The IPU CET Cutoff 2026 for MBA (Code-101) Round 1 is now available at ipu.admissions.nic.in. GGSIPU released the Round 1 seat allotment on July 10, 2026. Candidates can compare their merit rank with the closing rank to check college eligibility.
IPU CET MBA Round 1 seat allotment 2026 is out. Round 2 counselling is expected in the last week of July 2026.
Here is what the 2026 cutoff data tells you so far:
- The USMS MBA closing rank (Delhi General) fell from 850 in 2023 to 287 in 2025. Competition has risen sharply every year.
- The USMS MBA Round 1 closing rank for General (Outside Delhi) was 66 in 2025. The Delhi General closing rank that same round was 159.
- MBA Analytics at USMS closed at rank 557 in 2025. MBA Financial Analysis closed at 474. Both are higher (looser) than general MBA’s 287.
- Colleges like AIMT and MAIT fill seats up to rank 875–889 across all categories. These are strong backup options if your rank is between 500 and 900.
- The Delhi state quota has a higher (looser) closing rank than the Outside Delhi quota. Non-Delhi students need a lower rank to secure admission.
- SC category candidates at USMS closed at rank 564 (Delhi) in 2025. General Delhi closed at 287 — a gap of 277 ranks in favour of SC candidates.
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Key Summary
- GGSIPU released IPU CET MBA (Code-101) Round 1 seat allotment on July 10, 2026.
- USMS MBA Delhi General closing rank tightened by 563 ranks over two years — from 850 in 2023 to 287 in 2025.
- Outside Delhi candidates need a lower rank. USMS OPNOAI closed at 161 in 2025 vs 287 for Delhi General.
- Round 2 seat allotment is expected in the last week of July 2026.
- Aim for rank below 300 for USMS. Ranks up to 900 are eligible for other GGSIPU affiliated MBA colleges.
What is the IPU CET Cutoff 2026?
The IPU CET cutoff is the closing rank of the last candidate admitted in a counselling round. GGSIPU determines it through centralised online counselling at ipu.admissions.nic.in. It changes every round and year based on total seats, number of applicants, and category quotas.
Two types of cutoff matter for you. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum rank needed to enter counselling. The admission cutoff is the closing rank at which a college’s seats fill up in a given round. Your merit rank must fall within the closing rank of your preferred college to get a seat there.
Previous Year Official IPU CET MBA Cutoff
USMS (University School of Management Studies) is the top GGSIPU MBA college. Its closing ranks are the standard benchmark for all IPU CET MBA admissions. The table covers final-round closing ranks for the last three confirmed years.
| Year | Programme | Gen – Delhi (OPNOHS) | Gen – Outside Delhi (OPNOAI) | SC – Delhi (SCNOHS) | EWS – Delhi (EWNOHS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MBA | 287 | 161 | 564 | 393 |
| 2025-26 | MBA Analytics | 557 | – | – | – |
| 2025-26 | MBA Financial Analysis | 474 | – | – | – |
| 2024-25 | MBA | 574 | 260 | 957 | – |
| 2023-24 | MBA | 850 | 498 | 797 | – |
| 2022-23 | MBA | ~1,100* | – | – | – |
*2022-23 figure is an estimate based on trend data. Official PDFs for all years are at ipu.admissions.nic.in.
Source: GGSIPU Official Cutoff Archive 2024-25
The Delhi General closing rank at USMS improved by 276 ranks between 2023 and 2024. It then improved by another 287 ranks between 2024 and 2025. This sustained tightening means top CAT scorers are actively preferring GGSIPU for MBA.
Ques. Will the IPU CET MBA cutoff tighten further in 2026?
Ans. Based on three years of confirmed data, the Delhi General closing rank has dropped by 250–290 ranks every year. If this holds in 2026, the Final Round closing rank could settle below 150. The 2026 Round 1 data (released July 10) will give the first clear signal.
