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Registration and verification of Reserved Category Certificates at Designated Centres
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To Be Announced
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Online payment of fees
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To Be Announced
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Choice Filling
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To Be Announced
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Seat Allotment
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To Be Announced
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Freezing Seat Allotment
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To Be Announced
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Withdrawal of Admissions
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To Be Announced
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IPU CET 2026 SCHOLARSHIP
Yes, there are scholarships available for economically backward students in all the affiliated colleges of GGSIPU. Apart from this, there are other scholarship schemes, but that depends on the college to college.
The eligible students of GGSIP University are advised to fill out the application form online through the E District web portal of the Delhi Government for Merit -Cum-Means Financial Assistance Scheme (https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in) launched by the government of NCT of Delhi for the year 2026-27. Students can also use the link available on the university’s website to apply under Merit-Cum-Means Financial Assistance Scheme.
Eligibility (Gross Annual Family Income of Student from all Sources)
Percentage of Financial Assistance Category
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Beneficiary under National Food Security Scheme & possesses the Card issued under the Scheme 60%100% Category
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Not covered under Category 1, but whose family income is up to Rs 2.50 Lakh p.a.60% 50% Category
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Family income above Rs 2.50 Lakh p.a. but not exceeding Rs 6 Lakh p.a. 60% 25%
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A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST Category students.
FAQs for IPU CET 2026
Q1. What qualifications are required to sit for the GGSIPU CET BBA 2026 exam?
You must have completed your 12th grade with English as a subject and at least 50% of the aggregate marks to be eligible. There is no upper age limit for applicants to the 2026 exam.
Q2. Is it possible to apply online for the GGSIPU CET BBA exam?
Yes, you can apply online by following the instructions on the official GGSIPU website and completing the application form.
Q3. How many times a year is the IPU CET exam held?
For the purpose of admitting candidates, the IPU CET is only held once a year. The test is administered at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University to admit students to a variety of disciplines.
Q4. What is the IPU CET exam pattern?
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Duration: 2.5 hours
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Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Total Marks: 400
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Negative Marking: Yes, -1 for each wrong answer
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Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer
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The syllabus varies for each course.
Q5.How can I organize my time to be ready for the IPU CET?
By practicing the test questions before the exam, one can effectively manage their time during the test. It will assist in determining which area is taking up the most time, after which that area may be worked on to save time.
Q6. How does the IPU CET admission counselling procedure work?
Registration, choice-filling, seat assignment based on rank and preferences, document verification, and fee payment are all steps in the counseling process. Each stage's specifics and dates will be posted on the GGSIPU website after the exam.
Q7. Will the IPU CET exam in 2026 have a negative marking system?
According to the IPU CET 2026 exam pattern, each incorrect response on the entrance exam will result in a negative marking of -1 mark.
Q8. What is the mark value of a question in the IPU CET 2026 exam?
According to the IPU CET test pattern 2026, each question on the entrance exam would be worth four marks.
Q9. In the IPU CET exam 2026, how many possible answers will students be allowed for each question?
In the IPU CET 2026 test, candidates will have four possible answers for each question.
Q10. Do PwD participants taking the IPU CET test have access to scribe facilities?
For the IPU CET exam, PwD category students who have at least 40% of a specified handicap may choose to use the scribe facility. To use the scribe service, they must, however, provide the authorities with the necessary documentation.