The CET Delhi 2026 – Common Entrance Test 2026 – is being conducted by the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi for admission to Diploma in Engineering / Technology, Pharmacy, Modern Office Practice, and lateral-entry Diploma programmes at polytechnic colleges and Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) campuses in Delhi. The CET Delhi 2026 application form is expected in June 2026 at tte.delhi.gov.in, with the exam tentatively scheduled for July 2026. The CET Delhi is a State-level Polytechnic entrance exam with five separate Tests (Test 1 to Test 5) for different course groups.
Latest: CET Delhi 2026 notification & application form expected in June 2026 at tte.delhi.gov.in. Exam tentatively July 2026.
CET Delhi 2026
What is the CET Delhi 2026 Entrance Exam?
The CET Delhi stands for the Common Entrance Test, Delhi. It is the State-level entrance test conducted annually by the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, for admission to diploma-level technical education programmes in Delhi. CET Delhi 2026 will admit candidates into Diploma in Engineering / Technology, Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Modern Office Practice, Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, and lateral entry to 2nd year of Diploma – offered at government polytechnics, private polytechnics, and DSEU campuses across Delhi. The exam is offered in five Test codes (Test 1 to Test 5); each Test is mapped to a specific course group. The full structure of question paper, marking scheme, and chapter-wise topics is on the CET Delhi Syllabus 2026 page.
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CET Delhi 2026 Exam Dates
The tentative CET Delhi 2026 schedule based on previous years and DTTE notifications is summarised below. Final dates will be announced on tte.delhi.gov.in.
| Exam Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of CET Delhi 2026 Notification | June 2026 |
| Start of Online Registration | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | July 2026 |
| CET Delhi Admit Card 2026 | July 2026 |
| CET Delhi 2026 Exam Date | July 2026 |
| CET Delhi Answer Key 2026 | After the exam |
| CET Delhi Result 2026 (Rank Card) | August 2026 |
| CET Delhi Counselling 2026 | August – September 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- CET Delhi 2026 Notification & Information Brochure (to be released)
- Official Website – DTTE Delhi (tte.delhi.gov.in)
- CET Delhi Exam Portal (cetdelhi.nic.in)
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)
CET Delhi 2026 Application Form & Registration
The CET Delhi 2026 application form will be released by DTTE Delhi in June 2026 (tentative) at tte.delhi.gov.in. The application process is entirely online and involves five steps: (1) registration with email and mobile number, (2) filling personal and academic details, (3) selecting the Test code(s) – Test 1 through Test 5, (4) uploading photograph, signature, and thumb impression, and (5) paying the application fee online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Wallets). Candidates can apply for multiple Test codes by paying the corresponding additional fee.
CET Delhi 2026 Application Form Direct Link – the application portal will be activated at tte.delhi.gov.in in June 2026. Bookmark this page for the direct link as soon as DTTE releases it.
CET Delhi 2026 Tests & Course Groups
| Test Code | Course Group | Eligibility (Brief) |
|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | Diploma in Engineering / Technology + Occupational Courses | Class 10 / Matric / ITI pass; min 35% in Science, Maths, English |
| Test 2 | Diploma in Modern Office Practice | Class 12 pass with min 45% (any stream) |
| Test 3 | Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology | Class 12 pass |
| Test 4 | Diploma in Pharmacy | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics |
| Test 5 | Lateral Entry to 2nd Year of Engineering Diploma | Class 12 Vocational (Engg.) with min 60% OR Class 10 + 2-year ITI (Engg.) with min 60% |
CET Delhi 2026 Application Fee
- General / OBC / Other: Approx. Rs. 500 (one Test code) + applicable bank charges and GST
- SC / ST / PwD: Concessional fee per DTTE notification
- Additional fee applies for each extra Test code chosen.
- Payment is online only – Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI, Digital Wallets.
- The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
CET Delhi 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Test 1 (Engineering / Technology Diploma): Class 10 / Matric / ITI pass with min 35% aggregate in Science, Mathematics, and English.
- Test 2 (Modern Office Practice): Class 12 pass with min 45% marks (any stream).
- Test 3 (Hotel Management): Class 12 pass from a recognised board.
- Test 4 (Pharmacy): Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics.
- Test 5 (Lateral Entry): Class 12 Vocational Engg. (Delhi schools) with min 60% OR Class 10 + 2-year ITI (Engg.) from Delhi ITIs / ITCs with min 60%.
- Age limit: General – 21 years (Boys) / 24 years (Girls); OBC – 24 years (Boys) / 27 years (Girls). Relaxations apply for SC / ST / PwD as per DTTE norms.
- Domicile: Open to candidates from all states; reservation as per Delhi state policy for Delhi-domicile candidates.
CET Delhi 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper / OMR-based) |
| Duration | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking (Correct) | +4 per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | –1 per incorrect answer |
| Medium | English & Hindi (paper-specific) |
| Number of Tests | 5 (Test 1 to Test 5; pattern varies by Test) |
CET Delhi 2026 Admit Card
The CET Delhi 2026 admit card will be issued to all successfully registered candidates by DTTE on tte.delhi.gov.in in July 2026. Candidates can download the hall ticket by logging in with their Application Number and Password. The admit card carries the candidate’s name, photograph, signature, Test code(s), exam date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre address. The complete download steps and exam-day checklist are on the CET Delhi Admit Card 2026 page.
