IPU CET 2026 Application Form, Registration Date (Started) – Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

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  • 31/12/2024
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IPU CET 2026 Application Form, Exam Pattern, Registration Dates (Started), Fees, Eligibility, Exam Centre, Correction Window, Syllabus, Admit Card, Answer Key, Cut-Off

IPU CET 2026 Result Dates

The results of the IPU CET 2026 test are being released in PDF format together with a list of the chosen applicants. Applications for the counseling procedure will be accepted from candidates who have passed the IPU CET exam.

The IPU CET 2026 results for the May 16 and 17 examinations were released on May 22 by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). By clicking the link below, candidates may view the IPU CET results for 2026.

Earlier, the results for exams held on April 25 and 26 were released on May 3, the results for exams held on May 2 and 3 were released on May 10, and the results for exams held on May 9 and 10 were released on May 17, 2026.

The results for the exams held on the last day of the exam that held on May 23, will be released in early June 2026. The IPU CET results 2026 were released in multiple batches along with their final answer keys.

Due to the several programs offered by IPU CET 2026, the results are announced on various dates based on the start of the test.

The university will publish the IPU rank list 2026 on its official website.

The counselling process for IPU CET admission will begin on June 2 and will run through August 3, 2026, for UG courses in online mode, while offline counselling will run from May 19 to June 26, 2026. The IPU CET counselling for PG courses will begin June 2 to August 3, 2026, in online mode, while offline counselling will run through June 3 to August 13, 2026.

Check out the IPU CET results 2026 dates and counselling schedule in the table below.

Event

Dates

IPU CET dates 2026

April 25 to May 17, 2026

IPU CET Cut-offs

May 2026

IPU CET result date 2026

May 3, 2026, for April 25, 26 exams

May 10, 2026, for the May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026, for the May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026, for the May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 result in June 2026

IPU CET UG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

May 19 to June 26, 2026- Offline

IPU CET PG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

June 3 to August 13, 2026- Offline

IPU CET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release Dates

The GGSIPU concluded the IPU CET 2026 exams, and the provisional answer key and response sheets were released in batches on the same day as the exam. The challenge window was initiated in several batches for various exams as well, and each window lasted for 3 days. Students were allowed to raise objections for a fee of INR 200 per objection.

The final answer key for exams was released in several batches along with the results on May 3, 10, 17, and 22, 2026, for exams held on April 25 and 26, May 2 and 3, May 9 and 10, and May 16 and 17, respectively. The final answer keys for the May 23 exam will be released soon in early June 2026.

Check out the dates for the answer key release and challenge window:

Events

Dates

IPU CET 2026 exam date

April 25 to May 23, 2026

IPU CET provisional answer key 2026 release date

April 25, 2026, for exams held on April 25

April 26, 2026, for exams held on April 26

May 2, 2026, for exams held on May 2

May 3, 2026, for exams held on For May 3

May 9, 2026, for exams held on May 9

May 10, 2026, for exams held on May 10

May 16, 2026, for exams held on May 16

May 17, 2026, for exams held on May 17

May 23, 2026, for exams held on May 23

Challenge IPU CET 2026 answer key deadline

For April 25 exam- Till April 28, 2026

For April 26 exam- Till April 29, 2026

For May 2 exam - Till May 5, 2026

May 3 exam - Till May 6, 2026

For May 9 exam - Till May 12, 2026

For May 10 exam- Till May 13, 2026

For May 16 exam- Till May 19, 2026

For May 17 exam- Till May 20, 2026

IPU CET final answer key

May 3, 2026 - For April 25 and 26 exams

May 10, 2026 – For May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026 – For May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026 – For May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 exam – Will update soon

 

IPU CET 2026 Admit Card Release Dates

GGSIPU released the exam schedule for the IPU CET 2026 exams taking place from April 25 to May 23, 2026, along with the admit cards for various courses, starting from April 20, 2026. Students had until May 23, 2026, to download their admit cards on ipu.ac.in, for exams taking place on April 25 and May 23, 2026. All admit cards were released in batches. Check out the dates of the Admit cards released in batches through the exam schedule:

Events

Date

Release of the IPU CET 2026 admit card

April 20, 2026 - for exams held on April 25 and 26

April 27, 2026 - for exams held on May 2 and 3

May 3, 2026 - for exams held on May 9 and 10

May 10, 2026 - for exams held on May 16 and 17

May 17, 2026 - for exams on May 23

IPU CET 2026 exam date

April 25 to May 23, 2026

The IPU CET 2026 exams were conducted on April 25 and 26, and May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23, 2026, in various slots, including 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Exams will took place mostly in Delhi NCR, while non-Delhi cities include Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Kolkata. A total of 50531 students took the exam in multiple sessions for 78 courses.

