IPU CET 2027
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU CET)
IPU CET is the entrance test GGSIPU holds for many of its programmes. For engineers the key point is that regular B.Tech is admitted on JEE Main rank, and the CET matters mainly for B.Tech Biotechnology and lateral entry.
- Conducted by
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka, New Delhi
- Mode
- Offline/online test centres in Delhi NCR (mode differs by programme; check the information bulletin). Regular B.Tech is filled through JEE Main counselling, not through the CET
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes for most programme papers (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM shifts in 2026)
IPU CET 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University notices
Eligibility differs by programme. This tab covers the engineering related ones.
B.Tech Biotechnology (CET route)
Per the GGSIPU Admission Brochure 2026-27 (programme code 130, B.Tech Biotechnology in the University School of Biotechnology): pass in Class 12 (10+2 pattern of CBSE or equivalent) with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology, with a pass in each subject separately. English must have been a subject of study (core, elective or functional). Admission is on CET merit; vacant seats go to CUET UG merit.
Regular B.Tech (JEE Main route)
- A valid JEE Main score is required for the counselling.
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics and a third subject as given in the bulletin.
- Delhi and outside-Delhi candidates are treated under separate seat quotas.
- Categories such as SC, ST, OBC (Delhi), EWS, PwD, defence wards and others follow the university's reservation policy.
Lateral entry B.Tech
Diploma holders (code 128) and B.Sc graduates (code 129) are admitted to the second year through the lateral entry CET, per the Admission Brochure 2026-27. For code 129, B.Sc graduates need 60 percent aggregate with a pass in Mathematics. The diploma percentage and branch list are in the brochure.