IPU CET BTech Bio-Technology 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2026 ( IPU CET )

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Updated on Mar 23, 2026 11:20 IST

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IPU CET registration is ongoing. The application form is available on the official website, ipu.ac.in. The IPU CET Registration 2026 can be done till March 31, 2026. Guru Gobind Indraprastha University will conduct the IPU CET exam from April 25, 2026, to May 17, 2026. The complete schedule of the exams will be released soon. The exam dates will be different for each course. 

The IP University CET application link is also available on the admission portal, ipu.admissions.nic.in. Candidates who intend to appear for the IPU CET 2026 must apply before the last date. The direct link to apply for the entrance test by IP University is provided below. The eligibility criteria must be checked before applying for the course. IPU CET is conducted by the university for BTech (Lateral Entry), Biotechnology and various other courses.

Candidates can check here for top courses offered by Guru Gobind Indraprastha University. The entrance exam syllabus varies by course. Therefore, candidates must refer to the exam pattern and IPU CET syllabus before starting exam preparation. The entrance exam will be conducted at the university campus and at other exam centres. Read full article to know about IPU CET 2026. 

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Table of contents
  • What is IPU CET?
  • IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IPU CET 2026 Highlights
  • IPU CET Registration Steps: Application Details
  • IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026
  • Syllabus Details of IPU CET
  • Eligibility Criteria for IPU CET 2026
  • IPU CET Admit Card 2026
  • IPU CET 2026 Exam Details
  • CET 2026 Results
  • IPU CET Cutoff: 2026 for BTech
  • IPU Counselling 2026
  • IPU CET 2026 Contact Information
  • IPU CET Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IPU CET?

IPU CET full form is Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test. Candidates striving for admission to various courses at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will be admitted either through the National Level Test conducted or through IPU CET conducted by the University or on the merit of the qualifying degrees, depending on the course they want to apply for. IPU CET will not be conducted for admissions to BTech/BA LLB/BBA LLB/LLM & BArch programmes. IPU CET 2026 is conducted for BTech. Biotechnology, Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for Diploma holders, and Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for BSc Graduates.

The following are the names of the BTech programmes for which admission is based on the IPU CET score. 

Name of the courses

CET Codes

BTech (Bio-Technology)

130

Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for Diploma holders (Admission
is to the 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the 4-year degree BTech programme)

128

Lateral Entry to BTech Programmes for BSc Graduates (Admission
is to the 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the 4-year degree BTech programme)

129

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPU CET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
02 Feb ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Application Form Availability

ONGOING
Apr ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Release of Admit Card

TENTATIVE
25 Apr ' 26 - 17 May ' 26

IPU CET 2026 Exam Dates

Apr ' 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 Diploma Holders) - Code 128

TENTATIVE
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

TENTATIVE
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IPU CET 2026 Highlights

Check the highlights of IPU CET 2026 in table given below:

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)
Conducted By Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
Exam Level Undergraduate 
Exam Frequency Annual
Mode of Exam Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
Total Registrations N/A
Course offered through the exam UG, PG, BEd and PhD courses
Exam Fees

INR 2500

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Number of Section

3

Total Questions

150

Marking Scheme

For every correct answer, 4 marks will be allotted. 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Medium of Exam English 
No. of Test Cities N/A
Official Website ipu.ac.in
Contact Details

Contact No - +91-11-25302170

Email ID - ggsipu.pr@rediffmail.com, pro@ipu.ac.in

 

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IPU CET Registration Steps: Application Details

DeskCalendarRegistration: 02 Feb ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26

Steps to do IPU CET 2026 registration and fill IPU CET 2026 application form. 
  • Open official website,ipu.ac.in.
  • Click on GGSIPU Registration 2026 tab. 
  • Click on New Candidate Registration tab.
  • Enter details on registration form.
  • Click Submit.
  • Log in using user ID and password.
  • Fill IPU CET application form with personal details, exam city preferences.
  • Upload documents like scanned photographs and signatures.
  • Pay application fee.
  • Check details in application form and take print.

Documents Required for IPU CET Application Form 2026

  • 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 Form Release Date

The IPU CET 2026 registration is expected to begin in the first week of February 2026. The IPU CET application forms are given below for the previous years.

Year Registration Start Date Registration End Date
2026 February 2, 2026  March 31, 2026
2025 February 1, 2025 April 11, 2026
2024 February 1, 2024 April 15, 2024
2023 March 24, 2023 May 15, 2023

 

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IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026

In IPU CET 2026, one question will carry four marks. It means that for every correct answer, four marks will be given. There is negative marking in IPU CET, one mark will be reduced for every incorrect answer. The IPU CET 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below.

