IP University CET 2026 Exams to Begin from April 25 for 78 Courses

IP University CET 2026 exams for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes will begin from April 25, 2026. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) will conduct the Common Entrance Tests (CETs) for the academic session 2026–27 till May 23, 2026 for a total of 78 programmes. According to the university, around 50,531 candidates are expected to appear for the entrance exams. The CETs will be conducted in offline mode using traditional OMR sheets in two shifts on Saturdays and Sundays during the examination period.

IP University CET 2026 Exam Schedule and Shift Timings

The university has announced that the examinations will be held in morning and evening shifts every weekend. Candidates must carefully check their programme-wise exam dates from the official schedule available on the university website. The exam shift timings are given below for quick reference.

The official CET schedule mentions that exams will continue from April 25 to May 23, 2026, covering admissions for multiple professional and academic programmes.

IPU CET 2026 Exam Centres for Delhi and Outstation Cities

Most CET examinations will be conducted at centres located in Delhi NCR. However, for selected examinations scheduled on May 9 and May 10, 2026, the university will also conduct tests at outstation centres. These outstation exam cities are listed below.

• Chandigarh
• Jaipur
• Lucknow
• Kolkata

Except for PhD programmes, these outstation centres will be available along with Delhi NCR centres for smoother candidate management.

IP University CET 2026 Admit Card Release Details

The university has informed that the admit cards for IPU CET 2026 will be released approximately 5 to 6 days before the respective examination dates. Candidates will be able to download the hall tickets through the official website ipu.ac.in. Students are advised to check all details printed on the admit card carefully after downloading. Important details include:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• CET code
• Exam date and shift
• Reporting time
• Exam centre details
• Important exam-day instructions

Without the admit card, entry to the examination hall will not be allowed.

Important Instructions for IPU CET 2026 Candidates

The university has clearly stated that no request for changes in exam date, session, or examination centre will be accepted after allotment. Candidates must appear only at the assigned centre mentioned on the admit card. Students should also note that a single examination paper will be conducted for CET codes 119 and 124, which are related to paramedical programmes. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre early, carry valid ID proof, and follow all university guidelines strictly for smooth examination entry.

IP University Admission 2026 Through CET

IP University conducts CETs for admission into various professional and academic courses offered by university schools and affiliated colleges. The entrance exams are an important step for admission to programmes where selection is based on university-level entrance tests. With over 78 programmes under CET admission this year, students across Delhi and other states are expected to participate in the IP University admission process for the 2026–27 academic session.