CET Delhi 2027 is the Common Entrance Test that the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Delhi, conducts through the Board of Technical Education for full-time diploma admission. It fills diploma, Pharmacy and lateral entry seats in 8 BTE-affiliated institutes. The online test is expected in June 2027, with applications from May 2027.
CET Delhi 2027
Dates, application steps and fee, eligibility, exam pattern, institutes and seats for the Delhi polytechnic diploma entrance test 2027.
| Full name | Common Entrance Test (CET) 2027 for Full-Time Diploma Admission, Delhi |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Delhi, through BTE Delhi |
| Exam level | State (Delhi) |
| Courses | Diploma (Test-1), Diploma in Pharmacy (Test-2), lateral entry to 2nd year (Test-3) in 8 institutes |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 |
| Application | Expected May 2027, online only, a separate form for each test |
| Application fee | Rs 500 per test + bank charges and GST, as per 2026 |
| Eligibility | Test-1: Class 10; Test-2: Class 12 with PCM or PCB; Test-3: Class 12 vocational or ITI (Delhi only) |
| Mode | Online, AI-proctored, taken from home |
| Questions and marks | 90 MCQs, 360 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes per test |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (+4 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | tte.delhi.gov.in |
CET Delhi 2027 Important Dates
DTTE has not announced the CET Delhi 2027 schedule yet. In 2026 applications ran from 25 May to 10 June and the test was held on 13 and 14 June, so 2027 dates are expected in May and June 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin 2027-28 | May 2027 Expected |
| Online application | May 2027 Expected |
| CET Delhi 2027 | June 2027 Expected |
| CET Delhi 2027 result | June 2027 Expected |
| Counselling | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for CET Delhi 2027
You apply online on dtte.ucanapply.com (also linked from tte.delhi.gov.in) once the 2027-28 information bulletin is out, expected in May 2027. You need a separate application for each test: Test-1 (diploma), Test-2 (Pharmacy) and Test-3 (lateral entry).
Apply Online for CET Delhi 2027
Applications for CET Delhi 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Download the information bulletin from dtte.ucanapply.com and check the eligibility and age limit for your test.
- Click New Registration and create your account with a working mobile number and email ID.
- Verify your account and sign in with your login ID and password.
- Fill the application form, choose the test and select Delhi or Outside Delhi based on where your school is.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents asked for in the form.
- Pay the registration fee online and save the payment receipt and form copy.
| Fee | Amount (CET 2026) |
|---|---|
| Registration fee, per test | Rs 500 + bank charges and GST |
| Online part payment to confirm an allotted seat | Rs 6,000 |
| Counselling fee (private institutes) | As notified by BTE on the portal; non-refundable |
These are the 2026 figures from the official bulletin. The rest of the institute fee is paid at the allotted institute after seat confirmation.
Who can apply for CET Delhi 2027?
You can apply if you meet the qualification for the test you choose and are within the age limit on 1 October of the admission year. The 2026 rules are below.
| Test | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| Test-1: diploma courses | Class 10 pass from CBSE or an equivalent board with Science, Mathematics and English |
| Test-2: Diploma in Pharmacy | Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, with pass marks in each |
| Test-3: lateral entry | Class 12 Vocational (Engineering) from a Delhi school, or Class 10 + 2-year ITI (Engineering) from a Delhi ITI, or Class 12 Science (PCM/B). Delhi only |
| Test | General (boys / girls) | OBC (boys / girls) | SC, ST, PwD (boys / girls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test-1 | 21 / 24 | 24 / 27 | 26 / 29 |
| Test-2 | 24 / 27 | 27 / 30 | 29 / 30 |
| Test-3 | 24 / 27 | 27 / 30 | 29 / 30 |
85% of seats go to candidates who passed the qualifying exam from a school in Delhi and 15% to NCR and outside Delhi candidates. ITI students in their final semester can apply, but must submit their result by 31 October.
What is the CET Delhi 2027 exam pattern?
Each CET Delhi test has 90 multiple-choice questions for 360 marks in 90 minutes, with 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer. The subjects depend on the test.
| Test | For | Subjects and questions | Qualification syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test-1 | All 10th-based diploma courses (engineering and non-engineering) | Mathematics 30, Physics 15, Chemistry 15, Biology 15, English 15 (90 questions) | CBSE Class 9 and Class 10 |
| Test-2 | Diploma in Pharmacy (12th-based) | Physics 30, Chemistry 30, and Mathematics 30 or Biology 30 (attempt 90 of 120) | CBSE Class 11 and Class 12 |
| Test-3 | Lateral entry to 2nd year (3rd semester) | Physics 30, Mathematics 30, Chemistry 30 (90 questions) | CBSE Class 10, 11 and 12 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online, AI-proctored, taken from home |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per test |
| Questions | 90 multiple-choice questions, 4 options each |
| Total marks | 360 |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if not attempted |
| Language | English and Hindi (English version prevails) |
Topic-wise details and preparation tips are on the CET Delhi 2027 syllabus page.
Which institutes and courses does CET Delhi cover?
CET Delhi fills seats in 8 AICTE-approved institutes affiliated to BTE Delhi: 1 government-aided and 7 privately managed. In 2026 they offered 1,080 diploma seats and 63 lateral entry seats across 17 courses.
- Sarada Ukil School of Art (government-aided): Art for Drawing Teachers
- Chhotu Ram Rural Institute of Technology, Kanjhawala: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Automobile Engineering and IC Manufacturing
- Aditya Institute of Technology, Vasant Kunj: Computer, Electronics & Communication, ITES&M and Medical Laboratory Technology
- International Polytechnic for Women, Malviya Nagar (girls only): Fashion Design and Textile Design
- Apeejay Institute of Design: Applied Art, Fashion Design and Interior Design
- Baba Hari Dass College of Pharmacy: Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Technology
- Subramania Barathi College of Science & Technology: Pharmacy
- Delhi College of Pharmacy (DIRD), Holambi Khurd: Pharmacy
Diplomas run for 3 years, except Pharmacy, which runs for 2 years. Government polytechnics now under DSEU are not in this list, as DSEU admits students through its own process.
CET Delhi Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFCET Delhi 2026 Information Bulletin, Full-Time Diploma 2026-27 (latest)Official site · d1cmkr5tdoeyjk.cloudfront.netOpen
- LINKDTTE Delhi official websiteOfficial site · tte.delhi.gov.inOpen