IPU CET 2026 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
IPU CET Exam Details Overview
The IPU CET 2026 exam will be conducted in the fourth week of May 2026, as per the schedule. The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode only, and it contains English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical and Analytical Ability, and Management/Field-related aptitude in multiple-choice format. Refer to the table below to know the exam overview and details.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
Purpose | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at GGSIPU. |
Exam Level | University level |
Subjects | English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical and Analytical Ability, and Management/Field-related aptitude. |
Eligibility | Completed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Mathematics, and English, along with Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology, and 40% for the reserved category. |
Language | English |
Things to Avoid During the Exam
The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the IPU CET exam day, which will lead to a conflict. Here are the things that must be avoided at the exam centre.
- The candidate must not carry prohibited items (mobile phones, electronic gadgets, calculators, or Bluetooth devices).
- The candidate must not panic, but should stay calm and composed.
- The candidate must not leave the OMR sheet incomplete.
- The candidate must not rush without reading the instructions, and read all information carefully.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
IPU CET Exam Pattern
The IPU CET 2026 exam pattern generally contains sections, which are conducted offline, that is, Pen-Paper mode. The exam consists of 100 questions, and the duration of the exam will be 150 minutes per session. Each right answer carries 4 marks, and a 1 mark deduction is applicable for a wrong answer. Refer to the table below to know the details of the IPU CET exam pattern 2026.
IPU CET 2026 Exam Sections | Total No. of Questions | Marks Per Correct Answer | Marks Per Wrong Answer | Total Marks |
English Language | 25 | +4 mark | -1 | 100 |
General Awareness | 25 | +4 mark | -1 | 100 |
Logical and Analytical Ability | 25 | +4 mark | -1 | 100 |
Management/Field-related aptitude | 25 | +4 mark | -1 | 100 |
Total | 100 | 180 | 400 |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
Download IPU CET Old Question Papers
The IPU CET previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming IPU CET exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the IPU CET previous year question papers.
IPU CET previous years | Question paper |
IPU CET 2024 question paper | |
IPU CET 2023 BBA question paper | |
IPU CET 2023 BCA question paper | |
IPU CET 2018 PCB question paper | |
IPU CET 2017 PCB question paper | |
IPU CET 2016 PCB question paper |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
IPU CET Answer Key
The IPU CET 2026 answer key is yet to be released after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. The GGSIPU releases the answer key separately for each subject. After reviewing all the objections in the answer key of IPU CET 2026, GGSIPU will release the final answer keys. The answer keys will be available on the official website in online mode. Candidates can calculate the score before the declaration of the exam with the help of the answer key.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
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