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    IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, and Syllabus

    IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern contains a set pattern for the entrance exam to the university. IPU CET Exam is conducted in online mode in a duration of 150 minutes. The exam will only be conducted in English, however, for B.Ed course, IPU CET will also be conducted in Hindi. As per previous years’ IPU CET Exam Pattern, there will be a total of 100 questions of 400 marks based on 12th standard subjects like Maths, GK, English, Computer, etc. Check IPU CET Paper Analysis

    • IPU CET 2023 Syllabus varies with the course the candidates are applying for. The pattern for the courses accepting National Level Exams such as JEE Main, NEET, and others is different from the centralized IPU CET exam. Download IPU CET Practise Papers
    • IPU CET Exam is conducted offline and 4 marks are awarded for correct answers whereas 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answers
    • GGSIPU conducts National Level Tests for programs such as B.Ed, B.Com, MCA, LLB, LLM, and others. Check IPU CET Cutoffs

    Read the article to know more about IPU CET marking scheme, mode of paper, sectional marks/ questions, total time, and much more.

    Table of Contents

    1. IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern
    2. IPU CET 2023 Marking Scheme
    3. IPU CET National Level Tests Exam Pattern
      3.1 B.Tech – JEE Main Paper 1
      3.2 MBA – CAT
      3.3 Law – CLAT
      3.4 MCA – NIMCET
      3.5 Medical – NEET
      3.6 Architecture – NATA
    4. IPU CET Admitting Courses
    5. IPU CET 2023 Exam Instructions
    6. IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

    IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern

    • The programs which are not included in the National Level Tests are included in IPU CET.
    • The exam pattern for these courses is different from that of the national-level tests.
    • The pattern for the programs accepting National Level Exams such as JEE Main, NEET, and others is different from the centralized IPU CET exam. 

    Following info-graph highlights the key points of IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern

    IPU CET UG Exam Pattern

    The below table represents the section-wise weightage of the selected programs in IPU CET 2023:

    CourseSectional Weightage
    BCAComputer Awareness30%
    Mathematics30%
    English Language & Comprehension15%
    General Knowledge: IT and Science Related25%
    B.EdEnglish Comprehension15%
    Mental Ability and Reasoning40%
    Aptitude for Teaching20%
    General Awareness25%
    The Question Paper shall be set both in English and Hindi Language
    BBAEnglish Language and Comprehension25%
    Logical and Analytical Ability25%
    General Awareness25%
    Aptitude relating to the field of Management and Communication Skills25%
    B.ComLogical Reasoning25%
    General Awareness15%
    General English25%
    Data Interpretation35%
    B.Sc NursingChemistry20%
    Biology40%
    General Awareness about Health-related Matters10%
    English Language and Comprehension10%
    Physics20%
    M.EdEnglish / Communication skills30%
    General Awareness and Logical Reasoning30%
    Teaching Aptitude40%
    B.Tech BiotechnologyPhysics20%
    Chemistry20%
    Mathematics20%
    Biology/Biotechnology40%

    Check IPU CET 2023 Syllabus


    IPU CET Marking Scheme

    IPU CET 2023 Marking Scheme

    The test paper contains 100 objective-type questions. Each question is provided with four alternative answers, out of which only one correct or most appropriate answer should be selected and marked on the OMR answer sheet.

    ParticularsDetails
    Correct Answer+4 Marks
    Incorrect Answer-1 Mark
    No Answer0 Mark
    National Level Tests Pattern

    IPU CET National Level Tests Exam Pattern

    IP University now admits students in selected programs through various National Level Tests instead of IPU CET. Following are the programs and their corresponding National Level Tests:

    B.Tech – JEE Main Paper I

    JEE Main Paper I is held in online and offline mode. As per JEE Main Brochure, exam pattern of JEE Main Paper 1 is given below:

    JEE Main Paper I Exam Pattern

    • Sections – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
    • Number of Questions – 90 questions with each section comprising of 30 questions each.
    • Nature of Questions – Objective
    • Exam Mode – Online and Offline
    • Exam Duration – 3 hours | For candidates with 40% disability4 hours
    • Marking Scheme – Each question carries 4 marks. For each incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted.

    Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

    SectionMaximum QuestionsMaximum Marks
    Physics30120
    Chemistry30120
    Mathematics30120
    Total90 questions360 marks

    MBA – CAT

    CAT is an online test conducted to evaluate the candidates on the basis of Quantitative, Verbal/Reading, Data Interpretation, and Reasoning Skills.

    CAT Exam Pattern

    • Sections – 3 (Verbal & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude)
    • Number of Questions – 100
    • Total Marks – 300 
    • Duration of Exam – 180 minutes
    • Language – English 
    • Marking Scheme – +3 (correct answer), -1 (incorrect answer)
    SectionNumber of MCQ questionsNumber of Non-MCQ questionsTotal Questions
    Verbal and Reading Comprehension241034
    Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning24832
    Quantitative Aptitude27734
    Total7525100

    Law – CLAT

    CLAT entrance examination is conducted separately to enroll students in 3-year LLB, 5-year Integrated LLB, and LLM programs.

    CLAT Exam Pattern

    • Duration of exam – 120 minutes
    • Type of questions – Objective 
    • Medium of exam – English
    • Marking scheme – +1 mark for correct answer and -0.25 marks for incorrect answer
    SectionTotal QuestionsMaximum Marks
    English (including Comprehension)4040
    GK and Current Affairs5050
    Elementary Mathematics2020
    Legal Aptitude5050
    Logical Reasoning4040
    Total200 Questions200 Marks

    MCA – NIMCET

    NIMCET evaluates the candidates on the basis of their mathematical skills, computer awareness, general English and logical reasoning and ability. 

    NIMCET Exam Pattern

    • Duration of Exam – 120 minutes
    • Number of Questions – 120
    • Type of Questions – Objective
    • Total Marks – 480
    • Marking Scheme – +4 for correct answer and -1 for incorrect answer
    SubjectsNumber of QuestionsNumber of Marks
    Mathematics50200
    Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning40160
    Computer Awareness1040
    General English2080
    Total120480

    Medical – NEET

    NEET will be held in offline mode (paper-based) only. Candidates must be prepared with a 10+2 curriculum including Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany.

    NEET Exam Pattern

    • Duration of Exam – 180 minutes
    • Number of Questions – 180
    • Type of Questions – Objective
    • Total Marks – 720
    • Marking Scheme – + 4 for a correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
    SubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
    Physics45180
    Chemistry45180
    Zoology45180
    Botany45180 

    Architecture – NATA

    NATA is conducted for the candidates interested in architecture. The exam is conducted in 2 phases – Mathematics & General Aptitude Test and Drawing Test.

    NATA Exam Pattern

    • Mode of Exam – Online
    • Duration – 180 minutes
    • Type of Questions – Objective
    • Total Marks – 200
    • Marking Scheme – +2 marks for a correct answer, No negative marking
    PartSubjectsTotal QuestionsTotal MarksMode of ExamTotal Time Duration
    Part IMathematics3060MCQ- OMR Based90 minutes
    Part IGeneral Aptitude3060MCQ- OMR Based
    Part IIDrawingTest280Paper & Pencil Based90 minutes
    -Total-200 marks-180 minutes (3 hours)

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    IPU CET Admitting Courses

