IPU CET MBA Pattern 2021: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )
Registration - 2 Feb '26 - 31 Mar '26
IPU CET 2026 exam pattern is extremely important for candidates aspiring for admission to BTech lateral entry and BTech (Biotechnology). IPU CET exam pattern 2026 includes details like types of questions, marking scheme, the total number of questions, etc. Besides, it helps in understanding the layout of the question paper. Knowledge of the IPU CET syllabus 2026 is also important to prepare a good preparation strategy.
IPU CET exam is conducted for Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for Diploma holders (Code 128), Lateral Entry to BTech programmes for BSc Graduates (Code 129) and BTech (Bio-Technology) (Code 130). The IPU CET counselling process for these programmes will be conducted after the results are out. Admissions to the BTech (Code 131) programme of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will be made through IPU CET 2026 counselling.Further, look over more details about the exam pattern below.
- IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
- IPU CET 2026 Exam Pattern
- IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026 Marking Scheme
IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026: 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%) LE BTech (BSc) BSc Level Mathematics- (40%) BTech (Bio-Technology) Physics (upto 12th Level)-(20%) |
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
No, once answers are marked on OMR sheet in IPU CET it is generally not possible to change options. OMR sheets are designed to detect and check marked responses. Making changes to the options may cause difficulty in calculating score. Candidates must check and verify answers before marking them on OMR sheet.
IPU CET question paper for B.Tech (Bio-Technology) includes questions from Physics Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology (Botany and Zoology or Biotechnology at the Class 12 level. Percentage distribution of questions for each subject is as follows Physics (Class 12 Level) - 20% Chemistry (Class 12 Level) - 20% Mathematics (Class 12 Level) - 20% Biology (Botany and Zoology or Biotechnology (Class 12 Level) - 40%.
BTech Lateral entry admission for the BSc graduates will include the questions from the following subjects: Mathematics, Analytical & Logical Reasoning (BSc Level), English (Class 12 level), and Scientific Aptitude. The distribution of questions is as follows. English (Class 12 level): Scientific Aptitude - 20%, Mathematics - 20%, Analytical and Logical Reasoning - 40%
IPU CET 2026 Exam Pattern
IPU CET question paper will include a total of 100 objective-type questions. Each question will carry four options, out of which only one option will be correct. Candidates are required to mark correct one on OMR sheet. The questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology for BTech (BioTechnology). Candidates can check IPU CET syllabus to know about important topics of the different subjects. It will help them in devising a better exam preparation strategy.
Commonly asked questions
IPU CET 2026 examination will be held for 400 marks. Each question is for four marks. One mark will be reduced for wrong answer. Candidates must be sure of answer before marking answer.
Candidates will get a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete IPU CET exam. During this time, candidates must solve questions. By referring to official sources, you can make sure you have most accurate and up-to-date information about duration of IPU CET examination.
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.
IPU CET Exam Pattern 2026 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% |
Commonly asked questions
The percentage of questions from different subjects is as follows for IPU CET Lateral Entry for Diploma students
- Computer Awareness and Physics / Chemistry Related Knowledge - 25%
- Applied Mathematics - 25%
- Applied Mechanics - 25%
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning - 25%.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
IPU CET is the commonly accepted entrance exam at IPU. Hence, getting admission in this university demands good scores in entrance tests such as IPUCET. There are other accepted entrance exams at IPU such as CUET, and others.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
GNIOT IPU CET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was released for admission to the BTech CSE and BTech CSE (AI and ML) course.
The last round cutoff rank was 217947 for the BTech CSE course. For the BTech CSE (AI and ML) course,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
| Category | Round 1 | LastRound |
| General | 3102 | 5894 |
| OBC | 2978 | 5854 |
| SC/ST | 4849 | 4849 |
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
The NDIM IPU CET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BCA course for all rounds. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the General category under both the AI and HS quota. The results were also out for the SC- HS quota.
For the General AI quota, the last round
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IPU CET cutoff is calculated on different factors. Cutoff marks are announced category wise and are different for each course offered by university. Cutoff is calculated by considering performance of all candidates who appeared for exam and make sure there is a fair comparison across different shift
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
IPU CET cutoff is minimum marks that candidates must get to qualify in examination in order to eligibility criteria for admission. IPU CET is conducted for various courses at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and cutoff score varies for each course.IPU CET cutoff marks are usually released a
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The cutoff is made available on official GGSIPU website. Candidates can check cutoff by visiting university's admissions or counselling portal. Cutoffs are published in form of opening and closing ranks for various programmes, courses, and participating colleges. The steps to download the IPU CET Cu
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. University will not conduct a separate IPU CET for admission to BTech course. The admission to BTech course is based on JEE Main marks. Candidates who want to join Engineering mu
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
IPU CET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to various courses, like BCom (Hons), BCA, BBA, BTech, BArch, etc., in various specialisations. The GGSIPU IPU CET Cutoff 2025 ranged from 33555 to 156524 for th dual degree of B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering in the last round clo
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16 Institutes accepting IPU CET
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Dwarka, Delhi • Public
4.3Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies
Rohini, Delhi • Private
Management Education and Research Institute
Janakpuri, Delhi • Private
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