The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) results are most expectedly scheduled for a June 2026 release. The result consists of CML, roll number, application number, and the name of the candidate. Candidates can also download the results from the direct link below.

Direct Link to Download IPU CET 2026 RESULT!
  • The authority will release the results on different dates for different subjects.
  • The Merit list will be published in PDF format.
  • Only the candidates who have qualified for the exam will have their names appear on the merit list.
  • This score indicates the minimum required in the entrance exam to participate in counselling.

The GGSIPU prepares the rank/merit list on the basis of the entrance exam scores of the appeared candidates. Only students whose names appear in the list can move forward to the counselling phase of the admission process.

The counselling is a month-long procedure. It will happen in online mode over several rounds, depending on the availability of the seats. Students who are placed on top of the list will be picked first in each round. If you meet the cutoff, you can sign up for counselling by paying a nominal fee of ₹1,000.

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IPU CET 2026 Result: Direct Link, Cut off, Merit List, and Counselling

Table of Contents

  1. How to Check IPU CET Result 2026?
  2. Details Mentioned in the IPU CET 2026 Rank List
  3. IPU CET Merit List 2026
  4. IPU CET 2026 Result: Seat Allotment
  5. IPU CET 2026 Counselling
  6. IPU CET Previous Year’s Cutoff
  7. FAQs

How to Check IPU CET Result 2026?

Candidates appearing for IPU CET 2026 can check their results on the official website. For each course, results will be declared separately.

How to Check IPU CET Result 2026

Details Mentioned in the IPU CET 2026 Rank List

The IPU CET 2025 rank list contains name of candidates who have qualified for the exam. Candidates are required to verify the information carefully. The following details are available on the IPU CET 2025 result.

Details Mentioned in the IPU CET 2026 Rank List

Details mentioned on the IPU CET Score card

Now that you’ve downloaded the scorecard, check if the scorecard is missing any of the following details:

Details mentioned on the IPU CET Score card

IPU CET Score Calculation

Calculating your IPU CET score is very simple. The university uses a particular marking scheme where you get marks for correct answers and lose them for each wrong answer given.

Parameter Marks
Correct Answer +4
Incorrect answer -1 (negative marking)
Unattempted question 0 marks (no marks are deducted)

The Formula

To find your total score, you can use this simple formula for calculating your marks.

Total Score = (Correct Answers X 4) - (Incorrect Answers X 1)

Important Exam Facts

Feature Details
Total Questions 100
Maximum Marks 400
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration 2.5 hrs (150 minutes)

Ques. How can I calculate my expected marks in the IPU CET exam?

Ans. It’s very easy to calculate your marks using this formula:

Total Score = (Correct Answers X 4) - (Incorrect Answers X 1)

Now suppose you answered 80 questions out of 100:

  • 70 are correct: 70x4=280
  • 10 are incorrect: 10x1=10
  • Your Final Score will be 280-10=270.

Ques. Does the scorecard show my section-wise marks or just the total?

Ans. The IPU CET scorecard generally showcases the marks obtained by you out of 400 and your All India Rank (AIR). It does not provide a subject-wise breakdown of your marks.

IPU CET Merit List 2026

After the IPU CET 2026 Results have been announced, the university starts preparing a merit list of the qualified candidates.

  • Admissions/seat allotment are strictly based on the IPU CET 2026 Merit List.
  • The Counselling and Cutoff Rank schedule will be posted on the GGSIPU’s official website.
  • In case there’s a tie among candidates who are securing the same marks, the IPU CET 2026 Merit list will be determined by the following criteria.

Preference to applicants will be given in the following order:

Name of Course Process involved
B.Tech/ M.Tech. (Dual Degree) Higher marks in MathematicsHigher marks in PhysicsCandidates older in age will be provided with a higher rank.
For B.Tech. Bio-Technology Program Higher marks in Biology/BiotechnologyA higher score in Chemistry will determine a higher rankHigher Physics scoreCandidates older in age will be provided with a higher rank
Master of Science (Environment Management) Program Higher marks in Environmental ScienceHigher marks in Chemistry will be ranked higherCandidates older in age will be provided with a higher rank
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO), BAMS, BHMS, BASLP, B.Sc.(MLT) and B.Sc. Nursing Higher marks in BiologyHigher marks in ChemistryIf the tie persists, candidates older in age will be considered for a higher rank
For PGMC The candidate with the highest aggregate marks after considering the marks obtained in the three professional examinations of MBBS will be placed higher in the merit listIf the tie still exists, candidates older in age will be given a higher rank
For SSMC Candidates who have cleared the qualifying exam (MD/MS/DNB) in the first or fewer number of attempts will be provided a higher rankIf a tie exists, then aspirants with higher aggregate marks, considering the scores of the three professional examinations of MBBS, will be given a higher rankCandidates older in age will be considered for a higher rank

Good Score in IPU CET 2025

A good score in the IPU CET 2026 depends on the college and course you are targeting. To get admission to the top colleges like University School of Information Technology (USICT), Maharaja Surajmal Institute (MSI), Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), and GGSIPU.

