The IPU CET is conducted annually by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for students aspiring to study in this reputed university which offers a wide variety of courses in the various fields of law, engineering, journalism and more. the test proves to be a gateway for many candidates to a bright future. So, you need all the information you can gather for the same. So, here are is the IPU exam pattern for CET 2019.
IPU exam pattern for CET
Overview
The IPU CET exam is conducted in the offline with multiple choice questions. The exam is expected to be held in the fourth week of may 2019. The IPU CET exam pattern comprises of total 150 objective type questions which carry 4 marks each for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Duration of the exam varies only for B.Tech and Biotechnology aspirants as for them the duration for the test is for two and a half hours. However, for other courses, the duration is of three hours. Please note that IPU CET is only conducted in English language only except for B.Ed.
| IPU CET 2019 Exam Date | The fourth week of May |
| Duration | 2:30 hours for Biotechnology and3 hours for other courses |
| Number of Questions in CET | 150 |
| Nature of Questions | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | (+)4 marks for each correct answer |
| (-)1 mark deducted for each wrong answer | |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper mode) |
| Exam Language | English |
Sectional Weightage for all B.Tech Programmes
| Section of exam | Weightage |
| Physics | 33.33% |
| Chemistry | 33.33% |
| Mathematics | 33.33% |
Sectional Weightage for Bio-Technology
| Section | Weightage |
| Physics | 20% |
| Chemistry | 20% |
| Mathematics | 20% |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) or BioTechnology | 40% |
Sectional weightage of all other courses
| Course | Sectional Weightage |
| MBA – Masters in Business Administration | English Language & Comprehension (30%) |
| General Awareness (10%) | |
| Numerical Ability (30%) | |
| Reasoning ability including data interpretation (30%) | |
| MCA – Masters of Computers Application | Mathematics (25%) |
| Computer Awareness (25%) | |
| English Language and Comprehension (25%) | |
| Logical and Analytical Ability (25%) | |
| LLM – Masters of Law | General Knowledge including the English Language (20%) |
| Public International Law, Human Rights Law and Environment Law weigh 30 % | |
| Current Trends in Law (20%) | |
| Jurisprudence, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Commercial Law &Family Law (30%) | |
| BCA – Bachelors in computer application | Mathematics (30%) |
| English Language & Comprehension (15%) | |
| General Knowledge- IT and Science Related (25%) | |
| Computer Awareness (30%) | |
| LLB – Bachelors of Law | General Knowledge (25%) |
| English Language and Comprehension (25%) | |
| Legal Aptitude: General Legal Awareness and Understanding and Application of Legal Principles (25%) | |
| Reasoning (25%) | |
| B.Ed – Bachelors of education | Mental Ability and Reasoning (40%) |
| Aptitude for Teaching (20%) | |
| English Comprehension (15%) | |
| General Awareness (25%) | |
| The Question Paper shall be set both in English and Hindi Language only for this course. | |
| BBA – Bachelors in Business Administration | English Language and Comprehension (25%) |
| Logical and Analytical Ability (25%) | |
| General Awareness (25%) | |
| Managerial Aptitude and Communication Skills (25%) | |
| B.Com – Bachelors of Commerce | Logical Reasoning (25%) |
| General Awareness (15%) | |
| General English (25%) | |
| Data Interpretation (35%) | |
| B.Sc Nursing | Chemistry (20%) |
| Physics (20%) | |
| Biology (40%) | |
| General Awareness about Health-related Matters (10%) | |
| English Language and Comprehension (10%) | |
| M.Ed | English / Communication skills (30%) |
| General Awareness and Logical Reasoning (30%) | |
| Teaching Aptitude (40%) |
Well, this was the IPU exam pattern for CET 2019. Candidates must be well aware with the IPU CET exam pattern of the exam and the weightage of each section to prepare accordingly. However, a word to the wise, focus on the answers you know the correct answer for, do not assume or guess the answers as each incorrect answer shall rob you off one mark. Prepare wisely.
