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Discontinued (Feb 2022)- Master of Computer Applications (MCA Lateral Entry)
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Discontinued (Feb 2022)- Master of Computer Applications (MCA Lateral Entry)
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Overview

Total Tuition Fees

1.44 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Official Website

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Type of University

Public/Government

Discontinued (Feb 2022)- Master of Computer Applications (MCA Lateral Entry)
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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
1.44 Lakh
1.44 Lakh
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are the placements at GGSIPU?
A: 

The overall GGSIPU placement report published by NIRF 2025 are given below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package (UG 4-year)

INR 8.25 LPA

Median Package (UG 5- year)

INR 8.39 LPA

Median Package (PG 1-year)

INR 5.35 LPA

Median Package (PG 2-year)

INR 6.95 LPA

Students Placed (UG 4-year)

311

Students Placed (UG 5-year)

164

Students Placed (PG 1-year)

87

Students Placed (PG 2-year)

507

 

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Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by IPU?
A: 

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts a Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to BSc, BCA, BCom (Hons), B.Ed, BA (JMC), BHMCT, BBA, BA (Hons), BVoc, BPT, BPO, BOT, BASLP, BSc MLT, MSc, MA, MEd, MPT, MOT and MPO courses. IPU CET exam 2026 application forms for other courses, open tentatively in March every year. Apart from conducting IPU CET, GGSIPU also accepts several national-level entrance exams to provide admission to a few undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. 

Q:   Can students get scholarship at IPU?
A: 

GGSIPU offers a variety of merit or need-based scholarships at IPU. Candidates can check below the details for some of the scholarships offered by the university:

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scheme

Family Income should not be more than INR 2.50 LPA

Merit-cum-means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme

Students enrolled in UG programs in any of the Delhi State Public Universities

Hana Scholarship

Exemplary Students or Students who are unable to pay tuition fees



Q:   What is the expected GGSIPU MBBS cutoff 2024?
A: 

The expected GGSIPU MBBS cutoff 2024 offered through Vardhman Mahavir Medical College is must range between 107 and 129. The UNiversity offers MBBS through North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital, the expected MBBS cutoff must range between 909 and is 1054 for the Geenarl category All India students. The ranks have been estimated on the basis of closing ranks of MBBS course offered throught NEET UG Round 1 Seat Allotment results. For more information regarding GGSIPU MBBS cutoff 2024, click here

Q:   Is GGSIPU good college?
A: 

Yes, GGSIPU is a good university. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) is the 1st university which was established in the year 1998 by Govt. of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 read with its Amendment in 1999 The University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), India under section 12B of UGC Act. The university is good on placements, scholarships, student's rating. 

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Students also asked

Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
A: 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q:   How much rank should I score to get GGSIPU?
A: 

 

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Q:   What are the fees structures for BTech programmes at GGSIPU?
A: 

GGSIPU BTech fees range between INR 1.4 lakh and INR 10 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The fee mentioned here does not include the university charges of INR 15,000, security amount of INR 5,000 (One time, refundable) and student activity fee of INR 1,000. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. 

Q:   Can I get direct admission in GGSIPU?
A: 

No, GGSIPU doesn't offer direct admission.  IP University does not allow any of the affiliated colleges/institutes/agencies to grant direct admission to any of the courses of the university.

Q:   Is IPU admission open?
A: 

GGSIPU admissions are open. A few more updates related to GGSIPU admissions are as follows:

  • PhD admissions for winter session is open. The university will conduct the entrance test on Dec 22, 2025.
  • The NEET UG Counselling 2025 has concluded, with the final seat allotment result of the stray vacancy round for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc (Nursing) courses.
  • The CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be held in Jan 2026 for admission to the MBA, PGDM, and MMS courses.
  • The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
  • The CUET UG 2026 registration window is expected to open in the first week of Mar 2026 for admission to UG courses.
  • The NIMCET 2026 application form is anticipated to be available in April 2026 for admission to the MCA course.
  • The CLAT 2026 exam for admission to the five-year Integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM courses will be held on Dec 7, 2025.
  • The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.
  • The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median Salary 6.75 Lakh
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Entry Requirements

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Admission Process

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Important Dates

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COURSE
IPU CET
Apr 20, 2026
IPU CET 2026 Release of Admit CardTentative
Apr 25 - May 17, 2026
IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates
Apr 26, 2026
IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Bio-Technology) - Code 130Tentative

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Answered 3 years ago

(Computer Science) from recognised university or bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with minimum 55% marks. The sanctioned intake in MCA Lateral Entry is 60. Admission based on written exam conducted centrally by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi.

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Ankit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 years ago

No, you cannot get admission for MCA through lateral entry. Good luck.

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salma bee

Guide-Level 15

Answered 6 years ago

Hello, The lateral entry for the course is granted by the university and it lays down the rules regarding the lateral entry is laid by it. If you are seeking admission in GGSIPU under lateral entry please go through the eligibility criteria under it. This thing is though unheard of but apply anyway,

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Diwakar Goel

Scholar-Level 16

Answered 6 years ago

GGSIPU main University offers MCA (lateral entry) For more information click here https://www.shiksha.com/it-software/course/master-of-computer-application-lateral-entry-guru-gobind-singh-indraprastha-university-dwarka-delhi-274003 Hope it helps you well.

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Rohit Saraswat

Guide-Level 13

Answered 6 years ago

It doesn't matter, if you had Maths in class 12th or not, you can anyway apply for BCA what matters is you should have at least 50% marks in class 10th and class 12th, even an arts student can also apply. But for pursuing MCA you must have a BCA degree.

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Prashant soni

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 7 years ago

Yes, you can easily get a government college of IPU easily. Good luck for it.

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shivangi raizada

Guide-Level 13

Discontinued (Feb 2022)- Master of Computer Applications (MCA Lateral Entry)
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Contact Information

Address

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector - 16C
Delhi

Phone
01125302170

(For general query)

01125302171

(For admission query)

Email
pro@ipu.ac.in

(For general query)

ggsipu.pr@rediffmail.com

(For admission query)

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