For undergraduate programs, a good score can range as follows:

  • For BBA/BCA/BJMC, a score of 300+ out of 400 is considered good for the Delhi region, while for outside Delhi applicants, a score of 320+ is required.
  • For BA LLB / BBA LLB, a score of 320+ for the Delhi region and 340+ for outside Delhi is required for top law colleges.
  • MBA (via CAT/CMAT): A CAT percentile of 85 or above is required to get into USMS, the top B-school in IP University.
  • For B.Tech, a JEE Main rank under 25,000 for the Delhi region and under 7,000 for outside the Delhi region is needed for CSE in USICT or MAIT.

Ques. Will my “Rank status” tell me if I am qualified for counselling?

Ans. The “Rank status” indicates whether you’ve met the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university. Only students with a “Qualified” status and a valid merit rank are eligible to participate in the online preference-based and seat allotment rounds.

IPU CET 2026 Result: Seat Allotment

IPU CET Seat Allotment will be conducted for candidates who qualify for the exam. It is done on the ranks mentioned in the merit list. The rank-ordered merit list is prepared based on the performance of the candidates, and qualified candidates will be required to pay the fee and freeze their seats within the scheduled time to be considered for subsequent rounds of counselling.

  • To secure their admission, the candidates will be required to download the provisional admission letter.
  • Seat allocation does not mean guaranteed admission. If the candidate fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria decided by IPU, then he/she will not be able to retain their allocated seat, which will lead to cancellation of admission.

Also Check: IPU CET Seat Allotment 2026: Check Seat Matrix, Total Seats and Admission Letter

IPU CET 2026 Counselling

  • The marks obtained by the candidate in the IPU CET exam will determine the shortlisting of candidates for the counselling process.
  • IPU CET 2026 Counselling sessions will be held in hybrid mode, depending on the course.
  • The IPU CET 2026 Counselling session will purportedly begin in June 2026. The candidates then have to register for the counselling process by paying the fees.

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IPU CET Previous Year’s Cutoff

Candidates need to score a minimum cut off marks in the IPU CET 2026 to be eligible for admission into the desired institute. They must score the minimum marks required to qualify for the counselling process.

You can check the IPU CET 2025 College-wise cut-off list.

Category Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
BCNOHS 457272 515336 599324
OPNOHS 245925 290932 388718
SCNOHS 1313671 1446580 1418401
OPDFHS 577556 538095 828283
STNOHS 984860 1101553 984860
EWNOHS 368138 498056 563194
EWNOOS 131902 151860 166435
SCNOOS 301176 339684 464036
OPNOOS 97688 125406 159799
STNOOS 642532 962470 1129590
OPPHHS 1121086 1121086 1121086
NOKMAI 433720 433720 465748
BCDFHS 952139 1192950 952139
SCDFHS 700142 944192 944192
BCPHHS 389615 - -

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FAQs

Ques. What is the next step after the result is declared?

Ans. Once the results are declared, you must register for Online Counselling by paying a registration fee of ₹1,000. Then choose your preferred college, and wait for the seat allotment rounds to start.

Ques. Can I change my college/subject preference after first round of counselling is completed?

Ans. No, after the completion of the first round of counseling the candidate cannot change their preference either in college or university. You might just have to cancel your admission to that particular college.

Ques. How to lock the choices/preferences of the counselling for submission?

Ans. There is no such provision for locking the choices. The choices you submit and save will automatically be considered as locked by the system at 5 pm of last date/date of choice locking as mentioned in the Counselling schedule, automatically.

Ques. If my house is in Delhi but I have done my schooling from a school in Faridabad, will I be considered for Outside Delhi candidates?

Ans. Yes, sadly, you will be. The GGSIPU makes it clear that the school of the candidate should be in the Delhi region. Your house can be anywhere; it does not matter.

Ques. Is there an upper age limit in UG and PG programmes?

Ans. Unlike DU, IP University has an upper age limit for its programmes. For UG level programmes, where the entry qualifications are 12th pass, the upper age limit is 21 years. And for PG level programmes, where the entry qualification is a graduation degree, the upper age limit is 35 years. There is no upper age limit for the MBBS programme.