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IPU CET | Complete Information Guide
IPU CET is a university-level entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. It provides opportunities in fields such as engineering, management, law, pharmacy, and other professional courses.
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) is the entrance examination conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, for admission to a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes offered by the University and its 100+ affiliated colleges across Delhi and the NCR. GGSIPU offers 230+ academic programmes spanning management, computer applications, mass communication, law, design, health sciences, education, and more, and historically ran nearly all of them through this single University-conducted test.
The structure has changed significantly for the 2026 admission cycle. Admission to B.Tech General Engineering (Code 131) has been removed from IPU CET entirely — all such seats at GGSIPU-affiliated colleges are now filled purely through JEE Main scores, with CUET (UG) used only as a secondary channel if seats remain vacant afterward. IPU CET itself now specialises in B.Tech Biotechnology (Code 130), B.Tech Lateral Entry (Code 128) for diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates, and the large cluster of non-engineering UG/PG programmes — BBA, BCA, BJMC/BA (JMC), B.Com (Hons.), B.Ed., and Law (LLB, BA-LLB, BBA-LLB) among them.
| Particular | Details |
| Full Form | Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test |
| Conducted By | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi |
| Applicable Programmes | BBA, BCA, BJMC/BA (JMC), B.Com (Hons.), B.Ed., Law (LLB/BA-LLB/BBA-LLB), B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Lateral Entry, and various PG/Ph.D. programmes |
| Engineering Note | B.Tech General Engineering (Code 131) admission moved to JEE Main + CUET (UG) from 2026 — no longer under IPU CET |
| Exam Mode | Mostly Computer-Based Test (CBT); some course codes conducted offline (OMR) — mode is notified per test code |
| Standard Pattern | 100 MCQs, 400 marks |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours); 50 minutes extra time for eligible PwD candidates |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer, −1 for wrong answer, no deduction for unattempted questions |
| Language | English only for most programmes; English and Hindi for B.Ed. |
| Application Fee | Approx. ₹2,500 for CET/National Level Test-based applications |
| Test Centres | Approx. 13 cities across India |
| Official Website | ipu.admissions.nic.in / ipu.ac.in |
| Programme | Eligibility |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com (Hons.) | Passed Class 12 from a recognised board, meeting the University’s minimum aggregate requirement for the specific programme |
| BJMC / BA (JMC) | Passed Class 12 from a recognised board, meeting the University’s minimum aggregate requirement |
| Law (LLB / BA-LLB / BBA-LLB) | Passed Class 12 (for 5-year integrated law) from a recognised board, meeting the University’s minimum aggregate requirement |
| B.Ed. | Passed a relevant Bachelor’s degree, meeting the University’s minimum aggregate requirement |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | Passed Class 12 (CBSE or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, minimum 55% aggregate, with each subject passed separately |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma holders) | Passed a Diploma with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as studied subjects |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (B.Sc. graduates) | Passed B.Sc. with Physics or Mathematics, having studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| General B.Tech (Code 131) | Not applicable via IPU CET — admission is purely through JEE Main Paper 1 score, subject to GGSIPU’s own minimum eligibility criteria |
| Step | What to Do |
| 1 | Visit the official portal — ipu.ac.in — and click on the current year’s ‘GGSIPU Registration’ tab. |
| 2 | Click ‘New Candidate Registration’ and enter your basic details to generate a login ID and password. |
| 3 | Log in and fill the application form with personal details, academic details, and your exam city preferences. |
| 4 | Select the correct test/programme code(s) corresponding to your target course(s). |
| 5 | Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size. |
| 6 | Pay the application fee online (approx. ₹2,500 for CET/NLT-based courses). |
| 7 | Review your application details, submit, and take a printout for your records. |
| 8 | Download the admit card once released, and appear for the exam on your scheduled date and shift. |
| 9 | Check the answer key and await the declaration of your result. |
| 10 | Register separately for counselling, pay the counselling participation fee, complete document verification, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment. |
IPU CET’s exam pattern is broadly consistent across most course codes: 100 multiple-choice questions worth 400 marks, completed in 150 minutes, with +4 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong answer. However, the subject distribution within those 100 questions is entirely course-specific — there is no single common syllabus or section structure across all programmes.