The IPU CET 2026 registration window was closed on April 11, 2026, after being extended from March 31, 2026. On the official website, ipu.ac.in, students can find the link to the IPU CET 2026 application form. The original registration window was opened by the GGSIPU from February 2 to March 31, 2026, along with the release of the official notification.

GGSIPU, in an official notification released on April 1, 2026, extended the window until April 11, 2026, to accommodate requests from applicants, address potential technical issues, and allow more time for registration due to the addition of new affiliated colleges.

There was no correction facility made available for students to correct details.

Candidates had till April 11, 2026, to fill out the form properly to mitigate the risk of rejection. Those who correctly registered for the exam and paid the fee can now download their admit cards.

IPU CET 2026 exam dates were released and posted on the official website on April 20, 2026. The exams ran from April 25 to May 23, 2026, in several stages.

The IPU CET 2026 was administered for admission to several university-offered courses, including biotechnology, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), and others.

Admission to the university for BE/B.Tech is determined by candidates' JEE scores rather than IPU CET 2026. Each course has a separate entrance exam syllabus. As a result, before beginning their exam preparation, students should consult the IPU CET 2026 syllabus and IPU CET 2026 exam pattern.

The university campus and additional testing locations will hosted the entrance exam.

Before we delve into the details of the IPU CET 2026 application form, let’s understand what IPU CET 2026 is and why it is conducted. This page covers all the information interested students need to know about the IPU CET 2026 Exam, including registration dates, eligibility, curriculum, and pattern.

What is IPU CET 2026?

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test is an annual university-level entrance exam for admission in various UG and PG courses in engineering, law, management, medical, etc.

The IPU CET 2026 exam was administered by GGSIPU, or Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The IPU CET 2026 application form was initially planned from February 2, 2026, to March 31, 2026, but was later extended to April 11, 2026.

The registration window was closed on April 11, and the admit cards were released in several batches for various courses starting from April 20, 2026, which registered candidates had until May 23 to download online at ipu.ac.in.

Applicants will be granted admission to GGSIPU and other affiliated colleges for programs such as B. Tech (lateral entrance), BCA, BBA, LLB, and MCA.

The IPU CET is valid only for admission to B. Tech Biotechnology at GGSIPU and affiliated colleges. The JEE Main will be used for admission to all other B. Tech/BE specializations.

The NEET exam was cancelled this year due to allegations of a paper leak. Admission to the MBBS and BDS programs at associated colleges will be determined through other entrance exams.

GGSIPU released the IPU CET 2026 exam dates along with the official notifications, which include IPU CET 2026 registration dates, and other important details, including IPU CET 2026 application fee, Eligibility, preparation tips, pattern, and other specifics.

Before submitting the IPU CET 2026 application form, candidates must confirm that they meet the requirements to apply for the exam.

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates

A variety of undergraduate programs, including BTech Lateral Entry and BTech (Biotechnology), as well as graduate, diploma, and doctoral degrees, took the IPU CET 2026 exam. Both diploma holders and BSc graduates are eligible for lateral admission.

The IPU CET 2026 Exam dates took place from April 25 to May 23, 2026 in various slots. Registration began on February 2, 2026, and concluded on April 11, 2026.

The test was mainly administered in Pen-and-Paper Based offline mode using OMR sheets at various locations throughout the nation for most courses. Different shifts will be used for the IPU CET exam. IPU CET 2026 exam dates vary depending on the course.

