IPU CET MBA 2021: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )

Mandeep Kumar
Updated on Jan 11, 2021 12:04 IST

By Mandeep Kumar

Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is done through Common Entrance Test (CET), also known as IPU CET. Candidates seeking admission to MBA through IPU CET 2021 must fulfill the eligibility criteria. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in IPU MBA CET.

The university also conduct admissions in regular MBA programmes in the University School of Management Studies and affiliated institutes through Common Admission Test (CAT). If seat remains vacant after counselling based on the merit of CAT, then IPU CET counselling shall be conducted on the basis CMAT score. The admission to the following courses will be done through IPU CET 2021:

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Financial Analysis)
  • Master of Business Administration (International Business)
  • Master of Business Administration (Financial Management)
Table of content
  • IPU CET 2021 MBA Eligibility Criteria
  • IPU CET 2021 MBA Admission Procedure
  • IPU CET 2021 Contact Information
  • IPU CET 2021 FAQs
IPU CET Logo

IPU CET 2021 MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before submitting IPU CET 2021 application form. Check the required qualification below:

  • Any recognized 3 years or more Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or any other subject with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or any qualification recognized as equivalent thereto with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate OR
  • Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
  • In addition to above, for MBA (Financial Analysis) the candidate must have passed in Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

Admissions Criteria:

  1. All admissions shall be made on the basis of the merit of Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 that was conducted by Indian Institute of Management followed by CMAT 2020(another National Level Test) on the basis of normalization of their scores.
  2. The University will also conduct its own CET for admissions, but shall be utilizing the merit of CET only if the seats are left vacant after finishing CAT2019 followed by CMAT/ 2020 merit list

IPUCET 2021 Dates

Events

Dates

Registration opens

To be notified

Admit card availability

To be notified

Exam date

To be notified

Result declaration

To be notified

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPU CET 2021 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Oct ' 20 - 08 Nov ' 20

Choice-preference filling for allotment of seat (Round 1) for BTech (Code-131)

27 Oct ' 20 - 02 Nov ' 20

Choice-preference filling for allotment of seat (Round 1) for BTech (Bio-Technology, Code-130)

08 Oct ' 20

Result declaration

IPU CET Logo

IPU CET 2021 MBA Admission Procedure

The admission procedure comprises of registration, admit card release, appear in IPUCET, result declaration and counselling.

Step 1: Registration Candidates have to register themselves online so that they can contest in the exam. Candidates should fill IPU CET application form with correct details only otherwise their application will be liable for rejection.

Step 2: Admit card availability – After closing of the registration window, the admission authority will issue IPU CET 2021 admit card to the eligible candidates only. Candidates will be required their login details to download the admit card.

Step 3: Appear in IPU CET 2021 – Candidates must appear and qualify the exam so that they can be eligible for participating in the admission process.

Step 4: Result declaration – The result will be declared after a few days of the conduct of the exam. Candidates will be able to check their result by visiting the official website.

Step 5: Counselling – IPU CET 2021 counselling will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates. Candidates have to appear in the counselling to complete the admission procedure.

IPU CET 2021 Contact Information

Contact Details

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Sector - 16C Dwarka
Delhi - 110078, India
Tel: +91-11-25302170
Fax: +91-11- 25302111

IPU CET Logo

IPU CET 2021 FAQs

Q. What is the full form of IPU CET?

A. The full form of IPU CET is Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test.

Q. What is the level of IPU CET?

A. Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam.

Q. What are the non-medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University considers the merit/score of the National Level Test score conducted by agencies other than the University for admission to the BTech, LLB, MCA, LLM, and MBA.

Q. What are the medical programmes for which the score of  National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. The medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered are  MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, PGMC, DMMCH, and PGAC.

Q. What is the mode of the examination?

A. The examination will be conducted in offline mode.

Q. What are the categories of the examination?

A. The exam categories available are - Common Entrance Test/BArch/Weekend Programmes, Medical Programmes, BTech(CET Code 131), MCA/MBA/LLB/LLM(Regular), and PhD/M.Phil.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech?