IPU CET Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
The table below lists upcoming and past events for MBA (Code-101) counselling in 2026. As of July 15, 2026, Round 1 is complete and Round 2 is next.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 Counselling Registration | 3rd week of July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | Last week of July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Document Verification – Round 2 | 1st week of August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Final / Sliding Round Allotment | August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 | Upcoming |
| IPU CET MBA Exam 2026 | May 9, 2026 | Completed |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 | Completed |
| Round 1 Counselling Registration | July 1–8, 2026 | Completed |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment (MBA Code-101) | July 10, 2026 | Completed |
Check the official schedule page at ipu.admissions.nic.in for exact Round 2 dates once GGSIPU announces them.
Factors Affecting IPU CET Cutoff 2026
The IPU CET cutoff is not fixed. Six factors decide where closing ranks land each year.
- Number of applicants: More candidates with valid CAT or CMAT scores push closing ranks lower (tighter). A bigger pool means the last admitted candidate needs a better rank.
- Total seat intake: GGSIPU fixes the seat matrix before each session. If seats stay the same but applications rise, the cutoff tightens.
- Score distribution in CAT or CMAT: If candidates score higher overall, the merit pool compresses at the top. Closing ranks move lower as a result.
- Reservation categories: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and Defence seats have separate pools. The closing rank in each pool depends on that category’s demand and seat supply.
- Delhi vs Outside Delhi quota: GGSIPU reserves more seats for Delhi domicile candidates. The Outside Delhi pool is smaller, so its closing rank is tighter.
- Round number: Closing ranks loosen from Round 1 to the final round. Candidates who reject or float their seats free up spots for others in later rounds.
IPU CET MBA Cutoff 2026: Round 1 Out
GGSIPU declared the MBA (Code-101) Round 1 seat allotment on July 10, 2026. The closing ranks are now on the official portal. Candidates who received a seat in Round 1 must accept or float by the deadline.
Round 1 closing ranks are always tighter than the final round. If you did not get your preferred college, Round 2 opens more seats as non-accepting candidates drop out.
The table below shows the USMS MBA round-wise closing rank from 2024 and 2025. Use these to gauge where 2026 Round 1 and Round 2 may land.
| Round | 2025-26 – Gen Delhi | 2025-26 – Gen Outside Delhi | 2024-25 – Gen Delhi | 2024-25 – Gen Outside Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 159 | 66 | 251 | 73 |
| Round 2 | 184 | 106 | – | – |
| Final Round | 287 | 161 | 574 | 260 |
From Round 1 to the Final Round in 2025, the USMS MBA Delhi General closing rank loosened by 128 ranks. Seats freed up as Round 1 non-accepting candidates dropped out of the process.
IPU CET Cutoff 2026: College-Wise Closing Ranks
GGSIPU affiliates around 18 MBA colleges in Delhi. The table below shows expected 2026 closing rank ranges based on previous counselling trends. The 2026 Round 1 official data is now available at ipu.admissions.nic.in.
| College | Opening Rank (All Categories) | Closing Rank (All Categories) |
|---|---|---|
| University School of Management Studies (USMS) | 2 | 894 |
| Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) | 44 | 889 |
| Army Institute of Management & Technology (AIMT) | 10 | 875 |
| Maharaja Surajmal Institute (MSI) | 60 | 883 |
| Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies | 120 | 879 |
| IITM New Delhi | 108 | 846 |
| Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) | 283 | 847 |
| Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Professional Studies | 608 | 872 |
| Gitarattan International Business School | 817 | 830 |
Ranges above are across all categories combined. Delhi General (OPNOHS) closing ranks will be significantly lower (tighter) than the all-category maximum shown. Download the round-wise category PDFs from ipu.admissions.nic.in for exact data.
IPU CET Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise
GGSIPU maintains separate closing ranks for each reservation category. The table below shows USMS MBA Final Round category-wise closing ranks for 2025-26.
| Category | GGSIPU Code | USMS MBA Closing Rank 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| General – Delhi | OPNOHS | 287 |
| General – Outside Delhi | OPNOAI | 161 |
| EWS – Delhi | EWNOHS | 393 |
| EWS – Outside Delhi | EWNOAI | 497 |
| SC – Delhi | SCNOHS | 564 |
| SC – Outside Delhi | SCNOAI | 536 |
| Defence – Delhi | DFNOHS | 359 |
The General (Outside Delhi) closing rank of 161 is tighter than Delhi General’s 287. GGSIPU reserves fewer seats for Outside Delhi candidates. So non-Delhi students need rank 161 or better, while Delhi students need rank 287 or better — a gap of 126 ranks between the two pools.
