The USICT B.Tech+M.Tech CSE programme at GGSIPU had a Phase 2 (Final Round) closing GGSIPU merit rank of approximately 51,798 in 2025, corresponding to a JEE Main CRL closing rank of around 750,303 for non-Delhi students; the 2026 Phase 2 (Sliding Round) seat allotment is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
USICT (University School of Information and Communication Technology) under Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) offers a 5-year integrated B.Tech+M.Tech dual degree in CSE — one of the most competitive programmes in Delhi for engineering students. GGSIPU prepares its own merit rank list based on JEE Main NTA scores and allots seats across two main rounds. Phase 2, referred to as the Sliding Round, reopens after Phase 1 to fill vacated seats and allows Phase 1 allottees to upgrade their college or branch preference.
- 2025 USICT CSE Phase 2 (Final Round) closing GGSIPU merit rank: approximately 51,798
- 2025 JEE Main CRL closing rank (Final Round): OS (non-Delhi) ~750,303 | HS (Delhi domicile) ~1,176,223
- 2026 Phase 2 (Sliding Round) seat allotment date: July 9, 2026
- USICT CSE is a 5-year integrated B.Tech+M.Tech dual-degree programme, not a standalone 4-year B.Tech
- GGSIPU B.Tech admissions use JEE Main NTA scores; there is no separate IPU CET entrance examination for B.Tech
| Direct Link to IPU CET 2026 Counselling Schedule and Notices (Official) ipu.admissions.nic.in/schedule-notices/ |
USICT B.Tech CSE Phase 2 Cutoff 2025 (Previous Year)
The tables below show 2025 closing data for USICT B.Tech+M.Tech CSE. The GGSIPU merit rank is GGSIPU’s internal ranking of all JEE Main-qualified applicants who registered for its counselling; the JEE Main CRL figures are the corresponding national ranks from the NTA score-based list.
GGSIPU Merit Rank: Phase-wise Closing Data (USICT CSE, 2025, Approx)
| Round | GGSIPU Merit Rank (Closing) |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 / Round 1 | ~38,638 |
| Phase 2 / Final Round (Sliding Round) | ~51,798 |
JEE Main CRL Closing Rank — Final Round 2025 (USICT CSE, Approx)
| Student Category | JEE Main CRL Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| OS — Other State (non-Delhi students) | ~750,303 |
| HS — Home State (Delhi domicile students) | ~1,176,223 |
The HS (Home State/Delhi) closing rank is more relaxed because it includes reserved category seats — OBC-Delhi, SC-Delhi and ST-Delhi — which have less competitive cutoffs and raise the combined HS closing rank number. Non-Delhi students compete only for OS General (UR) seats, resulting in a tighter JEE Main CRL closing rank of approximately 750,303. The Phase 2 Sliding Round opened the USICT CSE programme to approximately 13,000 more GGSIPU merit positions compared to Phase 1 in 2025.
IPU CET 2026 Phase 2 (Sliding Round) Schedule
GGSIPU calls its Phase 2 counselling the Sliding Round. The confirmed 2026 schedule is listed below. Students who did not receive a seat in Phase 1 or wish to upgrade their allotment must complete all steps within these dates.
| Activity | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Choice modification and preference editing | July 6–8, 2026 |
| Phase 2 seat allotment result | July 9, 2026 |
| Document verification and physical reporting | July 9–13, 2026 |
Students must submit or revise their college and branch preference list during July 6–8 before allotment is processed on July 9. Students who do not report for document verification by July 13, 2026 will forfeit their allotted seat. Check ipu.admissions.nic.in regularly for any official changes to these dates.
Expected 2026 Phase 2 Closing Rank at USICT CSE
The 2026 Sliding Round closing rank at USICT B.Tech+M.Tech CSE is expected to tighten marginally from 2025 levels, based on consistent year-on-year growth in GGSIPU applicants. The estimates below are trend-based and will be confirmed once the July 9, 2026 allotment is published.
| Metric | 2025 (Actual, Approx) | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| GGSIPU Merit Rank — Phase 2 Closing | ~51,798 | ~52,000–57,000 (expected) |
| JEE Main CRL Closing — OS (Non-Delhi) | ~750,303 | ~760,000–810,000 (expected) |
| JEE Main CRL Closing — HS (Delhi) | ~1,176,223 | ~1,200,000–1,260,000 (expected) |
Students with a GGSIPU merit rank between 51,798 and 57,000 have a reasonable chance of securing USICT CSE in the 2026 Sliding Round, particularly if Phase 1 withdrawal rates remain comparable to 2025. The actual cutoff will depend on the number of USICT CSE seats vacated after Phase 1 reporting.
