IPU CET 2026 seat allotment is conducted through a centralised online counselling process managed by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) at ipu.admissions.nic.in. The Round 2 seat allotment for B.Ed, BA (JMC), B.Com (H), BA (English) and BA (Economics) programmes has been released on June 30, 2026. Round 1 for this programme group was declared on June 25, 2026. For B.Tech and LE-B.Tech, Round 2 allotment was released on June 29, 2026, with the acceptance window running through July 1, 2026. Students who receive an allotment must log in to the official portal and choose to Freeze, Float or Withdraw within the published acceptance window — missing this window forfeits the seat automatically. This page covers all round-wise allotment dates, how to check your allotment result, post-allotment options, the seat acceptance fee, documents needed for reporting, and next steps if no seat is allotted.
| Direct Link to IPU CET 2026 Seat Allotment Result (OUT — Round 2 for B.Ed / BA JMC / B.Com H / BA Eng / BA Eco released June 30, 2026) |
IPU CET Seat Allotment 2026 Dates
IPU CET 2026 counselling runs across two main programme streams: B.Tech / LE-B.Tech (based on JEE Main and CUET scores) and the Non-Technical group covering B.Ed, BA (JMC), B.Com (H), BA (English), BA (Economics), BCA and BBA. Each stream follows its own round-wise schedule. Upcoming rounds are listed first; completed rounds appear at the bottom of the table in chronological order.
| Round | Programme Group | Allotment Date | Acceptance / Fee Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com (H), BA Eng, BA Eco | June 30, 2026 | July 1–3, 2026 (expected) | Released |
| Round 3 / Sliding Round | B.Tech / LE-B.Tech | July 9, 2026 | July 9–12, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 3 / Sliding Round | B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com (H), BA Eng, BA Eco, BCA, BBA | Mid-July 2026 (expected) | To be announced | Upcoming |
| Spot Round | B.Tech / LE-B.Tech | July 24, 2026 | July 24–28, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Spot Round | B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com (H), BA Eng, BA Eco, BCA, BBA | Late July / Early August 2026 (expected) | To be announced | Upcoming |
| Overall Counselling Closes | All Programmes | August 3, 2026 | — | Upcoming |
| Round 1 | B.Tech / LE-B.Tech | June 12, 2026 | June 12–16, 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 | B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com (H), BA Eng, BA Eco | June 25, 2026 | June 25–28, 2026 (est.) | Over |
| Round 2 | B.Tech / LE-B.Tech | June 29, 2026 | June 29 – July 1, 2026 | Released |
The B.Tech / LE-B.Tech Round 2 acceptance window (June 29–July 1, 2026) is currently open. Exact dates for Round 3 and the Spot Round for the Non-Technical group will be published as separate activity notices on ipu.admissions.nic.in — check the "Schedule and Notices" section of the portal regularly for updates.
How to Check IPU CET Seat Allotment Result 2026
The IPU CET 2026 seat allotment result is available exclusively on the official counselling portal. No physical letter is dispatched — you must log in to ipu.admissions.nic.in, download your provisional allotment letter and print it yourself. Use a desktop or laptop browser for reliable access and easier printing. Follow these steps:
- Open the official counselling portal: https://ipu.admissions.nic.in
- On the homepage or in the "Schedule and Notices" section, click the allotment result link for your round and programme group (e.g. "Round 02 Allotment Result — B.Ed / BA JMC / B.Com H / BA Eng / BA Eco").
- Log in with your Counselling Registration Number and the password you set at the time of enrolment.
- Navigate to the Seat Allotment Result tab in your dashboard.
- Your allotted college, programme and category are displayed on screen.
- Click Download Allotment Letter to save the provisional allotment letter as a PDF.
- Print at least two copies — one for your records and one for submission at the allotted institution during reporting.
- Respond with your post-allotment choice (Freeze, Float or Withdraw) before the acceptance window deadline — not responding by the deadline cancels your seat automatically.
If you cannot log in, use the "Forgot Password" option on the portal login page. Avoid accessing the portal in the final hours before the acceptance window closes — server traffic spikes near deadlines can cause delays in loading or submitting your response.
