What is IPU CET Engineering and who conducts it?

IPU CET Engineering is the Common Entrance Test conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, for admission to BTech programmes. The exam is held annually and is the gateway to over 40,000 seats across 100+ affiliated engineering colleges in the Delhi NCR region. GGSIPU is one of the largest affiliating universities in Delhi, covering institutions across New Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida.

What is the exam pattern for IPU CET Engineering?

IPU CET Engineering consists of 150 multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with equal weightage to all three subjects. The total marks are 600, with +4 for each correct answer and -1 for every wrong response. The exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and must be completed in 150 minutes. Candidates should focus heavily on NCERT concepts as well as application-based problems.

How many seats are available through IPU CET Engineering?

IPU CET Engineering provides access to over 40,000 engineering seats across more than 100 colleges affiliated to GGSIPU in Delhi NCR. These include prominent institutions such as Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, and Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies. Popular branches include Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.

Is IPU CET tougher than JEE Main?

IPU CET Engineering is generally considered moderately difficult compared to JEE Main, but it is competitive due to the large number of applicants vying for Delhi NCR seats. The syllabus closely aligns with CBSE Class 11 and 12 PCM, and questions tend to be more straightforward than JEE Advanced. However, the marking scheme with negative marks makes accuracy critical. Many aspirants who clear JEE Main also appear for IPU CET to secure seats in Delhi.

Can students from outside Delhi appear for IPU CET Engineering?

Yes, students from all states across India can appear for IPU CET Engineering, but 85% of seats are reserved for Delhi domicile candidates while 15% are open to students from other states. Out-of-state applicants must compete in the open merit list for the remaining seats. Proof of Delhi domicile is mandatory for the state quota seats, which requires the applicant or their parents to have resided in Delhi for a minimum of 3 years.

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IPU CET Engineering Preparation Guide

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for IPU CET Engineering 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks600

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

May 2026

EEligibility Criteria

10+2 with PCM, minimum 55% marks; age below 17 years on 31st December of admission year

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction on number of attempts

Study Plan by Subject

Physics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Chemistry

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on NCERT textbooks for Class 11 and 12 PCM as IPU CET questions are closely aligned with the CBSE curriculum.

Practise time management by solving full-length mock tests within 150 minutes to build speed and accuracy.

Pay special attention to Mathematics, particularly Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra, as these sections carry significant weightage.

Revise Physics concepts such as Electrostatics, Optics, and Modern Physics thoroughly, and solve at least 15 years of previous IPU CET papers.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Physics	50	200	50 min
Chemistry	50	200	50 min
Mathematics	50	200	50 min
Total	150	600	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

February–March 2026

Next Exam Date

May 2026

Conducted By

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

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