IPU CET MCA 2021: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test 2021 ( IPU CET )

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MCA is the abbreviated form of Master of Computer Applications. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University provides regular and lateral entry admission to MCA programme. Candidates seeking admission must qualify the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET). The questions will be asked from C & Data Structures, Computer Organisation, Discrete Mathematics and Operating Systems in MCA (lateral entry) question paper. Check details related to MCA below.

IPU CET 2021 MCA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET. Read the qualifications required for MCA lateral entry admission below.

  • Bachelor of Computer Applications / BSc (Information Technology) / BSc (Computer Science) degree with mathematics as a course at Class 12 level or graduate level from a University
  • Candidates must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate

Note – The eligibility criteria for MCA regular admission will be notified later.

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IPU CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPU CET 2021 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Feb '25

IPU CET 2025 Application Form Availability

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Mar '25

IPU CET 2025 Release of Admit Card

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Apr '25

IPU CET 2025 Exam Date for BTech (Bio-Technology)

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Apr '25

IPU CET 2025 Exam Dates

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May '25

IPU CET 2025 Exam Date for BTech (Lateral Entry for BSc graduates)

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May '25

IPU CET 2025 Exam Date for BTech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders)

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Jun '25

IPU CET 2025 Counselling Bio Technology (Code - 130) for SC/ST/PWD/Defence/EWS/OBC - Allotments of Seats

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IPU CET MCA 2021 Admission Procedure

The application procedure for IPU CET 2021 MCA  comprises of various stages such as registration, admit card release, appear in IPUCET, result declaration and counselling.

Step 1: Filling the application form – Candidates have to fill the application form with correct details so that they can get the chance to write the examination. Candidates should fill IPU CET application form with correct details only otherwise their application will be liable for rejection.

Step 2: Download admit card – The admission authority will issue IPU CET 2021 admit card to the eligible candidates only. Candidates will be required their login details to download the admit card.

Step 3: Appear in IPU CET 2021 – Candidates must appear and qualify the exam so that they can be eligible for participating in the admission process.

Step 4: Result declaration – The result will be declared after a few days of the conduct of the exam. Candidates will be able to check their result by visiting the official website.

Step 5: Counselling – IPU CET 2021 counselling will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates. Candidates have to appear in the counselling to complete the admission procedure.

IPU CET 2021 Contact Information

Contact Details

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Sector - 16C Dwarka
Delhi - 110078, India
Tel: +91-11-25302170
Fax: +91-11- 25302111

IPU CET 2021 FAQs

Q. What is the full form of IPU CET?

A. The full form of IPU CET is Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test.

Q. What is the level of IPU CET?

A. Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam.

Q. What are the non-medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University considers the merit/score of the National Level Test score conducted by agencies other than the University for admission to the BTech, LLB, MCA, LLM, and MBA.

Q. What are the medical programmes for which the score of  National Level Test is considered for admission?

A. The medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered are  MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, PGMC, DMMCH, and PGAC.

Q. What is the mode of the examination?

A. The examination will be conducted in offline mode.

Q. What are the categories of the examination?

A. The exam categories available are - Common Entrance Test/BArch/Weekend Programmes, Medical Programmes, BTech(CET Code 131), MCA/MBA/LLB/LLM(Regular), and PhD/M.Phil.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech?

A. A candidate should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scoring a minimum 55% marks and also studies English as core/ elective/ functional subject.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech diploma lateral entry?

A. A candidate should have completed three years diploma in the concerned subject and obtained 60% marks.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for IPU CET BTech BSc lateral entry?

A. Candidates should have passed BSc with Mathematics with 60% marks from a recognized University.

Q. How frequently IPU CET exam is conducted in a year?

A. IPU CET is conducted only one time in a year for the admission of the candidates.

Q. What is the code of BTech, BTech LE (diploma), BTech LE (BSc), and BTech (Biotechnology)?

A. The code of BTech LE (diploma) – 128, BTech LE (BSc) – 129, BTech (Biotechnology) – 130, and BTech – 131.

Q. What a candidate can do if he/she wants to apply for more than one CET?

A. Such candidates have to fill a separate application form for each CET.

Q. Is IPUCET for law course cancelled?

A. Yes, GGSIPU no longer conducts entrance exam for law courses i.e. BA LLB and LLB. The university only conducts IPUCET counselling for law courses on basis of CLAT exam scores/ merit rank.

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Answered a week ago

The IPU CET results for 2025 for admission in (VIPS) Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies is expected in may 2025  but the exact result date will depend on the exam schedule released by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Generally result is announced within few weeks after

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ANISH SHARMA

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) in New Delhi does not follow CUET merit list for admission it follow CUET merit list but for remaining seats it follow CUET  merit list for most of the course it follow CET merit list

BA LBB- opening rank is 1724 and closing rank is 2527  for s

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ANISH SHARMA

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The IPU CET score is valid only for the current admission cycle in which the exam is conducted. This means:

Candidates can use their score to apply for admissions to the respective courses only in the same academic year for which the test was taken. If a candidate wishes to seek admission in subseque

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Akansha Karan

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can apply online via the official GGSIPU website by filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The application fee for IPU CET is ?1,200 per course. The university provides a correction window for editing specific details in the application form

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Parul Pandey

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

Here are the IPU CET cutoffs for Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology and Management (ADGITM) for the years 2022 and 2023:

  1. B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering:

    • 2023: Round 1 cutoff – 56,175, Round 2 cutoff – 69,612
    • 2022: Round 1 cutoff – 103,335, Round 2 cutoff – 103,210
  2. B.Tech. in Inf

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Shiv Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

No, the IPU CET counselling fee of ?1,000 is non-refundable.

This applies even if:

  • You withdraw from the counselling process.
  • You do not get a seat.
  • You decide not to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.

However, if you pay the part academic fee (usually ?40,000) after seat allotment, that am

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

If you are not satisfied with the seat allotted in IPU CET counselling, you have the following options:

  • Participate in the Next Round of Counselling
    You can opt for the next counselling round to get a better seat or college.
    Ensure you follow the rules for seat upgradation, if applicable, during this p

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Rachit Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 4 weeks ago

IPU CET counselling is the process conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) for allotting seats to candidates based on their performance in the IPU CET or other relevant entrance exams, depending on the course. Counselling is conducted in online mode. Candidates must register

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Ishita Patra

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

Yes, you can get admission to B.Tech at VIPS with a JEE Main score or through management quota.

 

 

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Utkarsh Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Yes, IPU CET is a mandatory exam for admission to BBA at Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini - IPU. Candidates need to qualify for the exam with a valid score. However, candidates without IPU CET score can also apply for the programme through Management Quota. The eligibility criteria is c

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