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.