CET Delhi 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
After the CET Delhi 2026 exam in July 2026, DTTE will release the provisional answer key along with the question paper and the candidate’s recorded response sheet at tte.delhi.gov.in. Aspirants can match their responses, raise objections within the challenge window, and then use the final answer key to estimate their score using the +4 / –1 marking scheme. The full download and objection workflow is covered on the CET Delhi Answer Key 2026 page.
CET Delhi 2026 Result & Counselling
The CET Delhi 2026 result will be released by DTTE in August 2026 at tte.delhi.gov.in in the form of a Test-wise rank card. Based on the rank card, qualified candidates participate in the CET Delhi 2026 counselling – conducted online for admission to Diploma Engineering, Pharmacy, Modern Office Practice, Hotel Management, and lateral-entry Diploma programmes at participating Delhi polytechnics and DSEU campuses. Step-by-step result download and counselling procedure are on the CET Delhi Result 2026 page.
CET Delhi 2026 Syllabus & Preparation
The CET Delhi 2026 syllabus for the Engineering / Technology Diploma (Test 1) is largely based on the Class 9 and 10 NCERT curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. The syllabus for Tests 2 – 5 is based on the corresponding Class 12 / ITI / Vocational subjects. Full chapter-wise topics, recommended books, and prep strategy are on the CET Delhi Syllabus 2026 page. Practise with the CET Delhi previous year question papers to understand the exact pattern and difficulty.
CET Delhi 2026 Counselling & Admission Process
- Conducted online by DTTE Delhi at tte.delhi.gov.in for all qualified candidates.
- Steps: Counselling registration (~Rs. 1,000 fee) → choice filling (branch + college) → seat allotment → document verification → reporting / fee payment to allotted institute.
- Multiple rounds are conducted, including a spot / mop-up round to fill vacant seats.
- Seat allotment is based on Test-wise rank, choices filled, seat availability, and category-wise reservation.
- Participating colleges: G.B. Pant Institute of Technology, Aryabhatt DSEU, Ambedkar DSEU, Pusa Institute, Meerabai Institute, and other DSEU campuses + private polytechnics.
CET Delhi 2026 – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CET Delhi |
| Full Form | Common Entrance Test, Delhi |
| Exam Conducting Body | DTTE – Department of Training and Technical Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking | +4 correct • -1 wrong |
| Number of Tests | 5 (Test 1 to Test 5) |
| Application Form | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Courses | Diploma in Engineering / Tech, Pharmacy, Modern Office Practice, Hotel Mgmt., Lateral Entry to 2nd-year Diploma |
| Participating Institutes | DSEU campuses, GB Pant Institute, private polytechnics in Delhi |
| Region of Exam | Delhi |
| Official Website | tte.delhi.gov.in |
| Type of Exam | Polytechnic Entrance Exams |
CET Delhi 2026 FAQs
The CET Delhi 2026 is conducted by the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, at tte.delhi.gov.in. It is the state-level common entrance test for admission to diploma-level technical education programmes at polytechnic colleges and DSEU campuses in Delhi.
The CET Delhi 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for July 2026 (offline, pen-and-paper mode). The application form is expected to be released in June 2026 at tte.delhi.gov.in. Final dates will be announced in the official DTTE notification.
CET Delhi 2026 is a 90-minute offline pen-and-paper test with multiple-choice questions. Marking is +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer. There are five Tests (Test 1 to Test 5) for different course groups – the number of questions and subjects vary per Test.
CET Delhi 2026 is the gateway for admission to: (Test 1) Diploma in Engineering / Technology and Occupational courses; (Test 2) Diploma in Modern Office Practice; (Test 3) Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology; (Test 4) Diploma in Pharmacy; and (Test 5) Lateral entry to the 2nd year of Engineering Diploma at polytechnic colleges and DSEU campuses in Delhi.
For CET Delhi Test 1, candidates must have passed Class 10 / Matric / ITI from a recognised board with a minimum 35% aggregate in Science, Mathematics, and English. Age limit: 21 years for General Boys, 24 years for General Girls, with relaxations for OBC / SC / ST / PwD candidates as per DTTE norms.
The CET Delhi 2026 application fee is approximately Rs. 500 (one Test code) plus applicable bank charges and GST for General / OBC / Other candidates. Concessional fee applies for SC / ST / PwD candidates. Additional fee applies for each extra Test code chosen. Payment is online only and non-refundable.
DTTE (Department of Training and Technical Education) is the Government of NCT of Delhi body that conducts the CET Delhi entrance exam. DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University) is the state university into which most government polytechnics were merged in 2021. Students admitted through CET Delhi to government polytechnics are academically affiliated with DSEU.
CET Delhi 2026 counselling is conducted online by DTTE at tte.delhi.gov.in for all qualified candidates. The process consists of counselling registration (with a one-time fee of approximately Rs. 1,000), choice filling, seat allotment based on Test-wise rank and choices, document verification, and reporting / fee payment to the allotted institute. Multiple rounds plus a spot round are conducted to fill vacant seats.
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