IPU CET Cutoff 2026: Round 3 Closing Rank Out, College and Category Wise Cutoff and Spot Round

The IPU CET cutoff 2026 is the closing rank published after each round of GGSIPU centralised counselling. For B.Tech programmes, GGSIPU uses the JEE Main All India Rank — not the IPU CET rank — as the basis for admission since 2021. The Round 3 B.Tech seat allotment was released on July 24, 2026 at ipu.admissions.nic.in. A spot round for stray vacancies is expected in August 2026.

The GGSIPU B.Tech Round 3 seat allotment was released on July 24, 2026. The spot round for remaining seats is expected in August 2026 — check ipu.admissions.nic.in for the schedule and closing rank PDFs.

Key facts about the IPU CET cutoff 2026:

• B.Tech admission at GGSIPU uses JEE Main rank, not IPU CET rank. You need a rank below 40,000 (Delhi General, Round 1) for CSE at USICT — the most competitive programme under GGSIPU.
• The Round 3 B.Tech seat allotment was released on July 24, 2026. Closing ranks in Round 3 are typically 10,000–20,000 ranks more relaxed than Round 1.
• The spot round for stray vacancies is expected in August 2026. It is your last chance if you missed earlier rounds or want to upgrade your seat.
• For BBA, BCA, and MCA programmes, admission uses the IPU CET rank. The BCA General Delhi closing rank in 2026 Round 1 was around 4,300–4,600.
• Reserved categories — SC, ST, OBC, EWS — get significantly relaxed closing ranks. SC candidates can secure seats at mid-tier colleges with ranks well above the General closing rank.
• The USICT CSE closing rank has relaxed each year — from 15,339 in 2022 to 38,638 in Round 1 of 2025 — as top JEE Main scorers increasingly prefer IITs and NITs.

IPU CET Cutoff 2026: Important Dates

The table below shows key events in the IPU CET 2026 B.Tech counselling calendar. Upcoming events appear first; past events follow in chronological order.

Factors Affecting IPU CET Cutoff 2026

Several factors push GGSIPU closing ranks higher or lower each cycle. Knowing these helps you set realistic targets — especially if you are planning for the spot round.

• Total JEE Main candidates registering for GGSIPU: More candidates filling GGSIPU choices leads to tighter (lower-numbered) closing ranks at popular colleges.
• Seat intake by college: If a college gets more approved seats or a new affiliated college opens, demand spreads out and closing ranks relax.
• Branch popularity: CSE and CSE specialisations — AI, ML, Data Science — carry the tightest ranks. Mechanical and Civil branches carry the most relaxed cutoffs.
• Delhi vs. Outside Delhi quota: About 85% of seats go to Delhi domicile candidates. Outside Delhi students compete for the remaining 15%, so their closing ranks at popular colleges tend to be tighter.
• Number of counselling rounds: Closing ranks become more relaxed between Round 1 and Round 3 as candidates withdraw to join other institutions or take seats elsewhere.
• JEE Main 2026 score distribution: If more candidates score above a certain threshold in JEE Main, competition for top GGSIPU colleges can shift, affecting closing ranks.
• New programmes added by GGSIPU: New B.Tech specialisation programmes attract separate candidate pools and can ease pressure on existing branches at affiliated colleges.

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Cutoff: College-Wise Closing Ranks

The table below shows Round 1 closing ranks for the top GGSIPU-affiliated engineering colleges for the CSE branch under the Delhi General (HS) category. These are JEE Main All India Ranks. The 2025 column has confirmed data; the 2026 Round 3 figures were released on July 24 and are available on the GGSIPU admissions portal.

Source: GGSIPU Admissions Portal – B.Tech 2025 Round-wise Allotment PDFs

The gap between USICT and BPIT for CSE is about 1,03,000 ranks. If your JEE Main rank falls between 40,000 and 1,00,000, focus your choices on MAIT and MSIT for CSE before considering lower-tier colleges.

IPU CET 2026 B.Tech Cutoff: Branch-Wise

The branch you choose at a GGSIPU college makes a big difference in the closing rank you need. CSE and its specialisations — AI, ML, Data Science — are the most competitive. IT runs about 20,000 ranks more relaxed than CSE at the same college. Core branches like Mechanical and Civil are accessible to candidates with much higher JEE Main rank numbers.

If you miss CSE at MAIT in Round 1, IT at MAIT is the next-best option before dropping to a lower-ranked college for CSE. ECE at MAIT also remains viable for candidates whose JEE Main rank goes up to around 1,20,000.

IPU CET 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff

GGSIPU follows central government reservation norms. Each category — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Defence — has its own seat pool and closing rank. The table below shows approximate category-wise closing ranks at MAIT for CSE in Round 1, based on 2025 counselling trends.

The Outside Delhi General closing rank is usually 20,000–25,000 ranks tighter than the Delhi quota closing rank. This is because Outside Delhi candidates compete for only about 15% of the total seats at GGSIPU-affiliated colleges.

IPU CET 2026 Round-Wise Cutoff

GGSIPU runs three regular counselling rounds for B.Tech followed by a spot round. Closing ranks relax with each round as candidates withdraw to join other colleges. The table below shows the round-wise pattern at MAIT CSE (Delhi General) based on 2025 counselling trends.

From Round 1 to the spot round, the MAIT CSE closing rank relaxed by about 24,000 ranks in 2025. If a similar pattern holds in 2026, candidates with ranks around 95,000–1,00,000 may secure MAIT CSE in the spot round.

IPU CET 2026 Cutoff: Other Programmes (BBA, BCA, MCA)

For non-engineering programmes, GGSIPU uses the IPU CET rank — not JEE Main. IPU CET is also the qualifying exam for B.Tech Biotechnology and B.Tech Lateral Entry. The table below shows Round 1 closing ranks for popular IPU CET-based programmes in 2026 under the Delhi General category.

BBA at MAIMS and VIPS carries the tightest cutoffs in the management stream. Only candidates ranked within the top 600–700 in IPU CET can secure these seats in Round 1. BCA is more accessible — Round 1 closing ranks are around 4,300 for Delhi General candidates.

Expected IPU CET Spot Round Cutoff 2026

The B.Tech spot round for stray vacancies is expected in August 2026. It fills seats left vacant after Round 3. Closing ranks in the spot round are the most relaxed of the entire counselling cycle. The table below shows expected spot round closing ranks based on the 2025 spot round pattern.

These are expected figures based on previous spot round trends. Official spot round closing ranks will be published on ipu.admissions.nic.in once the round concludes in August 2026.

How to Check IPU CET Cutoff 2026

You can access the official GGSIPU cutoff after each counselling round by following these steps.

1. Go to ipu.admissions.nic.in.
2. Click on the B.Tech Counselling 2026 link — or the relevant programme link for BBA, BCA, or MCA.
3. Under the Seat Allotment section, click the allotment result link for your round.
4. Download the allotment PDF. It lists the opening and closing rank for every college, branch, and category combination.
5. Search for your target college and branch to check the closing rank for your category.

The allotment PDFs published by GGSIPU are the only official source for closing ranks. Third-party websites may show estimates or rounded figures. Always verify from the official PDF before making a decision about seat acceptance or withdrawal.