Upcoming IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates

Dates

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Start Date

02 Feb ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Last Date

Original - 31 Mar ' 26

Extended Date - April 11, 2026

IPU CET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

April 20, 2026 - for exams held on April 25 and 26

April 27, 2026 - for exams held on May 2 and 3

May 3, 2026 - for exams held on May 9 and 10

May 10, 2026 - for exams held on May 16 and 17

May 17, 2026 - for exams on May 23

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates

April 25 and 26, and May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23, 2026, in various slots

IPU CET 2026 Final Answer Key

May 3, 2026 - For April 25 and 26 exams

May 10, 2026 – For May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026 – For May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026 – For May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 exam – Will update soon

IPU CET 2026 Results

May 3, 2026 - For April 25 and 26 exams

May 10, 2026 – For May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026 – For May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026 – For May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 exam – Will update soon

IPU CET UG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

May 19 to June 26, 2026- Offline

IPU CET PG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

June 3 to August 13, 2026- Offline

Exact dates for IPU CET 2026 exams for various courses

The exact dates for the IPU CET 2026 were released on April 20, 2026, by GGSIPU and the exams will take place in various slots.

Date & Day

Course Name (Code)

Admit Card

Timing

25-04-2026 (Saturday)

Master of Arts (Mass Communication) (106)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

B.Tech. (Bio-Technology) (130)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Lateral Entry in BS Packaging (171)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design (405)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

MCA/MCA (SE) (CET) (through CET) (105)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Mass Communication) (126)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling (ADCGC) (175)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

26-04-2026 (Sunday)

Master of Occupational Therapy (Neurology) (108)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Arts (English) (113)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (127)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

B.Sc. (Packaging Technology) (136)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

B.Sc.(Yoga) (117)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) (411)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Ph.D. (Mathematics) (281)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. Education (311)

April 20, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. Mechanical & Automation Engg. (213)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. Automation and Robotics (A & R) (214)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. Management (221)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Bio-Technology) (241)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Environmental Sciences) (251)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Mass Communication) (261)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Physics) (283)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Law and Legal Studies) (301)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Economics) (601)

April 20, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

02-05-2026 (Saturday)

Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (109)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M. Tech. CET (Electronics & Communication Engineering) (Regular) and (VLSI Design) (Regular) (140)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M. Tech. (Biotechnology) (Regular) (148)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M. Tech. (Chemical Engineering) (Regular) (152)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Arts (Economics) (162)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Science (Yoga) (187)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Design (CET) (611)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M. Ed Special Education (612)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Lateral Entry to B. Design (613)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) (107)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Lateral Entry to B. Tech. Programmes for Diploma holders (128)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Design (through CET) (600)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Ph.D. (History) (340)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. Design (341)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (401)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. (Disaster Management) (402)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. (Architecture & Planning) (602)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Ph.D. (Information Tech./ Computer Sc. & Engg./ Computer Applications / AI- Data Science/ AI- ML/ Industrial IoT (211)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Chemical Technology) (231)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Chemistry) (282)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

03-05-2026 (Sunday)

M.Tech. CET (Computer Science & Engineering) (Regular) and (Information Technology) (Regular) (139)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

PG Diploma in BioInformatics (415)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

BA in Liberal Arts (Hons./Hons. with Research) major in History, Sociology & Pol Sc, Psychology (451)

April 27, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M.Tech. (Food Processing Technology) (147)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

BA English (184)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

M.S. in Packaging Technology (604)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Ph.D. Electronics & Comm. Engg./ Industrial Internet of Things (212)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (English) (291)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

Ph.D. (Medical Sciences) (321)

April 27, 2026

02:30 PM To 04:30 PM

09-05-2026 (Saturday)

BBA & Allied Programmes (125)

May 3, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

MBA (CET) (through CET) (101)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Science Hons (Nursing) (Only for Unmarried Female Candidates) (115)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (146)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

10-05-2026 (Sunday)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (114)

May 3, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Bachelor of Management Studies (142)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Education (122)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

M.Sc. (Molecular Diagnostics) (413)

May 3, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

16-05-2026 (Saturday)

Lateral Entry to B.Tech. Programmes for B.Sc. Graduates (129)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.MRIT) (134)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M.Tech (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence) (Regular) (156)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Bachelor of Education (Special Education) (159)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M.Sc. (Microbiology) (414)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Lateral Entry to B.Pharma (138)

May 10, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology (B.RTT) (158)

May 10, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

BA (ECONOMICS) (197)

May 10, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

17-05-2026 (Sunday)

Master of Science (Env. Management) (111)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Para-Medical (BPO/BASLP/BMLS/BPT/BOT) (119/124)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

M.Sc. in Applied Geoinformatics (178)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master in Public Health (Field Epidemiology) (412)

May 10, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Master of Education (120)

May 10, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

B.Sc. (Environment Science) (135)

May 10, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

23-05-2026 (Saturday)

B.Sc./M.Sc. (Dual Degree) in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics (137)

May 17, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

LLB programme for 3 years (238)

May 17, 2026

10:00 AM To 12:30 PM

B. Pharma (133)

May 17, 2026

02:30 PM To 05:00 PM

 

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Highlights

The IPU CET is a university-level entrance exam administered once a year. Here are some highlights from the IPU CET 2026 exam.