Particulars

Details  

Correct answer

+4

Incorrect answer  

-1

Unattempted questions

0

Total marks

400

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Syllabus Details of IPU CET

IPU CET 2026 Syllabus differs for various programmes offered by the University. The IPU CET syllabus provides insight into the various sections and questions that will be asked in IPU CET.

In the IPU CET entrance examination for Lateral entry to BTech (for diploma holders), candidates will be asked questions in Applied Mechanics, Computer Awareness and Physics / Chemistry Related Knowledge, Applied Mathematics, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

Candidates taking the exam for admission to the BTech (LE) BSc programme will get the questions from the following subjects, like BSc Level Mathematics, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, English (Class 12 level), and Scientific Aptitude. 

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Eligibility Criteria for IPU CET 2026

IPU CET eligibility criteria are different for various courses. The IPU CET application form will be accepted only if the candidates satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for For BTech 

Candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates must have passed each subject separately. The University will not conduct a separate CET for admission to BTech course; the college will use JEE Main marks. Candidates who want to join Engineering from GGSIPU must have a valid JEE Main score.

Eligibility for Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for Diploma holders (Admission is to the 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the 4-year degree BTech programme)

Candidates must have passed a diploma to apply for BTech Lateral Entry. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Eligibility for Lateral Entry to BTech Programmes for BSc Graduates (Admission is to the 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the 4-year degree BTech programme)

Candidates must have passed a BSc in Physics or Mathematics to apply for BTech Lateral Entry. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

 

 

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IPU CET Admit Card 2026

IPU CET admit card 2026 will be released for candidates who are eligible to write the BTech Bio-Technology and BTech lateral entry entrance test. The IPU CET admit card is also released for all the courses for which the university will conduct the entrance exam. To appear in the exam, candidates must have an IPU CET admit card. 

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IPU CET 2026 Exam Details

IPU CET exam dates are different for various courses offered by university. The notification regarding IPU CET exam schedule will be published on the official website. IPU CET exam 2026 will be conducted at exam centres across the country. Candidates can select the exam centre while filling the application form. The list of IPU CET exam centres are given in table below.

  City Code
Ambala 81
Bangalore 82
Bhopal 83
Chandigarh 84
Dehradun 85
Delhi 86
Hyderabad 87
Indore 88
Jaipur 89
Jalandar 90
Kolkata 91
Lucknow 92
Siliguri 93
Udaipur 94
Varanasi 95

How many Students Appeared for IPU CET (2022 - 2025)?

The table below shows the approximate number of candidates participating in IPU CET over the past few years. The number of participants has been fluctuating over the years. In 2022, around 89,000 candidates registered for the exam. This number had increased in 2023, with approximately 1.09 lakh registrations. In 2024, there was a decline in the number of registrations; approximately 75,000 candidates reportedly appeared for the entrance exam. 

Total Registration for IPU CET Year of Exam
89,000  2022
109,000 2023
75,000 2024
Not published 2025

 

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CET 2026 Results

The IPU CET results 2026 will be announced for LE-BTech for BSc Holders (CET Code - 129), LE-BTech for Diploma Holders (CET Code - 128), and BioTechnology (CET Code - 130) on official website, ipu.ac.in. The IPU CET 2026 results will be available in PDF format. Candidates who participated in IPU CET 2026 can download results from the official website. The ranks obtained in the entrance examination are given in IPU CET result 2026.

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IPU CET Cutoff: 2026 for BTech

Candidates striving for admission must qualify for the cutoff to secure a seat. IPU CET 2026 cutoff will be prepared based on seat availability, number of applicants, etc. Candidates can take a look at the IPU CET previous years' cutoff to get an idea of the expected cutoff for this year. Candidates who score above the IPU CET 2026 cutoff will be given admission in the particular course. 

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IPU Counselling 2026

DeskCalendarCounselling: Jun ' 26

Admission authority of IPU will conduct counselling for admission to BTech stream. Eligible candidates can participate in IPU CET counselling process for admission. The counselling for IPU CET 2026 will include multiple steps like fee payment, registration, choice filling, seat allocation, document verification.

IPU CET details are provided below. 

Counselling Schedule: The official website of GGSIPU releases counselling schedule for IPU CET. 
Counselling Process: IPU CET counselling process includes registration, payment of counselling charges, selection of preferences, allocation of seats, and verification of documents.
Registration: After IPU CET exam results are out candidates must register for counselling on official GGSIPU website.
Counselling fee payment: After registration, candidates must pay counselling fee. 
Selection of Choices:  Candidates must select the preferred institutions and programmes 
Seat Allocation:  Candidates are rarely allotted seats based on their rank, category, and preferences.
Document Verification:  After being assigned seats, candidates are required to visit the specified college to pay the admission fees and confirm their documents.
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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 Frequently Asked Questions

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