University School of Information, Communication and Technology (USICT) is a constituent school of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), a state university in New Delhi. Founded in 1999, the school operates from the GGSIPU main campus in Sector 16C, Dwarka. USICT is recognised by UGC, approved by AICTE and accredited with an NAAC A grade. GGSIPU has NAAC A++ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 2029.

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, GGSIPU secured the 93rd position in the University category and was placed in the 101 to 150 band for Engineering. USICT is based within GGSIPU's 60-acre eco-friendly campus. The campus is connected to the Delhi Metro Blue Line and lies 16 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport.

USICT is distinguished by its integrated 5-year B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, a format available at only a few government engineering schools in Delhi at the undergraduate level. Its courses span four academic levels:

  • B.Tech plus M.Tech Dual Degree (5 years) in CSE, IT, ECE, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, AI and ML, and Automation and Robotics
  • M.Tech (2 years) in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, ECE, Automation and Robotics, and AI and ML
  • MCA (2 years) in Software Engineering
  • PhD in CSE, IT, Electronics and Communications, Computer Applications, and Mechanical Engineering
Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin with JEE Main 2027 in January 2027, followed by IPU CET 2027 during April and May 2027.

USICT Admission Dates 2027

USICT will consider entrance examination results and conduct seat allocation through GGSIPU's centralised counselling system for the 2027-28 session. The upcoming admission periods stated for this cycle are given below.

EventDate
JEE Main 2027January 2027
IPU CET 2027April to May 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Entrance requirements and seat-allocation conditions differ by programme:

ProgrammeAccepted Entrance ExamSeat Distribution or Selection Basis
B.Tech plus M.Tech Dual DegreeJEE Main / IPU CET75% Delhi domicile and 25% outside Delhi
M.TechGATE / IPU CET (M.Tech)Preference is given to GATE merit
MCAIPU CET (MCA)Delhi domicile preference applies
PhDGGSIPU PhD Entrance TestEntrance test score and interview

USICT Courses and Fees

At the undergraduate level, USICT follows an integrated technology degree structure. It also provides regular M.Tech and MCA programmes at the postgraduate level, along with doctoral study. The amounts below cover the complete stated duration of each course.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech plus M.Tech (CSE with Data Science)5 years10+2 PCM with 55%, JEE Main / IPU CETINR 10,37,134
B.Tech plus M.Tech (IT, ECE, AI, AIML, CSE)5 years10+2 PCM with 55%, JEE Main / IPU CETINR 12,96,105
M.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE, Automation, AIML)2 yearsB.Tech/BE with GATE / IPU CETINR 3,73,920
MCA (Software Engineering)2 yearsGraduation with Mathematics, IPU CETINR 3,73,920
PhD (CSE, IT, ECE, Computer Applications)3 years minimumPostgraduate degree with 55%, PhD Entrance TestINR 1,51,500 to INR 1,97,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The integrated programme awards both B.Tech and M.Tech qualifications after 5 years. Students therefore do not need to seek separate admission to a conventional 2-year postgraduate programme after completing the undergraduate component.

USICT Admission Process

GGSIPU manages admission to every USICT programme through centralised counselling. Selection criteria depend on the course, with JEE Main, IPU CET, GATE or the university's PhD entrance test used as applicable.

  1. Meet the academic eligibility conditions specified for the chosen programme.
  2. Appear for JEE Main, IPU CET, GATE or the GGSIPU PhD Entrance Test, as required by the course.
  3. Register for GGSIPU centralised counselling and submit the applicable entrance score.
  4. Take part in the allotment rounds conducted until the available seats are filled.

B.Tech plus M.Tech Dual Degree Admission

Applicants must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, secure at least 55% aggregate, and study English as a compulsory subject. Admission depends on a JEE Main or IPU CET rank. Delhi domicile candidates receive 75% of the seats, while the remaining 25% are available to candidates from outside Delhi.

