IPU CET 2027
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU CET)
IPU CET is the entrance test GGSIPU holds for many of its programmes. For engineers the key point is that regular B.Tech is admitted on JEE Main rank, and the CET matters mainly for B.Tech Biotechnology and lateral entry.
- Conducted by
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka, New Delhi
- Mode
- Offline/online test centres in Delhi NCR (mode differs by programme; check the information bulletin). Regular B.Tech is filled through JEE Main counselling, not through the CET
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes for most programme papers (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM shifts in 2026)
IPU CET 2027 Exam Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University notices
Pattern for the GGSIPU CET papers, per the Admission Brochure for Bachelor's Programmes 2026-27.
Paper structure
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple choice questions |
| Total marks | 400 |
| Correct answer | +4 |
| Wrong answer | -1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language | English |
B.Tech Biotechnology subject weightage
Per the Admission Brochure 2026-27, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (up to Class 12 level) carry 20 percent each and Biology (Botany and Zoology) or Biotechnology (up to Class 12 level) carries 40 percent. This works out to roughly 20 questions in each of PCM and 40 in Biology.
The brochure says the test has 100 objective questions with four options, 4 marks each, one mark deducted per wrong answer, 2.5 hours and 400 marks, in English only (B.Ed is English and Hindi). The admit card states the actual mode.
Regular B.Tech
There is no IPU paper for regular B.Tech. The JEE Main pattern applies. See the JEE Main tab for details.