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

IPU CET 2026 counselling is conducted online by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi for seat allotment across its government and private affiliated colleges in Delhi-NCR. Round 1 registration and choice filling is currently open until June 9, 2026 — students must pay the Rs 1,000 non-refundable registration fee and lock their choices before the window closes tomorrow.

• Counselling authority: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi
• Round 1 choice filling closes: June 9, 2026 (window currently open)
• Round 1 seat allotment result: June 12, 2026
• Non-refundable registration fee: Rs 1,000 (all categories)
• Seat distribution: 85% seats for Delhi domicile students; 15% open to All India students
• Total counselling rounds: 3 regular rounds + 1 spot round (if seats remain vacant)
• Official counselling portal: ipu.admissions.nic.in

Reservation of Quotas for IPU CET Counselling 2026

GGSIPU implements a two-tier reservation structure. The first tier divides seats between a Delhi domicile quota (85%) and an All India quota (15%). Within the Delhi quota, category-wise reservation applies as per the Government of NCT of Delhi norms. The All India quota seats are filled on open merit without category sub-reservations (except PwD horizontal reservation).

Important points on reservation:

• The OBC certificate for Delhi-quota seats must specifically be an OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi. A certificate from another state government is not valid for Delhi-OBC seats.
• PwD reservation is applied horizontally — a PwD-SC student occupies an SC seat with the PwD benefit applied within the SC sub-group. PwD seats are not a separate vertical quota.
• Defence quota seats are filled in a hierarchical priority order: widows / wards of personnel killed in action have the highest priority, followed by wards of those disabled in action, then wards of ex-servicemen, and so on as specified in the GGSIPU 2026 brochure.
• If category seats remain vacant after the final round, they are converted to General / Open merit seats for the spot round, subject to official notification.

How to Apply for IPU CET Counselling 2026?

The entire IPU CET counselling process — from registration to seat acceptance — is conducted online through the official portal at ipu.admissions.nic.in. There is no offline mode. Each step must be completed within the window for the relevant round; late submissions are not accepted under any circumstance.

Step 1: Registration on Counselling Portal

Visit ipu.admissions.nic.in and click on the counselling link for your programme (B.Tech, MBA, MCA, etc.). Enter your application number, date of birth, and other credentials to create your counselling account. Verify all personal and academic details carefully before submitting — GGSIPU does not permit corrections after submission except through a formal process at the university office.

Step 2: Pay Counselling Registration Fee

After completing registration, pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee of Rs 1,000 through the integrated online payment gateway (net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI). This fee applies to all students regardless of category. Registration is not complete until the fee payment is confirmed on the portal. Download and save the payment receipt — it is required during document verification at the college.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Log in to your counselling account and navigate to "Choice Filling / College Preference." Search for colleges and programme combinations using the available filters (programme type, college type, district). Add your preferred college-programme combinations to your preference list and arrange them in descending order of preference — your most desired combination at position 1. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. You can modify your choices any number of times before locking, but once the window closes or you confirm the lock, no changes are permitted for that round.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

After the choice-filling window closes, GGSIPU’s centralised algorithm processes all registrations simultaneously and publishes the allotment result on the portal. The algorithm allots the highest available choice from your locked preference list based on your rank and category. Upon receiving an allotment, you must log in and choose one of three options within the acceptance window: Accept and Float (keep seat, remain in contention for upgrade), Accept and Freeze (confirm seat permanently), or Withdraw. Accepting requires payment of the seat acceptance amount — the partial first-semester fee — which varies by programme and college.

Step 5: Reporting to College

After accepting your seat online and completing the payment, physically report to the allotted college with original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification. The college confirms your admission only after all documents are found in order and the remaining first-semester fee is collected. Students who do not report by the published deadline forfeit their seat and the seat acceptance fee paid online.

How to Lock Your Choices (Step-by-Step Guide)

Locking your choices is the most critical action in the IPU CET counselling process. A saved-but-unlocked preference list is treated as a draft and is not considered for allotment. Follow every step below before the Round 1 window closes on June 9, 2026.

Step 1: Log In to the Counselling Portal

• Go to ipu.admissions.nic.in.
• Click on the counselling link for your programme group.
• Enter your application number, date of birth, and security PIN, then click Login.

Step 2: Open Choice Filling

• Click "Choice Filling / College Preference" from the dashboard menu.
• Use the programme, college type, and district filters to search for available college-programme combinations.
• Click "Add to Preference List" for each combination you want to include.

Step 3: Arrange Preferences in Order

• Drag and drop choices to rank them in your genuine order of preference — your most desired college-programme at position 1.
• Remove any choices you added out of curiosity but would not actually join if allotted.
• Add at least 15–20 choices across different colleges and branches to maximise allotment probability.

Step 4: Review and Lock Choices

• Scroll through the complete preference list one final time from top to bottom.
• Click "Lock Choices" at the bottom of the page.
• A confirmation dialogue will appear — read it carefully before proceeding.
• Click "Confirm Lock" to finalise your submission.

Step 5: Download the Confirmation Receipt

• After locking, the portal generates a choice-locking confirmation with a timestamp.
• Download and save (or print) this receipt as proof of successful submission.
• Check your registered email for a confirmation message from the portal.

Once confirmed, your choices are locked and cannot be changed for that round.

IPU CET Counselling Documents Required 2026

Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies when reporting to the allotted college. Document verification is mandatory for admission confirmation — the college will not complete your admission if even one required document is missing or found invalid. Prepare this set in advance and keep it organised in a folder.

• Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate (board original)
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate (board original; or provisional marksheet for students who appeared in 2026 board exams and are awaiting the final certificate)
• IPU CET 2026 scorecard / rank card (or JEE Main 2026 scorecard for B.Tech applicants)
• IPU CET 2026 / JEE Main 2026 admit card
• Seat allotment letter for the current round (downloaded from ipu.admissions.nic.in after the allotment result)
• Counselling registration fee payment receipt (Rs 1,000 payment confirmation)
• Seat acceptance fee payment receipt (first-semester partial fee paid online after accepting the allotment)
• Category certificate for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwD — issued by the competent authority; must be current and valid at the time of admission
• Delhi domicile certificate — required for students claiming seats in the 85% Delhi-domicile quota
• Defence entitlement card (for CW / Defence quota applicants — original card issued by the Record Officer of the parent’s Unit / Regiment)
• Character certificate — issued on official letterhead by the Head of the last institution attended
• Migration certificate — required for students from boards other than CBSE or the Delhi Board
• Medical fitness certificate — issued by a registered medical practitioner (some colleges specify a government hospital)
• Anti-ragging undertaking / affidavit — to be submitted at the college; format is typically available on the college’s website or provided at reporting
• Government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or Passport
• Passport-size photographs — minimum 6 recent photographs with a white background

Note: OBC certificates must be Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificates issued specifically by the Government of NCT of Delhi. An OBC certificate from another state is not valid for claiming Delhi-quota OBC reservation in GGSIPU counselling.

How Much Money is Needed for IPU CET Counselling 2026?

Your total financial outlay for IPU CET 2026 counselling falls into two parts: a non-refundable registration fee paid at the start, and a seat acceptance amount paid only if you receive and accept an allotment. The seat acceptance amount varies by programme and college type — government-affiliated colleges generally charge lower first-instalment amounts than private affiliated colleges. The exact figure is communicated in your allotment letter.

Non-Refundable Fee

The counselling registration fee is a one-time, fixed charge applicable to all students. It is not returned under any circumstance — whether or not you receive an allotment, whether you reject an allotment, or whether you withdraw from the process at any stage.

Refundable Fee

Students who receive and accept a seat must pay a seat acceptance amount to confirm the allotment. This is typically a partial first-semester fee. A security deposit component within this amount is refundable at the end of the programme (subject to no outstanding dues). Additionally, per UGC guidelines, a portion of the fee is refundable if you withdraw before the last date of admission declared by GGSIPU. If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded — the refund amount depends on how early you withdraw relative to the university’s declared last admission date.

Note: If you cancel your admission before the last date of admission declared by GGSIPU, the institution must refund the fee after deducting a processing charge not exceeding Rs 1,000, as per UGC fee refund guidelines. Cancellations after the last date of admission typically result in full forfeiture of the seat acceptance amount. Always withdraw formally via the official portal or college office — simply not reporting does not constitute a withdrawal and will not trigger any refund.

IPU CET 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

GGSIPU runs three regular allotment rounds followed by one spot round for seats vacant after Round 3. Each round gives you an opportunity to receive an initial allotment or to upgrade to a higher-preference choice. The Float option — which lets you hold your current seat while remaining in the queue for a better one — is a key tool across Rounds 1 through 3. Do not freeze your seat prematurely if you still have higher-preference choices in your locked list — the Float option keeps you in contention for a better allotment in the next round.

The spot round is open to all eligible students — including those who did not participate in any earlier round. Fresh registration on the portal is required and the allotment must be accepted or rejected immediately. There is no option to upgrade in subsequent rounds after the spot round.

Reporting to College After Seat Allotment

Paying the seat acceptance fee online and accepting the allotment on the portal is only half the process. Your admission is not complete until you physically report to the allotted college within the reporting window, present your original documents, and complete the verification formalities. The college withholds the admission confirmation letter until all documents are verified and the remaining fee is settled.

• Report on or before the last reporting date specified in your allotment letter — colleges do not accommodate late arrivals after the window closes.
• Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies (see Documents Required section above) in an organised folder for easy access.
• The college will collect the remaining first-semester fee (the full semester fee minus the seat acceptance amount already paid online).
• Sign all university-mandated undertakings at the time of reporting — anti-ragging affidavit, conduct undertaking, and any other forms issued by the college.
• If you hold an allotment but decide not to join GGSIPU, formally withdraw via the official portal or college office before the reporting deadline — this preserves your eligibility for a partial fee refund under UGC norms; not reporting without formal withdrawal forfeits both the seat and the fee.
• Students allotted via Float who received an upgrade in a later round must report to the upgraded college (not the originally allotted one) within the new round’s reporting window.

Note: Reporting dates vary slightly by college and are confirmed in the allotment communication sent by GGSIPU. Always check the date printed on your specific allotment letter rather than relying on general programme-level dates.

Upgrade, Freeze, or Withdraw: What Should You Choose?

When the allotment result is published, you must take one of three actions within the acceptance window. The choice you make determines whether you remain in contention for a better seat or lock in what you have. Understanding each option helps you make the most of each round.

Decision guide by round:

• Round 1: Choose Float if your allotted college or branch is not your first or second preference — you keep the seat while staying in the queue for something better. Choose Freeze only if the allotment matches your top preference exactly.
• Round 2: Review whether any upgrade received is closer to your first preference. If yes and you are satisfied, Freeze. If you still have higher preferences remaining, Float into Round 3.
• Round 3 (Sliding): The Float option may not carry forward to the Spot Round. Freeze here unless you are willing to surrender your current seat entirely and attempt fresh luck in the spot round.
• Spot Round: No Float is available. The allotment is final — accept or decline on the spot. There is no further round after this.