Name of Exam

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)

Conducting Body

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, GGSIPU

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Level of Exam

University Level Exam

Courses offered

B. Tech Biotechnology, Management, Law, Computer Application, Nursing, etc.

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Offline – Pen-and-Paper Mode using OMR Sheets

Duration

150 Minutes

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

400

Marking Scheme

4 Marks for every correct entry

1 mark deducted for every wrong entry

No marks deducted for unattempted questions

Exam Fees

INR 2500 for all categories

Includes INR 1000 Counselling fee

Non-Refundable

Type of exam

UG, PG, and other courses

Medium of Exam

English

Website

ipu.ac.in

IPU CET 2026 Registration Dates

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University announced the IPU CET 2026 registration dates on February 2, 2026. The IPU CET 2026 registration window was originally planned to end on March 31, 2026, but was later extended to April 11, 2026. There was no correction window for the IPU CET 2026 application forms.

Only the official website will host the IPU CET 2026 registration process. IPU CET 2026 Registration was opened for a month. This was not enough time for students to complete the IPU CET 2026 application form and pay the required fee, resulting in the extension of the last date.

To register for the IPU CET 2026 exam, candidates must have a working email address and a working mobile number. The IPU CET 2026 registration dates are listed below.

Events

Dates

Release of the IPU CET 2026 Application Form

February 2, 2026

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Last Date

March 31, 2026

Extended April 11, 2026

Release of IPU CET 2026 Admit Card

April 20, 2026 - for exams held on April 25 and 26

April 27, 2026 - for exams held on May 2 and 3

May 3, 2026 - for exams held on May 9 and 10

May 10, 2026 - for exams held on May 16 and 17

May 17, 2026 - for exams on May 23

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates

April 25 and 26, and May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23, 2026, in various slots

Key Highlights of the IPU CET 2026 Application Form

Candidates can view the key points of the IPU CET 2026 application form in the section provided:

  • The IPU CET results and final answer keys were released on May 3, 10, 17, and 22, 2026, while the May 23 results will be released in June 2026.
  • The IPU CET 2026 application form was released on February 2, 2026, for admission to various UG and PG courses offered by the GGSIPU and affiliated colleges.
  • The last date to apply for the exam was originally planned to conclude on March 31, 2026, but was later extended to April 11, 2026.
  • The admit cards were released on April 20, 27, and May 3, 10, and 17, 2026, in several batches for exams that took place from April 25 to May 23, 2026. GGSIPU also released the complete exam schedule on April 20, 2026.
  • The IPU CET 2026 exam dates were scheduled on April 25 and 26, and May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23, 2026, in various slots.
  • The provisional answer keys were released in several batches for exams held from April 25 to May 23, 2026. Each provisional key was released on the same day, a few hours after exams were concluded, along with a 3-day challenge window in various slots, which continued till May 20, 2026.
  • Students must submit their 12-digit Aadhaar Number and upload 2 recent photographs while filling out the application form, as the personal details will be picked by the GGSIPU website automatically, which must match the information you provide.
  • The IPU CET 2026 application fee of INR 2500 also included the counselling fee of INR 1000. JEE Main and CUET scorers will still have to pay the counselling fee separately. None of the application or counselling fees will be refunded in any case.
  • Candidates can complete the application form online; offline methods will not be approved.
  • It is recommended that applicants meet the qualifying requirements listed in the article below before completing the application form.
  • To register, candidates must provide their name, academic background, personal information, and communication details.
  • Upload the necessary scanned documents in the format specified, including the photo and signatures.
  • The authorities provided no rectification window to make corrections in their submitted application form.
  • Before submitting the IPU CET 2026 application form online, double-check and evaluate the information you have entered.
  • Keep a hard copy of the form secure until the next step in the admissions process.

How to Fill Out the IPU CET 2026 Application Form?

