IPU CET BArch 2021: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )

Mandeep Kumar
Updated on Jan 12, 2021 12:37 IST

By Mandeep Kumar

The admission to IPU BArch programme will be done based on the NATA score and the aggregate percentage. Hence, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will not conduct IPU CET for BArch. The aggregate percentage will be calculated considering best five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English among all paper offered to the candidates. The merit will be prepared based on Architectural Aptitude (NATA score) (50%) and Qualifying Examination (50%). Candidates seeking admission must appear in NATA 2021. Candidates failing to qualify NATA test shall not be considered for admission. While filling IPU CET 2021 application form, candidates must fill their result of qualifying examination and NATA Score.

Table of content
  • IPU 2021 BArch Eligibility Criteria
  • IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IPU BArch Colleges
  • IPU BArch Admission Procedure
  • IPU CET 2021 Contact Information
  • IPU CET 2021 FAQs
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IPU 2021 BArch Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET 2021 BArch admission can be seen below:

  • Candidates must have qualified NATA 2021
  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate or
  • Passed diploma examination with mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate

IPU CET 2021 BArch Dates

Check the BArch admission schedule in the table below.

Events

Dates

Registration opens

To be notified

Display of registered candidates list

To be notified

Document verification date

To be notified

Final merit list availability

To be notified

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
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

TENTATIVE
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

TENTATIVE
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IPU BArch Colleges

The list of colleges affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University are given in the table below.

Name of the Institute Programme duration 5 yrs Intake
University School of Architecture & Planning, University Campus, Dwarka, New Delhi BArch 80
Bhagwan Mahaveer School of Architecture, Jagdishpur, Near O.P. Jindal University, Sonepat, Haryana BArch 80
Delhi Technical Campus, 28/1, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida BArch 80
MBS School of Planning & Architecture, Sec – 9, Dwarka, New Delhi.  BArch 120
Vastu Kala Academy, 9/1 Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi BArch 40
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IPU BArch Admission Procedure

The admission procedure comprises of the following steps:

  • Candidates will have to fill the details of qualifying examination and NATA Score in the application form
  • Admissions will be made on the basis of NATA Score 
  •  If a candidate has not qualified in the NATA test, then such candidate shall not be considered for admission
  • The admission authority will display the list of registered candidates at the official website of university
  • After that, document verification schedule will be released
  • Candidates should keep three copies of the NATA score as one copy will be required at the time of document verification to the University, one copy shall be required to be submitted to the institution where admitted and one copy as a record copy by the candidate
  • Final merit list will be published after document verification

IPU CET 2021 Contact Information

Contact Details

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Sector - 16C Dwarka
Delhi - 110078, India
Tel: +91-11-25302170
Fax: +91-11- 25302111

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IPU CET 2021 FAQs

Q. What is the full form of IPU CET?

A. The full form of IPU CET is Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test.

Q. What is the level of IPU CET?

A. Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam.

Q. What are the non-medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University considers the merit/score of the National Level Test score conducted by agencies other than the University for admission to the BTech, LLB, MCA, LLM, and MBA.

Q. What are the medical programmes for which the score of  National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. The medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered are  MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, PGMC, DMMCH, and PGAC.

Q. What is the mode of the examination?

A. The examination will be conducted in offline mode.

Q. What are the categories of the examination?

A. The exam categories available are - Common Entrance Test/BArch/Weekend Programmes, Medical Programmes, BTech(CET Code 131), MCA/MBA/LLB/LLM(Regular), and PhD/M.Phil.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech?

A. A candidate should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scoring a minimum 55% marks and also studies English as core/ elective/ functional subject.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech diploma lateral entry?

A. A candidate should have completed three years diploma in the concerned subject and obtained 60% marks.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech BSc lateral entry?

A. Candidates should have passed BSc with Mathematics with 60% marks from a recognized University.

Q. How frequently IPU CET exam is conducted in a year?

A. IPU CET is conducted only one time in a year for the admission of the candidates.

Q. What is the code of BTech, BTech LE (diploma), BTech LE (BSc), and BTech (Biotechnology)?

A. The code of BTech LE (diploma) – 128, BTech LE (BSc) – 129, BTech (Biotechnology) – 130, and BTech – 131.

Q. What a candidate can do if he/she wants to apply for more than one CET?

A. Such candidates have to fill a separate application form for each CET.

Q. Is IPUCET for law course cancelled?

A. Yes, GGSIPU no longer conducts entrance exam for law courses i.e. BA LLB and LLB. The university only conducts IPUCET counselling for law courses on basis of CLAT exam scores/ merit rank.
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