IPU Distance Education?: Online registration was ongoing at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for the academic cycle 2024-25. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs through regular mode. The candidates are advised to fill out the application form before the expected deadline of 28 September 2024*. For enrollment in the desired program, students have to meet the basic eligibility criteria. Admission is based on both merit and marks scored in an entrance examination. Students seeking admission have to clear state-level and national-level examination. CUET-UG/PG and CET (Common Entrance Test) are the entrance examinations accepted by the university. Submission of online applications for admission will be done on the GGSIPU’s official website @ipu.ac.in.
Note: According to the UGC-DEB guidelines, IPU does not offer distance learning programs for the academic year 2024-25.Â
About IPU UniversityÂ
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University formerly known as Indraprastha University (IPU) is the first university founded in 1998 by the Government of NCT of Delhi. This is a state university situated in Dwarka, Delhi. GGSIPU is recognized by UGC, ACU, and AIU. Â NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) has accredited an A++ grade. Additionally, the university has been ranked 66th by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework). According to the QS Ranking, the university stands between 1001-1200 position. For the academic year 2024-25, IPU now runs 166 programs. 18 Schools of Studies and 3 centres of excellence come under GGSIPU.Â
IPU University Latest Updates
- Online admission is currently ongoing at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for the session 2024-25. The last date for online admission is expected to be 15 December 2024. SourceÂ
IPU Distance Education Highlights:Â
University Name | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
Mode of Education | Regular Education |
Program Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD |
Application Process | Online |
Mode of Learning | Regular |
Type of University | State University |
Established | 1998 |
University website | @ipu.ac.in |
Registration Fee | INR 1500 |
Last Date | 28 September 2024* |
Popular Courses | BArch, BDS, LLM, MBA, and others. |
IPU Distance Education Admission Process 2024
Enrollments are ongoing at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University through distance education for the academic year 2024-25. Students who want to be admitted to the university must complete the application form while visiting the GGSIPU’s website. Moreover, students are advised to go through the admission prospectus available on the website. One has to deposit an application fee of INR 1500 using different payment modes available. The application submission date for UG, PG, and PhD courses was expected to be 28 September 2024. Â
IPU Distance Education Courses List
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses through regular mode. Students who wish to study undergraduate program can choose to study BA LLB, B Arch, BDS, and BSc courses. While candidates who want to get enrolled to postgraduate program shall opt for courses like MBA, MCA, MTech, LLM, and many more. To get admission candidates have to fulfill all the criteria required. Some of the most preferred courses are listed below:Â
Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
BA(JMC) | MTech |
LLB- 3 years Programme | MA |
BPharm | MBA |
BPT | MCA |
BCOM | – |
BBA | – |
IPU UG Admission 2024
The undergraduate program offered by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University distance education lasts for 3 years divided into 6 semesters. The maximum duration required to complete the specific course is 5 years. BA LLB, B Arch, BDS, Bio-Technology, BTech, BSc, and others are the courses offered with specializations in Packaging Technology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Medical Imaging Technology, Radiotherapy, etc. The university has introduced some of the new programs including BSc (BEd), BCom (BEd), BA (JMC), BPT, BBA, etc.Â
Students who have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to apply for UG courses. Admission is offered through NLT, CET, and CUET entrance examinations. Candidates must ensure that the last date to apply for admission at GGSIPU was 28 September 2024. The registration fee is INR 1500, and the academic fee for the UG level course is INR 2000 to INR 132000. Â
 IPU PG Admission 2024
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University provides various postgraduate courses for distance education, such as MA, MBA, MCA, MTech, LLM, and MSc. These courses cover a range of specializations, including Robotics, Urban Design, Fire and Industrial Safety, Bioinformatics, Homeopathy, and others. The duration of these postgraduate courses is typically 2 years with 4 semesters.Â
The eligibility for the PG academic course is to pass undergraduate courses with a minimum aggregate mark of 60% in a relevant discipline. 28 September 2024* was the deadline declared by the GGSIPU for granting admission. The selection of any chosen course is based on the marks scored in the GATE, CET, or any other. To register students have to pay an application fee of INR 1500. The complete tuition fee for the various PG level courses is INR 25000 to INR 217000.Â
IPU PhD Admission 2024
Applicants are invited to take admission to PhD programs in following specializations like Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, etc. PhD programs usually last for 3 years.Â
Students seeking admission to Ph.D. programs shall have completed a master’s degree program with at least 55% marks. Admission to PhD program shall be granted through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by IPU. Additionally, candidates who have qualified for other entrance exams like UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR, NET, GATE, and CEED are also eligible to apply at this university. PhD course fee at IPU ranges for INR 57000.Â
IPU Distance Education Eligibility CriteriaÂ
The candidates are advised to check the prospectus carefully before applying for a desired program at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of marks obtained by them in an entrance exam. Some of the entrance tests accepted by IPU are CUET-UG/PG and CET (Common Entrance Test). Here are the key admission criteria for allotment to any course:
- All applicants have to pass a higher secondary examination while applying for any undergraduate degree course.Â
- In addition, all applicants must appear in the appropriate entrance exam.Â
- Only those candidates will be granted admission to postgraduate degree if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.Â
GGSIU Distance Education Contact Details
- Address: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Sector-16C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078, India
- Phone:Â +91-11-25302170
- Email Id:Â ggsipu.pr@rediffmail.com
- Official Website:Â Click Here
Note: Currently, IP University does not provide any distance learning program. This article is only intended to clarify students’ queries. Students can submit applications for admission in the Regular Mode.