IPU CET 2026

 

IPU CET 2026 APPLICATION FORM, REGISTRATION ADMISSION BROCHURE, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, EXAM DATES, SYLLABUS, EXAM PATTERN, EXAM CENTERS AND RESULTS

 
 
 
The IPU CET exam, which is a crucial component of the GGSIPU admission process, is set to be conducted from April 25 to May 17, 2026. According to the announcement made on February 2, 2026, students who want to take the admission exam can register on the official website between February 2, 2026, and March 31, 2026.
 
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements to take the exam and register for it before the deadline for admission to GGSIPU-affiliated colleges. Students can register on the official website, ipu.ac.in, if they want to take the exam.
 
Important details about the IPU CET exam 2026 are included in this page, including the key points, exam schedule, eligibility requirements, registration, curriculum, test-day instructions, exam pattern, sample papers, and more.
 

A brief Overview of the IPU CET 2026

 
GGSIPU is a Delhi-State University, charged with conducting the IPU CET 2026. Every year, IPU CET 2026 is a university-level entrance exam for admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university and its affiliated colleges. This exam is open to candidates from all around India.
 

Event Details

Specifications

Exam Name

IPU CET, Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, GGSIPU

Exam Level

University Level Exam

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

2:30 Hours (3 Hours for some courses)

Language

English

Exam Purpose

Admission into GGSIPU and affiliated colleges

No. of Test Cities

Notified by GGSIPU

Exam Helpdesk No.

(011) 2530-2250

Official Website

www.ipu.ac.in

 

For admission to various programs based on the NLT/GGSIPU CET, online registration and submission of application forms, along with the registration fee, will remain active till March 31, 2026.
 
The IPU CET score is acceptable for all UG courses in management, education, engineering, and medicine, except B.Tech in Biotechnology. All other engineering programs take JEE Main scores. Candidates should be aware that each program has different requirements for IPU CET eligibility. 
 
While applying for the exam, students must ensure that they fill out the form accurately and pay their application fee without failure to avoid the risks of rejection. The cost of applying is INR 2500 for all categories without a reimbursement option, even if the application is rejected.
 
Please take note that the counselling charge of Rs 1000 is included in the Rs 2500 application fee for IPU CET 2026. After that, candidates do not need to pay an extra counselling registration fee to participate in counselling rounds. 
 
Additionally, students who want to enroll in engineering programs must still pay the Rs 1000 counseling registration cost.
 
What’s new with the IPU CET 2026:
 
GGSIPU opened the online registration process for IPU CET 2026 on February 2, 2026, for admission to various programs.
 
The official notification for the IPU CET 2026, along with the application period, was launched on February 2, 2026. 
Applications must fill out the application form online for the academic year 2026–2027.
The official website for filling out the application form is http://www.ipu.ac.in/.
Applications have until March 31 to submit their form and pay their application fee.
The total application cost of INR 2500 for all categories, which includes both registration and counselling fees, is non-refundable in any circumstances, even if your form is rejected.
Applicants seeking admission to engineering courses other than B.Tech Biotechnology must pay their counselling fee separately since the IPU CET exam is not accepted for engineering courses, except B.Tech in Biotechnology.
The application cost must be submitted online by candidates.
The payment methods include net banking, debit cards, and credit cards.
 
Exam dates and schedule for IPU CET 2026
 
The tentative schedule for the IPU CET 2026 exam is shown in the table below.
 

Dates

Upcoming Exam Dates

02 Feb ' 26 – 31 Mar ' 26

Application Form Availability for IPU CET 2026

Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Admit Card Release: Projected

25 Apr ' 26 - 17 May ' 26

Exams to be conducted

Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech (Bio-Technology) Exam Date: Projected

May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Exam Date (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders): Projected

May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech (Bio-Technology) Exam Date: Projected

May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Exam Date (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates): Projected

May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Exam Date (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders): Projected

May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Exam Date (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates): Projected

Jun ' 26

IPU CET 2026 (BSc Graduates' Lateral Entry Code 129) Document Verification and Seat Allocation: First Counseling Projected

Jun ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Counseling Bio Technology (Code: 130) - Document Verification and Seat Assignment-First Round Counseling Projected

Jun ' 26

Verification of Documents and Seat Allocation for IPU CET 2026 (Lateral Entry for BSc Graduates Code 129) Second Counseling Projected

 

IPU CET 2026 COURSES OFFERED

 
The following are the courses that IPU CET 2026 offers.
 

