IPU CET 2026: Apply for MCA admissions in Delhi NCR government colleges

Government BCA-MCA colleges across the Delhi NCR region are currently accepting scores from the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) for admissions to their Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses for the 2026-27 academic year. This two-year postgraduate program sees thousands of students across North India seeking admission annually, driven by the expanding IT sector.

Admission to MCA programs under IP University is primarily conducted through either the National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) or the IPU CET. The IPU ecosystem in Delhi includes over 13 colleges offering MCA programs affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Admission Pathways and Top Institutions for MCA 2026-27

For the 2026-27 admission cycle, several government and affiliated institutions in Delhi NCR are participating in the IPU CET admission process for MCA. USICT Dwarka, the flagship government constituent school of IPU, offers MCA (Software Engineering) with 120 seats. Its annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,45,200, with the total first-year cost estimated at approximately Rs. 1,80,700, according to the PG Brochure 2026-27. Admission to USICT, along with C-DAC Noida, is specifically NIMCET-based.

Other prominent institutions include Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) Pitampura, offering 180 MCA seats at an annual fee of Rs. 1,50,000, and Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM) in Paschim Vihar, which has 120 seats with an annual fee of Rs. 1,40,000. C-DAC Noida, a government autonomous body, provides 120 MCA seats at an annual fee of Rs. 1,30,000.

Fees and Seat Matrix Across IPU Affiliated Colleges

The fees and seat availability for MCA programs vary across the IPU-affiliated colleges. Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Rohini offers 165 seats, split into 120 for the morning shift and 45 for the evening shift, with an annual fee of Rs. 1,45,000. Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Okhla, has 60 MCA seats at an annual fee of Rs. 1,30,000. Tecnia Rohini provides 60 seats across two shifts (30+30) for an annual fee of Rs. 1,20,000.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Information Technology (BCIIT), Kalkaji, offers 60 MCA seats with an annual fee of Rs. 1,30,000. Guru Nanak Institute of Management, a Sikh Minority institution, has 120 seats (60+60 across shifts) at an annual fee of Rs. 1,20,000. Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM) Janakpuri offers 60 seats with an annual fee of Rs. 1,25,000.

Comparison with Other Delhi NCR Institutions

Beyond the IPU-affiliated colleges, other prominent institutions in Delhi NCR also offer MCA programs with varying fee structures. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has a total MCA fee of ₹577 for the entire two-year program. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) charges approximately ₹1 Lakh for its two-year MCA course. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) offers MCA for female candidates only, with total fees around ₹1.5 Lakhs.

In comparison, GGSIPU-affiliated colleges like VIPS and MSI have total MCA fees ranging from ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs for the two-year duration. The 2026 ranking for IPU MCA colleges considers factors such as NIMCET cutoffs, fees, seats, and placement records.

Admission Process for IPU MCA Programs

Prospective candidates for MCA programs in government and affiliated colleges in Delhi NCR should note the specific admission procedures. For institutions like USICT and C-DAC, admission is primarily based on NIMCET scores. For other GGSIPU-affiliated colleges, the IPU CET is the primary entrance examination.

The general steps for admission include registering and appearing for the relevant entrance exam (NIMCET or IPU CET), registering on the IPU counselling portal for GGSIPU Counselling, filling MCA college preferences in priority order, accepting the allotment, paying the required fees, and reporting to the allotted college. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts its own GGSIPU CET for selecting students, or considers national-level tests as applicable.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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