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IPU CET Full Form

IPU CET Full Form

Edited By Gunjan Chaudhary | Updated on May 12, 2023 05:12 PM IST

What is the full form of IPU CET?

The full form of IPU CET is the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) conducts IPU CET every year for admission to various courses.

Candidates should note that IPU CET is not conducted for admission to B.Tech courses at the University as the admission is done on the basis of JEE Main scores. However, IPU CET is conducted for admission to courses like Biotechnology B.Tech, B.Tech lateral entry for diploma and BSc graduates.

About IPU CET

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test commonly known as IPU CET every year for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates who will be qualified in the entrance exam will be offered admission to courses like engineering, management, pharmacy, etc. The admissions to these courses will be based on the marks they secure in the entrance examination.

IPU CET Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the IPU 2023 application form candidates are advised to check the IPU B.Tech eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of IPU 2023 consist of minimum education qualification of the candidate, age criteria, marks obtained in the qualifying entrance examination. Candidates willing to take admission through IPU CET should ensure that they comply with the prescribed eligibility criteria so that their candidature is not cancelled.

IPU CET Eligibility Criteria

S.NoParticularsDetails
1Academic RequirementsCandidates should have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying examination from a central or state board or any equivalent exam.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2023 will also be eligible for admissions
2Marks RequiredCandidates should have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and should have also passed these subjects individually. Should have also passed English as a subject of study (core/elective or functional).

Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Widows or Wards of Defence Personnel/ Persons with Disability candidates will be allowed 5% relaxation of marks.
3JEE MainShould have appeared and qualified JEE Main Paper I.
4Medical ConditionBlind (including colour blind), deaf and/or dumb candidates will not be eligible for admission in these courses.

IPU CET Syllabus

GGSIPU released the syllabus of IPU CET on the official website for Biotechnology B.Tech course and lateral entry courses. Candidates can check the IPU CET syllabus mentioned below and prepare for the entrance examination.

IPU CET Syllabus 2023 (Biotechnology)

S.No.Units
1Biotechnology- An Overview
2Molecules of Life
3Genetics and Molecular Biology
4Cells and Organisms
5Protein and Gene Manipulation
6Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation

IPU CET Syllabus 2023 (Mathematics)

S.No.UnitsS.No.Units
1Sets, relations, and functions9Complex numbers and quadratic equations
2Trigonometry10Matrices and determinants
3Statistics and probability11Mathematical reasoning
4Coordinate geometry12Mathematical induction
5Vector algebra13Permutations and combinations
6Three-dimensional geometry14Integral calculus
7Binomial theorem and its simple applications15Sequences and series
8Differential equations16Limit, continuity, and differentiability

IPU CET Syllabus 2023 (Physics)

S.No.UnitsS.No.Units
1Physics and measurement11Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
2Kinematics12Current electricity
3Thermodynamics13Rotational motion
4Work, energy and power14Communication systems
5Atoms and nuclei15Oscillations and waves
6Electrostatics16Kinetic theory of gases
7Dual nature of matter and radiation17Electronic devices
8Optics18Properties of solids and liquids
9Electromagnetic waves19Laws of motion
10Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents20Gravitation

IPU CET Syllabus 2023 (Chemistry)

S.No.Units
1Physical Chemistry:
  • Some basic concepts in chemistry
  • States of matter
  • Atomic structure
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Chemical thermodynamics
  • Solutions
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox reactions and electrochemistry
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Surface chemistry

2Organic Chemistry:
  • Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Chemistry in everyday life
  • Principles related to practical chemistry
  • Organic compounds containing halogens
  • Organic compounds containing oxygen
  • Organic compounds containing nitrogen
  • Polymers
  • Some basic principles of organic chemistry
  • Biomolecules

3Inorganic Chemistry:
  • Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Hydrogen
  • s-Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
  • p- Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements
  • D - and f - block elements
  • Coordination compounds
  • Environmental chemistry
  • General principles and processes of isolation of metals

IPU CET Syllabus 2023 (Biology)

S.No.UnitsS.No.Units
1Diversity of Living Organisms6Reproduction
2Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals7Genetics and Evolution
3Cell: Structure and Function8Biology and Human Welfare
4Plant Physiology9Biotechnology and its Application
5Human Physiology10Ecology and Environment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I apply for IPU CET 2023?

The IPU CET 2023 application form are available online on the official website ipu.admissions.nic.in.

2. When will the IPU CET exam be conducted?

The authorities will soon announce the IPU CET exam dates.

3. What is the application fee of IPU CET 2023?

The application fee of IPU CET 2023 is Rs 1200.

4. What is the marking scheme for IPU CET 2023?

Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct response, and 1 mark will get deducted for every incorrect response. 

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