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Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )

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Updated on Jan 7, 2026 16:43 IST

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IPU CET exam dates will be announced soon. The application form for the IPU entrance exam is expected to be released in the first week of February 2026. The application form link will be available online on the official website, ipu.admissions.nic.in. The candidates can check the IPU CET application form link here once it is released. 

IPU CET 2026 will be conducted from April to May 2026 for various courses offered by the university. IPU CET 2026 will be conducted on different dates. The entrance exam will be conducted in a pen-and-paper mode for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University admits students to various programmes based on results from national-level exams or IPU CET Result. IPU University admission to BTech (Biotechnology), Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for Diploma holders, and Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for BSc Graduates is based on IPU CET score.

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Table of contents
  • IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Dates of IPU CET 2026 Application Form
  • IPU CET Admit Card 2026 Date
  • IPU CET Exam Dates 2026
  • Result Date of IPU CET 2026
  • IPU CET Counselling 2026 date
  • IPU CET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPU CET 2021 exam

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Feb ' 26 - Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Availability

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Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Release of Admit Card

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Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Bio-Technology) - Code 130

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May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) - Code 128

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May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Bio-Technology) - Code 130

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May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Lateral Entry for BSc graduates) - Code 129

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May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Date for BTech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) - Code 128

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Dates of IPU CET 2026 Application Form

IPU CET 2026 application form will be available on official website from February 2026. Last date to submit IPU CET application form will be in April 2026. Candidates who want to appear for exam must fill and submit IPU CET 2026 application form before last date. IPU CET 2026 application steps are registration, filling form, uploading documents, fee payment and submission. Candidates must check eligibility criteria before filling IPU CET 2026 application form. Steps to fill IPU CET 2026 application form are given below.

  • Open official website,ipu.ac.in.
  • Click on GGSIPU Registration 2026 tab. 
  • Fill the details on the registration form and submit.
  • Log in using user ID and password.
  • Fill IPU CET application form with all the details.
  • Upload documents like scanned photographs and signatures.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Check details in application form and submit the form.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the IPU CET application form be released?
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IPU CET application form will be released in February 2026. Last date to apply for exam will be in April 2026. Application form cannot be submiited without paying application fee. IPU CET 2026 application steps are registration, filling application form, uploading documents, fee payment and submission. 

 
Q:   What are the documents that I should keep handy while filling IPU CET application form?
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The documents to be kept handy while filling out the IPU CET application form are Class 10 mark sheet Class 12 mark sheet Diploma Certificate (if required) Date of birth Certificate Caste/ category certificate Passport size photograph Scanned signature Scanned left-hand thumb impression.

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IPU CET Admit Card 2026 Date

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will release admit card for IPU CET 2026. Candidates applying for lateral entry admission and BTech (Biotechnology) admission can download IPU CET Admit Card online a few days before the exam. The IPU CET admit card 2026 is released on different days for various courses. The admit card is released on the official website. The candidates can enter login details and download the admit card.

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Q:   When will the admit card for IPU CET be released?
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IPU CET admit card 2026 will be released on official webiste. The IPU CET exam will be conducted from April 2026 to May 2026. The admit card is usually released in April 2026. Candidates must check this space for more updates on IPU CET 2026. 

Q:   Is it necessary to carry a printed copy of the IPU CET admit card to the exam centre?
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Yes, printed copy of IPU CET admit card must be taken to exam centre. The admit card is proof of eligibility and registration for IPU CET. It will have information such as roll number, exam centre details, and instructions.

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IPU CET Exam Dates 2026

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will conduct IPU CET 2026 from April to May 2026. IPU CET will be conducted for lateral entry to BTech programme for diploma and BSc students. IPU CET exam will be on different dates for different courses. Candidates must check eligibility criteria before applying for exam. For BTech (Lateral Entry for Diploma), candidates must have completed a diploma with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. For BTech (Lateral Entry for BSc graduates), candidates must have completed BSc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get a refund of the application fee if I don't appear for the IPU CET 2026 exam?
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No, the application fee once paid is non-refundable. The candidates must try to appear for the exam without fail. Admission to various courses at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is based on IPU CET 2026 score. The candidates willing to join a course at the university must take the exam.

Q:   What are the exam dates for IPU CET?
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The Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) 2026 will be conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) from April 2026 to May 2026, for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. IPU CET BTech (Biotechnology) will be conducted from April 2026.   

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Result Date of IPU CET 2026

DeskCalendarResult: May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 results will be declared online for BTech Biotechnology and BTech Lateral Entry exams. Candidates who attempt exam can check the result by downloading the PDF. The result of the IPU CET 2026 Results will be announced on the official website. Students will find the list of candidates selected for admission in the IPU CET result. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the result of the IPU CET be declared?
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IPU CET result 2026 was declared a few days post conclusion of the exam. The result of LE-BTech for Diploma Holder (CET Code - 128) has been announced. The IPU CET Result for LE-BTech for BSc Holders (CET Code - 129) and BioTechnology (CET Code - 130) is released on the official website. The counselling process has started after the results were out. 

Q:   Are the IPU CET result of all the courses declared at the same time?
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IPU CET results of the different courses will be released separately on different dates. The candidates must check the official website regularly to check for the result. The results link is updated here. The results of LE-BTech for Diploma Holders (CET Code - 128), LE-BTech for BSc Holders (CET Code - 129), and BioTechnology (CET Code - 130) will be in June 2024, tentatively. The exam dates can be expected in May and June 2026.

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IPU CET Counselling 2026 date

DeskCalendarCounselling: Jun ' 26

IPU CET 2026 counselling will start a few days after result is published. IPU CET 2026 counselling is conducted in online mode. IPU CET counselling procedure includes counselling fee payment, registration, choice filling, fee payment, seat allotment, document verification, etc. The IPU CET counselling 2026 will be based on the scores of the candidates in the IPU CET 2026. To participate in the IPU CET 2026 counselling, candidates must pay the IPU CET counselling fee before the last date. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many preferences of the courses and colleges can be filled at the time of the IPU CET choice filling?
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There is no restriction for filling the preferences of the courses and colleges. Candidates can fill in choices as much as they can. The candidates are allotted seats based on their IPU CET score and seat availability. The candidates are allotted seats as per their preferences.

Q:   Which documents are required at the time of IPU CET document verification?
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The documents required for verification are JEE Main admit card & result (for B.Tech course), IPU CET 2026 score card (B.Tech (BioTechnology), Lateral Entry to B.Tech Programmes for B.Sc. Graduates, Lateral Entry to B.Tech Programmes for Diploma holders) caste category Certificate admission receipt, provisional allotment letter, and conduct Certificate. The candidates must make sure that all the documents are provided during document verification. After confirmation of the seats, candidates have to go through the document verification process.

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IPU CET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

IPU CET 2026 Dates FAQs are listed below

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Q:   What is the level of IPU CET?
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IPU CET is a National Level Exam. IPU CET or Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test, is competitive examination conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) in Delhi, India. It is held annually for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by university and affiliated colleges.

Q:   What is the full form of IPU CET?
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IPU CET is Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test. It is a common entrance exam conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by colleges affiliated to university.

Q:   When will IPU CET counselling through JEE Main be held?
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IPU CET 2026 online counselling through JEE Main has not been announced yet. IPU CET counselling will take place after the JEE Main exam. The tentative date of IPU CET counselling for BTech course through JEE Main is in May. The exact date will be updated here after it is announced on official website.

Q:   What are the documents to be taken on the day of IPU CET exam?
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To enter examination centre, candidates must take hard copy of E-Admit Card, along with one valid original photo identification card, such as Voter Identity Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, Aadhaar Card.

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