IPU CET 2020 Exam Pattern- Marking Scheme & Syllabus

Updated On - April 20th, 2020

Atul Yadav

Exam prep master

GGSIPU conducts National Level Tests for selected programs such as B.Ed, B.Com, MCA, LLB, LLM and others. For B.Tech, the university accepts JEE Main Paper I scores; for LLB & LLM, CLAT scores are valid, for medical courses, architecture, and MCA, NEET, NATA, and NIMCET scores respectively are used for the preparation of merit lists. The University does not administer a separate examination for the above-mentioned courses. Candidates can fill up the IPU CET 2020 Application form till May 05, 2020.Those aspiring for any of the selected university programs have to appear for the examination that will be held from May 20-May 30, 2020..

For the rest of the programs, IPU CET 2020 will be conducted. The Exam Pattern for IPU CET 2020 is set by the university (GGSIPU). It describes the marking scheme, mode, total and sectional marks/ questions, total time, important topics and others. 

Highlights of IPU CET 2020 Exam Pattern

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Courses for which CET exam will be conducted

IPU CET 2020 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. Following info-graph highlights the key points of IPU CET 2020 Exam Pattern

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The pattern for the programs accepting National Level Exams such as JEE Main, NEET and others is different from centralized IPU CET exam. 

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 1

JEE Main Paper 1 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 1 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% disability- 4 hours
• Exam Medium – English and Hindi. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli – Gujrati.
• 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:

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)

Law – CLAT

CLAT entrance examination is conducted separately to enrol students to 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

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

Medical – NEET

NEET will be held in offline mode (paper based) only. Candidates must be prepared with 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 correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer

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 correct answer, No negative marking

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IPU CET 2020 Exam Pattern for other Programs

The below table represents the section-wise weightage of the selected programs in IPU CET 2020:

IPU CET 2020 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.

• Each question carries four marks.
• There is NEGATIVE MARKING for wrong answer.
• One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Every correct response will get 4 marks.
• No marks are deducted if a student has not marked any option.
• In case, if a student has marked more than one option, it is treated as an incorrect response. So, one mark will be deducted.

Hence, candidates must be sure about the answers before marking them because it will lead to negative marking in the total evaluation.

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IPU CET 2020 Syllabus

After IPU CET Exam Pattern, comes the syllabus, which is also of utmost importance. Subject-wise syllabus with proper topic understanding makes the student confident before and during the exam if the topics are well revised according to the syllabus.

Note: Difficulty level of the entrance test for all B. Tech programmes will be similar to that of 10+2 level.

IPU CET Syllabus 2020 for Professional Courses

The syllabus for some of the most popular courses in IPU is given below for your reference:

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IPU CET 2020 Exam Instructions

Exam Pattern also includes the following 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 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 negative mark will be assigned for that question.
• Do not make any stray marks anywhere on the OMR.
• Candidate 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 2020 will be conducted by GGSIPU on various dates as per the course for admission to various undergraduate engineering programmes available at the university and its participating institutes and colleges.

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