Courses

Details

CET Code

B. Tech.

Bachelor of Technology – 4 Years

Specializations: Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation and control, Tool Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication

131

B. Tech

Bachelor of Biotechnology – 4 Year

130

B. Com.

Bachelor of Commerce – 3 Year

146

LLB

Bachelor of Laws – 3 Year

238

BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration – 3 Year

125

BCA

Bachelor of Computer Applications – 3 Year

114

BJMC

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication – 3 Year

126

BAMS

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery – 4.5 Year

153

BHMS

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery – 5.5 Year

154

MBA

Master of Business Administration – 2 Year

101

MCA

Master of Computer Applications - Year

105

B.Arch

Bachelor of Architecture – 5 Year

100

B.Ed

Bachelor of Education – 2 Year

122

 

IPU CET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 
The eligibility requirements vary significantly depending on the courses you wish to take. Before submitting an IPU CET 2026 application, applicants are strongly encouraged to verify their qualifying requirements.
 
Check out the general requirements for admission to UG courses:
 
Nationality: Candidates may be of any of the aforementioned nationalities-
 
Indian National
Overseas Indian National
Nepal Citizens
 
Prerequisites for Graduate Courses: To be admitted to graduate programs such as BCA or BBA, candidates applying for IPU CET 2026 must maintain a minimum aggregate of 50% in their 10+2.
 
IPU CET 2026: All applicants must pass the exam and receive the necessary cut-off scores published by GGSIPU and its affiliated universities for admission to various courses. 
 
Lateral Entry for B. Tech. Diploma Holders: The following qualifications are required of applicants seeking lateral entry admission:
 
They must have earned a three-year diploma in the engineering field of their choice.
60% should be the minimum aggregate.
 
B. SC's Lateral Entry B.Tech degree holders: The following qualifications are required of applicants seeking lateral entry admission:
 
The candidate must hold a B.Sc. from an accredited university.
When determining the aggregate, mathematics should be the primary topic.
60% should be the minimum aggregate Mark.
 
Follow the Guide to Apply for IPU CET 2026: Ongoing
 
Candidates are mandated to fill out their IPU CET 2026 application form before the deadline and pay their fee with complete accuracy if they wish to take the exam. Crucial for them is to ensure the personal and academic details they provide are up-to-date and align with their original documents.
 
The general guidelines for completing the IPU CET 2026 application form and registering online are listed below:
 
1) Visit Website: Applicants must first go to http://www.ipu.ac.in/, the official website. 
2) Registration: They must complete two different forms after being sent to the homepage. In addition to generic information like the candidate's qualifications, the first form will include personal information like the candidate's name, address, and category.
3) Candidate’s Mobile No. Additionally, candidates must provide a working mobile number and a valid email address when completing the initial form.
4) Login Credentials: After completing the initial form, the applicant will receive login information in the form of their password and applicant login ID. The second form must be completed using this login information.
5) Course Choice Form: Candidates must submit their list of preferred colleges and course combinations in this second form. Later on in the admissions process, this will be utilized to allocate seats. It is not permitted for a candidate to reapply for the same course.
6) Payment: After completing the application, candidates must pay the application cost.
 
Note: When completing the application, candidates must provide their 12-digit Aadhaar card number. Additionally, they are instructed to save two uploaded copies of a current colour photo, which will be required for filling out the application.
 
Documents needed for admission:
 
When applying to GGSIP University, a number of documents are needed.
 
Registration Slip
Part Academic Fee
Admit Card
10th & 12th Mark sheets
Character Certificate
4 Passport Size Photographs
Anti-Ragging Affidavits on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs / 10
Medical Certificate
Provisional Allotment Letter
Froze Letter
Preference Sheet (Choice Filled)
Verification Form
Payment Confirmation Slip
Caste Certificate
Take two photocopies of every document with the originals.
 
What is cost of applying to the IPU CET 2026?
 
For all categories, the IPU CET 2026 application fee is Rs 2500 and is not refundable. This covers the Rs 1500 exam price as well as the Rs 1000 counseling charge. All B.Tech specializations, with the exception of B.Tech in Biotechnology, require students applying to engineering schools to pay a separate counseling registration fee of Rs 1000.
 

