IPU CET Exam 2025

🎓 What is IPU CET?

IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) is a university-level entrance exam conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). It is held for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like engineering, law, management, nursing, BCA, BBA, and more.

For some courses like B.Tech (except Biotechnology), MBBS, and MBA, national-level exams like JEE, NEET, and CAT scores are accepted instead of IPU CET.

📚 Basic Exam Details

🏷️ Category of Exam

University Entrance Exam (UG & PG – Engineering, Law, Management, etc.)

🎓 Related Courses or Fields of Study

• BBA, BCA, BJMC, B.Ed, B.Com (Hons)

• BA (Economics), B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, B.Tech (Biotech)

• MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Ed, LLB, LLM, etc.

🔁 Exam Frequency

Once a year (course-wise)

🎓 Eligibility (Varies by course)

• UG Courses: Must have passed Class 12 with required subjects (like English/Maths/Science)

• PG Courses: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum marks (usually 50%)

• Age, subject, and mark requirements differ by program

📝 Application Process

• Mode: Online only

• Steps to Apply:

  1. Visit https://ipu.admissions.nic.in or https://ipu.ac.in

  2. Register and fill form

  3. Upload documents (photo, signature)

  4. Pay athe pplication fee online

  5. Select your course and exam center preferences

💻 Mode of Exam

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Online for most programs

• Offline (PBT) for select courses (depends on the year and course)

📑 Exam Pattern (General Overview)

Note: Pattern varies depending on course. For example:

• BCA: English, Maths, Computer Awareness, General Knowledge

• MBA: English, Quant, Reasoning, General Awareness

• B.Ed: English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude

📚 Syllabus Overview

SThe syllabusis based on the qualifying exam level:

For UG Courses (12th level):

• English Language & Comprehension

• Mathematics/Computer Science

• General Awareness

• Logical Reasoning

For PG Courses (Graduation level):

• Subject-specific questions

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Logical Reasoning

• English Comprehension

• General Knowledge (for MBA, MCA, etc.)

📆 Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)

📊 Result and Cutoff

• Results are available online via login

• Cutoffs are released course-wise and category-wise

• Candidates above the cutoff are invited for counseling and seat allotment

🎟️ Admit Card Info

• Download from the official website using login credentials

• Contains exam center, time, and instructions

• Must carry printed admit card + photo ID

📖 Preparation Tips

• Revise Class 12 subjects for UG courses; UG syllabus for PG

• Practice previous years’ question papers

• Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed

• Focus on time management and accuracy

• Use IPU CET-specific guidebooks or the Arihant series

❓FAQs – Common Questions

Q1. Does IPU CET happen for B.Tech?
👉 Only for B.Tech Biotechnology. For other branches, JEE Main scores are considered.

Q2. Can I apply for multiple courses?
👉 Yes, but you must fill out separate forms for each course.

Q3. Is IPU CET tough?
👉 It’s moderate in difficulty and based on your qualifying syllabus.

Q4. Does IPU have a reservation policy?
👉 Yes, 85% seats are reserved for Delhi region candidates; the rest are for outsiders.

Q5. Can I get admission without IPU CET?
👉 Only if you have national-level scores (JEE/NEET/CAT) for relevant programs.

🎓 Top Colleges under IPU

• University School of Information & Communication Technology (USICT)

• Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT)

• Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS)

• Maharaja Surajmal Institute

• Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology (FIMT)

• Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies & Research (AIACTR)

🧾 Counseling & Admission Process

1. Appear for IPU CET / Submit national exam scores

2. Register for online counseling on the IPU website

3. Fill in choice preferences for college/course

4. Participate in seat allotment rounds

5. Upload documents and pay the admission fee

📢 Latest Updates (as of 2025)

• IPU CET is conducted only for limited programs; others use national exams

• Counseling and document verification are fully online

• Reservation rules for Delhi students remain unchanged

🌐 Official Website

👉 https://ipu.ac.in
👉 https://ipu.admissions.nic.in