IPU CET BCA Pattern 2020: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2020 ( IPU CET )

Saumya Srivastava
Updated on Sep 4, 2026 17:40 IST

By Saumya Srivastava

IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is expected to soon release official IPU CET 2027 exam pattern. Through IPU CET exam pattern, candidates can check details of how entrance examination will be held by the authorities. Knowing IPU CET exam pattern 2027 beforehand will help candidates understand what to expect in exam and accordingly prepare for it. Since latest pattern has not been released yet, candidates can check previous year's IPU CET exam pattern for preparation. However, no major changes are expected in the pattern.

Some information that can be checked through IPU CET exam pattern 2027 are mode, exam duration, sections, markng scheme and more. Along with pattern, they can also check official IPU CET 2027 syllabus. The authorities will conduct IPU CET for BTech Lateral and BTech Biotechnology. For other BTech courses, admissions are done based on JEE Main scores. Read to know more about IPU CET 2027 Exam Pattern.

Table of contents
  • IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights
  • IPU CET 2027 Exam Pattern
  • IPU CET 2027 Marking Scheme
  • IPU CET 2027 Exam Sections and Important Topics
  • IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027 Frequently Asked Questions
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IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights

Check highlights of IPU CET exam pattern in table given below.

Particulars  

Details

Exam mode

Offline

Subjects of the Entrance Test

LE BTech  (DIPLOMA) 

Applied Mechanics-(25%) 
Applied Mathematics-(25%) 
Computer Awareness and Physics / Chemistry Knowledge-(25%) 
Analytical and Logical Reasoning-(25%)

LE BTech (BSc)

BSc Level Mathematics- (40%) 
English (10+2 level)-(20%) 
Analytical & Logical Reasoning (20%)
Scientific Aptitude - (20%)

BTech (Bio-Technology)

Physics (upto 12th Level)-(20%) 
Chemistry (upto 12th Level)-(20%) 
Mathematics (upto 12th Level)-(20%)
Biology (Botany and Zoology) (upto 12h Level)– (40%) or 
Biotechnology (upto 12th Level)-(40%)

Duration of exam

150 minutes

Number of questions

100 questions with 4 Multiple Choice Response

Marks Allotted

Each question shall carry Four Marks. There shall be a negative marking of one mark for every wrong answer.

Type of questions

Objective type questions

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IPU CET 2027 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check division of questions in IPU CET 2026 exam below. Once pattern is released, it will be updated on this page.

Sections Division of Questions
BTech Lateral Entry  Applied Mechanics-(25%) 
Applied Mathematics-(25%) 
Computer Awareness and Physics / Chemistry Knowledge-(25%) 
Analytical and Logical Reasoning-(25%)
BTech BSc BSc Level Mathematics- (40%) 
English (10+2 level)-(20%) 
Analytical & Logical Reasoning (20%)
Scientific Aptitude - (20%)
BTech Biotechnology Physics (upto 12th Level)-(20%) 
Chemistry (upto 12th Level)-(20%) 
Mathematics (upto 12th Level)-(20%)
Biology (Botany and Zoology) (upto 12h Level)– (40%) or 
Biotechnology (upto 12th Level)-(40%)

 

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IPU CET 2027 Marking Scheme

One question will carry four marks i.e. for every correct answer, four marks will be awarded. On the other hand, there is a provision of negative marking wherein one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Particulars

Details  

Correct answer

+4

Incorrect answer  

-1

Unattempted questions

0

Total marks

400

Section-wise weightage of subjects for LE BTech  (DIPLOMA) 

Sections

Weightage

Applied Mechanics  25%
Applied Mathematics  25%
Computer Awareness and Physics / Chemistry Knowledge 25%
Analytical and Logical Reasoning 25%

Section-wise weightage of subjects for LE BTech (BSc)

Sections

Weightage

BSc Level Mathematics  40%
English (10+2 level)  20%
Analytical & Logical Reasoning  20%
Scientific Aptitude  20%

Section-wise weightage of subjects for BTech (BioTechnology)

Sections

Weightage

Physics

20%

Chemistry

20%

Mathematics

20%

Biology (Botany and Zoology)

40%

 

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IPU CET 2027 Exam Sections and Important Topics

Candidates can check important topics for each section of IPU CET 2027 exam for BTech Biotechnology.

Subjects Important Topics
Physics 

Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Gravitation, Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Atoms & Nuclei

Chemistry

Equilibrium, p-Block Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Hydrocarbons, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry, Sets And Functions, Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equations

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IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027 Frequently Asked Questions

IPU CET Exam Pattern 2027 Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What are the topics included for IPU CET BTech (Biotechnology)?
A: 

The topics included for IPU CET BTech (Biotechnology) are Physics - 20%, Chemistry - 20% Mathematics - 20% Biology - 40% or Biotechnology - 40%.

Q:   Is there negative marking in IPU CET?
A: 

In IPU CET  there is negative marking. This means one mark is reduced for each incorrect response. Marks are not deducted for unanswered questions. This means that if a candidate leaves a question unanswered, no marks are deducted. 

Q:   What type of questions will be asked in the IPU CET exam for B.Tech lateral entry and B.Tech (Bio-Technology)?
A: 

The IPU CET questions will be of objective type. There will be four options for each question and candidates have to choose and mark right answer from options given. The answer should be marked in OMR sheet. There will be 1 mark deducted for every wrong response. If questions are left unanswered, marks will not be deducted.

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt the English section of IPU CET BTech Lateral Entry?
A: 

Yes.  It is compulsory to attend all the sections. 20% of the questions will be in English. The candidates must definitely attempt the questions from english. 

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of IPU CET?
A: 

The difficulty level of IPU CET exam is considered to be moderate. The books the candidates can refer for IPU CET exam preparation are NCERT books and Arihant books.

Q:   Is there negative marking in IPU CET?
A: 

There is negative marking in IPU CET, wherein one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Each question will carry four marks i.e. for every correct answer, four marks will be awarded. 

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