IPU BCA Admission Through CUET (UG): Eligibility, Subjects & College List

Last Updated: 24 June 2026 · By IPU Admission Team

How CUET Works for IPU BCA 2026-27

Per Section 1.1 ("At a Glance") of the GGSIPU UG Admission Brochure 2026-27, BCA admission at IP University (Programme Code 114) is structured as a two-tier merit list:

1. First preference: GGSIPU CET 2026 conducted by the University.
2. Second pathway: CUET (UG) 2026 # — used to fill vacant seats remaining after IPU CET counselling rounds (Important Instruction #37).

A BCA aspirant who only has a CUET score (and not IPU CET) is still admissible — through the CUET vacant-seat round and through the management quota route at IPU's affiliated BCA colleges.

Eligibility for BCA via CUET (Programme Code 114)

Per Chapter 2 of the brochure:

• Pass in Class 12 (10+2) of CBSE or equivalent with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate* (best 4 subjects including English).
• The candidate must also have passed English (core / elective / functional) as a subject in the qualifying examination.
• Marks are not rounded off — 49.99% will not become 50% (Important Instruction #28).
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD): 5% relaxation per university policy.

* "Aggregate of 50% marks in the 12th class for the purpose of eligibility will be taken as the aggregate of the best four subjects (unless otherwise specified) including English and compulsory subject(s), if any" — Chapter 2, "For Graduation Programmes" footnote.

CUET (UG) Subject Papers Required for IPU BCA

Per Chapter 2, Programme Code 114 (Domain Specific Subjects column), candidates appearing in CUET (UG) for IPU BCA should attempt at least one of the following:

• Section IA — English (Code 101) — recommended language paper since English is a compulsory eligibility subject.
• Section II — Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (Code 319)
• Section II — Computer Science / Informatics Practices (Code 308)
• Section III — General Aptitude Test (Code 501)

The strongest CUET combination for IPU BCA is all four papers: English + Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices + General Aptitude Test. Candidates from a non-Mathematics Class 12 background can attempt Computer Science/Informatics Practices (308) + English (101) + General Aptitude (501).

Per Section 1.2 of the brochure: "during the Academic Session 2026-27, the methodology for conduct of CUET may be as per the notification to be issued by the University in due course of time". Final paper-mapping will be confirmed by GGSIPU on ipu.ac.in before counselling.

BCA Programme at IPU

Programme Code 114 covers Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), a 4-year undergraduate programme under NEP 2020:

• BCA (General) — 4-year programme with exit options at Year 2 / Year 3 per NEP
• Covers: Programming (C/C++/Java/Python), DBMS, Web Development, Data Structures, Computer Networks, Software Engineering
• Gateway to MCA at IPU and other universities

Top IPU BCA Colleges That Accept CUET (Vacant Seat Round)

• BVICAM (Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications & Management) — BCA
• USICT (University School of Information, Communication & Technology) — Dwarka (USS; no management quota)
• JIMS Rohini — BCA
• JIMS Kalkaji — BCA
• Fairfield Institute — BCA
• CPJ College Narela — BCA
• Ideal Institute — BCA
• Don Bosco Institute — BCA

👉 Full list: All IPU Affiliated Colleges

Management Quota Through CUET — BCA

Per Chapter 12 of the brochure, every unaided affiliated BCA college reserves 10% of its total seats as Management Quota. A valid CUET (UG) score is one of the three accepted qualifiers:

• Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% aggregate (best 4 including English) plus a valid IPU CET / CUET score (Instruction #21 + Chapter 12 Note 2).
• Aggregate calculation for BCA: Per Chapter 12 — "for programmes like BBA, BHMCT, BCA & BA(JMC) for calculating aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination, aggregate marks of best 4 subjects should be taken which includes English."
• Application: Apply directly to the college during the 18-day window advertised in 2 newspapers (Hindi + English).
• Registration fee cap: Rs. 2,500 per the Admission Regulatory Committee.
• Last date: 9 calendar days after the regular reporting date of the last GGSIPU counselling round.

👉 Detailed guide: IPU Management Quota Admission

Fee Structure 2026-27 (CUET-Admitted BCA Students)

• USICT (USS) BCA: USS fee structure 2026-27 as per Chapter 14 of the brochure; check ipu.ac.in for the current fee notification (USS is not open to management quota).
• Affiliated BCA colleges: Tuition typically Rs. 1,15,000-1,40,000 per year per the 6th SFRC Delhi Gazette Notification dated 14.07.2025, plus university charges, exam fee, alumni and welfare contributions.
• Management quota seats follow the same regulated tuition. Capitation fee is illegal under the Delhi Professional Colleges Act, 2007.

Step-by-Step: Get BCA Admission via CUET

1. Register for CUET (UG) 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Choose Section IA English (101), Section II Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (319), Section II Computer Science/Informatics Practices (308), Section III General Aptitude Test (501).
2. Appear in CUET (UG) 2026 on the scheduled date.
3. Wait for GGSIPU notification announcing the CUET-based counselling round. This typically opens after IPU CET vacancies are reported.
4. Register on ipu.admissions.nic.in using your CUET roll number, fill college choices in order of preference, lock preferences.
5. If allotted, pay the Part Academic Fee, complete online document verification, report to the allotted college.
6. Parallel track — Management Quota: Apply directly during each college's advertised 18-day management-quota window with Class 12 marksheet, CUET scorecard, ID and photo.

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