Students with a low JEE Main rank who did not secure a preferred B.Tech seat in GGSIPU Round 2 still have real options — Round 3 of IPU CET 2026 B.Tech counselling fee payment runs until July 12, 2026, and a Stray Vacancy Round opens on July 21 with additional seats at private colleges across Delhi and NCR.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) admits students to B.Tech programmes through JEE Main All India Rank (AIR). The counselling runs across multiple rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (the sliding round), a Spot Round and a Stray Vacancy Round. If you did not get a seat or a preferred branch in Round 2, the Round 3 allotment is already live and the Stray Vacancy Round follows in late July. Based on 2025 GGSIPU counselling data, private colleges in Delhi, Greater Noida and Faridabad recorded closing ranks as high as 12 lakh in Round 3 — meaning students across a wide rank range can still find a seat in Phase 3.
- GGSIPU B.Tech admissions use JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) — there is no separate IPU CET written test score for general B.Tech admission.
- Round 3 fee payment and seat freeze deadline: July 12, 2026. Log in to ipu.admissions.nic.in and freeze your seat if you have a Round 3 allotment.
- Stray Vacancy Round choice-filling opens July 21, 2026 with seat allotment on July 24.
- Based on 2025 trends, GGSIPU private colleges closed Round 3 at JEE Main ranks from 2.2 lakh to 12+ lakh depending on college and branch.
- Students with ranks beyond 2 lakh should add ECE, Mechanical and Civil Engineering to their choices and not restrict to CSE or IT alone.
| Direct Link to IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Counselling Schedule (ACTIVE) ipu.admissions.nic.in/schedule-notices/ |
IPU CET 2026 Phase 3 and Stray Vacancy Round Dates
The table below covers Round 3 (the sliding round), the Spot Round and the Stray Vacancy Round — all three form what students call Phase 3 of GGSIPU B.Tech counselling. All dates are tentative and subject to revision at ipu.admissions.nic.in.
| Round | Activity | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 (Sliding Round) | Choice Modification | July 6–8, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | July 9, 2026 | |
| Fee Payment / Seat Freeze Deadline | July 12, 2026 | |
| Spot Round | Schedule Announcement | July 20, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Choice Filling / Registration | July 21–23, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | July 24, 2026 | |
| Fee Payment Deadline | July 28, 2026 | |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | July 30 – August 3, 2026 | |
B.Tech Colleges with Seats Expected in Phase 3
Based on IPU CET 2025 Round 3 counselling data, the colleges below are likely to carry seats into Phase 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round. Government-aided institutions like USICT, MAIT and MSIT fill in Round 1 or Round 2 for CSE. Private colleges in outer Delhi and Greater Noida consistently record the highest closing ranks and the most stray vacancies, making them the most realistic options for students with lower JEE Main ranks.
| College | Branch | Expected Round 3 Closing JEE Rank (Based on 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology (GTBIT), Rajouri Garden | CSE | ~2.2 lakh |
| Ambedkar Delhi Group of Institutes (ADGITM), Shastri Park | CSE | ~2.9 lakh |
| HMR Institute of Technology and Management, Hamidpur | CSE | ~4.9 lakh |
| HMR Institute of Technology and Management, Hamidpur | IT | ~8.2 lakh |
| Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), Greater Noida | CSE | ~9.6 lakh |
| JEMTEC, Greater Noida | CSE | ~12 lakh |
| Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad | ECE | ~12.8 lakh |
All closing rank figures are expected estimates based on 2025 GGSIPU counselling trends for the General category Delhi domicile quota. Actual 2026 figures may vary. Reserved category and outside-Delhi quota seats close at different ranks.
JEE Main Rank Range for Phase 3 Admission
Use the table below as a reference to understand which B.Tech options are realistic at your JEE Main rank in GGSIPU Phase 3, based on 2025 Round 3 closing data. Adding non-CSE branches to your choice list significantly improves your chances at any rank.
| JEE Main AIR (General / Delhi Domicile) | B.Tech Admission Outlook in Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 lakh | Good options at multiple private colleges including GTBIT and ADGITM; CSE and IT available at several institutions |
| 1.5 lakh – 3 lakh | Outer-Delhi private colleges like HMR; CSE possible at lower-demand colleges and ECE at mid-tier colleges |
| 3 lakh – 6 lakh | HMR (IT), DTC Greater Noida and similar NCR colleges; ECE and Mechanical branches more accessible than CSE |
| 6 lakh – 12+ lakh | JEMTEC, Echelon and similar Greater Noida and Faridabad colleges; ECE, Civil and Mechanical branches typically open |
Students with JEE Main ranks beyond 3 lakh should add Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering to their GGSIPU choice list. These branches at private affiliated colleges often remain open even in the Stray Vacancy Round.