Factors Affecting USICT CSE Phase 2 Cutoff
Several variables determine how much the Phase 2 (Sliding Round) closing rank shifts from Phase 1 each year:
- Phase 1 seat withdrawals: Students who surrender their Phase 1 seat to join a different institution return those USICT CSE seats to the Sliding Round pool. A higher withdrawal rate creates more Phase 2 opportunities and can relax the closing rank.
- JEE Main applicant pool size: A larger number of JEE Main-qualified students registering for GGSIPU counselling raises competition and tightens the GGSIPU merit rank cutoff at USICT CSE.
- GGSIPU seat matrix: Any official change in USICT CSE intake directly shifts the Phase 2 closing rank. An increase in sanctioned seats relaxes the cutoff; a reduction tightens it.
- JEE Main difficulty and NTA score distribution: A harder JEE Main paper compresses NTA scores across the board, which can ease the GGSIPU merit rank needed to reach USICT CSE in Phase 2.
- Competing institutions releasing seats: Late seat releases at IITs, NITs or other Delhi engineering colleges can pull applicants away from GGSIPU counselling, creating additional USICT vacancies in the Sliding Round.
- Branch-specific demand within GGSIPU: Growing student preference for CSE over other B.Tech branches at USICT increases branch-specific demand and pushes the closing rank upward independently of the overall merit pool size.
IPU CET USICT B.Tech CSE Phase 2 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the USICT B.Tech CSE Phase 2 (Sliding Round) closing rank in 2025?
Ans. Based on available data, the Phase 2 (Final Round) closing GGSIPU merit rank for B.Tech+M.Tech CSE at USICT in 2025 was approximately 51,798. The corresponding JEE Main CRL closing rank was around 750,303 for non-Delhi students and 1,176,223 for Delhi-domicile students.
Ques. When is the IPU CET 2026 Phase 2 (Sliding Round) seat allotment?
Ans. The IPU CET 2026 Phase 2 (Sliding Round) seat allotment result is scheduled for July 9, 2026. The preference editing window is July 6–8, 2026, and document verification must be completed by July 13, 2026.
Ques. Does GGSIPU use JEE Main scores or a separate IPU CET exam for B.Tech admissions at USICT?
Ans. GGSIPU uses JEE Main NTA scores for B.Tech admissions and prepares its own GGSIPU merit rank list from those scores. There is no separate IPU CET entrance exam for B.Tech; however, the counselling and seat allotment process is still conducted under the IPU CET brand by GGSIPU.
Ques. Is USICT CSE a 4-year B.Tech or a 5-year dual degree?
Ans. The CSE programme at USICT under GGSIPU is a 5-year integrated B.Tech+M.Tech dual-degree programme. Students graduate with both a B.Tech and M.Tech degree after completing the full five years.
Ques. Why is the Delhi (Home State) JEE Main closing rank more relaxed than the Other State closing rank at USICT?
Ans. The HS (Home State/Delhi) closing rank appears more relaxed because it includes reserved category seats — OBC-Delhi, SC-Delhi, ST-Delhi and EWS — which have significantly less competitive cutoffs and raise the combined HS closing rank number. Non-Delhi students compete only for General (UR) OS seats, leading to a tighter OS JEE Main CRL closing rank of approximately 750,303 versus 1,176,223 for Delhi students.
Ques. Can a student with a Phase 1 allotment upgrade to USICT CSE in the 2026 Sliding Round?
Ans. Yes. Students allotted a seat in Phase 1 can include USICT CSE in their revised preference list during the July 6–8 editing window. If their GGSIPU merit rank falls within the Sliding Round closing rank for USICT CSE in the July 9 allotment, they will be upgraded to that programme automatically.
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