M.Tech Admission

For M.Tech admission, students need a B.Tech or BE in the relevant engineering field with at least 60% marks. GATE scores receive preference, though IPU CET for M.Tech is also accepted. GGSIPU makes the final selection according to the normalised GATE score and available seats during counselling.

MCA Admission

MCA applicants need a graduation degree and must have studied Mathematics either at the 10+2 stage or during their undergraduate course. Selection is made through IPU CET (MCA), and the seat distribution gives preference to Delhi domicile candidates.

USICT Cutoffs

USICT cutoffs depend on the programme, domicile quota, applicant pool and number of available seats. The following General Category closing ranks were recorded during the 2025 admission process.

ProgrammeQuotaJEE Main Closing Rank 2025
CSEDelhi domicile51,798
ITDelhi domicile61,607
ECEDelhi domicile73,324
AI and Data ScienceDelhi domicile1,00,000
CSEOutside Delhi35,000

The outside-Delhi CSE quota closed at a more competitive rank than the Delhi domicile quota. GGSIPU continues counselling through several allotment rounds until the seats are occupied.

USICT Placements

Students from the CSE, IT and ECE streams take part in the USICT placement process. The school's location near the Delhi-NCR technology and consulting corridor also places it close to employers from both sectors. During the 2024 season, more than 70 companies recruited from the graduating dual-degree batch.

Metric2025 Batch2024 Batch
Highest PackageINR 27 LPAINR 41.2 LPA
Average PackageINR 6.69 LPAINR 12 LPA
Companies Visited32+70+
Offers Extended126 offersNot published by USICT

Recruiters have included Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Samsung R&D, Cvent, Deloitte, ZS Associates, SAP Labs, Nagarro, Accenture, TCS, Infosys and Wipro. Packages from product companies generally fall between INR 15 and 35 LPA. Consulting and BFSI positions offer INR 8 to 18 LPA, while IT services roles provide INR 4 to 8 LPA.

Graduates have worked at major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft IDC, Samsung R&D and SAP Labs. USICT alumni also include National Award-winning actress Taapsee Pannu, a CSE graduate, and Oscar-winning film producer Guneet Monga, showing that graduates have entered careers beyond technology.

USICT Rankings

National rankings are reported for GGSIPU, the institutional entity that includes USICT. The university's NIRF performance for the two latest stated years is shown below.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank2024 Rank
NIRFUniversity9380
NIRFEngineering101 to 150 band89

USICT has an NAAC A grade and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. Its parent university, GGSIPU, is accredited with NAAC A++ and has a CGPA of 3.56, valid through 2029. Among Delhi's government engineering colleges, the CSE and IT programmes at USICT receive strong applicant interest.

USICT Campus and Infrastructure

USICT functions from GGSIPU's 60-acre eco-friendly campus in Sector 16C, Dwarka, New Delhi. Students can reach the campus through nearby stations on the Delhi Metro Blue Line. Indira Gandhi International Airport is 16 km away, providing access for students arriving from outside Delhi.

Academic facilities include computing laboratories with high-performance workstations and specialised labs for AI and ML, VLSI, networking and embedded systems. The central digital library offers access to journals from IEEE, Springer and Elsevier. Wi-Fi service is available across both academic and residential areas.

There are 4 student hostel blocks on the GGSIPU campus, divided into 2 for boys and 2 for girls. The hostels provide furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, mess and cafeteria services, and round-the-clock security. Sports facilities include spaces for cricket, basketball, volleyball and badminton, along with a gymnasium.

