IPU CET 2027 is the set of entrance tests Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, holds for 2027-28 admission to programmes such as BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), B.Ed, BA JMC, MCA and MBA. Dates are not out yet. Going by 2026, registration should open in February 2027 and the tests should run from late April to May 2027.
IPU CET 2027
This page covers the IPU CET 2027 dates, the programmes it is used for, how to apply and log in, fee, eligibility and exam pattern.
| Full name | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, through its CET Cell |
| Exam level | University level; candidates from any state can apply |
| Courses / Purpose | 2027-28 admission to BBA, BCA, B.Com (H), BA JMC, B.Ed, LE B.Tech, MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Ph.D. and more |
| Exam date | Expected late April to May 2027, on weekends in two shifts |
| Application | Online on ipu.admissions.nic.in; expected February to April 2027 (not open yet) |
| Application fee | Rs 2,500 per programme, plus charges (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | Set per programme; most UG courses need Class 12 with 50% and English |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based test (2026) |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 4 marks each, 400 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | Yes, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Official website | ipu.ac.in |
IPU CET 2027 Important Dates
GGSIPU has not released the CET 2027 schedule, so the 2027 dates below are expected from the 2026 pattern, when the tests ran on weekends from 25 April to 23 May 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission brochures 2027-28 | January 2027 Expected |
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Admit cards | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | April 2027 Expected |
| Answer key objections | April 2027 Expected |
| CET 2027 rank lists | May 2027 Expected |
| Counselling rounds | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for IPU CET 2027
You apply online on the GGSIPU admission portal, ipu.admissions.nic.in, once registration for 2027-28 opens. In 2026 registration opened on 2 February 2026 and, after one extension, closed on 11 April 2026 for CET programmes, so the 2027 form is expected from February 2027.
Apply Online for IPU CET 2027
Applications for IPU CET 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Read the 2027-28 UG or PG admission brochure on ipu.ac.in and note the CET code of each programme you want.
- Open ipu.admissions.nic.in and click the new candidate registration link for GGSIPU 2027 when it goes live.
- Register with your name, date of birth, mobile number and email, and note the user ID and password you get.
- Log in and fill the application form: category, region (Delhi or outside Delhi), qualifying exam and the CET code you are applying for.
- Upload your photo, signature and left thumb impression, and choose three test cities in order of preference.
- Pay the fee of Rs 2,500 for that programme online. Your registration is complete only after the fee is paid.
- Repeat the payment step for every other CET code you want to take, then print the completed form.
Choose each CET code carefully. GGSIPU does not change the CET code after the last date, and the fee is not refunded. The fee below is from the 2026 brochure.
| Item | 2026 amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee, per programme (CET code) | Rs 2,500 plus taxes and service charges |
| Answer key objection, per question | Rs 200 |
How to log in to the IPU CET 2027 candidate portal?
GGSIPU uses two logins: the admission portal for the application form, fee and counselling, and the CET portal for the admit card, answer key objections and result.
- Open the GGSIPU admission portal for the form, fee payment, document upload and counselling. The 2027 login will open there with the next registration, expected in February 2027.
- Select the exam (in 2026 it was Common Registration for GGSIPU 2026), then enter your user ID, password and the security pin shown.
- After logging in you can see and edit your application in the allowed fields, pay the fee for more programmes and, later, fill counselling choices.
- For the admit card, open the GGSIPU CET portal and click Download Admit Card. Enter your application number, date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY) and the captcha.
- To raise an objection or see your result on the same portal, log in with your roll number, date of birth and the captcha instead.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password on the admission portal login page and reset it with the one-time password sent to your registered contact details. The CET portal has no password: it uses your application or roll number with your date of birth, so keep your printed form and admit card safe. For help, email [email protected] or call 011-25302263.
Which programmes are admitted through IPU CET 2027?
GGSIPU holds a separate CET, with its own code, for each programme or group of programmes. In 2026-27 these were the main programmes filled first on CET merit, with CUET merit used only for seats left after the CET list ran out:
| Level | Programmes (CET code) |
|---|---|
| Commerce and management | BBA and allied, incl. 5-year BBA-MBA (125), BMS (142), B.Com Hons (146) |
| Computers and technology | BCA (114), LE B.Tech for diploma holders (128) and B.Sc graduates (129), B.Tech Biotechnology (130) |
| Arts, media and law | BA JMC (126), BA English (184), BA Economics (197), BA Liberal Arts (451), LLB 3-year (238) |
| Education | B.Ed (122), B.Ed Special Education (159), M.Ed (120), M.Ed Special Education (612) |
| Health and science | B.Pharm (133), LE B.Pharm (138), B.Sc Yoga (117), B.MRIT (134), B.RTT (158), B.Sc Environment Science (135), BS Packaging (136) |
| Hotel management and design | BHMCT (127), LE B.Des (613); B.Des (600) after a national design test |
| Postgraduate | MA Mass Communication (106), MA English (113), MA Economics (162), MPT (107), M.Sc programmes, M.Tech after GATE, MCA after NIMCET (105), MBA after CAT and CMAT (101) |
Some programmes use another exam first and the CET only for vacant seats: B.Sc Nursing (115) and BPT/BOT (119) go to NEET UG first, MCA to NIMCET, MBA to CAT and CMAT, and most M.Tech courses to GATE. In July 2026 GGSIPU also held CETs for five new programmes, including B.Optom and B.Clin.Psy.
Several popular GGSIPU courses do not use the CET at all. B.Tech (131) is filled on JEE Main Paper 1 rank (then CUET), B.Arch on NATA, MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS on NEET UG, integrated BA/BBA LLB on CLAT UG, LLM on CLAT PG, and the BA B.Ed (ITEP) on NCET.
Who can apply for IPU CET 2027?
You can apply if you meet the eligibility of the programme whose CET you take; each CET code has its own rule. These rules are from the 2026-27 brochures, the latest:
| Programme | Main eligibility (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| BBA, BMS, BA JMC | Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate and a pass in English |
| BCA | Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate, a pass in English and Mathematics or Computer Science (see brochure for the full list) |
| B.Com (Hons) | Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate |
| LE B.Tech (diploma holders) | Three-year engineering diploma with at least 60% aggregate in a listed branch |
| B.Ed | Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, social sciences or humanities with at least 50%, or B.E./B.Tech with science and maths with 55% |
| MCA | BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or a 3-year degree with maths or statistics at Class 12 or degree level, with at least 50% (45% reserved) |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate, or CA/ICWA/CS |
Age limit: for undergraduate programmes that need Class 12, you must not be older than 21 years on 1 August of the admission year, and for most postgraduate programmes 35 years, as per the 2026 rules. Candidates appearing in their qualifying exam can apply and take the CET. Seats in non-minority colleges are split 85% for the Delhi region (qualifying exam passed from Delhi) and 15% for outside Delhi.
What is the IPU CET 2027 exam pattern?
Every GGSIPU CET follows one scheme: an objective paper of 100 questions with four options each, marked +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one. These details are from the 2026-27 brochure:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 400 (4 marks per question) |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer, including more than one option marked |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (50 minutes extra for candidates with 40% or more disability) |
| Medium | English only, except B.Ed, which is in English and Hindi |
| Shifts (2026) | Morning 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, evening 2:30 to 5:00 PM |
The sections change with the programme; for example, the BBA paper has English, general awareness, logical ability and management aptitude at 25% each. See the IPU CET 2027 syllabus for every paper.
In 2026 the BBA, BCA, B.Com, BMS, B.Ed, MBA and B.Sc Nursing tests were held in Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow and Kolkata; all other CETs were held only in Delhi NCR.
IPU CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFGGSIPU UG Admission Brochure 2026-27 (latest) (28 January 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- PDFGGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27 (latest) (28 January 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKGGSIPU CET portal: admit card, objections and results (cet.ggsipu.ac.in)Official site · cet.ggsipu.ac.inOpen
- LINKGGSIPU admission and counselling portal (ipu.admissions.nic.in)Official site · ipu.admissions.nic.inOpen