IPU CET 2022: Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus, Cutoff
University Data Specialist | Updated On - Dec 13, 2021
The authorities haven’t released IPU CET 2022 Exam Dates yet. However, after analyzing the previous year’s trend it is expected that the entrances for different courses will be conducted in May 2022. Candidates can check all the exam details by visiting the official website of IPU CET 2022.
- The IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Eligibility Test) is conducted by IPU to offer admissions to several UG and PG courses.
- IPU CET 2022 Results are expected to be declared by June and classes will commence from the month of July/August tentatively.
- The entrance exam for different courses is different and has different examination patterns and difficulty levels.
- IPU CET is an OMR-based test that is conducted offline.
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What is IPU CET?
IPU CET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
IPU CET 2022 Highlights
Some highlights of IPU CET 2022 are:
| IPU CET Full Form | The Indraprastha University Common Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-Based Exam (Online) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Application Fee | INR 1000 |
| Total Seats Offered | About 60 seats in each course |
| Applications Per Year | 7000-8000 |
| Number of Exam Centres | 15 centers |
| Official website | http://www.ipu.ac.in/ |
| IPU CET Helpline | 011-25302167 |
IPU CET 2022 Exam Dates
The officially announced dates for the IPU CET exam are still not out but tentative dates for the upcoming 2022 cycle are tabulated below.
| Name of course | Exam Date | Last Date of Application | Declaration of Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | 3rd week of May 2022 | 4th week of April 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 |
| B.Tech. | 2nd week of May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 3rd week of May 2022 |
| LLB | 3rd week of May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 |
| B.Ed. | 2nd week of May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 |
| BCA | 2nd week of May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 |
| MCA | 3rd week of May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 |
| BBA | 4th week May 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 | 2nd week of June 2022 |
| MBA | 1st week of June 2022 | 4th week of May 2022 | 2nd week of June 2022 |
| MBA (IT) | 1st week of May 2022 | 4th week of April 2022 | 1st week of May 2022 |
IPU CET 2022 Courses Offered
The courses offered by IPU CET 2022 are as follows.
| Courses | Details |
|---|---|
| B. Tech. |
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| B. Com. |
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| LLB |
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| BBA |
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| BAMS |
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| BHMS |
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| MBA |
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| MCA |
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IPU CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for B.Tech. through IPU CET 2022 are tabulated below:
| Eligibility Parameters | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualification Required | Candidates must have passed 10+2 or intermediate or its equivalent from the recognized board |
| Minimum marks | Candidates should have scored 55 percent marks in the qualifying examination |
| Age limit | 18-21 |
| Subjects Required | Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and English as compulsory subjects |
| Limit on number of attempts | NA |
| Appearing Candidates | Applicants who are currently in their 12th exam can also apply. |
Eligibility criteria for MTech. through IPU CET 2022 are tabulated below:
| Eligibility Parameters | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualification Required | Candidates must have passed B. Tech. from a recognized college or university |
| Minimum marks | Candidates should have scored 60 percent marks in the qualifying examination |
| Age limit | 21-35 |
| Limit on number of attempts | NA |
| Appearing Candidates | Applicants who are currently in their last year of B.Tech. can also apply. |
Eligibility criteria for MBA through IPU CET 2022 are tabulated below:
| Eligibility Parameters | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualification Required | Candidates need to pass graduation from a recognized university |
| Minimum marks | Candidates should have scored 50 percent marks in the qualifying examination |
| Age limit | No limit on age |
| Limit on number of attempts | NA |
| Appearing Candidates | Applicants who are currently in their last year of graduation can also apply. |
IPU CET 2022 Application Form
Applicants can apply for the IPU CET 2022 Exam from the official website once the application form is released. The application form can be filled online only. The process to apply for the IPU CET application form is.
- Check the eligibility criteria on the portal for the respective course.
- Visit the official website of IPU CET.
- Register yourself on the portal and get your verified credentials.
- Fill in your details, communication details and upload all the documents correctly.
- Fill in all the other details correctly and accept the declaration after reading all the terms and conditions
- Full details of the courses correctly. Also, check if the choice filling is available.
- Pay the fees online using net banking, UPI, credit card, or debit card.
- Recheck the application form and submit it correctly
- Download the duly filled application form and save it in the form of a PDF.
IPU CET 2022 Application Fees
The candidates can pay the fees of the IPU CET exam online. Candidate can use their credit card, debit card or net banking. Application fees for different categories of applicants are:
| Name of category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PwD | INR 1000 |
| OBC/ EWS | INR 1000 |
| UR | INR 1000 |
IPU CET 2022 Application Form Correction
Once the application form is out, the application form correction window will be made active. The correction window will be made available for about a week. Candidates will get the option to make the changes in the application form. Basic details like name, email id, phone number, and educational details can not be edited.
