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

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )

Mandeep Kumar
Updated on Jan 11, 2021 02:39 IST

By Mandeep Kumar

MCA is the abbreviated form of Master of Computer Applications. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University provides regular and lateral entry admission to MCA programme. Candidates seeking admission must qualify the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET). The questions will be asked from C & Data Structures, Computer Organisation, Discrete Mathematics and Operating Systems in MCA (lateral entry) question paper. Check details related to MCA below.

Table of content
  • IPU CET 2021 MCA Eligibility Criteria
  • IPU CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IPU CET MCA 2021 Admission Procedure
  • IPU CET 2021 Contact Information
  • IPU CET 2021 FAQs
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IPU CET 2021 MCA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET. Read the qualifications required for MCA lateral entry admission below.

  • Bachelor of Computer Applications / BSc (Information Technology) / BSc (Computer Science) degree with mathematics as a course at Class 12 level or graduate level from a University
  • Candidates must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate

Note – The eligibility criteria for MCA regular admission will be notified later.

IPU CET MCA 2021 Dates

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IPU CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
18 Jun ' 25

IPU CET 2025 (Lateral Entry for BSc Graduates Code 129) Verification of Documents and Allocation of Seats - 2nd Counselling

04 Jun ' 25

IPU CET 2025 (Lateral Entry for BSc Graduates Code 129) Verification of Documents and Allocation of Seats - 1st Counselling

04 Jun ' 25

IPU CET 2025 Counselling Bio Technology (Code - 130) - Verification of Documents and Allotment of Seats-1st Round Counselling

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IPU CET MCA 2021 Admission Procedure

The application procedure for IPU CET 2021 MCA  comprises of various stages such as registration, admit card release, appear in IPUCET, result declaration and counselling.

Step 1: Filling the application form  Candidates have to fill the application form with correct details so that they can get the chance to write the examination. Candidates should fill IPU CET application form with correct details only otherwise their application will be liable for rejection.

Step 2: Download admit card – 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

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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.

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No, IPU CET scores are not compulsory to get admissions into the BTech course at JIMS Greater Noida. Because the college also accepts the relevant scores of JEE Mains for admissions to BTech courses. Therefore, IPU CET is one of the accepted entrance exams for admissions to BTech courses at JIMS Gre

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Currently, IPU CET cutoffs for JIMS Greater Noida BBA admission for 2025 have not been released. However, the cutoff is expected to be announced soon. To assess the competition level to get admission into the BBA course at JIMS Greater Noida, candidates can check out the last round cutoff ranks for

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Currently, IPU CET cutoffs for JIMS Greater Noida BCom admission for 2025 have not been released. However, the cutoff is expected to be announced soon. To assess the competition level to get admission into the BCom course at JIMS Greater Noida, candidates can check out the last round cutoff ranks fo

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Vishakha

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No, IPU CET results are not released on the same date for all CET codes. Each course (and its corresponding CET code) has its own exam date and result publication schedule. Results are announced separately, based on when each test is conducted. 

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Manisha Sahni

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No, you won't receive a hard copy of the IPU CET result by post. The university only publishes the result online, and you must download it yourself from the official portal (ipu.ac.in or ipu.admissions.nic.in)

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Shikha Hazarika

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Yes, the IPU CET merit list is published separately, typically referred to as the Common Merit List (CML). The rank list or merit list is generated once the results for each CET code are announced. Candidates can check name and rank in that list, this determines the eligibility for counselling

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Yes, the IPU CET merit list is published separately, often referred to as the Common Merit List (CML). After the results are declared for each CET code, GGSIPU compiles a merit list for that specific course, ranking candidates based on their CET scores. This separate merit list is crucial for the co

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Rachit Chatterjee

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If you appeared for multiple CETs in IPU, you need to check the result for each CET code separately. Each course (like BBA, BCA, MBA, etc.) has a unique CET code, and the results are declared individually for each one. Here's how you can check all your results:

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Ishita Patra

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After the IPU CET result is declared, the next step is to participate in the centralised online counselling process conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Qualified candidates must first register online for counselling at ipu.admissions.nic.in, pay the counselling participa

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Mohit Gaurav

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You can check your IPU CET 2025 result by following these steps:

  • Visit the official GGSIPU admissions portal at ipu.ac.in or ipu.admissions.nic.in 
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