Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU / IP University) has released the Admission Brochures for 2026-27 (UG, PG & PhD). Admissions for the academic session 2026-27 are already open From February 02, 2026.
While many programs are filled through the university’s own IPU CET (or CUET as secondary channel), several popular and professional courses are admitted purely or primarily through national-level entrance tests.
Below is the list of major courses admitted through national entrance exams.
GGSIPU Courses through National-Level Entrance Tests (2026-27)
| Course / Programme | National Entrance Test | Primary Admission Basis | Remarks / Important Notes |
| B.Tech (All branches except Biotechnology) | JEE Main Paper-1 | JEE Main rank (All India basis) | Primary channel. CUET UG used as secondary channel to fill vacant seats (if any) after JEE Main counselling. |
| B.Tech (Biotechnology) | IPU CET / CUET UG | IPU CET or CUET score | Not through JEE Main; may accept CUET as primary/secondary. |
| B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) | NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) | NATA score + 10+2 marks | Mandatory NATA qualification. No IPU CET for B.Arch. |
| BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) | CLAT UG | CLAT UG rank/merit | Purely through CLAT (no IPU CET). |
| MBBS / BDS | NEET UG | NEET UG rank | Through centralized NEET counselling (not university level). |
| BAMS / BHMS / BUMS | NEET UG | NEET UG rank | Admission through NEET counselling. |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | NIMCET | NIMCET rank | National-level test conducted by NITs; primary basis for IPU MCA seats. |
| MBA / MBA (various specializations) | CAT / CMAT / others | CAT / CMAT score + GD/PI (if applicable) | Many MBA seats through CAT (IIMs level) or CMAT; some may consider IPU CET as well. |
| M.Tech (various branches) | GATE | GATE score | Primary channel for most M.Tech programs. |
| B.Sc (Nursing) / BPT / Other paramedical | IPU CET / NEET (some) | Mostly IPU CET; NEET for select seats | Some paramedical/medical-related may accept NEET. |
| Various UG courses (BBA, BCA, BJMC, B.Com Hons, BA Hons etc.) | CUET UG (secondary / vacant seats) | IPU CET primary; CUET for vacant seats | CUET UG widely accepted as secondary channel, especially for non-engineering UG programs. |
GGIPU CET Entrance Test 2026-27: Important Points
- 24 new courses introduced (AI & ML specializations in B.Tech, Robotics, Industrial Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Physiotherapy, Inclusive Education, etc.).
- Total seats: Over 43,000 across affiliated colleges and university schools.
- CUET UG is now a significant secondary channel — especially for:
- Filling vacant B.Tech seats after JEE Main.
- Many non-engineering UG programs (BBA, BCA, BA, B.Com, BJMC, etc.).
- Registration ongoing → Online application started February 2, 2026 → Last date usually March 31, 2026 (check exact date on portal).
- Application portal: ipu.ac.in or ipu.admissions.nic.in
- Application fee: ≈ ₹1,200–1,500 (online payment).
Check GGIPU Latest Update Regularly
- UG Admission Brochure 2026-27 → Download from ipu.admissions.nic.in (UG.pdf)
- PG Admission Brochure 2026-27 → PG.pdf on same portal
- Admission website: Click Here
- Main university site: Click Here
FAQs –
Yes, JEE Main Paper-1 rank is the primary basis for all B.Tech branches (except Biotechnology). CUET UG acts as a secondary channel for leftover seats post-JEE Main counselling.
Absolutely—BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) admissions are purely through CLAT UG merit/rank. No IPU CET required.
Online applications opened February 2, 2026, via ipu.admissions.nic.in. Last date typically March 31, 2026.
Yes, as a major secondary channel for non-engineering UG programs (BBA, BCA, BJMC, BA Hons, B.Com Hons) after IPU CET. Also for vacant B.Tech seats.
Mostly IPU CET, but select paramedical seats (B.Sc Nursing, BPT) accept NEET UG via centralized counselling.
after release result of JEE Main/CLAT/NEET rounds via centralized portals, counsilling will start on ipu.admissions.nic.in.