USICT Scholarships

USICT does not run a separate school-level scholarship programme. However, its students may apply for financial support offered by the central government and the Delhi government to learners at GGSIPU constituent schools.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
GGSIPU EWS Financial AssistanceEWS category students who meet the income conditionsTuition fee support
Delhi Government Merit-cum-MeansDelhi domicile students who meet the income conditionsTuition fee reimbursement
Post-Matric SC / ST / OBC ScholarshipApplicable category and income criteria under the Central Government NSPFee support according to the scheme
AICTE Pragati ScholarshipGirl students in AICTE-approved programmes with annual family income below INR 8 LakhsINR 50,000 per annum
AICTE Saksham ScholarshipDifferently-abled students enrolled in AICTE-approved programmesINR 50,000 per annum
Delhi Minority ScholarshipDelhi domicile students from minority communitiesFixed annual stipend according to the scheme

Applications for central government scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal. Delhi government schemes are handled through the Delhi e-District portal. Deadlines change each year, so students should confirm the schedule for their current academic session on the relevant portal.

USICT vs DTU vs NSUT

Students considering government engineering institutions in Delhi often evaluate USICT alongside Delhi Technological University (DTU) and Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT). The comparison covers institutional history, accreditation, academic format, fees, placements and domicile quotas.

ParameterUSICT (GGSIPU)DTU DelhiNSUT Delhi
Established199919411983
NAAC GradeA (GGSIPU A++)A+A
NIRF Engineering 2024893686
UG Model5-year B.Tech plus M.Tech integrated4-year B.Tech4-year B.Tech
Flagship SpecialisationCSE, IT, ECE, AI and MLCSE, ECE, MechanicalCSE, IT, ECE
Highest Package (2024)INR 41.2 LPAINR 1.28 CPAINR 55 LPA
Total UG FeesINR 10.37 to 12.96 Lakhs for 5 yearsINR 5 to 8 Lakhs for 4 yearsINR 5 to 7 Lakhs for 4 years
Delhi Domicile Quota75%85%85%

DTU has the oldest institutional history of the three, the highest listed NIRF Engineering position and a broader selection that includes Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering. NSUT competes closely with USICT in CSE and IT placements. USICT differs through its integrated 5-year structure, which awards both B.Tech and M.Tech degrees without a second postgraduate admission process. This format is suited to applicants who want to study CSE or IT and are prepared for a five-year programme.

USICT FAQs

Ques. How is USICT connected with IP University?

Ans. USICT, formally called the University School of Information, Communication and Technology, has been a constituent school of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University since 1999. GGSIPU is commonly called IP University. The university has NAAC A++ accreditation, while USICT has an NAAC A grade.

Ques. Can students pursue only a four-year B.Tech at USICT?

Ans. No. The undergraduate option at USICT is an integrated 5-year B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, and students receive both qualifications together. USICT does not provide a separate four-year B.Tech. Applicants seeking that format under IP University may explore other GGSIPU-affiliated colleges.

Ques. At what JEE Main rank did USICT CSE close in 2025?

Ans. For the 2025 General Category intake, CSE closed at JEE Main rank 51,798 for Delhi domicile applicants. The closing rank for outside-Delhi quota seats was 35,000. These ranks may change each year according to the number of applicants and seats.

Ques. How much does the complete USICT B.Tech plus M.Tech programme cost?

Ans. The total charge for the full 5-year dual-degree course ranges from INR 10,37,134 to INR 12,96,105, depending on the specialisation. The amount includes tuition and other fees for the complete duration. Eligible students may seek fee concessions through government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What placement figures has USICT reported?

Ans. In the 2024 placement season, USICT reported a highest package of INR 41.2 LPA and an average package of INR 12 LPA. More than 70 companies visited the campus. Recruiters included Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Samsung R&D, Cvent, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys and Wipro.

Ques. Are residential hostels provided to USICT students?

Ans. Yes. The GGSIPU campus in Dwarka contains 4 hostel blocks, including 2 for boys and 2 for girls. These on-campus hostels have furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, mess facilities and 24-hour security.

Ques. Where does USICT stand in the NIRF rankings?

Ans. NIRF ranks USICT's parent university, GGSIPU. In 2025, GGSIPU was 93rd in the University category and appeared in the 101 to 150 Engineering band. Its 2024 positions were 80th for University and 89th for Engineering.