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Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The IPU CET 2023 SC cutoff has been released by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. This page shows SC cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://ipu.admissions.nic.in/ for notifications.

We’ve analyzed IPU CET cutoffs for 2023 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


IPU CET 2023 SC category cutoff ranges from 691 to 400,984 rank. Candidates with rank under 164,935 have high chances of getting top colleges like Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, MSIT, and BPIT Delhi.


IPU CET 2023 Cutoff Highlights

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff represents the minimum rank required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: IPU CET 2023
  • Conducting Body: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 4
  • Total Colleges Participating: 28
  • Top Courses: B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, bachelor-of-business-administration-bba, B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Quota Types: All India, Home State

IPU CET 2023 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the IPU CET 2023 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameIPU CET
Conducting BodyGuru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Cutoff TypeRank
Courses AcceptingB.Tech, BBA, B.Ed
Total Rounds4
Total Colleges Participating28
Official Websitehttps://ipu.admissions.nic.in/
QuotasAll India, Home State
Top CoursesB.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, bachelor-of-business-administration-bba, B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2026

IPU CET 2023 SC Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The IPU CET 2023 SC category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing rank range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

CategoryPrivate
SC691 - 400984

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The IPU CET 2023 rank plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
10,000 – 30,000MSI, Sanskar Educational Group
30,000 – 50,000United Group of Institutions

IPU CET 2023 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in IPU CET 2023. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

MarksRank
0 - 3925001 - 30000
40 - 7920001 - 25000
80 - 11916001 - 20000
120 - 15912001 - 16000
160 - 1998001 - 12000
200 - 2395001 - 8000
240 - 2793001 - 5000
280 - 3191501 - 3000
320 - 349501 - 1500
350 - 379101 - 500
380 - 4001 - 100

IPU CET 2023 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.

CategoryExpected (Rank)Actual (Rank)Difference
SC520 - 588,963691 - 400,984187,979 Lower

Why Did the Cutoff Change?

The variation between expected and actual cutoff is influenced by:

  • Exam Difficulty Level: Slightly easier paper can increase cutoff, while tougher papers may reduce it.
  • Number of Candidates: Higher participation generally raises competition and affects closing trends.
  • Normalization Process: Session-wise normalization may create minor variation in final rank outcomes.
  • Seat Availability: Stable seat intake usually keeps cutoff movement within an expected range.

Accuracy Analysis

  • Prediction Accuracy: Previous-year based estimates are generally close to actual cutoff outcomes.
  • Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
  • Overall Insight: IPU CET 2023 cutoff remained slightly varied across categories.

IPU CET Cutoff Trend (2023 vs 2022 vs 2021 vs 2020)

The IPU CET cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

YearSC
2023400984
2022588963
2021802671
2020919661

Key Insights

  • Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
  • Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
  • Minor Fluctuations (2021-2023): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
  • Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
  • ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation


Category-wise College Cutoff Comparison (SC Category)

This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for SC category.

College20232022
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology128218130403
MSIT152498167536
BPIT Delhi164935174000
GTBIT29911485416

Insights

  • Top Colleges: Slightly more competitive in recent years
  • Mid-tier Colleges: Wider variation based on seat changes
  • Overall Trend: Competition increasing gradually

College wise IPU CET 2023 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The IPU CET 2023 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, MSIT, and BPIT Delhi across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of TechnologyB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC9546595465
MSITB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC145771145771
BPIT DelhiB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC164935164935
GTBITB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC187240222933
MSIbachelor-of-business-administration-bbaSC29197955
HMRITMB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC220944346376
DTC Greater NoidaB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC212199212199
JIMS Greater NoidaB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringSC296306296306
United Group of Institutionsbachelor-of-business-administration-bbaSC1162211622
Sanskar Educational Groupbachelor-of-business-administration-bbaSC1303613036

Insight: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, MSIT, and BPIT Delhi close within top 95,465-164,935 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • bachelor-of-business-administration-bba has the lowest closing rank (7,955), indicating highest competition.
  • 3 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 3 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise IPU CET 2023 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)

CollegeAll
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology95465 - 128218
MSIT145771 - 152498
BPIT Delhi164935
GTBIT187240 - 299114
MSI691 - 10892
HMRITM220944 - 400984
DTC Greater Noida212199
JIMS Greater Noida296306
United Group of Institutions11622 - 35472
Sanskar Educational Group13036

Safe Score for IPU CET 2023

The IPU CET safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.


Safe Score for Top Colleges

150-180+ marks

What this means:

  • Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
  • Possible entry into B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and bachelor-of-business-administration-bba in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 11,622-145,771 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and bachelor-of-business-administration-bba.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 145,771-222,933.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.


What Rank is Required for Top Colleges?

The IPU CET rank is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what rank is required for MSI, United Group of Institutions, and Sanskar Educational Group across categories.


Rank under 13,036

College NameGeneral
MSI691 - 10892

Rank under 164,935

  • Strong chance in colleges like MSI, United Group of Institutions, and Sanskar Educational Group.
  • Likely branches: B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and bachelor-of-business-administration-bba.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.


Rank under 296,306

  • Admission possible in colleges like MSI, United Group of Institutions, and Sanskar Educational Group.
  • This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
  • Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower rank bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.


Final Takeaway: Under 13,036 ranks target top-tier options, under 164,935 ranks strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 296,306 ranks open broader options like Good Colleges.