IPU CET 2026 Application Fee

 

Category

Quota

Mode

Gender

Amount

ST, General, OBC, SC

 

Online

Male, Female

? 2500

 
IPU CET 2026 Delhi / Outside Delhi Reservation Region
 
Delhi Quota: Candidates from the Delhi Region are entitled to 85% of all approved seats. This category includes candidates who have completed class 12 at any Delhi-based school or institution, as well as any college or institution connected to the GSSIPU University. 
 
A candidate's IPU CET 2026 score will determine how many seats they are given. These seats fall under the following groups.
 
Reserved Quota Percentage for Various Categories
 
Scheduled Caste(SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe(ST) 7.5%
Defence Category 5%
PWD Category 3%
OBC Category 27%
 
Reserved Quota for Non-Delhi Residents: 15% of all seats are set aside for candidates from outside Delhi. This group includes candidates who completed their 12th-grade education at an institution or school outside of Delhi. These 15% of seats are further divided into the following groups:
 
Dates for IPU CET Application Forms for Various Courses 
 
Projected exam dates for various courses are as follows:
 

CET Code

CET Name

Date of Application

Date of CET

112

LLM (Regular)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

115

B.Sc – Nursing

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

116

MBA (IT)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

118

MA Criminology

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

113

MA English

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

120

M.Ed

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

123

M.Sc (Bio & Cony.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026)

April 25 – May 17

128

LE to B.Tech (Diploma)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

129

LE to B.Tech (B.Sc. Grads.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

107

MPT

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

108

MOT (Neuro)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

109

MPO

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

124

BPT/BPO/B.Sc
(MLT)/BASLP/BOT

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

145

M. Sc (NRM)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

161

M. Phil (English)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

162

M.A. (Economics)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

199

M. Phil (Psychiatric Social Work)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

127

BHMCT

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

111

M. Sc (EM)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

126

BJMC

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

141

MAHERIT

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

106

MA (Mass Communication)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

146

B. Com (Hons.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

147

M. Tech (Tool Engineering)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

149

M. Tech (Nano
Sc. &Technology)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

156

M.Tech (Robotics &Automation)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

157

M. Phil (Clinical Psychology)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

158

B. Sc (Medical Technology -RT)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

119

MSc (Forensic Sc.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

150

M. Tech (Engg. Physics)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

114

BCA

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

140

M.Tech (ECE/DC
/SP/RF &M/VLSI)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

152

M. Tech (Chemical Engg.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

122

B.Ed.

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

139

M. Tech (IT/CSE/1S)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

105

MCA/MCA(SE)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

131

B.Tech

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

121

LLB

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

130

B. Tech (Bio Tech)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

163

MCA (LE)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

198

M. Sc. (Nursing)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

159

B. Ed. (Special Education)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

197

BA (Economics Hons.)

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

101

MBA

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

125

BBA

2 Feb- 31 March 2026

April 25 – May 17

 

Breaking Down the IPU CET 2026 Exam Pattern

 
According to the IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026, the test will be administered online using a computer. The authorities will include 100 objective-type questions totalling 400 marks in the IPU CET 2026 exam based on 12th class subjects in Maths, GK, Computer, English, etc. 
 
The IPU CET schedule 2026 states that each entrance exam question would be worth four marks.
 
Examine the information provided in this page regarding the IPU CET exam pattern 2026, including the duration, marking scheme, number of questions and marks, mode and medium, and other pertinent aspects.
 
The IPU CET 2026 syllabus differs depending on the course that candidates are applying for. The centralized IPU CET test follows a different structure from the courses that accept national-level exams like JEE Main, NEET, and others.
 