Ques. Why is the Outside Delhi closing rank tighter than the Delhi closing rank at USMS?
Ans. GGSIPU reserves a larger share of MBA seats for Delhi domicile candidates. The Outside Delhi pool is smaller. So those seats fill up faster. In 2025, the gap between Outside Delhi (161) and Delhi General (287) was 126 ranks. Non-Delhi candidates should target rank 150 or better for a safe chance at USMS.
IPU CET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The USMS MBA cutoff has tightened every year for three confirmed years. The table maps the year-on-year shift in the Delhi General category.
| Year | Gen – Delhi (Final Round) | Gen – Outside Delhi (Final Round) | SC – Delhi (Final Round) | Change vs Previous Year (Gen Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | ~1,100* | – | – | – |
| 2023-24 | 850 | 498 | 797 | –250 ranks (tighter) |
| 2024-25 | 574 | 260 | 957 | –276 ranks (tighter) |
| 2025-26 | 287 | 161 | 564 | –287 ranks (tighter) |
| 2026-27 Round 1 | Available at official portal | Available at official portal | – | – |
*2022-23 is an estimate. 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 data is confirmed from GGSIPU official cutoff PDFs.
The Delhi General closing rank at USMS dropped by 250 to 290 ranks each year from 2022 to 2025. If this pace continues in 2026, the Final Round closing rank may settle below 100. The SC category moved differently in 2024 — its closing rank widened from 797 to 957. It then tightened back to 564 in 2025. This was a one-year demand fluctuation, not a structural reversal.
The Outside Delhi closing rank tightened by 337 ranks between 2023 and 2025. Non-Delhi candidates with strong CAT scores are increasingly choosing GGSIPU over other Delhi NCR MBA options.
Ques. What does a "tightening cutoff" mean for my MBA chances at USMS?
Ans. A tighter cutoff means you need a higher CAT score to generate a lower merit rank. In 2025, rank 287 or better cleared Delhi General at USMS. In 2023, rank 850 was enough. If the trend holds in 2026, you may need rank 200 or better for the Final Round.
IPU CET Cutoff 2026: Other Programmes
IPU CET is used for admissions beyond MBA. BCA, BBA, MCA, B.Com (H), and BA programmes under GGSIPU each have their own cutoff. The table shows approximate final-round Delhi General (OPNOHS) closing ranks for major programmes in 2025.
| Programme | 2025 Closing Rank – Delhi General (Final Round) | Top College |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (CAT/Code-101) | 287 (USMS) | USMS |
| BBA | ~550 | VIPS, MAIT |
| BA Journalism & Mass Communication | ~780 | VIPS |
| B.Com (Honours) | ~1,300 | VIPS, JIMS |
| MCA | ~4,841 | USICT |
| BCA | ~4,936 | VIPS, BVICAM |
Data based on 2025 counselling records. B.Tech admissions at GGSIPU use JEE Main scores, not IPU CET.
MBA is the most competitive IPU CET programme by closing rank. BBA follows with a closing rank of around 550 at top colleges. MCA and BCA ranks extend into the thousands because more total seats are available across more colleges.
How to Check IPU CET Cutoff 2026
Follow these steps to check the official IPU CET cutoff on the GGSIPU portal.
- Go to ipu.admissions.nic.in and click on the "CutOff 2025-2026" section.
- Select your programme — MBA (Code-101) — and the counselling round you want to check.
- Download the PDF for your category code: OPNOHS for Delhi General, OPNOAI for Outside Delhi General, SCNOHS for SC Delhi, and so on.
- Find your preferred college in the list and note the opening and closing ranks for your category.
- If your merit rank is equal to or below the closing rank, you were eligible in that round.