IPU CET 2022 Exam Center
A list of exam centers along with their codes is mentioned below.
| City Code | Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| 81 | Ambala |
| 82 | Bangalore |
| 83 | Bhopal |
| 84 | Chandigarh |
| 85 | Dehradun |
| 86 | Delhi |
| 87 | Hyderabad |
| 88 | Indore |
| 89 | Jaipur |
| 90 | Jalandhar |
| 91 | Kolkata |
| 92 | Lucknow |
| 93 | Siliguri |
| 94 | Udaipur |
| 95 | Varanasi |
IPU CET 2022 Admit Cards
Conducting authority will release the admit cards soon after the completion of the registration process. Successfully registered candidates can download their admit cards from the portal using their credentials. Here are the steps to download the IPU CET 2022 Admit Card.
- Visit the official website of IPU CET
- Log in to the online portal of IPU CET using registered credentials
- Navigate to the ‘Download Admit Card’ option
- Admit card will appear on your system screen
- Download your admit card and print it out for examination
IPU CET 2022 Exam Pattern
IPU CET 2022 is a Computer-based test consisting of 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths for B. tech. entrance. Several sections and patterns vary from course to course. Major details of the IPU CET 2022 exam pattern for B. tech. are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (60 minutes for each) |
| Language of test | English |
| Total sections | 3 |
| Number of Questions | 100 questions in total |
| Marks | 400 marks in total |
| Types of Questions | MCQ type questions |
| Marking System | +4 for correct and -1 for the wrong answer |
IPU CET 2022 Syllabus
IPU CET exam is a university-level entrance exam. To clear the exam and get a seat one need to have some information about its syllabus. Syllabus for B.Tech. the exam is tabulated below:
Physics
| Units | Sections |
|---|---|
| Modern Physics | Atomic Structure in Modern Physics, Experimental Physics, Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity, Photo-Electric Effect and Electromagnetic Waves, Semiconductors and Communication System |
| Mechanics-1 | Mathematics in Physics, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimension and Projectile Motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion Units and Dimensions, Work, Power, and Energy |
| Mechanics 2 | Center of Mass and Momentum Conservation, Circular Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Matter and Fluid Mechanics Rotation, Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) |
| Electro-Magnetism | Electric charges and Fields, Electric potential and Capacitance Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electrostatics, Classical magnetism and Magnetic Properties of Matter, Magnetism |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | Heat Transfer, Laws of Thermodynamics, Thermal properties of matter, Calorimetry and Kinetic Theory of Gases |
| Optics | Ray Optics, Wave Optics |
| Mechanical Waves | Waves and Sounds |
Chemistry
| Units | Sections |
|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | Chemical Equilibrium, Atomic Structure, Chemical Kinetics Electrochemistry, Gaseous State, Ionic Equilibrium, Mole Concept, Nuclear Chemistry, Redox, and Volumetric Analysis Solid State, Solution (General and Colligative Properties), Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry |
| Organic Chemistry | Alcohol and Ether, Chemistry in action, Biomolecules and Polymers, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acid and its Derivatives, Classification and Nomenclature, General Organic Chemistry, Haloalkanes, Haloarenes and Phenols, Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes Isomerism, Nitrogen Compound and Aliphatic Amines, Practical and Environmental Chemistry |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, D-Block and F-Block Elements, Metallurgy, P-Block Elements, Periodic Properties, Qualitative Analysis, S-Block Elements, Hydrogen, and its Compounds |
Mathematics
| Units | Sections |
|---|---|
| Integral Calculus | Area Under Curves, Definite Integration, Differential Equation, Indefinite Integration |
| Algebra | Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Mathematical Induction, Matrices, and Determinants, Permutation and Combination, Progressions, Set Theory and Relations, Probability, Theory of Equation |
| Coordinate Geometry | Circle, Ellipse, Hyperbola, Parabola, Point and Straight Line, Vector |
| Differential Calculus | Continuity and Differentiability, Differential Coefficient, Differentiation and Application of Derivatives, Functions, Limits |
| Trigonometry | Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Equations and Inequations, Trigonometric Ratios, Functions, and Identities |
| Statistics and Mathematical Reasoning | Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics |
IPU CET 2022 Preparation Tips
IPU CET is a competitive exam of moderate level difficulty. To assist the candidates in their IPU CET 2022 Preparation, the following preparation tips have been listed.
- Go through the syllabus and prepare the important topics.
- Attempt mock tests from the online website to score maximum marks
- Practice the mathematical types of questions to complete quickly and minimize wrong answers
- Initially solve the easier section to score maximum
IPU CET 2022 Important Books
Some of the important books for the preparation for IPU CET exam are:
Physics books:
- Physics vol. 1 and vol. 2 by Resnick/Halliday
- All NCERT Books of 11th and 12th
- Objective Physics by Pradeep
- A concept of Physics by HC Verma
Chemistry books:
- Organic Chemistry by Robert Thornton Morrison
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee
- All NCERT Books of 11th and 12th
- Objective Chemistry by Pradeep
Maths books:
- Mathematics by RD Sharma- class 11th and 12th
- Objective books by RD Sharma
- NCERT Mathematics books
IPU CET 2022 Answer Key
The answer key is expected to be released one week after the conclusion of the exam. The following steps should be followed to download the official answer key:
- Go to the official website of IPU CET.
