IPU CET 2026 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys

The IPU CET 2026 exam was successfully conducted as per the official schedule in April-May 2026. The IPU CET is conducted in Pen-Paper 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.

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.

The IPU CET 2026 exam pattern generally consists of sections and is conducted in offline mode, i.e., Pen-Paper mode. The exam consists of 100 questions, and the duration is 150 minutes per session. Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and a deduction of 1 mark is applicable for each wrong answer. Refer to the table below to know the details of the IPU CET exam pattern 2026.

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.

The IPU CET 2026 answer key was released after the respective exam was conducted in May 2026. Candidates could download the answer key by entering their login credentials. GGSIPU released the answer key separately for each subject. After reviewing all the objections to the IPU CET 2026 answer key, GGSIPU released the final answer key. The answer key was made available on the official website in online mode.