IPU CET Eligibility

IPU CET eligibility criteria have been released on the official website. There are no changes in the eligibility of IPU CET 2026. However, if any changes are made, they will be announced online.

IPU CET 2026 eligibility criteria are different for each course. Candidates can check the eligibility for BTech Lateral Entry.

BTech (Lateral Entry) for Diploma holders

Candidates must have passed a Diploma to apply for BTech Lateral Entry.

They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

BTech (Lateral Entry) for BSc Graduates 

Candidates must have passed a BSc in Physics or Mathematics to apply for BTech Lateral Entry.

They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Eligibility criteria vary by course. Generally:

For UG courses: Must have passed Class 12 with relevant subjects.

For PG courses: Must hold a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline.

Minimum marks and subject combinations depend on the specific course.

The criteria for appearing in IPU CET B.Tech counselling is considered as a little different for  regular B.Tech courses compared to B.Tech and lateral entry programs:

• Regular B.Tech Courses:
• Valid JEE Main scorecard is required. IPU CET scores are not considered for these programs.
• B.Tech (Biotechnology) & Lateral Entry Programs:
• JEE Main scorecard is not mandatory. Seat allotment for these programs happens based on your  IPU CET score.

The college you get will depend on a lot of factors like your category, whether you are general, SC, ST, OBC etc. It will also depend on whether you are from Delhi or outside Delhi. For B.Com (Hons.), the cut off for applicants from Delhi is expected to be 8758 and for those from outside Delhi is expected to be 4260. If you are from Delhi, you can expect to get good colleges from IPU. But if you are from outside Delhi, then you are in the borderline. But even then, you can get good colleges in the 2nd or 3rd round. 

For Lateral Entry BTech, BSc Candidates should have passed BSc. With Mathematics as a subject. The candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks from any recognised University. The candidates should have appeared in the IPU CET. The name of the candidate should be there in the merit list/rank list.