- Navigate to the answer key option
- A new window will appear on the screen where you will need to select the subject
- Now you will get your answer sheet in front of your screen
- Ensure to check the subject code on the sheet properly
How to Challenge the Answer key?
The candidates have the option to challenge the answer key. Herein is presented the steps to do the same.
- Go to the online portal
- Navigate to ‘Answer Key’
- After this panel, check the objection option and object to any question required
- You will receive a confirmation once your case is reviewed
IPU CET 2022 Results
The result for the IPU CET exam is released online. The following steps should be followed to download the IPU CET results:
- Go to the official portal of the IPU CET exam
- Login using registered credentials
- Navigate to the ‘Result’ panel.
- Open the link and you will get a scorecard displayed on the screen
- Download the card in PDF form which will be used for counseling
IPU CET 2022 Score Card
The scorecard of IPU CET is available to download from the official website. Candidates must keep the scorecard in the form of a PDF. Information printed on the scorecard will contain:
- Name of the candidate
- Name of the parents
- Registration number
- Rank secured
- Caste category certificate
IPU CET 2022 Counselling
GGSIPU conducts centralized counseling for the shortlisted candidates. Once the registration is successful, candidates need to fill the colleges that they would prefer during counseling. The process of applying for counseling process is:
- Go to the official website
- Navigate to the ‘Counselling’ panel
- Click apply for counseling button
- Now you will receive the mail regarding further schedules
- Scores will be automatically sent to selected colleges
IPU CET 2022 Choice Filling
Coming to the choice filling, candidates need to select the preferred college while filling the registration form. Candidates should fill the colleges they wish to take admission in. However, the candidates will be allotted a college based on their ranks and scores secured.
IPU CET 2022 Seat Allotment
Seats will be allotted to candidates based on merit, region, and category. Once the results are out and candidates have cleared the qualifying cut-off, they will get the seat allotment letter on their portal after successful completion of counseling. There is no separate round conducted in the college for the seat allotment process. Candidates need to pay INR 40,000 to book the seat. Once payment is successfully made, the seat will be reserved for the candidate.
If the candidate doesn’t want to move with the counseling process, they will have to freeze their seats. And if they have some better options they can continue the counseling process. Also, the candidate should make their decision timely because, after the second round of counseling, candidates will have no option left for seat withdrawal.
IPU CET 2022 Cut-off
To have a look into the admission competition we have mentioned the cut-off for MBA - the most demanded course for IPU CET 2021 session.
| Course | Region | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Hons.) | Delhi | 8727 |
| Outside Delhi | 4272 | |
| IPU CET B.Tech Cut off | Delhi | 25337 |
| Outside Delhi | 7034 | |
| IPU CET BBA Cut off | Delhi | 20083 |
| Outside Delhi | 20055 | |
| IPU CET MCA Cut off | Delhi | 3410 |
| Outside Delhi | 2141 | |
| IPU CET LLB Cut off | Delhi | 8858 |
| Outside Delhi | 2436 | |
| IPU CET MBA Cut off | Delhi | 5763 |
| Outside Delhi | 2178 |
IPU CET 2022 Facts and Figures
Some stats to analyze the competition in the IPU CET exam are:
| Year (s) | Number of registered candidates | Number of candidates who appeared the exam | Number of qualified candidates | Number of seats available in Premier colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8000 | 7500 | NA | 200- 300 seats in a college in different courses |
| 2020 | 7000 | 6500 | NA | 200- 300 seats in a college in different courses |
IPU CET 2022 FAQs
Ques. Is the IPU CET easy?
Ans. The difficulty level of the IPU CET exam is moderate. Completing the exam time and attempting maximum questions can help you to get selected. Also, the candidates who brush up on their basics and complete the NCERT and practice some mock tests can easily crack the exam.
Ques. Is IPU CET online for 2021?
Ans. Since the COVID has hit the country, everything was conducted online. No offline exams were conducted. Also, since the 2020-21 session, IPU CET has been shifted to a Computer-based online test for all the courses.
Ques. Is IPU a private university?
Ans. IPU is a semi-government university. Its main campus comes under the Delhi government and other affiliated ones are private or government. IPU CET gives access to premier colleges.
Ques. Is there less application for SC students?
Ans. For the IPU CET application form, candidates need to pay the same amount irrespective of their category. Application fees for the IPU CET exam are INR 1000 for all the applicants
Ques. Is calculator allowed in the IPU CET exam?
Ans. IPU CET is conducted in Computer mode and the interface is nice. There is a calculator for some courses in the system itself and there is no calculator for MBA and B. Tech. exam
Ques. Can I apply for IPU CET if I have 65% in PCM?
Ans. If you apply for IPU CET the minimum eligibility criteria is 55 percent but your scores may affect you in the rank marking processor in the counseling. So try to perform well if you have less in PCM.
Ques. How many times IPU CET is conducted in a year?
Ans. IPU CET is an entrance test that is also under a government university. So IPU CET is conducted once a year and candidates need to apply that time only.
Ques. Is a score of 75% good in IPU CET?
Ans. Yes, a percentile of 75% will land you into an affiliated college of GGSIPU. This score will not help you to get central college as the competition is high but you will get a college during counseling.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