GGSIPU publishes separate PDFs for each programme, round, and category. Make sure you download the one that matches your category code exactly.
IPU CET Counselling Process 2026
IPU CET MBA counselling runs in rounds. Each round has three steps: choice filling, seat allotment, and seat acceptance.
- Register and pay the counselling fee at ipu.admissions.nic.in. This fee is separate from the exam application fee.
- Fill your college and programme choices in order of preference. You can add multiple colleges across multiple rounds.
- Wait for seat allotment. GGSIPU assigns seats based on your merit rank, category, and choices filled.
- Accept or Float. If you receive a seat, you can accept it (lock your admission) or float (stay in for Round 2). Floating is a risk — your current seat is not held for you.
- Report to the college with original documents. Pay the part-academic fee to confirm your admission.
MBA (Code-101) Round 1 completed on July 10, 2026. Round 2 is expected in the third week of July 2026. Check ipu.admissions.nic.in for confirmed dates.
IPU CET Cutoff 2026: FAQs
Ques. What is the IPU CET MBA cutoff for 2026?
Ans. The IPU CET MBA (Code-101) Round 1 cutoff 2026 was released on July 10, 2026 at ipu.admissions.nic.in. Round 2 closing ranks will follow in the last week of July 2026. Download the category-specific PDF from the official portal for exact numbers.
Ques. What rank do I need for USMS MBA in 2026?
Ans. In 2025, you needed rank 287 or better for Delhi General and rank 161 or better for Outside Delhi General in the Final Round. The 2026 cutoff is likely to be tighter. Aim for rank 200 or better for a safe chance at USMS Delhi General.
Ques. Is the IPU CET MBA cutoff based only on the IPU CET exam score?
Ans. No. For MBA General Management and specialisations, GGSIPU primarily uses CAT scores. A 70-mark weightage goes to CAT score and academics, and 30 marks come from a personal interview. Only MBA (IT) uses the IPU CET score directly. GGSIPU combines these inputs to generate a single merit rank for counselling.
Ques. What is the difference between Opening Rank and Closing Rank?
Ans. The opening rank is the rank of the first candidate allotted a seat in a round. The closing rank is the rank of the last candidate admitted. If your rank falls between the opening and closing rank of a college, you qualify for that college in that round.
Ques. Can I get into USMS MBA with an SC category rank of 600?
Ans. In 2025, the SC Delhi (SCNOHS) closing rank at USMS was 564. A rank of 600 would not have cleared the Final Round that year. Aim for rank 550 or better for a comfortable chance at USMS in the SC Delhi category in 2026.
Ques. What happens if I choose the Float option in Round 1?
Ans. If you float, you stay in the process for Round 2. GGSIPU may allot you a better seat in that round. Your Round 1 seat is not locked. If Round 2 does not improve your allotment, you will need to decide on the slide-back option carefully before the deadline.
Ques. Is MBA Analytics cutoff tighter or looser than general MBA at USMS?
Ans. MBA Analytics has a looser closing rank than general MBA at USMS. In 2025, MBA Analytics (Delhi General) closed at rank 557 vs 287 for general MBA — a gap of 270 ranks. You have more room with the Analytics programme if your rank is between 300 and 600.
Ques. How many MBA colleges are affiliated to GGSIPU?
Ans. GGSIPU has around 18 affiliated MBA colleges in Delhi. USMS on the main campus is the flagship. Other strong options include Army Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT), and Maharaja Surajmal Institute (MSI).
Ques. Where can I find the official IPU CET cutoff PDF?
Ans. The official PDFs are on the GGSIPU admissions portal at ipu.admissions.nic.in. Go to the "CutOff 2025-2026" or "CutOff 2026-2027" section once GGSIPU uploads the new session data. Download the round-wise and category-wise PDF for MBA (Code-101).
Ques. When will Round 2 IPU CET MBA cutoff be out?
Ans. Round 2 seat allotment for MBA (Code-101) is expected in the last week of July 2026. GGSIPU will announce the exact date on ipu.admissions.nic.in/schedule-notices/ once confirmed.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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