  • Under 164,935: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 296,306: 9 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting IPU CET 2023 Cutoff

Explore the top engineering colleges accepting IPU CET 2023 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology₹ 7.03 Lakhs₹ 8.25 Lakhs16IndiaToday #14
MSIT₹ 5.85 Lakhs₹ 6.50 Lakhs9IndiaToday #11
BPIT Delhi₹ 3.91 Lakhs₹ 7.00 Lakhs10-
GTBIT₹ 2.08 Lakhs-14-
MSI₹ 2.64 Lakhs₹ 3.80 Lakhs12IndiaToday #3
HMRITM₹ 3.91 Lakhs₹ 7.00 Lakhs20-
DTC Greater Noida₹ 11.69 Lakhs-13-
JIMS Greater Noida₹ 4.44 Lakhs₹ 2.40 Lakhs9IndiaToday #53
United Group of Institutions₹ 5.20 Lakhs-23-
Sanskar Educational Group₹ 8.75 Lakhs-23-

Top B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Colleges - 2023 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology95465
MSIT145771
BPIT Delhi164935
GTBIT187240 - 222933
HMRITM220944 - 346376
DTC Greater Noida212199
JIMS Greater Noida296306
GNIOT331639 - 369199

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, MSIT, and BPIT Delhi) close within top 164,935 ranks.
  • B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 131,948 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top bachelor-of-business-administration-bba Colleges - 2023 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff for bachelor-of-business-administration-bba highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
MSI2919 - 7955
United Group of Institutions11622
Sanskar Educational Group13036

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (MSI, United Group of Institutions, and Sanskar Educational Group) close within top 13,036 ranks.
  • bachelor-of-business-administration-bba remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure bachelor-of-business-administration-bba in top colleges, aim for under 10,429 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges - 2023 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
HMRITM329544 - 397036

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (HMRITM) close within top 397,036 ranks.
  • B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in top colleges, aim for under 317,629 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India bachelor-of-business-administration-bba Cutoff 2023 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The IPU CET 2023 cutoff for bachelor-of-business-administration-bba shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. bachelor-of-business-administration-bba offers balanced competition, with moderate closing ranks across leading institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
MSI29197955
Sanskar Educational Group1303613036
United Group of Institutions1162211622

All India B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff 2023 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The IPU CET 2023 cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
BPIT Delhi164935164935
DTC Greater Noida212199212199
GNIOT331639369199
GTBIT187240222933
HMRITM220944346376
JIMS Greater Noida296306296306
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology9546595465
MSIT145771145771

Home State bachelor-of-business-administration-bba Cutoff 2023 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
MSI49108799

Home State B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff 2023 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
BPIT Delhi410280410280
DTC Greater Noida946625946625
GNIOT399249833691
GTBIT430223655205
HMRITM923582923582
JIMS Greater Noida10703231070323
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology209058209058
MSIT289782289782

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2023 — SC

CourseSC
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering95465 - 369199
bachelor-of-business-administration-bba2919 - 13036
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science329544 - 397036
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning332064 - 400046
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)1721
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Second Shift)114013 - 299114
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)691
BA LLB35472

College Wise Cutoff 2023

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2023 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.

NameCutoff Links
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of TechnologyView Cutoff
MSITView Cutoff
BPIT DelhiView Cutoff
GTBITView Cutoff
MSIView Cutoff
HMRITMView Cutoff
DTC Greater NoidaView Cutoff
JIMS Greater NoidaView Cutoff
United Group of InstitutionsView Cutoff
Sanskar Educational GroupView Cutoff

State Wise Cutoff

The IPU CET 2023 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.


Telangana Cutoff

Colleges in Telangana such as MSI offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like bachelor-of-business-administration-bba closing around 8,799-655,205 (General)

Uttar Pradesh Cutoff

Colleges in Uttar Pradesh such as GNIOT offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering closing around 833,691-1,070,323 (General)

Insight: Choosing colleges under Home State quota can significantly improve admission chances, especially for mid-rank candidates.


IPU CET 2023 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for IPU CET 2023?
The cutoff for IPU CET 2023 is expected to be around 691-400,984 rank for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for IPU CET 2023 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for IPU CET 2023 is:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: 691-400,984 rank
  • ST: data not available yet
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for IPU CET 2022?
In 2022, the cutoff for IPU CET was:
  • General: 520-588,963 rank
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: 520-588,963 rank
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2023.
What marks are required for top percentile in IPU CET 2023?
To achieve 99 percentile in IPU CET 2023, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in IPU CET 2023?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in IPU CET 2023, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in IPU CET 2023?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 95,465-164,935, depending on the number of candidates appearing for IPU CET 2023.
Is 95 percentile good in IPU CET 2023?
Yes, 95 percentile in IPU CET 2023 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What rank is required for top colleges through IPU CET 2023?
For top colleges accepting IPU CET 2023:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 95,465
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 164,935
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for IPU CET 2023?
A safe score for IPU CET 2023 is typically 120-150 to 150-180, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for IPU CET 2023 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for IPU CET 2023 is expected to decrease due to factors like higher competition and tighter score spread, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for IPU CET 2023?
The cutoff for IPU CET 2023 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: higher competition and tighter score spread
  • Total seats: 28+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in IPU CET 2023?
With a good rank, candidates may get into Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, MSIT, and BPIT Delhi, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in IPU CET 2023?
The qualifying cutoff for IPU CET 2023 is data not available yet, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for IPU CET 2023?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for IPU CET 2023 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

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