The section-wise weighting of the chosen programs in IPU CET 2026 is shown in the table below:
 

Course

Subjects

Sectional Weightage

BCA

Computer Awareness

30%

Mathematics

30%

English Language & Comprehension

15%

General Knowledge: IT and Science Related

25%

B.Ed

English Comprehension

15%

Mental Ability and Reasoning

40%

Aptitude for Teaching

20%

General Awareness

25%

The Question Paper shall be set both in English and Hindi Language

 

BBA

English Language and Comprehension

25%

Logical and Analytical Ability

25%

General Awareness

25%

Aptitude relating to the field of Management and Communication Skills

25%

B.Com

Logical Reasoning

25%

General Awareness

15%

General English

25%

Data Interpretation

35%

B.Sc Nursing

Chemistry

20%

Biology

40%

General Awareness about Health-related Matters

10%

English Language and Comprehension

10%

Physics

20%

M.Ed

English / Communication skills

30%

General Awareness and Logical Reasoning

30%

Teaching Aptitude

40%

B.Tech Biotechnology

Physics

20%

Chemistry

20%

Mathematics

20%

Biology/Biotechnology

40%

 

The question paper will be written in English.
IPU CET 2026 will be administered online.
The majority of the tests will last two hours and thirty minutes in total (150 minutes for B. Tech and three hours for other courses).
Total Points: There will be 400 points on the IPU CET Exam paper.
Question Type: The questions will be of an objective nature.
Marking System: Each right response will earn four points. For every wrong response, one mark will be subtracted.
 
Breaking Down the IPU CET Marking Scheme:
 
We have included some significant highlights related to the IPU CET 2026 exam pattern in the table below:
 

IPU CET 2026 Duration

2:30 hours for B.Tech in Biotechnology, 3 hours for other courses

Number of Questions in the exam

150 questions

Marking Scheme

+4 marks for correct answer

-1 mark deducted for a wrong answer

IPU CET 2026 Exam Mode

Offline (pen and paper-based)

IPU CET 2026 Medium of the question paper

English

 

Breaking Down the IPU CET 2026 Syllabus
 
The IPU CET curriculum varies depending on the programs. The curriculum for postgraduate courses will be from graduate-level subjects, while the curriculum for undergraduate courses will be from the 12th level.
 
GGSIPU BBA Syllabus 
 

Section

IP University BBA Syllabus

Reasoning and Analytical Ability

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.

Business and General Awareness

General knowledge, General Politics, Current events, General Geography, Sports and awards, General Science, Economic study, Computer Science, Business and trade awareness, etc.

English Language

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.

Arithmetic

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.

 

GGSIPU BCA Syllabus

Section

IP University BCA Syllabus

Computer Awareness

Computer Awareness, Computer Basics, Organisation, CPU, Structure of CPU, I/P and O/P devices, Memory, and backup devices.

English Language & Comprehension-

Reading comprehension, Basic English grammar, sentence jumble, Sentence completion, Word Usage, Synonyms, Idioms, and Phrases, antonyms, Analogies, Homophones, Migratory Words, and Phrasal Verbs

General Knowledge- IT and Science-Related

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.

Mathematics

Arithmetic, Algebra, and Data Interpretation

 

GGSIPU B. Com Syllabus 

Section

IP University B.Com Syllabus

English Language and Comprehension

Reading comprehension, Para jumbles, Synonyms and Antonyms, Vocabulary and Grammar, One-word substitution, Phrases and Idioms, Sentence rearrangement, Cloze test, and Error detection.

Logical reasoning

Analogy, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Coding and decoding, Assumptions and Statements, Arrangement and ranking, Alphanumeric sequence, Direction and distance test

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Awards and Winners, Politics, Geography, History, Sports, Eminent Personalities.

Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Series and Sequences, Time and Work, Percentage and Average, Permutation and Combination, Set Theory, and Geometry

 

GGSIPU BAJMC Syllabus

Section

IP University BAJMC Syllabus

English Language and Comprehension

Para-jumbles, One-word Substitutions, Correct usage of verbs, Idioms and Phrases, Antonyms, and Synonyms, Proverbs and Prepositions, Parts of Speech, and Analogy.

Logical reasoning

Series, Venn diagrams, Arrangement, and Ranking, Blood relations, Statement and Inference, Syllogism, Visual Reasoning, Clock, Analogy, Coding, and Decoding.

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Awards and Winners, Politics, Geography, History, Sports, Eminent Personalities.

Media Aptitude

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.

 

Tips to Crack the IPU CET 2026 Exams with Flying Colours
 
Discover how to be ready for the IPU CET 2026 exam:
 
To improve your chances of getting good grades and to become accustomed to the exam format, complete as many online or offline practice exams as you can.
The entire syllabus and exam format should be reviewed by applicants.
The IPU CET question papers from the prior year must be completed.
Create an appropriate study schedule and adhere to it consistently.
To keep in shape for your test, eat well and take care of your health.
 
