IPU CET News: Registration Deadline Extended to Mar 31, 2026
IPU CET News: GGSIPU has extended the 2026 registration deadline to Mar 31, 2026 . Registration for IPU CET 2026 began on Feb 2, 2026 and candidates can still apply before the extended date.
IPU CET News: Key dates
Below are the main recent updates and documents released by GGSIPU related to IPU CET, counselling and past papers.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration began (IPU CET 2026) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Registration deadline extended | Mar 31, 2026 |
| IPU CET 2025 question paper published | Jan 14, 2026 |
| IPU CET vs CUET BTech comparison article | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Passing marks & previous year cutoffs article | Jun 3, 2025 |
IPU CET News: Registration, past papers and answer keys
Registration for 2026 opened early February and was later given an extension to allow more applicants. If you haven’t applied yet, the new Mar 31, 2026 deadline is final in the latest notices.
GGSIPU and affiliated reporting have published several past question papers and answer keys. The archive covers papers from 2016–2018 , 2023 , and includes the 2025 question paper released on Jan 14, 2026 . These are useful for exam practice and understanding marking patterns.
Counselling, admissions and course-specific notices
Counselling activity has been high across late 2024 and 2025. GGSIPU announced an offline special stray vacancy round for certain courses on Dec 13, 2024 . MBBS allotted and reported lists, including PET exemption lists for PhD admissions, were released on Dec 7, 2024 .
Other key administrative updates: document submission for PhD admissions (USICT and Management winter session) opened Dec 4, 2024 . Special round counselling for MBBS was published on Nov 26, 2024 , admissions for MD Paediatrics and MPO courses on Nov 22, 2024 , and the last/final counselling round for B Pharm on Nov 21, 2024 .
What this means for you
You should complete your application before Mar 31, 2026 if you plan to appear in IPU CET 2026. Use the available past papers (2016–2025) and answer keys to shape your preparation. Keep documents ready if you expect to be called for counselling or special rounds.
FAQs
When is IPU CET 2026 registration deadline?
The deadline was extended to Mar 31, 2026 .
When did IPU CET 2026 registration begin?
Registration began on Feb 2, 2026 .
Where can I find past IPU CET question papers?
Published collections include papers from 2016–2018 , 2023 , and the 2025 paper with answer keys.
Are special counselling rounds held?
Yes. Special stray vacancy rounds and last/final counselling rounds were announced in late 2024.
Was a comparison published between IPU CET and CUET for BTech?
Yes. A comparison article dated Mar 26, 2026 is available.
When were passing marks and previous year cutoffs discussed?
An article on passing marks and previous year cutoffs was published on Jun 3, 2025 .
Were PhD admission documents requested recently?
Yes. Document submission for PhD admissions (USICT and Management winter session) opened on Dec 4, 2024 .
Which recent counselling notices affected MBBS admissions?
MBBS allotted and reported lists were released on Dec 7, 2024 , and a special round schedule was published on Nov 26, 2024 .