Students must complete the IPU CET 2026 application form to attend one of the affiliated colleges of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). The IPU CET 2026 application process is divided into multiple steps, beginning with registration and concluding with the submission of the IPU CET 2026 application fee.

The IPU CET 2026 application form were made available online for several courses. Applicants can complete the IPU CET 2026 application form from the official website at ipu.ac.in.

The IPU CET 2026 application form was released on February 2, 2026, and students has untill April 11, 2026, to fill out their forms, after the last date was extended from March 31, 2026.

Below is the detailed guide on how to completing the IPU CET 2026 application form.

  1. Candidates must visit the official website at ipu.ac.in.
  2. The next step for candidates is to select "GGSIPU Registration 2026."
  3. Choose the "New Candidate Registration" tab.
  4. After carefully reading the instructions, the pupils must click the "I Agree" tab.
  5. Fill out the registration form completely and accurately.
  6. To complete the registration process, click the submit button.
  7. Candidates must use their user ID and password, which they can find in the email address they gave when registering, after completing the registration process.
  8. Then, pick the "Sign in" tab.
  9. Fill out the application by entering your registration information.
  10. On the application form, enter your personal details, select the city where you would want to take the test, and make sure your choices are correct.
  11. Individuals must next follow the directions in the guidelines and upload the relevant files, such as scanned copies of their ID cards and signatures.
  12. The IPU CET 2026 application fee can be paid with a debit or credit card or using net banking.
  13. Before applying, double-check the data you submitted.
  14. For your records, take a printout of the application that was filed.

IPU CET 2026 Application Form: Important Documents

Applicants must upload specific documents and enter the information they contain in the application form to complete the IPU CET 2026 application process. For this reason, applicants must ensure they have the necessary documents listed below.

  • Class 10 mark sheet.
  • Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Diploma Certificate (if applicable).
  • Date of birth certificate.
  • Caste/category certificate (if applicable).
  • Passport-size photograph.
  • Scanned signature/left thumb impression

IPU CET 2026 Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application fees online after submitting their IPU CET 2026 application form. The key details of the IPU CET 2026 application fees are highlighted below:

  • The application cost for each program offered under the IPU Entrance Test 2026 for all categories is INR 2,500.
  • The application fee will include INR 1000 counselling fee. However, JEE Main, NEET, and CUET scorers will still have to pay the counselling fee separately.
  • You can pay online with a credit or debit card or through net banking.
  • For reserved applicants, the application fee of INR 2500 will remain the same.
  • The application cost is non-refundable after it has been paid.

IPU CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The following information can be used by applicants to learn the full IPU CET 2026 eligibility criteria:

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

For B. Tech Course

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed their 12th-grade education from an accredited board or its equivalent.

Age Requirement: For all undergraduate programs where entry requirements will be a 12th-grade diploma, except MBBS, applicants must be at least 21 years old as of August 1, 2026.

Subject: Candidates who passed qualifying exams in topics like English, physics, chemistry, and mathematics will apply.

Marks: Candidates may apply if their cumulative score is at least 55%.

Admission Requirements: Candidates must take the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main Paper 1. The university will not administer the CET test for engineering courses.

For Master of Arts (Mass Communication)

Qualifications: Candidates who have graduated from any accredited university in any discipline may apply.

Marks: To apply, candidates must have a minimum of 50% of their total points.

Age Requirement: As of August 1, 2026, candidates for any other postgraduate programs must not be older than 35.

Admission Requirements: Admission will be granted based on the written test, CET, or CUET merit list.

For M. Tech Course

Qualifications: Candidates with a B.Tech or BE in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field will be encouraged to apply. Candidates with an M.Sc. in IT, MCA, and other fields may also apply.

Age Limit: For all other postgraduate programs, graduation will be the prerequisite for admission; candidates must not be older than 35 as of August 1, 2026.

Marks: Candidates must receive at least 60% on the qualifying exam or its equivalent.

Entrance Exam: Candidates who pass the GATE, CET, or CUET can apply for the M.Tech program.