How to View the IPU CET 2026 Admit Card?
 
The institution will make the IPU CET 2026 admit card available for download to registered candidates after the registration is over. A few days before the exam day, which is most likely in April or May of 2026, students can begin downloading their IPU CET 2026 admit card.
 
The IPU CET 2026 admit card is a required document that candidates must bring into the exam room. Without the IPU CET admit card 2026, no student will be permitted to take the test.
 
Candidates are required to bring two printouts of their hall passes, each with a passport-sized photo attached.
 
Check out the steps to view the IPU CET admit card:
 
Visit ipu.ac.in. 
After that, a new window will open with the login page where you may input your application number and birthdate.
After entering the information, press the submit button.
The IPU CET admit card will appear on the screen.
Pay close attention to the information on the IPU CET hall pass.
Download the admit card, then store it securely for later usage.
 
How to View the IPU CET 2026 Result?
 
The IPU CET 2026 Result will be made public in the month that follows the test. The tentative release date is June 2026. 
 
The university will provide the IPU CET 2026 results as a rank list that includes the rank, name, and other information. The IPU CET 2026 results are available for candidates to download and print out for later use. Candidates will be contacted for counseling in accordance with the 2026 IPU CET results.
 
Check out the steps to view the IPU CET Result:
 
Visit ipu.ac.in.
Click the link to the result.
It will be necessary for candidates to choose their subject.
The IPU CET result will be released in the form of a rank list
Candidates can click the download icon or button to save the rank list PDF.
Await the successful download of the file.
The candidates can then look up their names in the IPU CET 2026 rank list.
 

IPU CET 2026 TEST CENTRE

 

City Name

Code Number

Ambala

81

Varanasi

95

Udaipur

94

Siliguri

93

Lucknow

92

Kolkata

91

Jodhpur

90

Jalandhar

89

Jaipur

88

Hyderabad

87

Delhi

86

Dehradun

85

Chandigarh

84

Bhopal

83

Bangalore

82

 

Crucial Guidelines for the Exam Centre:
 
Following the start of IPU CET 2026, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Before the CET exam's scheduled time, no applicant will be permitted to leave the exam room.
Only after giving the invigilator the OMR answer sheet and exam booklet shall candidates depart the IPU CET Exam Centre.
The University will take appropriate disciplinary measures against candidates who are caught cheating, employing unethical methods, or failing to maintain discipline throughout the Common Entrance Test.
Except for the IPU CET Admit Card, no candidate may bring any written or printed text, pieces of paper, or other materials inside the testing room.
 
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. The taxes and charges applicable have to 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: 
 
Cash payment (challan will be generated and fees may be deposited through cash in any branch of Indian Bank) 
Net Banking /Credit Card and Debit Card.
 
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:
 
Candidates who haven’t paid the counselling participation fee, either separately or at the time of application,
Paid the counselling participation fee but did not register.
Paid the counselling participation fee and registered, but did not fill in choices/preferences.
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.
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.
 
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.
Candidates who wish to participate in the spot round of counselling have to pay the counselling fee of Rs. 2000/-.
A candidate who wishes to change their college after getting a college in the slide round has to pay a fee of Rs. 5000/.
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? 

 
Check out the official webpage. 
On the screen, a login window will display.
Candidates must first choose the course they want to enroll in before entering their roll number and password.
The seat allocation list or result will be displayed on the screen once you click the login button. 
The provisional seat allotment or admission letter is available for candidates to download for their records.
 
SEAT ALLOTMENT DATES
 

Event

Dates

Round 1, 2, 3, and Open Round

Registration and verification of Reserved Category Certificates at Designated Centres

To Be Announced

Online payment of fees

To Be Announced

Choice Filling

To Be Announced

Seat Allotment

To Be Announced

Freezing Seat Allotment

To Be Announced

Withdrawal of Admissions

To Be Announced

 

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

 
Beneficiary under National Food Security Scheme & possesses the Card issued under the Scheme 60%100% Category
Not covered under Category 1, but whose family income is up to Rs 2.50 Lakh p.a.60% 50% Category
Family income above Rs 2.50 Lakh p.a. but not exceeding Rs 6 Lakh p.a. 60% 25%
A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST Category students.
 
FAQs
 
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?
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 400
Negative Marking: Yes, -1 for each wrong answer
Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer
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.