Last Chance for Pending Degrees at IPU: How to Complete an Incomplete Degree—Who Is Eligible?

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) has announced one final opportunity for students who were unable to complete their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees within the stipulated timeframe.

Last Chance for Pending Degrees at IPU: There is significant news for students who have not yet completed their studies at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The university has announced one last chance for those who failed to finish their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees within the prescribed period. Under this provision, eligible students will get another opportunity to clear their pending papers and complete their degrees. Notably, this opportunity also extends to students who have exhausted the maximum number of attempts permitted to take their examinations.

Application Deadline: November 6

IPU has announced this opportunity under Ordinances 10, 11, and 25. The examinations for this final, additional chance will be conducted in offline mode for both odd and even semesters. Students wishing to avail themselves of this facility must submit their application forms by November 6, 2026.

Who Is Eligible?

According to the university's announcement, this opportunity is intended for students whose prescribed course duration has elapsed and who have also exhausted their maximum permitted examination attempts by June 2026. However, to be eligible to apply, a student must have completed their course requirements. Students who still have remaining attempts for their regular examinations are not permitted to apply under this provision. The university has further clarified that this facility is available exclusively to those who have already completed their course of study. Eligible candidates must submit an application along with a list of the papers (subjects) they wish to reappear for. The application must bear the signature of the concerned Dean, Director, or Principal. Applications lacking the required signatures will not meet the university's stipulated criteria.

Examination Schedule

The university has announced a proposed schedule for these additional examinations. Examinations for odd semesters are scheduled to be held between December 2026 and January 2027, while examinations for even semesters will take place between May and June 2027. Students who meet the eligibility requirements must submit their applications by the specified deadline to avail of this additional opportunity to complete their degree.

Application Fees

Students applying for this additional opportunity are required to pay a 'continuation fee' of ₹25,000. In addition, a 're-appearing examination fee' of ₹1,200 will be charged for each subject. Consequently, the total payment will depend on the number of papers a student chooses to take. Students are advised to complete the application process as soon as possible, no later than November 6.

Important Instructions for Students

The university has issued specific instructions for students. It has clarified that this serves as a one-time opportunity for students to clear their pending examinations and complete their degrees. Eligible candidates are advised to consult the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application requirements before submitting their forms.