| Programme | Sections Tested | Duration |
| BBA | English Language, General Awareness, Logical & Analytical Ability, Business Aptitude | 150 minutes, no sectional time limit |
| B.Tech Biotechnology / Lateral Entry | Applied Mechanics, Computer Awareness, Physics/Chemistry-Related Knowledge, Applied Mathematics, Analytical & Logical Reasoning (or BSc-level Mathematics, Reasoning, English, Scientific Aptitude for BSc-route lateral entry) | 150 minutes |
| B.Ed. | Programme-specific sections; questions set in both English and Hindi | 150 minutes |
| Other Programmes (BCA, BJMC, Law, etc.) | Programme-specific sections as per the official information brochure for that test code | Typically 150 minutes |
There is no single IPU CET syllabus — each test/programme code has its own detailed topic list, published as part of that code’s official information brochure on ipu.admissions.nic.in.
English Language and comprehension, General Awareness (current affairs, static GK), Logical & Analytical Reasoning, and Business/Quantitative Aptitude, generally at a Class 12 level of difficulty.
Applied Mechanics, Computer Awareness, Physics/Chemistry-related concepts, Applied Mathematics, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning for diploma-route candidates; BSc-level Mathematics, Reasoning, Class 12-level English, and Scientific Aptitude for BSc-route lateral entry candidates.
General Awareness and current affairs, English comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and programme-specific aptitude sections — legal aptitude for Law programmes, and media/communication awareness for BJMC/BA (JMC).
| Stage | Details |
| Result & Rank | Programme-wise results and merit ranks released online on the official portal, in batches depending on when each test code’s exam was held. |
| Counselling Registration | Qualified candidates register separately for counselling and pay the counselling participation fee (approx. ₹1,000–1,200; ₹2,500 for JEE Main-qualified B.Tech candidates). |
| Choice Filling | Candidates fill their preferred courses and colleges in order of priority during the choice-filling window. |
| Seat Allotment | Allotment based on merit rank, category, Delhi/Outside-Delhi status, and preferences filled, conducted across multiple rounds. |
| Document Verification & Fee Payment | Allotted candidates report for document verification and pay admission fees within the specified deadline at their allotted college. |
| Reporting | Physical or online reporting to the allotted college to complete final admission formalities. |
Q1. Is IPU CET still required for B.Tech admission at GGSIPU?
Only for B.Tech Biotechnology and B.Tech Lateral Entry. General B.Tech engineering admission (Code 131) has moved entirely to JEE Main scores from 2026, with CUET (UG) used only as a secondary channel for any seats left vacant afterward.
Q2. What is the standard exam pattern for IPU CET?
Most programmes follow a pattern of 100 MCQs for 400 marks, completed in 150 minutes, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer. The specific sections tested vary by programme — always check your test code’s official brochure.
Q3. Is there negative marking in IPU CET?
Yes, for most programmes. Each wrong answer deducts 1 mark against +4 for a correct answer, while unattempted questions score zero.
Q4. Can students from outside Delhi apply for IPU CET?
Yes. Students from any Indian state can apply and appear. GGSIPU reserves 85% of seats for the Delhi Region and 15% for the Outside Delhi Region, so non-Delhi candidates compete within the smaller Outside Delhi pool, particularly for the most sought-after colleges.
Q5. What is the application fee for IPU CET?
Approximately ₹2,500 for CET/National Level Test-based applications; exact fees can vary slightly by test code and are notified each year on the official portal.
Q6. Is IPU CET the same as JEE Main or NEET-UG?
No. IPU CET is GGSIPU’s own entrance test for programmes like BBA, BCA, BJMC, Law, B.Ed., and B.Tech Biotechnology/Lateral Entry, while JEE Main (for General B.Tech) and NEET-UG (for MBBS/BDS) are separate national-level exams conducted by the NTA that apply to specific other programmes at GGSIPU-affiliated colleges.
Q7. Which programmes are most competitive under IPU CET?
BBA is among the most competitive, with tens of thousands of applicants competing for a few thousand seats in recent cycles. Popular Law and Mass Communication programmes at the University’s own schools (USLLS, USMC) also see high demand.
Q8. How does IPU CET counselling work?
After results are declared, qualified candidates register separately for counselling, pay the counselling participation fee, fill college/course choices, and are allotted seats across multiple rounds based on merit rank, category, and preferences, followed by document verification and fee payment at the allotted college.
Disclaimer
This document is an unofficial educational resource created for exam aspirants. All information should be verified on the official recruitment website before applying. Vacancy numbers, age limits, and eligibility criteria are subject to change with each notification.
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