IPU CET Counselling 2026: Registration, Choice Filling and Round-Wise Seat Allotment

IPU CET Counselling 2026 is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) through its official portal at ipu.admissions.nic.in. The centralised process spans three rounds — Round 1, Round 2, and a Sliding Round — and covers seats across 220+ GGSIPU-affiliated institutes in Delhi NCR for programs including B.Tech, BCA, BBA, MBA, MCA, LLB, B.Ed, B.Arch, B.Pharm, and more. GGSIPU has waived the counselling participation fee entirely for 2026. As of today, July 2, 2026, Round 2 online document verification closes — students who have not yet uploaded their documents must do so immediately. The next milestone is the Sliding Round, which opens for choice editing on July 6, 2026.

• Conducting Body: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi — portal: ipu.admissions.nic.in
• Counselling Participation Fee 2026: NIL — GGSIPU has waived the participation fee; registration and participation are completely free this year.
• Three rounds of centralised online counselling: Round 1 (completed), Round 2 (document verification closes today, July 2), and Sliding Round (July 6–17, 2026).
• After each seat allotment, you submit willingness as Float (retain seat, upgrade possible in next round) or Freeze (retain seat, exit all future rounds) — choosing Float costs nothing and preserves your upgrade chance.
• Registering for counselling is mandatory — your IPU CET rank alone does not guarantee a seat.
• For B.Tech programs, CUET 2026 scores are accepted as an alternate admission channel alongside IPU CET ranks.
• LLB and integrated law programs (Codes 121 and 112) use CLAT scores; B.Sc Nursing, B.PT, and B.OT use NEET scores instead of IPU CET.

Reservation of Quotas for IPU CET Counselling 2026

GGSIPU follows the reservation policy of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi for all its affiliated institutes. Seats are first divided into two broad geographical quotas — Delhi Domicile and Outside Delhi — and category-based reservation applies within the Delhi Domicile quota.

OBC reservation in GGSIPU affiliated institutes applies exclusively to students holding an OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued by the NCT Delhi competent authority. An OBC certificate from any other state does not qualify for OBC category benefits in IPU CET counselling — such students compete under the General category within their applicable geographical quota.

How to Apply for IPU CET Counselling 2026?

The complete IPU CET 2026 counselling process takes place on ipu.admissions.nic.in. There are five key stages from account creation to physical reporting at your allotted college. Each stage has a strict window; missing the deadline for any stage can disqualify you from that round.

If you are a Round 2 student, your most urgent action today is completing online document verification before midnight on July 2, 2026. If you are looking to participate in the upcoming Sliding Round, the choice editing window opens July 6 — you do not need to re-register if you submitted Float willingness in Round 1 or Round 2.

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit ipu.admissions.nic.in and click on the counselling link for your program. Register using your IPU CET 2026 roll number or application number and create a password. Verify your mobile number and email via OTP. For 2026, no counselling participation fee is charged at registration — the entire registration process is free. Save your login credentials securely, as the same account is used across all rounds.

Step 2: Document Upload and Verification

After registration, upload scanned copies of all required documents (see the Documents Required section) in the format and size specified on the portal. For Round 1 and Round 2, document verification is online — GGSIPU or the allotted institute reviews the uploaded files. Round 2 online document verification closes today, July 2, 2026 — students who received a Round 2 allotment and have not yet uploaded their documents must act before midnight. For the Sliding Round, a fresh verification window runs July 10–12, 2026. Physical original verification takes place when you report to the institute on July 14–17, 2026.

Step 3: Choice Filling and Editing

Log in and navigate to the Choice Filling section. Select and rank all colleges and programs you want to be considered for, in your order of preference. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. In subsequent rounds, a choice editing window opens — you may add new preferences or reorder existing ones. For the Sliding Round, this window runs July 6–8, 2026. Choices are processed in the order you rank them: your top preference is tried first, then the next, and so on down the list.

Step 4: Seat Allotment and Willingness Submission

On the allotment date, log in to view your result. If allotted a seat, you must submit your willingness within the deadline — choose either Float (accept the seat, remain eligible for an upgrade in the Sliding Round) or Freeze (accept the seat, exit all future rounds). Failing to submit willingness within the deadline may result in automatic cancellation of your allotment. Students who chose Float in Round 1 or Round 2 are automatically included in the Sliding Round — no separate registration is needed.

Step 5: Fee Payment and Physical Reporting

Pay the institute-level seat acceptance fee online through the portal within the specified window. For the Sliding Round, the fee payment window is July 9–12, 2026. After all rounds are complete, carry original documents and report physically to your allotted institute between July 14–17, 2026. Pay any balance fee at the institute’s accounts office at this stage. Failure to report within this window results in automatic cancellation of admission with no grace period.

How to Modify and Lock Choices for IPU CET Counselling 2026?

The Sliding Round choice editing window runs from July 6 to July 8, 2026. Use this window to add institutes you may have missed in earlier rounds or to reorder your list to reflect your current priorities. Plan your updated list before July 6 — the portal does not allow edits outside the editing window.

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal

• Go to ipu.admissions.nic.in and select the counselling link for your program code.
• Ensure you are on the correct program-specific page — different programs have separate portals and login links.

Step 2: Log In to Your Counselling Account

• Enter your roll number / application number and password.
• Complete OTP verification on your registered mobile or email if prompted.

Step 3: Navigate to Choice Editing

• Click on "Choice Filling / Choice Editing" from your dashboard.
• Your existing choices from previous rounds will be pre-loaded — you do not start from scratch.

Step 4: Add and Reorder Preferences

• Search for institutes or programs by name or code and add new ones to your list.
• Drag and rearrange to put your most preferred option at the top.
• Include a range from your top choice to reliable fallback options — a wider list improves allotment probability.
• You cannot remove an institute you were allotted in a previous round unless you are simultaneously submitting a withdrawal.

