Admission Criteria 2026 - 28, (See Prospectus-2026-28 for more details)

The prospective candidates are required to appear for the Indian Institute of Packaging Common Entrance Test (IIPCET) conducted by IIP which will be held on 27th June, 2026 at 11:00 am through offline mode, followed by Personal Interview on same day

Applicant must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Fresh Graduate / Graduate in Science / Engineering / Technology who have completed their education in the following area of specialization from recognized university or AICTE approved institution with minimum second class.
• B. Sc. - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Material Science, Bio-Technology, Zoology, Botany, Agricultural Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Veterinary sciences, Dairy science, Food Science & Applied Nutrition, Electronics, Environment Science, Polymer chemistry / science, Fishery Science, Nano Science.
• B. Pharm. Courses or 3 year B. Sc. in Pharmaceutical sciences
• B .Tech. / B.E. Courses – Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Bio Chemical / Bio Technology, Food Technology, Pulp & Paper Technology, Plastics Technology, Polymer Technology, Oils & surfactants Technology, Computer Tech / IT, Agricultural engineering, Dairy Technology /engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Green Technology and Nano Technology.
• Those with equivalent overseas qualification would also be eligible for admission.
• The candidates need to have consistently high academic performance and should general knowledge. Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examinations can also apply
• Maximum age of 30 years as on 31/05/2026 with age relaxation of 03 years for OBC and 05 years for SC/ST are eligible to apply.

• Registration
  • Click ONLINE Application on ONLINE Application Homepage


• Filling of ONLINE Application by the Registered Applicant
  • Enter your personal, educational, employment details along with any extra-curricular activities you have (some fields are compulsory marked with red *).
  • Either use 'Save And Continue Later' or 'Submit Finally' option.
  • Upload documents using "Upload Documents" link . Compulsory documents are Photograph, Marks statement from X to Degree Certificate, Caste certificate for reserved applicants.
  • ONLINE Application Form can not be edited further after using 'Continue and Submit' option. Hence, before clicking on 'Continue and Submit', you must check that all the information filled by you are correct.
  • ONLINE Application will be processed only if 'Confirm and Submit' option is clicked.
  • Do not keep the page idle for more than 30 minutes, otherwise the session will expire.


• Payment
  • Both Demand Draft (DD) and Online payment options (SBI online banking OR Credit Cards) are available.
  • Either DD payment OR Online payment can be made only after final submission of ONLINE Application Form.
  • DD in favor of 'Indian Institute of Packaging' payable at Mumbai.
  • Application fee of Rs. 500.


• Sending Application form along with Payment
  • On completion of ONLINE Application Form, please take printout and attach all relevant dully attested certificates along with the Demand Draft (if not paid online) to submit by person at T & E Department, HO Mumbai or regional centres or mail by Registered Post or Speed Post or Courier to "The Course Coordinator T & E Department E-2, MIDC Area, Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 093"
    
    so as to reach the T & E Department, IIP Mumbai and Regional Centres on or before 20th June, 2026. Write "IIPCET-2026, ONLINE Application" on top of the envelope. Also, write your name and registration ID number on backside of demand draft.
  
  
  • Please fill dd details at the bottom of the printout in the space provided.


• Taking ONLINE Application Printout
  • Take ONLINE Application Printout by clicking on 'Print Form' option only after final submission
  • The ONLINE Application Printout has the information filled in by you in the ONLINE Application. It also gives your Registration ID. Note down your Registration ID.
  • Complete the ONLINE Application Printout, following the instructions given below (also attached with the ONLINE Application Printout):
  • For Candidates who have made Online Payment please verify that the ONLINE Application printout contains the online payment transaction details at the end of the form.


• Other Details
  • Application Registration ID.
  • Date of ONLINE Application
  • For any query, send email to onlinepgdp@iip-in.com quoting your Registration ID
  • You can check your application status by clicking on 'Check Your Status' after providing your Registration ID and Registered E-Mail

Please read these instructions carefully before filling up the ONLINE Application Form. Incomplete application will be rejected.

• PERSONAL DATA
  • Full Name: Write your full name as recorded in class 10 certificate.
  • E-Mail:Same Email address displayed (non-editable) as registered by applicant.
  • Date of Birth: Write your date of birth as recorded in your birth certificate or class 10 certificate.
  • Gender: Male (M), Female (F) Select the appropriate option.
  • Phone: :Write your phone number with STD Code and mobile number. Mobile number is mandatory. Notifications will be sent by email and/or SMS.
  • Nationality:Write your nationality.
  • Category:Select from General (GN), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC-NC)(non-creamy layer) PH candidates have to apply under their respective category
  • Person with Disability:Yes, No Select the appropriate option.
  • Person if Army/Govt. Servant:Yes, No Select the appropriate option. Only Army/Govt. Sponsored applicants should select 'Yes'.
  • Others [Please Specify]: Write if you belong to any other category.
  • Address for correspondence:Write down contact address along with city, state and Pin number.


• EDUCATIONAL DATA
  • Qualifying Degree Details:Fill in Qualifying from X-Degree (10th , 12th and and degree (B.Sc, B.E./B.TECH. or any other degree), Branch, Overall %, Grading, Class, Year of Completion, Institute/University, Rank (at College/University Level) (Mandatory fields include Qualifying Degree, Branch, Institute/University, Year of Completion, EITHER Overall % OR Grading) (B.Sc / B.E./B.TECH. applicants should fill Overall % / Grading (average of all semesters completed so far).
  • Others :Enter any other degree you have with details


• EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
  • Extra-Curricular activities Details: Details related to the extra- curricular activities will be collected on the day of interview.

• Demand Draft
  • Application fee of Rs. 500
  • Payable to – Indian Institute of Packaging
  • Payable at Mumbai


• Make Online Payment
  • SBI online banking
  • Credit Cards


• Mailing Address
  • The Course Coordinator, T & E Department, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), E-2, MIDC Area, Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 093


• Last date to receive the documents
  • 20th June 2026
  • Payable to – Indian Institute of Packaging
  • Payable at Mumbai

• Email
  • onlinepgdp@iip-in.com


• Phone Numbers
  • Ph: +91 22 69192242-5


• Mailing Address
  • The Course Coordinator PGDP, T & E Department, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), E-2, MIDC Area, Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 093