The IPU CET 2026 BTech seat matrix is expected to cover approximately 13,000–15,000 seats across 40+ GGSIPU-affiliated engineering colleges, distributed by college, branch, and category as per the official counselling schedule.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) releases the BTech seat matrix on its official admissions portal before Round 1 counselling begins. The matrix helps you plan your college and branch preferences by showing exactly how many seats are available in each programme at each institution. The 2026 seat matrix is expected to align closely with 2025 figures, with some additions in new-age specialisations such as CSE (AI/ML) and CSE (Data Science).
- Total expected BTech seats (2026): Around 13,000–15,000 across all GGSIPU-affiliated engineering colleges, based on 2025 data.
- Domicile split: 85% of seats are reserved for Delhi-domicile students; the remaining 15% are supernumerary seats for students from outside Delhi.
- Category-wise reservation within the Delhi-domicile pool: OBC 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, General ~40.5%.
- Most popular branch: CSE has the highest total intake across affiliated colleges and fills first in each counselling round.
- Seat matrix access: Available for download at ipu.admissions.nic.in before counselling registration opens.
| Direct Link — IPU CET 2026 Official Admissions Portal (Active During Counselling) | ipu.admissions.nic.in |
IPU CET 2026 BTech Seat Matrix: Key Highlights
The seat matrix is released as part of the GGSIPU centralised counselling process and covers all AICTE-approved BTech seats at affiliated colleges. Students use this data to identify which colleges and branches have available seats in each counselling round.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
| Total BTech Seats (Expected 2026) | ~13,000–15,000 (based on 2025 intake) |
| Number of Affiliated Engineering Colleges | 40+ |
| CET Code for BTech | 131 |
| Delhi-Domicile Seats | 85% of total approved intake |
| Outside-Delhi (Supernumerary) Seats | 15% of total approved intake |
| Seat Matrix Release | Before Round 1 counselling (June–July 2026, expected) |
| Official Portal | ipu.admissions.nic.in |
IPU CET 2026 BTech College-Wise Seat Matrix
The table below lists major GGSIPU-affiliated engineering colleges with their expected BTech seat intake for 2026, based on 2025 approved figures. Seat counts may change based on AICTE approval and university notifications before counselling begins.
| College Name | College Type | Expected Total BTech Seats (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| University School of ICT (USICT), GGSIPU Dwarka | University School | 420 |
| Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) | Private Aided | 540 |
| Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology (MSIT) | Private Unaided | 540 |
| Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology (BPIT) | Private Unaided | 540 |
| Northern India Engineering College (NIEC) | Private Unaided | 540 |
| Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research (AIACTR) | Government | 240 |
| CH Brahm Prakash Government Engineering College (CBPGEC) | Government | 240 |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology (GTBIT) | Private Aided | 300 |
| HMR Institute of Technology and Management | Private Unaided | 300 |
| Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) | Private Unaided | 300 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Delhi | Private Unaided | 240 |
| Trinity Institute of Professional Studies | Private Unaided | 240 |
| Institute of Innovation in Technology and Management (IITM) | Private Unaided | 240 |
| Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Technology (BCIIT) | Private Unaided | 180 |
| School of Engineering and Technology, GGSIPU East Campus | University School | 180 |
| Other Affiliated Colleges (25+) | Various | ~7,000 |
IPU CET 2026 BTech Branch-Wise Seat Distribution
CSE and its specialisations account for nearly 40% of total BTech seats under IPU CET. The branch-wise breakdown below is based on 2025 approved intake across all affiliated colleges and is expected to remain similar in 2026.
| Branch / Specialisation | Expected Total Seats (All Colleges, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~4,000–4,500 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | ~1,000–1,200 |
| CSE (Data Science) | ~600–800 |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~1,200–1,500 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~2,000–2,500 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | ~500–700 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ~1,200–1,500 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | ~600–900 |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | ~300–500 |
| Other Branches (Biotechnology, IoT, Instrumentation, etc.) | ~500–800 |
Not all branches are offered at every college. USICT Dwarka and AIACTR focus heavily on CSE, IT, and ECE streams, while colleges such as CBPGEC and MAIT offer a broader range including Mechanical and Civil Engineering.
IPU CET 2026 BTech Category-Wise Seat Reservation
GGSIPU follows Delhi Government reservation norms for the 85% Delhi-domicile seat pool. The outside-Delhi supernumerary seats (15%) are filled on open merit with no sub-category reservation. The category breakdown for Delhi-domicile seats is as follows:
| Category | Reservation (% of Delhi-Domicile Seats) |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 40.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
In addition to vertical reservations, horizontal reservations apply: 5% for Defence/Ex-Servicemen dependants, 5% for Persons with Disabilities, and 2 seats per institution for Kashmiri Migrants. You must submit valid domicile and category certificates during document verification to claim reserved category seats.
How to Check the IPU CET 2026 BTech Seat Matrix Online
GGSIPU publishes the official seat matrix on the centralised admissions portal before counselling registration opens. Follow these steps to access it:
- Visit the official IPU CET admissions portal: ipu.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the "BTech 2026 Admissions" or "Counselling Schedule" link on the homepage.
- Look for the "Seat Matrix" or "Programme-Wise Seat Intake" option in the menu.
- Select CET Code 131 (BTech 4-year programme) from the dropdown.
- The college-wise and branch-wise seat matrix will be displayed or available as a downloadable PDF.
- Save the matrix and use it to shortlist colleges and branches before choice filling begins.
Students should review the seat matrix at least once before filling preferences during IPU CET counselling, since CSE seats at USICT, MAIT, MSIT, BPIT, and NIEC typically get exhausted in Round 1.
IPU CET 2026 BTech Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of BTech seats available under IPU CET 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 approved intake data, the total BTech seat intake under IPU CET is expected to be around 13,000–15,000 seats across 40+ GGSIPU-affiliated engineering colleges. The exact number will be confirmed in the official 2026 seat matrix published at ipu.admissions.nic.in before counselling begins.
Ques. Which IPU CET BTech college has the highest seat intake?
Ans. MAIT, MSIT, BPIT, and NIEC each have approximately 540 BTech seats, making them among the largest affiliated colleges by intake. USICT (GGSIPU’s own school in Dwarka) has around 420 seats and sees high demand for CSE and IT programmes.
Ques. Are there separate seats for students from outside Delhi in IPU CET 2026?
Ans. Yes. 15% of the total approved intake is offered as supernumerary seats for students without Delhi domicile. These are filled on open merit through the same IPU CET counselling process and are in addition to the main 85% Delhi-domicile pool.
Ques. What is the OBC reservation percentage in IPU CET 2026 BTech?
Ans. OBC students are eligible for 27% reservation within the Delhi-domicile seat pool, in line with Delhi Government reservation norms. A valid Delhi OBC certificate is required during document verification to avail this reservation.
Ques. When will the IPU CET 2026 BTech seat matrix be released?
Ans. The official seat matrix is typically released in June–July, before Round 1 of IPU CET counselling opens. Students can download it from ipu.admissions.nic.in once the 2026 counselling schedule is announced.
Ques. How can I check vacant seats after each IPU CET counselling round?
Ans. After each allotment round, GGSIPU publishes an updated vacant seat matrix on ipu.admissions.nic.in under the "Seat Allotment" section. You can use this to decide whether to upgrade your allotment or accept the current seat in the following round.
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