Accept, Freeze or Float — What to Do After Allotment
Every student who receives an IPU CET 2026 seat allotment must log in and respond within the published acceptance window. Failing to respond by the deadline is treated as a withdrawal, and the allotted seat is cancelled with no option to appeal or re-enter the process. GGSIPU offers four response options after each round’s allotment:
| Option | What It Means | When to Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat as final. You exit the upgrade pool completely and are not considered in any further allotment round. | You are satisfied with your allotted college and programme and do not want to participate in further rounds. |
| Float | Provisionally accept the current seat while remaining in the pool for a better-preference allotment in the next round. Your current seat is retained safely if no upgrade is found. | You are acceptable with the current allotment but would prefer a higher-ranked college or branch if one becomes available in a later round. |
| Slide | Available in the Sliding Round (Round 3) only. Seek a branch upgrade within the same allotted college. You cannot slide to a lower-preference college. | You are satisfied with your allotted college but want a higher-preference branch within it — available only during Round 3. |
| Withdraw | Cancel your allotted seat and exit GGSIPU counselling entirely. The participation fee (Rs 2,500) is non-refundable; the part academic fee (Rs 40,000), if already paid, is refundable within the withdrawal deadline. | You have confirmed admission elsewhere and no longer require a seat through IPU CET counselling. |
Float is the safest option if you are hoping for an upgrade — your existing allotment cannot be taken away during a Float. Students who Freeze or Float must pay the Rs 40,000 part academic fee within the acceptance window to hold their seat. Those who Float receive a fresh allotment (or retain their existing one) after the next round runs, with no additional registration steps required.
IPU CET Seat Acceptance Fee 2026
IPU CET 2026 counselling involves two fee components: a non-refundable participation fee paid once at enrolment and a refundable part academic fee paid after each allotment where you choose to Freeze or Float. All fees for online-counselled programmes are paid through the official portal’s payment gateway — no cash, demand draft or offline payment mode is accepted.
| Fee Component | Amount | When to Pay | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselling Requisite Fee | Rs 1,500 | At enrolment / registration | No |
| Counselling Participation Fee | Rs 1,000 | At enrolment / registration | No |
| Part Academic Fee (Seat Confirmation Deposit) | Rs 40,000 | After allotment, within acceptance window | Yes — adjusted against first-semester fee at joining; refundable on withdrawal within the official deadline |
| Spot Round Participation Fee (if applicable) | Rs 2,000 | Before Spot Round participation, if you choose to enter | No |
The Rs 40,000 part academic fee is a deposit, not a penalty. It counts toward your first-semester academic fee once you join the allotted institution. If you withdraw formally within the published withdrawal deadline, this amount is refunded. If you miss the fee payment deadline after choosing Freeze or Float, the allotted seat is cancelled automatically — the portal does not send advance reminders before cancellation takes effect. No category-wise differentiation applies to the part academic fee; Rs 40,000 is the same for all categories including SC, ST, OBC and EWS.
Documents Required for Reporting
After accepting the IPU CET 2026 allotted seat and paying the part academic fee, you must complete the verification and reporting process at the allotted institution. Incomplete documentation results in provisional admission with a strict deadline to submit the missing originals — failure to comply within that deadline cancels the admission. Carry both originals and self-attested photocopies of every document listed below.
Documents required for all students:
- IPU CET 2026 Rank Card and Admit Card (downloaded from the counselling portal)
- Counselling Registration Slip with fee payment receipt
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (printed from ipu.admissions.nic.in)
- Class 10 (SSLC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Class 12 (Intermediate) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued photo identity card
- 4–6 recent passport-size photographs (white background)
- Character Certificate from the last institution attended
- Migration Certificate (required if your Class 12 board is outside Delhi)
- Transfer Certificate from the last institution
Additional documents required if applicable:
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD Category Certificate issued by a competent authority (for the Delhi 85% quota, OBC certificates must be issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi specifically)
- Delhi Region Certificate (Class 12 school location proof, for students claiming Delhi domicile quota)
- Defence Service Certificate in the prescribed GGSIPU format (for Defence category quota seats)
- Single Girl Child Certificate or Orphaned Children Certificate (for applicable special quota admissions)
- Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate along with all semester marksheets (for PG programme admissions such as MBA, MCA, M.Tech and M.Ed)
What If No Seat Is Allotted
Not receiving a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 does not end your IPU CET 2026 counselling participation. GGSIPU’s system automatically carries your choice list forward to subsequent rounds at no additional registration cost. Here is what you can do and what to expect:
- Automatic carry-forward: Your preferences from Round 1 are automatically considered in Round 2 and Round 3. You do not need to re-register or pay a fresh fee for these rounds.
