IPU CET 2026: Apply for government BCA-MCA college admissions in Delhi NCR

In short

Government BCA-MCA colleges in India, specifically in New Delhi and Delhi NCR, are accepting IPU CET for the 2026 admission cycle.
G B Pant Government Engineering College and University School of Information Communication and Technology (USICT), both in New Delhi, are the two government colleges accepting IPU CET.
USICT Dwarka, IPU's flagship government constituent school, is ranked as the #1 MCA College under IPU for 2026.
Admission to USICT Dwarka and C-DAC Noida is primarily NIMCET-based, with USICT Dwarka offering 120 seats for MCA (Software Engineering) and C-DAC Noida offering 120 seats for MCA.
The total course fee for government MCA colleges ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹2 lakh, with average placement packages for MCA graduates from top IPU colleges ranging from 4-12 LPA.

Government BCA-MCA colleges in India are accepting the IPU CET for admissions to their BCA and MCA courses for the 2026 admission cycle. This includes institutions located in New Delhi and the Delhi NCR region, providing a pathway for students seeking to pursue these computer application degrees.

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Out of a total of 64 BCA + MCA colleges across India, two are government-owned and are participating in this admission process. These institutions also consider other entrance examinations such as PSEB 12th, TBSE 12th, CUET, AHSEC, and CBSE 12th, alongside the IPU CET.

Government Colleges Accepting IPU CET for 2026 Admissions

Two government institutions in New Delhi have been identified as accepting IPU CET scores for their BCA-MCA programs. These colleges are G B Pant Government Engineering College (GBPEC Delhi) and University School of Information Communication and Technology (USICT Delhi). Both are public/government-owned and located in New Delhi, Delhi.

GBPEC Delhi holds a rating of 3.8/5 based on 36 reviews, while USICT Delhi has a rating of 4.3/5 based on 17 reviews. The average fees for BCA + MCA colleges in India stand at ₹1.32 Lakhs. For government MCA colleges, the total course fee typically ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹2 lakh.

College Name	Ownership	Location	Rating	Reviews
GBPEC Delhi – G B Pant Government Engineering College, Delhi	Public/Govt	New Delhi, Delhi	3.8/5	36 Reviews
USICT Delhi – University School of Information Communication and Technology, Delhi	Public/Govt	New Delhi, Delhi	4.3/5	17 Reviews

MCA Admissions and Rankings Under IPU

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a postgraduate IT programme offered under Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Admission to MCA courses under IPU is primarily through NIMCET or IPU CET. USICT Dwarka, recognized as IPU’s flagship government constituent school at the Dwarka campus, has been ranked as the #1 MCA College under IPU for 2026.

USICT Dwarka offers an MCA (Software Engineering) program with 120 seats, with admission based on NIMCET scores. The tuition fees for USICT Dwarka are Rs. 1,45,200 per year, with the total first-year cost estimated at approximately Rs. 1,80,700, according to the PG Brochure 2026-27 §14.1G. Another government autonomous body, C-DAC Noida, also offers an MCA program with 120 seats, with admission based on NIMCET and annual fees of Rs. 1,30,000. The fees for MCA colleges under IPU generally range from Rs. 1.20 lakh to Rs. 1.50 lakh per year.

Rank	College	Location	Fees/Year	Cutoff	Avg Placement
1	USICT Dwarka (Govt)	Dwarka	Rs. 1,45,200	NIMCET Top	6-12 LPA
2	VIPS Pitampura	Pitampura	Rs. 1,50,000	85-92%ile	5-10 LPA
3	BVICAM Paschim Vihar	Paschim Vihar	Rs. 1,40,000	80-87%ile	5-8 LPA
4	C-DAC Noida	Noida (Govt)	Rs. 1,30,000	NIMCET based	6-12 LPA
5	JIMS Rohini	Rohini	Rs. 1,45,000	75-82%ile	5-8 LPA
6	Don Bosco Okhla	Okhla	Rs. 1,30,000	72-80%ile	4-7 LPA
7	Tecnia Rohini	Rohini	Rs. 1,20,000	70-78%ile	4-6 LPA
8	BCIIT Kalkaji	Kalkaji	Rs. 1,30,000	72-80%ile	4-7 LPA
9	GNIM Sikh Minority	Sikh Minority	Rs. 1,20,000	Minority Quota	4-6 LPA
10	IITM Janakpuri	Janakpuri	Rs. 1,25,000	70-78%ile	4-7 LPA

Career Prospects and Admission Process

The Indian IT sector’s rapid growth has increased the demand for MCA degrees, with an MCA from a top IPU college potentially leading to roles in software development, data science, cloud engineering, and DevOps. The digital economy’s rise in India is generating more jobs for technology professionals across various sectors. The average placement packages for MCA graduates from top IPU colleges range from 4-12 LPA.

For prospective students, the admission process involves several steps. Candidates are advised to register and appear for NIMCET 2026 for admissions to institutions like USICT and C-DAC. For some affiliated colleges, IPU CET MCA scores will be considered. Following this, candidates must register on the IPU counselling portal and fill their MCA college preferences in priority order. Upon seat allotment, students are required to accept the seat, pay the fees, and report to the allotted college.

College Name	Key Entrance Exam	Approx. Total Fees
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy	NIMCET	₹ 2 – 3 Lakhs
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal	NIMCET	₹ 1 – 3 Lakhs
University of Hyderabad	NIMCET / CUET-PG	₹ 1 – 2 Lakhs
Delhi Technological University (DTU)	CUET-PG	₹ 2 – 4 Lakhs
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	AMU Entrance Exam	₹ 1 – 2 Lakhs
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	JNUEE	₹ 20,000 – ₹ 30,000/-