    The table below shows the courses for which IPU CET exam is accepted for

    B.Com (Hons)B.Ed. & B.Ed. (Special Education)
    B.A. - English Hons./ Economics Hons. / Journalism & Mass CommunicationBCA
    MBA BHMCT
    BBAMAHARET
    M.Ed.MCA / MCA (LE)
    MBA (IT)B.Tech. (Bio-Tech)
    B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic)/ Yoga/ NursingBPT/ BPO/ B.Sc.(MLT)/BASLP/BOT(Paramedical)/B.PHARMA
    M.Sc. (Env. Mgmt./ NRM/ Forensic Science/ Nursing/Yoga/ Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design/ Bio. & Cons.)MA - English/ Mass Communication/ Criminology/ Economics
    MPT/ MOT (Neuro)/ MPOLateral Entry to B.Tech. (Diploma and B.Sc. Graduates)
    M.Tech. (Tool Engineering/ Robotics & Automation/CSE/IS/ Chemical Engg./ECE/ and Advanced Diploma Engg. Physics/ Bio-Tech.)P.G. Diplomas (Security IT/ Mgt./ Victimology & Victim Assistance / Cyber Crime & Law and Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance & Counselling
    M.Phil (English/ Clinical Psychology/ Psychiatric Social Work)
    Ph.D (Education/ Electronics & Comm. Engg./ Environmental Sciences/ Mechanical & Automation/ Chemistry/ Management/ Mathematics/ English/ Information Tech., Computer Science & Engg., Computer Applications/ Chemical Technology/ BioTechnology/ Physics/ Law & Legal Studies/ Mass Communication/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Disaster Management)

    IPU CET 2023 Exam Instructions

    Given below are some points to be considered by the students who are going to appear in the exam:

    • Candidates should bring two black ballpoint pens to the Examination hall for marking responses on OMR answer sheets. Use of pencil is not allowed.
    • Candidates are not be provided the facility of re-evaluation or reassessment for the concerned exam.
    • Candidates should leave Examination Hall only after handing over the OMR answer sheet and test booklet to the Invigilator.
    • The sheet has 4 circles in front of every question. Candidates need to mark the circle that highlights the circle that they feel is the correct response for that particular answer.
    • The Optical Mark Reader (OMR) response sheet should be handled carefully by the candidates. They are advised not to fold the response sheet under any circumstances.
    • Candidates are required to darken one circle only for each question. If you darken more than one circle for a question, the response to that question will be invalidated and a negative mark will be assigned for that question.
    • Do not make any stray marks anywhere on the OMR.
    • Candidates shall note that they will not be given a second blank Optical Mark Reader (OMR) response sheet. Hence they are advised to be careful while handling their OMR response sheet.

    IPU CET 2023 will be conducted by GGSIPU on various dates as per the course for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs available at the university and its participating institutes and colleges. 

    IPU CET FAQs

    IPU CET 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

    Ques.  What is the medium of IPU CET 2023?

    Ans. IPU CET is conducted in English for all the courses except B.Ed. The question paper of B.Ed is also available in Hindi.

    Ques. Can I bring a calculator to IPU CET 2023?

    Ans. No, the applicants are not allowed to bring in any electronic devices to the exam center. An on-screen calculator will be provided in the exam.

    Ques. What are the names of the sections in IPU CET 2023 question paper?

    Ans.  IPU CET 2023 is a common test for admission into different courses. The sections in the question paper varies as per the course. English is the only common section in all the question papers.

    Ques. What should I do if I wish to change the option I have marked in the OMR Sheet in IPU CET 2023?

    Ans. Answers once marked cannot be changed as you are allowed to use only a ball point pen. It is recommended that you mark the option in OMR sheet very carefully. A second OMR sheet will not be issued in case of any mistakes or mishandling.

    Ques. What is the weightage of English section in IPU CET 2023?

    Ans. The weightage of English Language and comprehension is 25% in the question papers for all the courses.

    Ques. What is the marking scheme followed in IPU CET?

    Ans. Each question carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

    Ques. Are questions on General Knowledge asked in IPU CET?

    Ans. Question papers of a few courses like MBA, L.LB, B.Ed, etc. consist of General Knowledge but it is not a compulsory section.

    Ques: How many questions will be asked in the IPU CET exam?

    Ans: Total of 150 questions will be asked in the IPU CET exam for BTech lateral entry and BTech (Bio-Technology) admission.

    Ques: Which types of questions will be asked in the IPU CET exam?

    Ans: The questions will be of the objective type that means there will be four options to each question and candidates have to choose and mark the right answer in the OMR sheet.

    Ques: What is the maximum marks for which IPU CET 2023 will be conducted?

    Ans: The examination will be conducted for a total of 600 marks.

    Ques: What is the duration of IPU CET 2023?

    Ans: Candidates will get a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes or 150 minutes to solve the questions

    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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