- Choice modification: Before each round’s choice-filling window closes, you can add, remove or rearrange your preferences. Adding more college-programme options increases the probability of receiving an allotment in later rounds.
- Sliding Round (Round 3): This round is designed specifically to fill vacancies that opened after Round 2 exits and withdrawals. For B.Tech, the Sliding Round is confirmed for July 9, 2026. For the Non-Technical group (B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com H, BA Eng, BA Eco), the Sliding Round is expected in mid-July 2026 — the exact date will be announced as an activity notice on ipu.admissions.nic.in.
- Spot Round: If seats remain vacant after all regular rounds, GGSIPU announces a Spot Round. For B.Tech, the Spot Round is expected on July 24, 2026; for the Non-Technical group, it is expected in late July or early August 2026. A separate participation fee of Rs 2,000 applies for Spot Round entry. In the 2025-26 cycle, two Spot Rounds were conducted for this programme group, offering additional opportunities to students without allotments from the regular rounds.
- Overall deadline: All IPU CET 2026 counselling activity closes on August 3, 2026. Students not allotted a seat by this date must explore admission options at other universities for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Participation fee: The Rs 2,500 counselling participation fee paid at enrolment is non-refundable regardless of allotment outcome.
Students who were allotted a seat but chose to Withdraw or failed to respond within the acceptance window cannot re-enter IPU CET 2026 counselling for the same academic year.
IPU CET Seat Allotment 2026 FAQs
Ques. How do I check my IPU CET 2026 seat allotment result?
Ans. Visit ipu.admissions.nic.in and click the allotment result link for your round and programme group. Log in using your Counselling Registration Number and password, navigate to the Seat Allotment Result tab in your dashboard, view your allotted college and programme, then download and print the provisional allotment letter.
Ques. What is the difference between Freeze and Float in IPU CET seat allotment?
Ans. Freeze means you accept the allotted seat as final and exit the upgrade pool — you participate in no further allotment rounds. Float means you provisionally accept your current seat while remaining eligible for a better-preference allotment in the next round; if no upgrade is found, your current seat is safely retained and you are not left without an allotment.
Ques. What is the part academic fee for IPU CET 2026 and is it refundable?
Ans. The part academic fee is Rs 40,000, paid online through the portal after receiving an allotment and choosing Freeze or Float. This amount adjusts against your first-semester academic fee when you join the allotted institution. It is refundable if you formally withdraw within the published withdrawal deadline.
Ques. What happens if I miss the fee payment deadline after IPU CET allotment?
Ans. Missing the payment deadline after choosing Freeze or Float results in automatic cancellation of your allotted seat. The portal does not send reminder alerts before cancellation, so track the acceptance window closing date carefully from the official notices on ipu.admissions.nic.in.
Ques. I was not allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2. What are my options?
Ans. Your choice list carries forward automatically to Round 3 at no extra cost. You can also modify or add preferences before the next round’s window closes. If vacancies remain after all regular rounds, a Spot Round is announced — a separate Rs 2,000 participation fee applies. In 2025-26, two Spot Rounds were held for the Non-Technical group, so multiple chances typically remain.
Ques. How many rounds of IPU CET 2026 seat allotment are there?
Ans. There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, a Sliding Round (Round 3) and a Spot Round. For B.Tech, the confirmed 2026 dates are June 12 (Round 1), June 29 (Round 2), July 9 (Sliding Round) and July 24 (Spot Round). For B.Ed, BA JMC, B.Com H, BA Eng and BA Eco, Round 1 was June 25 and Round 2 is June 30, 2026, with the Sliding and Spot rounds expected in mid-to-late July 2026.
Ques. Can I upgrade my college or branch after receiving a Round 1 or Round 2 allotment?
Ans. Yes. Choose Float during the acceptance window and the system will try to match you to a higher-ranked preference in the next round. The Sliding Round (Round 3) specifically allows branch upgrades within the same college — choosing Slide during Round 3 can move you to a better branch without risking a downgrade to a lower-preference college.
Ques. Which documents are needed for IPU CET 2026 seat reporting and verification?
Ans. You need your printed allotment letter, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and passing certificates, a government photo ID (Aadhaar preferred), passport-size photographs, character certificate and a migration certificate if your Class 12 board is outside Delhi. Students claiming SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwD quota must carry the relevant category certificate issued by a competent authority.








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