Updated on Feb 20, 2025
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The authority will release the IPU CET exam pattern 2025 on its official website. The 150-minute IPU CET exam is administered online. The IPU CET for the B.Ed programme will also be held in Hindi. However, the exam will only be offered in English. The 400-point exam will consist of 100 questions covering topics from the 12th grade, including math, computer science, general knowledge, and English.
The syllabus for the IPU CET 2025 differs according to the course for which students are applying. The format of the centralized IPU CET exam differs from that of the courses that accept national-level exams like JEE Main, NEET, and others. Get the IPU CET Practice Papers here.
The IPU CET exam is administered offline, with 4 marks given for right answers and one mark taken away for wrong answers.
Also Read: IPU CET Syllabus 2025
IPU CET Exam Pattern 2025
IPU CET contains the programs that aren't covered in the National Level Tests.
Exam patterns for these courses differ from those administered at the national level.
The format of the centralized IPU CET test differs from that of the programs that accept national-level exams like JEE Main, NEET, and others.
The weighting of the chosen programs in each component of the IPU CET 2024 is shown in the table below:
IPU CET 2025 Marking Scheme
There are one hundred objective-style questions on the test paper. There are four possible solutions for each question; only the best or most appropriate response should be chosen and noted on the OMR answer sheet.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 Marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 Mark |
| No Answer | 0 Mark |
IPU CET National Level Tests Exam Pattern
Instead of the IPU CET, IP University currently accepts students into a limited number of programs through a variety of National Level Tests. The programs and accompanying National Level Tests are listed below: JEE Main Paper I for B.Tech students is available both online and offline. The following describes the JEE Main Paper 1 exam pattern, according to the JEE Main Brochure:
JEE Main Paper I Exam Pattern
- Sections – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Number of Questions – 90 questions, each section comprising 30 questions.
- Nature of Questions – Objective
- Exam Mode – Online and Offline
- Exam Duration – 3 hours | For candidates with 40% disability- 4 hours
- Marking Scheme – Each question carries 4 marks. For each incorrect answer, a -1 mark will be deducted.
The subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Section | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 120 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
| Total | 90 questions | 360 marks |
MBA – CAT
The Common Application Test (CAT) is an online assessment tool used to assess candidates' 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)
The section-wise distribution of questions is tabulated below:
| Sections | Number of MCQ questions | Number of Non-MCQ questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal and Reading Comprehension | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 24 | 8 | 32 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 27 | 7 | 34 |
| Total | 75 | 25 | 100 |
Law - CLAT
The admission exam for the 3-year, 5-year Integrated LLB and LLM programs is administered independently.
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
The section-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Section | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English (including Comprehension) | 40 | 40 |
| GK and Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Legal Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
MCA – NIMCET
NIMCET assesses the candidates based on their proficiency in mathematics, computer awareness, general english, and logical reasoning.
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
The section-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning | 40 | 160 |
| Computer Awareness | 10 | 40 |
| General English | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
Medical – NEET
The NEET will only be administered offline, using paper forms. Candidates require a 10+2 curriculum that includes physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology.
NEET Exam Pattern
- Duration of Exam – 180 minutes
- Number of Questions – 180
- Type of Questions – Objective
- Total Marks – 720
- Marking Scheme – + 4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer
The section-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 45 | 180 |
Architecture – NATA
For those who are interested in architecture, NATA is held. The test is divided into two sections: the Drawing Test and the Mathematics and General Aptitude Test.
NATA Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam – Online
- Duration – 180 minutes
- Type of Questions – Objective
- Total Marks – 200
- Marking Scheme – +2 marks for a correct answer, No negative marking
The section-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Part | Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Mode of Exam | Total Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Mathematics | 30 | 60 | MCQ- OMR Based | 90 minutes |
| Part I | General Aptitude | 30 | 60 | MCQ- OMR Based | |
| Part II | DrawingTest | 2 | 80 | Paper & Pencil Based | 90 minutes |
| - | Total | - | 200 marks | - | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
IPU CET Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs
What is the exam pattern of IPU CET?
The IPU CET 2025 exam will have 100 questions with four multiple-choice answers. Each question carried four marks. One mark will be reduced for wrong answers.
What is the exam duration of the IPU CET 2025 exam?
The IPU CET exam is held for 150 minutes.
Is the IPU CET exam computer based?
Yes, the IPU CET is a computer based exam.
What is the weightage of the English section in IPU CET 2025?
The weightage of English section is 25% in the IPU CET question paper.
Ans: 150 total questions will be asked in the IPU CET exam.
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