Category Percentage of Seats Reserved

  • Scheduled Caste(SC) 15%
  • Scheduled Tribe(ST) 7.5%
  • Defence Category 5%
  • PWD Category 3%
  • OBC Category 27%

IPU CET 2026 Exam Pattern

Students preparing for the IPU CET 2026 exam must be aware of the IPU CET 2026 exam pattern along with the IPU CET 2026 syllabus. The whole IPU CET 2026 exam pattern is provided in the section below:

  • Exam Mode: The exam will be administered in an offline manner.
  • The exam will take two hours and thirty minutes to complete.
  • Total Marks: There will be 400 marks on the paper.
  • Medium: The exam will be offered in English.
  • Type of Questions: There will be MCQs in the exam, which include 4 options to choose from.
  • Marking System: Each correct answer will receive 4 marks.
  • Negative Marking: Each wrong answer will cost a deduction of 1 mark.

IPU CET 2026 Syllabus

The authority will make the IPU CET 2026 syllabus available online. It will include a variety of eleventh and twelfth-grade disciplines, including math, physics, and chemistry. In the CET exam, questions will cover a wide range of subjects and subtopics.

Some of the crucial subjects are listed below:

  • BBA: English language proficiency and comprehension, communication-related aptitude, general awareness, logical and analytical ability, etc.
  • B. Ed: English comprehension, general awareness, mental capacity, and reasoning.
  • BCA: Computer awareness, general knowledge, math, English language, and comprehension.
  • B. Com: Logical reasoning, general English, general awareness, and data interpretation.
  • B. Tech Biotechnology: Physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc.

IPU CET 2026 Admit Card

The IPU CET 2026 admit card were distributed in several batches starting from April 20, 2026, for exams held on April 25 and 26, while admit cards for the rest of the exams were released on April 27, and May 3, 10, and 17, 2026.

Events

Date

Release of the IPU CET 2026 admit card

April 20, 2026 - for exams held on April 25 and 26

April 27, 2026 - for exams held on May 2 and 3

May 3, 2026 - for exams held on May 9 and 10

May 10, 2026 - for exams held on May 16 and 17

May 17, 2026 - for exams on May 23

Only candidates who have successfully completed the IPU CET 2026 registration through the official website will receive admit cards.

It is recommended that candidates print their IPU CET 2026 admit cards and bring them with them to the exam for admittance and verification.

After being notified, candidates taking the online test can get their E-admit card from the website.

The easy actions listed below will allow you to download the IPU CET 2026 admit card:

  • Go to GGSIPU CET's official webpage.
  • Select the "Already Registered Candidates" tab from the Home page.
  • Put in your password and user ID.
  • Press the "Submit" button.
  • The screen will display the admit card.
  • Take a printout of the IPU CET 2026 admit card after downloading it for your records.

IPU CET 2026 Result

The official website hosts the IPU CET 2026 Result, released in various slots. The results for exams held on April 25 and 26 were released on May 3, the results for exams held on May 2 and 3 were released on May 10, the results for exams held on May 9 and 10 were released on May 17, 2026, and the results for exams held on May 16 and 17 were released on May 22, 2026.

The results for exams held on May 23 will be released soon in June 2026. By going to the university's official website, candidates who took the entrance exam can view the IPU CET 2026 result. The common merit list will be used to announce the IPU CET 2026 result.

Numerous crucial facts, such as the candidate's name and rank, will be mentioned in the IPU CET 2026 result. It is recommended that candidates print their IPU CET 2026 result and have it on hand until the admissions process is complete.

IPU CET result date 2026

May 3, 2026, for April 25, 26 exams

May 10, 2026, for May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026, for May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026, for May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 result in June 2026

IPU CET 2026 Answer Key

The provisional IPU CET 2026 answer key for all exams held from April 25 to May 23 was released on the same day a few hours after each exam concluded on the university's official website. The IPU CET 2026 answer key was made available to students online.

Check out the IPU CET 2026 answer key dates and challenge window dates:

Events

Dates

IPU CET 2026 exam date

April 25 to May 23, 2026

IPU CET answer key 2026 release date

April 25, 2026, for exams held on April 25

April 26, 2026, for exams held on April 26

May 2, 2026, for exams held on May 2

May 3, 2026, for exams held on For May 3

May 9, 2026, for exams held on May 9

May 10, 2026, for exams held on May 10

May 16, 2026, for exams held on May 16

May 17, 2026, for exams held on May 17

May 23, 2026, for exams held on May 23

Challenge IPU CET 2026 answer key deadline

For April 25 exam- Till April 28, 2026

For April 26 exam- Till April 29, 2026

For May 2 exam - Till May 5, 2026

May 3 exam - Till May 6, 2026

For May 9 exam - Till May 12, 2026

For May 10 exam- Till May 13, 2026

For May 16 exam- Till May 19, 2026

For May 17 exam- Till May 20, 2026

IPU CET final answer key

May 3, 2026 - For April 25 and 26 exams

May 10, 2026 – For May 2 and 3 exams

May 17, 2026 – For May 9 and 10 exams

May 22, 2026 – For May 16 and 17 exams

May 23 exam – Will update soon

The final answer keys were released along with the results in various slots for exams held from April 25 and May 23.

The final answer key for exams held on April 25 and 26 was released on May 3, 2026, while the rest of the final keys will be released soon in May 2026.

The answers that the candidates recorded during the test are included in the IPU CET 2026 answer key.

During the objection window, candidates were allowed to challenge the answers if they encounter any problems with the IPU CET 2026 provisional answer key by paying INR 200 per objection.

IPU CET 2026 Cut-Off

The IPU CET 2026 cut-off scores will be made public by the authorities following the results announcement.

The minimal score needed to be shortlisted for the following round is known as the cut-off score.

The cut-off scores are determined by taking into account several parameters, including

  • The exam's degree of difficulty
  • The number of seats
  • The number of pupils who took the test
  • The cut-off scores from the previous year
  • The student's category

Counseling for IPU CET 2026

You will been shortlisted for the counseling stage based on the IPU CET cut-off scores. You need to pay the admission cost following the selection of the appropriate colleges.

The counselling process for IPU CET admission will begin on June 2 and run through August 3, 2026, for UG courses in online mode, while offline counselling will run from May 19 to June 26, 2026.

The IPU CET counselling for PG courses will begin June 2 to August 3, 2026, in online mode, while offline counselling will run through June 3 to August 13, 2026.

IPU CET UG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

May 19 to June 26, 2026- Offline

IPU CET PG Counselling

June 2 to August 3, 2026- Online

June 3 to August 13, 2026- Offline

Following the IPU CET exam, the IPU counseling is conducted both online and offline. Below is a summary of the essential steps:

  • Registration: IPU CET exam takers typically register for counselling while registering for the exam. They pay the amount of INR 2500, which includes both registration and counselling fees. However, candidates seeking admission based on JEE Main, CUET, or NEET scores must register and pay a counseling participation fee, which is approximately Rs. 1000.
  • Choice Filling: List your top programs and colleges in the order that you would like them to be offered. You have a specified window of time to change your selections.
  • Seat Allocation: An automatic method will assign you a seat based on your college preferences, entrance exam rank, and available seats. There may be more than one round of counseling.
  • Document Verification: Scan copies of your academic credentials, entrance exam results, and other necessary documents, which must be uploaded if you are given a seat.
  • Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation: To confirm your admission to the designated college, you must pay the necessary fees after your documents have been validated.

IPU CET 2026 Exam Centre

The IPU CET 2026 exam is one of the largest exams administered globally, with many exam centres - 554 cities in India and 13 other locations outside the nation.

View the complete list of IPU CET Exam Centres for 2026 here.

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

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FAQs for IPU CET 2026 Application Form

Q1. If a candidate does not match the IPU CET 2026 eligibility criteria, may they still apply for IPU CET 2026?

No, applicants who do not fulfil the IPU CET 2026 eligibility criteria established by the university are not permitted to take the IPU CET 2026.

Q2. How can I apply for the IPU CET 2026?

By completing and submitting the IPU CET 2026 application form found on the official website, students can apply for the IPU CET 2026.

Q3. Is the IPU CET 2026 application form available?

Yes, the IPU CET 2026 application form was made available on February 2, 2026.

Q4. How many times a year is the IPU CET held?

To provide admission for a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, the IPU CET 2026 exam is administered once a year.

Q5. When will registration for the IPU CET 2026 open?

The IPU CET registration procedure for 2026 began on February 2, 2026, and lasted till April 11, 2026, after an extension.

Q6. Have the IPU CET 2026 results been released?

Yes, the IPU CET 2026 results and the final answer key were released simultaneously on May 3, 10, 17, and 22, 2026, for exams held from April 25 to May 17, 2026, while the results for exams held on May 23 will be released in June 2026.

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