New Delhi: Students who thought the admission window had closed may have another opportunity to secure a seat at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), commonly known as IP University. The university has announced a Special Entrance Test (SET) 2026 for admission to three undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27.
The special examination will be conducted for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BA JMC), and B.Ed in Special Education. The announcement provides another opportunity for eligible students seeking admission to these programmes this academic year.
Applications open, deadline set for September 9
According to the university’s notification issued on September 2, candidates interested in appearing for the special entrance test can submit their applications online through the official IP University admission portal.
The last date to submit the application form is September 9, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates looking to participate in the process will therefore need to complete their registration and application formalities before the deadline.
The university is yet to announce the exact date of the SET 2026 examination. Candidates are expected to keep checking the official admission portal for further updates regarding the examination schedule and other instructions.
Three programmes covered under SET 2026
The special entrance test will cover three programmes:
– Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
– BA Journalism and Mass Communication (BA JMC)
– B.Ed in Special Education
These programmes cater to students looking towards careers in teaching, journalism, media, communication and special education.
For aspiring educators, the B.Ed and B.Ed Special Education programmes offer a pathway into the teaching profession, while BA JMC provides an opportunity for students interested in journalism, digital media, broadcasting, advertising and communication.
A second opportunity for aspiring students
The announcement comes as an important opportunity for candidates who may have missed earlier admission routes or are still looking for a seat in their preferred programme.
A special entrance examination can provide students with another chance to enter the university without having to wait for the next academic cycle. However, candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements, programme-specific details and other admission conditions before submitting their applications.
With the September 9 deadline approaching, students interested in the three programmes will need to act quickly and regularly monitor the university’s official admission portal for the examination date and subsequent admission updates.
What students should do now
For prospective applicants, the immediate priority is to complete the online application within the stipulated deadline and ensure that all information and documents are submitted correctly.
The announcement also highlights the continuing demand for professional and specialised undergraduate programmes, particularly in education and media. For students still seeking admission for 2026-27, the SET 2026 notification could prove to be a valuable final opportunity to begin their academic journey at IP University this year.