A. A candidate should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scoring a minimum 55% marks and also studies English as core/ elective/ functional subject.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech diploma lateral entry?

A. A candidate should have completed three years diploma in the concerned subject and obtained 60% marks.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech BSc lateral entry?

A. Candidates should have passed BSc with Mathematics with 60% marks from a recognized University.

Q. How frequently IPU CET exam is conducted in a year?

A. IPU CET is conducted only one time in a year for the admission of the candidates.

Q. What is the code of BTech, BTech LE (diploma), BTech LE (BSc), and BTech (Biotechnology)?

A. The code of BTech LE (diploma) – 128, BTech LE (BSc) – 129, BTech (Biotechnology) – 130, and BTech – 131.

Q. What a candidate can do if he/she wants to apply for more than one CET?

A. Such candidates have to fill a separate application form for each CET.

Q. Is IPUCET for law course cancelled?

A. Yes, GGSIPU no longer conducts entrance exam for law courses i.e. BA LLB and LLB. The university only conducts IPUCET counselling for law courses on basis of CLAT exam scores/ merit rank.
qna

IPU CET Exam

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 2 weeks ago

To improve the speed and accuracy, follow these steps.

  • Take time-based mock tests.
  • Practice Previous Year Question Papers 
  • Learn shortcuts to solve the answer
  • Understand the basic concepts

M

Manisha Sahni

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

When selecting a reference book, ensure that you choose the latest edition to access all the current information. Reviewing the "Table of Contents" is an excellent way to assess the quality and topics covered. If there are multiple books available on a particular subject, compare the authors, editio

...Read more

S

Shikha Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

One can manage time in the examination by practising the question papers prior to appearing in the exam. It will help in assessing which section is consuming more time, and then work on that part to save time. They must make sure that they solve many questions from each topic to increase the speed o

...Read more

R

Rachit Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

The best strategy to prepare for the exam is as follows.

  • Know the syllabus and understand the exam pattern.
  • Create a study plan and stick to the plan.
  • Regularly take mock tests
  • Practice past year papers.

I

Ishita Patra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

The most useful tips and tricks to crack IPU CET 2026 are to be familiar with the syllabus, make notes of all the topics, regular revision, practising previous years' question papers and appear in mock tests. Staying motivated is important to keep your preparation on track. Set small goals and rewar

...Read more

D

Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, after successfully submitting the IPU CET application form and paying the fee, you will receive a confirmation page/receipt on the screen. You should download and print this confirmation page for future reference, as it serves as proof of successful submission. No separate confirmation is sent

...Read more

I

Ishita Patra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Suppose you forget your IPU CET application number or login password. In that case, you can retrieve it by using the “Forgot Application Number/Password” option available on the official IPU CET login page. You will need to enter details such as your registered email ID, mobile number, or date of bi

...Read more

D

Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, you can edit the IPU CET application form after submission, but only during the official correction window provided by GGSIPU. Edits are allowed in limited fields, and once the correction period is over, no further changes can be made.

M

Mohit Gaurav

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

You need to provide personal details (name, date of birth, gender), academic details (Class 10 & 12 marks), contact information, course preferences, and upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression).

A

Akansha Karan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

No, digital copies are not accepted. You must carry a printed hard copy of the IPU CET admit card to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID. Without the printed admit card, entry into the examination hall will not be permitted.

P

Pallavi Sinha

Beginner-Level 5

18 Institutes accepting IPU CET

Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies

Rohini, Delhi Private

Tecnia Ins
  • 2.47 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 2.47 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 3.70 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 3.43 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates

SNAP 2025 Mock Test 2 6 Oct '25
NMAT 2025 Registration Window 1 Aug '25 - 10 Oct '25
MU BAAT 2026 Round 1 Registration 1 Aug '25 - 12 Oct '25
BET 2026 Round 1 Submission Deadline 4 Nov '25
BMAT 2026 Application Release 31 Dec '25

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News