Step 5: Save and Submit Your Choices

• Click "Save" after every editing session to avoid losing work.
• Before July 8 midnight, do a final review and click "Final Submit" or "Lock Choices".
• Once locked, your list is frozen until allotment on July 9 — no further edits are possible.

IPU CET Counselling Documents Required 2026

The documents below must be uploaded on the portal during online verification (Rounds 1 and 2, and Sliding Round). Carry all originals plus one set of self-attested photocopies to your allotted institute when reporting physically on July 14–17, 2026. Missing even one original document at reporting can result in your admission being withheld.

• IPU CET 2026 Admit Card
• IPU CET 2026 Rank Card / Score Card (downloaded from the official portal)
• Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet and Passing / Provisional Certificate (provisional accepted if the original is expected before session start)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution attended
• Migration Certificate (required for students from boards other than CBSE Delhi, where applicable)
• Character Certificate from the last institution attended
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner
• Domicile / Residence Certificate for NCT Delhi (mandatory if claiming the 85% Delhi Domicile quota)
• Caste Certificate for SC / ST / OBC — must be issued by the NCT Delhi competent authority; other states’ certificates are not valid for Delhi-quota reservation
• EWS Certificate with annual family income below ₹8 lakh, issued by NCT Delhi authority
• PwD Certificate issued by a government-constituted medical board, showing benchmark disability of 40% or more
• Defence / Ex-Servicemen Service Certificate (if claiming Defence category)
• Kashmiri Migrant Certificate issued by the competent government authority (if applicable)
• Affidavit / Certificate for Single Girl Child or Orphaned Children supernumerary quota (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card (for identity and address verification)
• Passport-size photographs — minimum 10 copies, recent, white background, consistent with photo on application form
• Bank account details (for refund processing if required)

Note: All certificates must be presented in original at the time of physical reporting. Photocopies not accompanied by originals will not be accepted. An OBC certificate from a state other than NCT Delhi does not qualify for OBC category benefits in IPU CET counselling.

How Much Money is Needed for IPU CET Counselling 2026?

GGSIPU has officially announced that there is NO counselling participation fee for 2026. In previous years, students paid ₹1,000–₹2,000 (General/OBC) or ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) as a non-refundable fee simply to register — that charge is eliminated entirely for this cycle. However, once you receive and confirm a seat, you must pay institute-level fees. These fall into two categories: non-refundable charges and a refundable security deposit.

Non-Refundable Fees

The fees below are charged by the allotted institute at the time of seat confirmation and physical reporting. They are not returned once admission is confirmed, except as permitted under the UGC refund policy for withdrawals before the last date of admission.

Refundable Fees and Security Deposit

A caution / security deposit collected at the time of reporting is fully refundable at the end of your program (or upon withdrawal, subject to deductions and the UGC refund schedule below).

If you withdraw after accepting a seat, at minimum the institute’s non-refundable admission charge is forfeited — verify the exact refund terms with your specific allotted institute before withdrawing.

IPU CET 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment Schedule

IPU CET 2026 centralised online counselling for B.Tech, BCA, BBA, LLB, B.Ed, and most UG programs runs across three rounds. The table below presents upcoming activities first, then completed events in chronological order of occurrence. For MBA (Code 105) and MCA (Code 101), Round 1 started July 1, 2026 — their round-wise schedule is published separately on the official portal.

Students who chose Float after Round 1 or Round 2 are automatically included in the Sliding Round — no fresh registration is required. Students who chose Freeze are excluded from all further rounds. The Sliding Round only upgrades your allotment to a better option from your ranked choice list; it cannot move you to a program outside your submitted preferences.

Float vs Freeze vs Withdraw: What Should You Choose?

Every time GGSIPU allots you a seat, you must submit your willingness within the specified deadline. The three options — Float, Freeze, and Withdraw — have very different consequences. Choose Float if you have any unsatisfied preferences still in your choice list; it costs nothing and cannot worsen your current allotment.

The most common avoidable mistake in IPU CET counselling is choosing Freeze when Float was the risk-free option. Float guarantees you keep your current seat while giving you a free shot at something better. The only rational reason to choose Freeze over Float is if the potential upgrade would take you to an institute you genuinely prefer less despite its higher ranking.

If you submitted Float after Round 2, you are already enrolled in the Sliding Round. Log in between July 6–8 to update your choices and ensure your most preferred options are at the top of the list before allotment on July 9.

Reporting to College After IPU CET 2026 Counselling

After the Sliding Round concludes, all students with a confirmed seat — whether from Round 1, Round 2, or the Sliding Round — must physically report to their allotted institute between July 14–17, 2026. Prior online confirmation does not substitute for physical reporting; admission is finalised only when the institute completes document verification and fee collection.

• Carry originals of all required documents (see Documents Required section) along with one set of self-attested photocopies of each.
• Print and carry the seat allotment letter from ipu.admissions.nic.in.
• Pay the balance fee at the institute’s accounts office — this is the total program fee for the semester minus the advance already paid online.
• Submit all documents to the admission office; collect an acknowledgement receipt confirming your enrollment.
• Students who received a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 and chose Freeze must also report by July 17 — earlier online confirmation does not replace physical reporting.
• Students who receive an upgrade in the Sliding Round must report to the newly allotted institute, not the previous one.

Failing to report to your allotted institute by July 17, 2026 will result in automatic and permanent cancellation of your admission — there is no grace period or re-entry option after this deadline. Programs with offline counselling timelines (health science, paramedical, nursing) may have separate reporting deadlines extending into August — always verify your program-specific reporting date at ipu.admissions.nic.in before making any travel plans.