How to Participate in IPU CET 2026 Phase 3
Your next step depends on whether you have a Round 3 allotment or are waiting for the Stray Vacancy Round.
If you have a Round 3 allotment — freeze before July 12, 2026:
- Log in at ipu.admissions.nic.in using your application number and password.
- Review your allotted college and branch carefully.
- Pay the admission fee and freeze your seat before July 12, 2026.
- Download and save the seat allotment letter and fee payment receipt.
If you did not receive a seat in Round 3 — register for Stray Vacancy Round from July 21, 2026:
- Log in at ipu.admissions.nic.in from July 21, 2026.
- Complete Stray Vacancy Round registration if prompted and confirm your personal details.
- Fill college and branch choices — add all accessible colleges across Delhi and NCR to maximise chances.
- Lock and submit your choices before July 23, 2026.
- Check the allotment result on July 24, 2026 on the official portal.
- Pay the fee and freeze your seat before July 28, 2026.
- Report to the allotted institute with all documents between July 30 and August 3, 2026.
Documents Required for Reporting
Carry these documents in original and two sets of self-attested photocopies when you report to your allotted college:
| Document | Purpose / Note |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Scorecard | Downloaded from jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| GGSIPU Phase 3 Seat Allotment Letter | Printed from ipu.admissions.nic.in |
| Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate | Date of birth proof |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet | PCM marks required for B.Tech eligibility |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) | SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD — valid format as specified by GGSIPU |
| Delhi Domicile Certificate (if applicable) | Required for Delhi quota seats |
| Passport-size Photographs | Recent, white background |
| Aadhaar Card or Valid Government ID | Identity proof |
IPU CET 2026 Phase 3 B.Tech FAQs
Ques. What is IPU CET 2026 Phase 3 counselling?
Ans. Phase 3 of GGSIPU B.Tech counselling refers to Round 3 (the sliding round) and the subsequent Stray Vacancy Round. Seats that remain unfilled after Round 2 are offered to eligible students. The Stray Vacancy Round is the final opportunity to secure a GGSIPU B.Tech seat for the 2026-27 academic year.
Ques. Does GGSIPU B.Tech use IPU CET score or JEE Main rank?
Ans. GGSIPU uses JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) for general B.Tech admissions. There is no separate IPU CET written test score for general B.Tech. Students participate in GGSIPU counselling using their JEE Main 2026 rank.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for Phase 3 admission at GGSIPU?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, GGSIPU-affiliated private colleges closed Round 3 at JEE Main ranks ranging from 2.2 lakh to over 12 lakh depending on college and branch. GTBIT CSE closed at around 2.2 lakh while JEMTEC Greater Noida closed as high as 12 lakh. Filling all available branch choices across Delhi and NCR maximises your chances at any rank.
Ques. When is the Stray Vacancy Round for IPU CET 2026 B.Tech?
Ans. The Stray Vacancy Round for IPU CET 2026 B.Tech counselling is tentatively scheduled from July 21–23, 2026 for choice filling, with seat allotment on July 24 and fee payment until July 28. All dates are subject to change — check ipu.admissions.nic.in for the confirmed schedule.
Ques. Which colleges have the most B.Tech seats available in Phase 3?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, colleges in Greater Noida and Faridabad such as JEMTEC, Delhi Technical Campus and Echelon Institute had the highest closing ranks in Round 3, meaning they carried the most seats into later rounds. Among Delhi colleges, HMR Institute of Technology typically has seats available across CSE and IT branches into Phase 3.
Ques. I have a JEE Main rank above 5 lakh. Can I still get a GGSIPU B.Tech seat?
Ans. Yes. Based on 2025 Round 3 data, students with JEE Main ranks between 5 lakh and 12+ lakh secured seats at private colleges in Greater Noida and Faridabad affiliated with GGSIPU. Adding ECE, Mechanical and Civil Engineering branches to your choice list alongside CSE significantly increases your chances of getting a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round.
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