How can I get Lateral entry to 2nd year B.Pharm course at GGSIPU after completing 1st year from some other university?

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and IPU are the same. IPU is the short name used for Indraprastha University, which was established in 1998. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) has been within the rank band of 951-1000 in the World University category by the QS World Rankings 2026. The university is also ranked 93rd by NIRF 2025 under the University category, 76th by NIRF 2025 under the Management category, 22nd under the Law category by NIRF 2025, 36th by NIRF 2025 under the Architecture and Planning category, and 22nd under the State Public Universities category by NIRF 2025.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level courses across various streams. Indraprastha University Delhi courses admission is based on the entrance exams. At the UG level, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, offers BTech, BSc,  BCA,  and other courses to students. At the PG level, the IPU University offers MBA, MCA, MA,  and other courses to students. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University also provides certificate and various other courses to students.

Both IPU and DU are public/ government universities and are one of the oldest universities. DU admissions are tough because of the high cutoff for some colleges, whereas for IPU, admissions are comparatively easy for some colleges with low cut-offs. The infrastructure of colleges affiliated with IPU is comparatively better than that affiliated with DU. The fee is another factor that makes DU a preference among students. In the end, it depends on the students, which university is better for them. 

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University students can apply for multiple courses. Separate forms must be filled out for each course a person is willing to apply. The students must submit the registration fee for each selected and applied course. For various other details, please visit the official website of the university. 

GGSIPU placements 2025 will be updated here once out. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Dwarka Delhi offers placement assistance to students. Guru Govind University in Delhi is visited by top companies for placements such as Adobe, Amazon,  and others. The key highlights of IPU USICT placements 2024 as compared with 2023 are presented below: